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Series:
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The
idea behind this series is cool. Supervillains team up to fight
on the side of right. Sometimes these "ex" supervillains join the
Suicide Squad by choice, sometimes they're forced into it. Almost
all of them had to wear special bracelets that would explode if they
tried to escape. If the supervillain did their duty, they would
receive a full pardon for past criminal charges. The roster
changes regularly. Some of these ex-villains get killed, some of
them get turned by the bad guys, and some just move on to better things
after they fulfill their obligations with the Squad.
The Suicide Squad comics is kind of a mixed bag. Some issues are hits, others are misses. This depends largely on the characters in an issue, and the story provided. Although the series has a built-in excuse to experiment with its cast and premise, it largely flounders. It's easy to see why the series hasn't become as prominent as Superman or Batman titles. Still, it's an intriguing concept that could easily be translated into a series of live-action films.
Amanda Waller is the one behind the whole team. In early issues, Rick Flag, Jr. led the team on the field. When he was killed, his second-in-command, Bronze Tiger, took over leadership. Bronze Tiger was originally meant to serve as martial arts disciplinarian to those who attempted escape or treachery. He did not wear an exploding bracelet. Neither did Nightshade, the dark-haired beauty who had her own unique arrangement with the group.
The Suicide Squad comics is kind of a mixed bag. Some issues are hits, others are misses. This depends largely on the characters in an issue, and the story provided. Although the series has a built-in excuse to experiment with its cast and premise, it largely flounders. It's easy to see why the series hasn't become as prominent as Superman or Batman titles. Still, it's an intriguing concept that could easily be translated into a series of live-action films.
Amanda Waller is the one behind the whole team. In early issues, Rick Flag, Jr. led the team on the field. When he was killed, his second-in-command, Bronze Tiger, took over leadership. Bronze Tiger was originally meant to serve as martial arts disciplinarian to those who attempted escape or treachery. He did not wear an exploding bracelet. Neither did Nightshade, the dark-haired beauty who had her own unique arrangement with the group.
Issues:
#2: June, 1987.
The team is made up of Colonel Rick Flag, Jr. (the leader), Bronze
Tiger, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Enchantress, Mindboggler, Nemesis,
Nightshade, and Plastique. Captain Boomerang allows Mindboggler
to be killed by the enemy. She had embarrassed him earlier in
front of the team, and his petty nature let her be killed instead of
saving her. The beautiful Plastique turned, but was sufficiently
captured by the Suicide Squad (Nemesis, in particular). Great
action. Captain Boomerang, I notice, has the most interesting
personality. He's very readable. Funny, cocky, and
definitely flawed. Plastique and Nightshade are both sexy
characters, and Bronze Tiger is just a cool hero. He'd be great
in his own adventures. However, "Suicide Squad" pretty much
became his own title when he took over leadership, after Flag died.