The Terminus Agenda Concludes in May

And it doesn't sound like it goes real well for our boy.

Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ADAM GLASS
Art and cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JASON PAZ
Variant cover by CLAYTON CRAIN 

“The Terminus Agenda” finale! 

It’s code red for the Teen Titans as their plan to capture and imprison Deathstroke has backfired in the worst possible way. Mercy Hall is on lockdown, and all the super-villains have escaped their cells! 

As the villains team up to take down their captors, Deathstroke makes one final attempt at “fixing” Damian—will Damian finally abandon Batman’s code to save his friends from certain death? 

ON SALE 05.01.19
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES
FC | RATED T+

Strangely enough, the regular cover for the book seems to be a little tricky to find among solicitation listed on the major comics sites. Bleeding Cool displayed the page from the Previews catalogue though so I share that here since it's as good a version of it as I've come across.

But get a closer look at Clayton Crain's variant for this book. Damn!

It's not clear whether Deathstroke show up in the epilogue that takes place in Teen Titans #30. It doesn't sound like it, as that issue appears to me more geared towards blow back to Damian's actions in the Deathstroke issue. The cover alone makes that quite clear.

If writer Christopher Priest continues as he has, I suspect we'll get another 5-6 part story following starting in June with Slade's world properly shaken up as a result of this one's conclusion. Dude doesn't mess around!

Deathstroke April 2019 Solicitations

The Terminus Agenda continues in April.

Nice change, it appears as though the variant covers are being revealed ahead of time. That Mattina one is a thing of beauty, too.

DEATHSTROKE #42
written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ADAM GLASS
art and cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JASON PAZ
variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
“The Terminus Agenda” part two! Captured by the newest group of Teen Titans, Deathstroke finds himself powerless and restrained inside Damian’s secret prison. But when a crisis erupts, only Deathstroke stands between the Teen Titans and total disaster—can Robin swallow his pride to protect his team?
ON SALE 04.03.19
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES
FC | RATED T+

TEEN TITANS #29
written by ADAM GLASS and CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
art by BERNARD CHANG
cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JASON PAZ
variant cover by MICO SUAYAN
“The Terminus Agenda” part three! After their last mission nearly ended in disaster, the Teen Titans are coming apart at the seams. As Deathstroke’s influence over Damian reaches new heights, the team must evaluate how far they are willing to go in their war on crime. And with the Teen Titans seemingly on the brink of destruction, a new threat reveals itself. And the worst enemies of all…come from within!
ON SALE 04.17.19
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES
FC | RATED T

Deathstroke March 2019 Solicitations

Hooray!  We get another crossover with the Titans!

First, in Deathstroke #41...

Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by LARRY STROMAN and JASON PAZ
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM
Variant cover by DAVE JOHNSON 

A prelude to “The Terminus Agenda”! The road to the highly anticipated Teen Titans/Deathstroke crossover event starts here! 

Deathstroke’s body count has grown even higher after murdering his therapist en route to escaping from Arkham Asylum, which prompts Commissioner Gordon to expose Slade’s identity as Deathstroke to the public! Now the world’s most wanted criminal, the walls are closing in on Slade Wilson, and a new threat, Damian Wayne’s newest Teen Titans, waits around the corner…Is there any hope of escape for the World’s Deadliest Assassin? 

ON SALE 03.06.19
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES
FC | RATED T+

TEEN TITANS #28
Written by ADAM GLASS and CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Variant cover by MICO SUAYAN 

“The Terminus Agenda” part one! The hunter becomes the hunted as Robin and the Teen Titans set out to end Deathstroke once and for all! But no man has ever gone toe-to-toe with the World’s Deadliest Assassin and walked away unscathed! Lines will be crossed, secrets will be revealed and blood will be shed! Don’t miss the crossover event of the spring, which kicks off a bold new era for Teen Titans and Deathstroke! 

ON SALE 03.20.19
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES
FC | RATED T

Sounds like a blast!

It also sounds like Christopher Priest is hanging around for the foreseeable future. I have no reason to think otherwise but he has done such a marvelous job with this character that I dread the day he leaves him so I'm always on watch for some sign that he will.

Unlike the Lazarus Contract story from a couple of years ago, it doesn't appear that the other Titans team (the non-teen one) will be involved in this one. That's too bad because Deathstroke truly does not have much history with this Teen team. he's certainly built some with Damian Wayne at a rapid pace, as well, as kid Flash, but I don't believe he's had any interaction with the other members.

Also, I thought Slade Wilson's identity as Deathstroke was public anyway so I'm not sure what Gordon is actually revealing to anyone.  But then, maybe one of the great many universal reboots at DC has done away with all that. Who can keep track anymore?

June 2018 Deathstroke Solicitation

In addition to issue #32 of the ongoing Deathstroke book, the trade paperback of The Lazarus Contract storyline combining issues of Deathstroke, Titans and Teen Titans comes out as well on July 18th. To this point, it was only available in hardcover.

DEATHSTROKE #32
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Cover by ROBSON ROCHA
Variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA 

“BATMAN VS. DEATHSTROKE” part three! When a retired superhero gets caught in the crossfire between the World’s Greatest Detective and the DCU’s most deadly assassin, could an entire legacy be wiped out? Lines are crossed when Deathstroke and Batman’s feud takes its darkest turn yet—and there’s no going back! 

On sale JUNE 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+ 

May Covers

Bleeding Cool gave us a look at some covers for the May books last week. They are not necessarily all variants, some are for books that did not a include a cover image with its promotional text.

The first that they showed was, oddly enough, very much revealed when The Lazarus Contract was announced. It is the regular Mike McKone cover for Deathstroke #19 (though BC seems to indicate it is for #18, but I believe that is an error on their past) so I've ignored it.

But what I believe is the "real" cover to #19 was displayed as well. That's it below, by Ivan Reis.

Hard to top Ivan Reis but goddamn if Phil Jiminez doesn't do exactly that in his cover for Teen Titans #8.

Naturally, I became a Deathstroke fan as a result of being a New Teen Titans fans first during the Marv Wolfman / George Perez years. I liked the new characters just fine (well, except for Changeling, he's a pain in the ass) but even at the time there was just something about the original characters that I found more compelling. I was always more interested in stories that featured those guys than Cyborg, Starfire, etc. I'm glad that they have their own book, though I admit I don't think it's quite hit the mark.

Lazarus Contract Hardcover Scheduled For November 2017

According to Amazon, that is. They already have it listed even though we're several weeks from the first issue of the arc being released. Mind you, the 6-month gap in publication is pretty consistent.

Now word on when the softcover version might be available. And as usual with Amazon, the promotional image being used currently may not be the final cover image.

Titans past, present and future collide with their eternal enemy Deathstroke in this monumental crossover from DC Rebirth TITANS: THE LAZARUS CONTRACT!  

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. Standing in his way? Both the Teen Titans and the Titans! But will both teams kill each other before Deathstroke does? Or will the Titans and the Teen Titans be fast enough to stop him from changing the world as we know it?  

With a powerhouse creative team of Dan Abnett, Benjamin Percy and Christopher Priest, TITANS: THE LAZARUS CONTRACT sets the stage for the next era of Titans, Teen Titans and Deathstroke, the consequences of which will be felt for years to come! 

Collects TITANS #11, TEEN TITANS #8, DEATHSTROKE #19 and TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #1

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!