Deathstroke January 2017 Solicitations

Let's see how everyone's favourite merc rings in the new year! In keeping with tradition, only one of the two books' covers is revealed. I admit that unless there is some danger of spoiling anything, I find this approach a little irritating.

DEATHSTROKE #10
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art and cover by CARY NORD
Variant cover by SHANE DAVIS 

“FOUR DAYS” part two!

Slade and Wintergreen’s covert mission takes a stunning turn when they’re asked to protect the life of a man who has murdered thousands.

Meanwhile, Dr. Villain reveals the truth about Deathstroke’s powers! 

On sale JANUARY 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+ 

DEATHSTROKE #11
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art and cover by DENYS COWAN and BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Variant cover by SHANE DAVIS 

“CHICAGO”! Jack Ryder, a.k.a. the Creeper, investigates a series of murders in Chicago…and comes face to face with Deathstroke, the World’s Deadliest Assassin. Christopher Priest is joined by guest artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for an unflinching look at gun violence in America. 

On sale JANUARY 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

But of course! After guest-appearances by Batman, Robin and Superman, The Creeper was the next obvious choice! ;-)

I admit that "an unflinching look at gun violence in America" does not immediately set the heart to racing. I read comics as an escape, not as a documentary. However, I trust Priest to deliver an entertaining story.

I didn't spot Slade in any of the other books solicited, however Newsarama displayed some variant covers earlier today as well. The selection included the one for #6 below by, as usual, Shave Davis.