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dominicangirl's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vanessakm's review
2.0
I've been slowly, haphazardly backtracking my way through the New 52. I never really followed Deathstroke, so it took me a while to get to him. The story was a little hard to follow, some of the action sequences were hard to make out (Does someone throw a submarine at him in a fight scene? What the shit was going on there?)
Anyway, this book collects issues 1-8 of the reboot. Deathstroke's a metahuman mercenary with a poor father figure. He is also a poor father figure himself. And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon. I don't really feel up to recounting the story, it was a'ight.
Probably won't read anymore of this particular imprint. More of a Deadpool/Punisher girl for this type of stuff.
( you know what does kick ass in the New 52? Greg Rucka's Wonder Woman.)
Anyway, this book collects issues 1-8 of the reboot. Deathstroke's a metahuman mercenary with a poor father figure. He is also a poor father figure himself. And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon. I don't really feel up to recounting the story, it was a'ight.
Probably won't read anymore of this particular imprint. More of a Deadpool/Punisher girl for this type of stuff.
( you know what does kick ass in the New 52? Greg Rucka's Wonder Woman.)
gadhar's review
4.0
So first, I give this four stars because I think as part of New 52 it does a good job making it easy for any new readers to come in and enjoy the story. That being said, Slade's character has been rebooted in a way that maybe goes a little too far from the original. I've read some of Marv Wolfman's run back when he first created the character and did Deathstroke's solo series and I've read the first two volumes of Tony Daniel's Deathstroke and I have to say this Deathstroke is not that one. This Slade is kind an ass and majorly egotistical. And this personality makes it really hard to like him. You almost kinda hope Grant does kick his ass. And hard. Hell, you even side with the kid. The story's got an easy to follow plot and it's all about the consequences of one's actions but it's still not the Slade from before. This Slade has no standards and kills everyone even if he's not paid too, even kids. The old Slade only ever killed those he was paid too and they DID deserve it. He also cared about his kids, a lot. Loved them so much he regretted all the things he brought down on them. If you're looking for a more modern but closer to pre-52 Slade, check out Tony Daniels run. If you're okay with this kind of dickish, cold Slade stick with Higgins. I for one will continue to read in hopes that Slade goes through some character development and drops all the narcissism.
professor_buttz's review
5.0
Deathstroke stabs a lot of guys but by the end you'll be wondering...is someone gonna stab Deathstroke?
beorn_101's review
3.0
I didn't have any real expectations starting this, and those medium expectations were met, but not exceeded.
Slade Wilson is interesting as a character, and I appreciated how the volume tried to humanize him by emphasizing his weaknesses and obsession with legacy, this almost, almost manages to humanize him. But just misses the mark.
The action is fast, and ok, but at times tough to follow.
Not bad, but not great.
Slade Wilson is interesting as a character, and I appreciated how the volume tried to humanize him by emphasizing his weaknesses and obsession with legacy, this almost, almost manages to humanize him. But just misses the mark.
The action is fast, and ok, but at times tough to follow.
Not bad, but not great.
booknooknoggin's review
4.0
So Deathstroke is a diehard assassin w j o never backs down,and loves his job. Interesting. I can get into this series where as Deadpool is too campy for me.
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