Classic And Arkham 'Stroke From Iron Studios

I stumbled into the following figurine by Iron Studios while searching for upcoming Deathstroke trade paperbacks.

It was originally meant to ship in February of this year and I can only assume that it did. It is a limited edition item, made of polystone and hand-painted, based on art and design by Ivan Reis. 

The detail is impressive enough on what is a pretty complex outfit, but the maskless option displays some quality work on that level too.



Iron Studios produced a Deathstroke figurine based on the Arkham video game series as well and the same applies to that one.





Judging from the Amazon listing, that one will come out early next year. These will run you about $120 to $150 U.S.

What Do You Get The Merc Who Has Everything?

Why, for Christmas next year, you could get him Deathstroke's Arsenal!

My God, look at this thing.

Deathstroke, as anyone visiting this blog knows, currently has his own series with DC Comics. I have yet to read beyond the first volume, but thus far I am not crazy about making the character young and the various changes that have taken place in his background.

As such, I am becoming far more interested in the "Arkhamverse" version, the Slade Wilson that appears in the Batman video game series. I love the armour design, how true they are staying to his origin and the attention he is getting in terms of merchandising. If rumours of a Suicide Squad video game are true (and with a movie involving that team coming out next year, it would make complete sense) then we are likely to see more of Arkham-stroke. Hope so.

In any event, while the 30" figurine posted earlier cost nearly a grand to acquire, this jolly little display comes in at an only slightly more affordable $850 or so. But you have time to save, it will only be available in the third quarter of next year.

For more details and photography, check out the Project Triforce website.

Arkham Knight #5 Solicitation

Just as I mention that I want to provide more detail about the Arkhamverse version of Deathtroke, he shows up in Arkham Knight Genesis #5, set to be released on December 16th. Get a load of this cover:

How did the Arkham Knight, once a penniless criminal, amass hundreds of tanks and a veritable army of mercenaries to take down the Caped Crusader? With the help of the world’s most dangerous assassin: Deathstroke the Terminator!

But of course!

The game will probably be a Christmas present for me so I'm avoiding any and all material related to it for the time being but I can't wait to dive in face first.

It doesn't appear as though 'stroke is involved in the sixth (and final) issue of the mini-series. DC's March solicitations should be available next week so we'll see where else he pops up.

So...Can I borrow $929?

Great Caesar's Ghost! Would you look at this thing??!

I don't play a lot of video games, but I did get the first three of the Arkham series. I was very much looking forward to seeing Deathstroke in Arkham Origins and thought they did a good job introducing him (and hinting at a larger role down the road in the "post-credit scene").

The blog so far has been about the character's comic book appearances, for the most part, but I have begun building pages specific to action figures and his various video game appearances too. That will include comic book versions of the Arkham games.

But this guy is so awesome, he can't wait for my slow ass to be done page-building. Feast your eyes on this 30-inch bad boy.  

Downside: He'll cost you a cool grand and the interchangeable arm holding the Batman cowl is only included with an "exclusive" edition, limited to 750 pieces. There will be 1500 of the regular edition.

More details, and photography, on this page (which, mind you, gets the standard edition count wrong at the top of the page).