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+ 

Variant Cover To Titans #11

The four books that combine to tell the Lazarus Contract story all have similar covers by Mike McKone but three of them have variants as well (the Teen Titans annual apparently does not).

Today, Bleeding Cool had the variant for Titans #11 on display. It is the work of Norm Rapmund. The story gets underway with that book's release on May 10th.

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!