Deathstroke (2016-2020), #1, October 2016: The Professional, Part 1

Deathstroke (2016) (Single Issues)

by Christopher J. Priest, Carlo Pagulayan (Illustrator), Jeromy Cox (Illustrator)

“The Professional” part one! Deathstroke’s latest contract takes him to a war-torn African country, where he finds himself caught in the middle of a disintegrating alliance between a ruthless dictator and a deadly super-villain. With an entire nation at stake, Slade Wilson must choose between fulfilling his contract and saving an old friend.

Genres: Comics, Adventure, Dc Comics

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 24, 2016

About the author

Formerly (before 1993) known as James or Jim Owsley.

Christopher James Priest is a critically acclaimed novelist and comic book writer. Priest is the first African-American writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics. His groundbreaking Black Panther series was lauded by Entertainment Weekly and The Village Voice and will serve as the basis for the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe adaption.

Besides Black Panther, Priest has written comics for Conan, Steel, Green Lantern, The Crew and edited The Amazing Spider-Man. He also co-created Quantum & Woody along with Mark Bright and co-founded Milestone Media.

After a decade long hiatus he is currently writing comic books again and recently concluded a stint writing the comic book Deathstroke (2016-2019).

In addition to being a writer, Christopher J. Priest is also a baptist minister.

Reviews

[Dr Rashmit Mishra · Rating 3 out of 5]

i know how highly this Comics is reputed and how well it's been done and i do believe the storytelling is great and the art is equally apt and yet i rate this low since i am still not familiar with all the deathstroke characters and stories . That said even my in my ignorance it seems like a good issue and one, if you know your deathstroke history ,is well worth your time

[Mr. Cody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Huh?

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 2 out of 5]

'Deathstroke #1' by Christopher Priest with art by Carlo Pagulyan is not be confused with 'Deathstroke: Rebirth #1' by the same team, but having two number 1 issues debut so close together with pretty much the same title is a bit on the confusing side.

This issue does closely follow after teh other one, but it feels like we missed something in the meantime. Slade was finishing a mission and starting another one. Now it's and one of his friends has shown up. Also, the word Kenilworth shows up along with some more flashbacks. The back story begins to make a bit more sense, but the forward momentum seems disjointed.

I like the art. I want to like the story. I think I need a bigger picture. More importantly, I'd like a less fragmented story. In a story arc, this all might begin to make sense. Here it's just confusing so far.

I received a review copy of this issue from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this comic book.

[Ahmed Gamal · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well, I'm very confused, I can't keep up with the storyline, and I can't find anything to look forward to.
I hope this narrative style ends soon in the next arcs.

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started off slow (which is odd for a Deathstroke comic), but then got going towards the end. I like this approach to the series. Perfect jumping on point for new readers.

[Marisa Carpico · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was absolute nonsense to me. If this weren't a number 1, I wouldn't be so annoyed with the way this refuses to make a coherent narrative or elucidate the backstories, but it is and I'm not going to stick around to try to figure out what the he'll is going on.

[Darius Winfred Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool!

I think this issue is super cool especially going for such a good rate/price!! I recommend this issue to anyone who wants to add an issue of *''DEATHSTROKE'' to their collection for a reasonable price. Whoops, there it is!!!!

[Vijay Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a bromance Slade and Wintergreen have

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little confusing at times.However lot of adult banter and at times Deathstroke character seemed like a poor mans Deadpool which is actually a compliment.

[Brendan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slight improvement over the rebirth issue but sadly it is messy. I can't find the energy for this series yet. I think these Harley Quinn and Deathstroke issues hurt the villain arcs of the character. I like the mystery but now we get way too much backstory.

[Tar Buendía · Rating 3 out of 5]

No sé muy bien qué pensar de esta cabecera. Me ha interesado el número y tengo ganas de seguir pero a la vez me resulta todo taaaan profundamente desagradable...

"¿Sabías que el doblador de Bugs Bunny era alérgico a la zanahoria?"

[Joel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the best Deathstroke comic I've ever read. If you liked Priest's run on Black Panther this book will appeal to you. I have no love for this character but appreciate this approach.

[mike andrews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slade crosses his employer.