Deathstroke #18 solicitation

The solicitation previews included the nineteenth issue of Deathstroke due to its inclusion in the Lazarus Contract storyline and crossover with the Titans book. The hype text for issue #18 was released with the full solicitations earlier this week, and there it is below.

DEATHSTROKE #18
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by JOE BENNETT and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Variant cover by SHANE DAVIS

“Twilight” finale! In the wake of his fiancé’s death, Jericho seeks revenge against the suspected murderer—his own father!

But was Deathstroke truly responsible for Etienne’s demise? And if not, who could have committed such a nefarious crime? 

It’s a Wilson family affair as Slade, Joseph and Rose clash in the blood-soaked finale to “Twilight!” 

On sale MAY 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Always good to see Rose remains involved.

Also, Bleeding Cool revealed some covers that had not been widely publicized including this rather dashing Shane Davis (as usual) variant for issue #15.

The Lazarus Contract

This can not suck.

I was starting to wonder when it would ever happen though. Christopher Priest talked about clarifying the Deathstroke/Titans relationship right around the time the Deathstroke series was launching yet none of the solicited books seemed to even hint at that.

But here we are. The DC May 2017 solicitations will let us know what to expect.

TITANS #11
Written by DAN ABNETT, BENJAMIN PERCY and CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by MIKE McKONE
Variant cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND

“THE LAZARUS CONTRACT” part one!

When Deathstroke discovers that Wally West’s return holds the key to bringing his son back from the dead, he’ll stop at nothing to do just that! Don’t miss the debut chapter of the epic crossover event that you’ve been waiting for!

On sale MAY 10 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TEEN TITANS #8
Written by DAN ABNETT, BENJAMIN PERCY and CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by KHOI PHAM and WADE VON GRAWBADGER
Cover by MIKE McKONE
Variant cover by PHIL JIMENEZ

“THE LAZARUS CONTRACT” part two!

The Teen Titans collide with the Titans after both groups are targeted by the World’s Deadliest Assassin—Deathstroke! But when Robin interrogates Nightwing about his history with Deathstroke, dark secrets are revealed and alliances are broken!

On sale MAY 17 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

DEATHSTROKE #19
Written by DAN ABNETT, BENJAMIN PERCY and CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JASON PAZ
Cover by MIKE McKONE
Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

“THE LAZARUS CONTRACT” part three!

Will Slade succeed in reuniting with his son even at the risk of cataclysmic disaster? Or will the Titans and the Teen Titans be fast enough to stop him from changing the world as we know it?

Find out what happens when the World’s Deadliest Assassin becomes the Fastest Man Alive!

On sale MAY 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

TEEN TITANS ANNUAL: THE LAZARUS CONTRACT #1
Written by DAN ABNETT, BENJAMIN PERCY and CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by MIKE McKONE

“THE LAZARUS CONTRACT” finale!

The conclusion to our epic crossover is here, the consequences of which will be felt for years to come!

What does the future hold for the Titans teams after this game-changing run-in with their greatest enemy? Find out here as we set the stage for the next era of Titans, Teen Titans and Deathstroke!

On sale MAY 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T


So weekly Deathstroke goodness in May! In fact, #18 should come out on May 10th as well, so no less than five books in total, and perhaps more if he happens to show up in any other DC books that month. Can't wait!

Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (Trailer)

Here's a look at the upcoming Teen Titans animated movie.

Not a huge amount of Deathstroke content, but from what little we see, his mission of capturing the Titans one by one for The Hive seems consistent, particularly where it involves Dick Grayson, just prior to becoming Nightwing.

Grayson ultimately escapes by jumping through a window, much like the middle part of the scene above.

Deathstroke was voiced by actor Miguel Ferrer who sadly passed away last month at age 61.