Deathstroke is the title of several series published by DC Comics starring the character Deathstroke.
Deathstroke was introduced in the first issue of 1980's New Teen Titans, initially as a villainous superhuman mercenary and recurring adversary of the teenage superheroes.
Over time, his characterization shifted and, eventually, his portrayal became an antivillain.
This shift was accompanied by a switch from antagonist to protagonist, with a number of comics focusing on Deathstroke as their lead.
Deathstroke provides examples of:
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Deathstroke the Terminator (1991)
- Unknown Rival: In the first arc, Deathstroke found himself in battle with a new version of the Ravager. In a final confrontation, Ravager unmasked and noted how Slade didn't recognize him. He's Bill Walsh, who trained with Slade back in the army but always in second place. He'd also had a crush on Adeline Kane who became Slade's wife. At first, Slade can't believe this entire rampage of murder is "over me stealing a girl 20 years ago" but Walsh reveals it's even bigger. Getting a closer look, Slade realizes Walsh was Jackal, the terrorist who had slit the throat of Slade's son, Joe, rendering him mute. To top it all off, an injured Jackal then joined the group HIVE and recruited Slade's other son, Grant to become the first Ravager, which got him killed. In their fight, Walsh gloats on how he's been ruining Slade's life for years without Slade even knowing about it. He pays for it as no one gets the better of Deathstroke with a sword.
Deathstroke (2011)
Deathstroke (2014)
Deathstroke (2016)
Deathstroke Inc.
See Deathstroke Inc.
