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Suicide Squad, Vol. 1: Kicked in the Teeth (Suicide Squad Vol. IV #1)

by Adam Glass, Ryan Benjamin (Illustrations)

3.64 of 5 stars 3.64 · rating details · 542 ratings · 61 reviews

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics--The New 52 event of September 2011, writer and co-creator of the CW show "Supernatural" Adam Glass rolls out an all-new team of death-row super villains recruited by the government to take on missions so dangerous-they're sheer suicide
The story begins with the Suicide Squad defeated, imprisoned and being interrogated about their newes...more

Paperback, The New 52, 160 pages

Published July 10th 2012 by DC Comics (first published January 1st 2012)

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Sep 21, 2012 Jacobi rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: trades-read-in-2012

This initial volume of the new Suicide Squad book starts out rather ho-hum. The art is very pedestrian (it never rises above that level either -- but it is serviceable), and half the team is comprised of some pretty whack characters that I didn't really care about. Also, there were some weird choices in character redesigns that threw me off a bit. Deadshot now looks like the protagonist from the Dead Space games, and it definitely is not an improvement over his classic costume. It's just needles...more This initial volume of the new Suicide Squad book starts out rather ho-hum. The art is very pedestrian (it never rises above that level either -- but it is serviceable), and half the team is comprised of some pretty whack characters that I didn't really care about. Also, there were some weird choices in character redesigns that threw me off a bit. Deadshot now looks like the protagonist from the Dead Space games, and it definitely is not an improvement over his classic costume. It's just needlessly busy. Harley Quinn also has a character redesign that is inspired by her look in the Arkham Asylum games. The looks doesn't top her classic getup, but it isn't a severe downgrade either. My main point is this book had some ground to makeup for the initial impression it gave me. I'm happy to report it did.

The deal with the Suicide Squad is that they are a group of super villains who are sent on uber high risk missions in exchange for reduced prison sentences. In order to keep the squad in check, each member of the group has a bomb implanted in their heads that will be detonated if they don't follow orders/aren't successful in the mission. Only in comics. So you have this group of misfits that are forced together to become a team, and it hardly works. These characters don't like each other, and that's where a lot of the fun of this book comes from. How will this group of battling egos manage to do what they have to do?

This isn't the typical team book that finds the group growing closer with each passing mission. No, instead the team is in a constant state of flux, with new villains joining based on the needs of the mission, and the whims of Amanda Waller (the team's founder). That's a great benefit, because some of these characters you wouldn't want to read about month after month. The team also shifts because many of the recruits are killed off in pretty drastic ways -- making the team name fitting.

I won't get too much into the plot save to say that the further I got into the book the more I dug it. There are some interesting developments with Harley Quinn and El Diablo that have my attention. This book isn't great, but it has potential, so I will read on to see if the book's creative team to rise to their promise.

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Jul 17, 2012 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-read-and-re-read, graphic-novel-comic

Thanks to Batwoman, I'm spending more time at the Comic Shop and this series keeps catching my eye. The premise is that jailed super villians are coerced into joining a secret/black ops group that works under the direction of the government on missions that the government will, of course, deny all knowledge of if they are caught. In return their sentences are reduced, if they survive. Kind of like Mission Impossible - with crazy-ass super villians who have questionable morals and sanity.

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Apr 24, 2013 Trekscribbler rated it 4 of 5 stars

Think what you will, but I’ve always argued that it’s the bad guys who get all of the fun. Why, isn’t it the bad guys who get to have flexible morality, so much so that their agendas are constantly in flux? They get to preen around, making the audience boo and hiss, and if we didn’t have criminals then where would all of the do-gooders be? They’d be bored, and we’d be equally bored in reading their monthly comic book titles. Yes, the baddies are the ones who inevitably make the hero a much more...more Think what you will, but I’ve always argued that it’s the bad guys who get all of the fun. Why, isn’t it the bad guys who get to have flexible morality, so much so that their agendas are constantly in flux? They get to preen around, making the audience boo and hiss, and if we didn’t have criminals then where would all of the do-gooders be? They’d be bored, and we’d be equally bored in reading their monthly comic book titles. Yes, the baddies are the ones who inevitably make the hero a much more interesting character; seeing how they operate – and how they suffer their comeuppance – is more than half of the fun in following any graphic adventure.

But what do you do when the bad guys are forced to, suddenly, do things for ‘good’? You get the SUICIDE SQUAD, a close-knit tactical ops team who’ll stop at nothing to … to … well … mostly get the job done.

(NOTE: The following review will contain minor spoilers necessary solely for the discussion of plot and characters. If you’re the kind of reader who prefers a review entirely spoiler-free, then I’d encourage you to skip down to the last paragraph for my final assessment. If, however, you’re accepting of a few modest hints at ‘things to come,’ then read on …)

The mysterious Amanda Waller has a plan: her idea is to run the Suicide Squad, an ever-expanding ‘Task Force X’ of supervillains specifically recruited from prisons around the U.S. so she can send them on highly covert ‘suicide missions’ when no one else is either available or interested. In return, the baddies can earn reduced sentences. But how do you recapture the magic once you’ve let it out of the bottle? Well, you plug their necks pull of nanite explosives, and you warn them that if they try anything funny you’ll blow their heads off.

Works for me!

Except – in the world of DC Comics – it didn’t quite work for me, and here’s why: when you’re dealing with an entire universe full of heroes, superheroes, and metahumans – especially one that practically requires they serve as part of a greater Justice League or Justice Society in order the protect our planet – it kinda/sorta rings hollow that there would EVER come a time when one of the good guys was unavailable. To his credit, writer Adam Glass cleverly tries to concoct his scenarios not so much to leave the good guys out of the mix; rather, he tries to create scenarios that, due to time restrictions, might not garner their attention OR need to stay out of the limelight (or mainstream press coverage).

Now, I’ll admit that’s a small shortcoming in the world of comic book adventures, but I think it’s still one that could pose problems for where Glass and his companions want to take their various Suicide Squads. What I did find impressive is that they’re not entirely against sacrificing a member of their team – they’re certainly not above giving the appearance that these forced do-gooders are all expendable – and that does make for a certain bit of ratcheted-up lunacy on the part of the players.

Also, when you think about supervillains … well, what’s not to love? They’re all egomaniacs to begin with (isn’t that job requirement number one?), and they’re never quite convinced they can truly trust much less rely on one another to ‘do the right thing’ when the situation requires it. Can any motley crew hold a semblance of ‘team’ together long enough to save mankind as we know it IF they won’t get public credit for it? Again, Glass and his partners have peppered much of SQUAD with secret agendas – some which work in conflict – and that does make for one entertaining read.

If anything, I’d suggest that SUICIDE SQUAD might be better served as an occasional (maybe ‘yearly’) minor event title instead of an ongoing; and I say that because of the risks cited above. Eventually, they’re bound to draw the attention of either the media or the Justice League. When that happens, look for the stuff to hit the fan real quick-like.

SUICIDE SQUAD: VOLUME 1: KICKED IN THE TEETH is published by DC Comics. The book is written by Adam Glass; it’s drawn by Federico Dallocchio (and a whole host of others over these chapters); its coloring is by Val Staples (and a few others); and the lettering is by Jared K. Fletcher. For those who need it spelled out perfectly, this trade collects the first seven (7) issues of the ongoing DC title, which is part of ‘The New 52.’ The book bears the purchase price of $14.99, and, for my tastes, that was very respectable.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A winning premise? Check. A shadowy government agency? Check. A terrific plotline? (Mostly) check. Some impressive visuals? Check. Still, I’d argue that SUICIDE SQUAD might be one of those titles that’ll never effectively rise above its limitations, namely the fact that a book centered on a bunch of supervillains can only take so many chances before it has to resort to killing off some of its semi-regular cast – which it does in this first trade paperback, though methinks one probable death is little more than a ruse given the significance of the character. Based on the strength of the trade, though, I’d probably pick up another. I wouldn’t read it monthly, however; it just didn’t seem all that enticing (but plenty gimmicky) to this old school reader.
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Dec 24, 2012 William Thomas rated it 4 of 5 stars

I don't ever really tell anyone this because I don't want them judging me, but I really love the tv show Supernatural. Actually, I don't tell anyone that because I don't have anyone to tell because I'm a hermit who never leaves the house. I don't have guilty pleasures, jus pleasures. Or maybe they're all very guilty, I just don't care.

Anyway, Adam Glass is a producer on Supernatural so I was actually pretty excited about him being attached to this book. Along with having some seriously great B-...more

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Oct 07, 2012 Dan rated it 3 of 5 stars

I have to admit that I'm curious to see how future issues of "Suicide Squad" will play out. Will I remain a dedicated follower? That remains to be seen.

The Bad: From the start, "Volume 1: Kicked in the Teeth" is a bit disorienting, and (for me) that feeling never quite went away. Obviously, this is supposed to be an action series, not a philosophical tome, but short missions, randomly presented back-stories, chaotic battle scenes, and plot twists intermingle in a jumbled way that made it harder...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Daryl rated it 5 of 5 stars

The original 1980s Suicide Squad written by John Ostrander (often in collaboration with his late wife Kim Yale) is one of the most underrated comics of its era. DC's New 52 relaunch of Suicide Squad brings back the qualities of that series and updates it for the present. This is the way a relaunch/revamp should be handled. Mixing characters from the old Suicide Squad (Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, King Shark) with other DC villains (Harley Quinn, Savant, Black Spider) works really well here. Desp...more

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Sep 11, 2012 Fizzgig76 rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks

Amanda Waller has a secret team called Task Force X. Made up of super-villains and called the Suicide Squad, Task Force X does the assignments that others won’t. With internal bombs planted within them, Task Force X isn’t working for their country but their freedom and their lives. First they are assigned to stop an outbreak of a virus and then to stop a prison riot at their base of Belle Reve. The Suicide Squad’s third assignment might be the most difficult when they are forced to hunt one of t...more Amanda Waller has a secret team called Task Force X. Made up of super-villains and called the Suicide Squad, Task Force X does the assignments that others won’t. With internal bombs planted within them, Task Force X isn’t working for their country but their freedom and their lives. First they are assigned to stop an outbreak of a virus and then to stop a prison riot at their base of Belle Reve. The Suicide Squad’s third assignment might be the most difficult when they are forced to hunt one of their own.

Written by Adam Glass, Suicide Squad 1: Kicked in the Teeth was part of DC Comics’ New 52 relaunch. With a number of artists providing art for the series and moderately well received among the New 52 relaunch and did survive the first purging of titles partially due to the smart writing and art.

Suicide Squad is just a fun title. It didn’t make my first cut but reading the collection of the first story arc, I kind of wish I had stuck with it past the second issue. The writing isn't the most spectacular or flashy writing, but Glass seems unapologetic about the violence and crassness of the characters.

The characters seem to be a bit of a combination of previous Suicide Squads (with Waller and Deadshot) with almost a hodge-podge of characters. It is the hodge-podge aspect that I like. I love the weird characters, and despite always finding her annoying, I think Harley Quinn kind of works in this title. The cliffhanger at the end of the collection does leave some question if she'll continue. I would like to see the Squad continue to shift with some few stable characters (though they could get rid of King Shark for a different strong man with more personality and I’d love to see former Suicide Squad member Captain Boomerang return as a full member (after his appearance in this volume).

The next aspect of Suicide Squad which makes it a winner is Frederico Dallocchio's great art. I love his style and he seems to have real fun with the series. It is unfortunate that he is unable to illustrate the whole series, and I hope that he can keep up with the comic for the future (or shift him to another of my favorite titles because I do like his work).

Suicide Squad might deserve a second look if you only read the first issue during the relaunch. Don’t expect a masterpiece, but expect fun character and good art. The comic definitely deserves a chance and I hope in the competitive market it gets one. Suicide Squad 1: Kicked in the Teeth is followed by Suicide Squad 2: Basilisk Rising.(less)

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Aug 24, 2012 Kevin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics

I actually enjoyed this more than I thought I would. The 'one member dies every issue' schtick got a little old, but I think they're going to ease up on that. Plus I don't think many of them actually died. With the exception of issue two (zombie mission *roll eyes*), I enjoyed their missions. The gore was a bit excessive sometime, but this is an adult book about super-villains turned government assassins. I was surprised at how involved I got in the members who lasted more than an issue. Deadsho...more

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Nov 06, 2012 Alpha rated it 4 of 5 stars

This new comic book series is the second one I indulged in after Saga. To be honest, what really brought me to this series was the fact Harley Quinn is on the front cover in a different presentation that how I am used to her in comics. I consider this a good thing since Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City have proven the changes to her character to be quite entertaining. In the end, I am glad I picked this series up.

The story is about the villains of the DC Universe who have been captu...more

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Jul 31, 2012 James rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, graphic-novel, read-in-2012

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through the Goodreads First Reads program.

Another disclaimer: I wasn't all that familiar with the Suicide Squad prior to receiving this. I mean, I understand who Harley and Deadshot are, and I know about the Suicide Squad, but I wasn't familiar with their past exploits. Which should work out well, since this is a reboot, right?

We get introduced to the Suicide Squad members on their first mission...or is it? And then they immediately get assigned to anot...more Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through the Goodreads First Reads program.

Another disclaimer: I wasn't all that familiar with the Suicide Squad prior to receiving this. I mean, I understand who Harley and Deadshot are, and I know about the Suicide Squad, but I wasn't familiar with their past exploits. Which should work out well, since this is a reboot, right?

We get introduced to the Suicide Squad members on their first mission...or is it? And then they immediately get assigned to another mission. Stuff happens, and then there's a riot, and a third mission to bring back a missing member.

If you're a Harley Quinn fan, there's a lot to love here. We get her background at Arkham Asylum, how she got together with the Joker, etc. We really get to see quite a bit of what makes Harley tick. And if you're a Deadshot fan, there's quite a bit there to make you happy as well.

There's some introduction to the other characters... Black Spider (really? Is it because he's black?) and El Diablo get some background, but not much. There's a mention of some stuff Captain Boomerang did in the past. And that's about it. Voltaic, King Shark, Savant, Yo-Yo, Lime and Light...we're just supposed to guess at a background. I would say that we could assume that everything that happened before should count, but it's supposed to be a reboot, right? Maybe we'll find out later. Assuming there is a later. Which for some of these characters, I don't think there will be.

The art was good, although I never understood why El Diablo's word balloons were a different color. Is he speaking telepathically? Is it a different language, or heavily accented? No one seems to have any issues with understanding him. And King Shark seems to look a bit different by the end from the start, so maybe there was a change in artist along the way, but it wasn't so great as to cause me any identification problems. Then again, he's a shark, so it's pretty easy to always identify him.

Obviously, it's a comic book, so it's designed to draw you in and keep you buying for the next fifty years. In that regard, it sort of works. I'm just not sure there's enough of a grab for someone like myself coming in blind to this particular group. Perhaps I'll fill differently after getting into some of DC's other rebooted titles with the characters I'm already familiar with.(less)

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Feb 28, 2013 Anne rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics, graphic-novels, read-in-2013

I want at least one of three things in a comic book.

1. I like to care about the character or characters. Or possibly just care about what's going to happen to them.

I couldn't have cared less about what happened to these guys.
Butbutbut...what about Harley? Everyone loves Harley Quinn!
Yeah. No.

I guess it was supposed to tug at my heartstrings when Deadshot was with the little girl, and I'll admit my Inner Mom went awww for a few seconds.
Then I rolled my eyes and punched her in the face.
The kid t...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Jay rated it 3 of 5 stars

I know I should not judge a book by its cover but I did on this series. Ryan Benjamin's cover art for Suicide Squad, Vol. 1: Kicked in the Teeth is a beautiful masterpiece that shows off Harley Quinn's new outfit. I must add that it is very appealing and revealing but I wish the book revolved more around her than Deadshot.

The origin story of Harley Quinn in this story arc was pretty interesting as you get to see how Harleen Quinzel started out as a character who worked at Arkham Asylum with a de...more

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Jun 16, 2012 Michelle (In Libris Veritas) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels

I suppose in truth I only read this for Harley Quinn, so in that regard I'm fairly pleased with the book. The rest of the suicide squad members are a mix of cool and irritating so I was thankful for focus being mainly on Deadshot and Harley. Though I'm not that much of a Deadshot fan, and would take more Harley Quinn any day. I had a bit of an issue with the inconsistent art where someone's face changes or their build is slightly different from the previous panels. You get use to it but it defin...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Chris Lemmerman rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was initially biased against Suicide Squad, since it was replacing Secret Six, one of my favourite pre-Flashpoint DC series, so I avoided picking up this trade for a really long time. Eventually I caved in, and I'm very glad I did. Suicide Squad is great stuff. There is an interesting story here, with very unpredictable characters who can actually go through some harrowing stuff in each issue without being fine at the end of it like more mainstream characters (a similarity shared with Marvel's...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Jemz Thomson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Harley Quinn was the character that drew me to this comic as I adore her in Batman. I love the entire concept of this team as I prefer dark, dubious anti-heroes to the clear cut do-gooders.

Harley and Deadshot provide the main backbone and drive for the story which is great as I find them fascinating characters. There is a wealth of other and new characters to to entertain you. King Shark and Black Spider are personal favs.

I really enjoyed it and don't understand all the flack this comic gets. Ye...more

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Jun 08, 2012 Dustin rated it 3 of 5 stars

I read these as individual comics. I really enjoyed the Harley Quinn character. She is a character that has always existed in the periphery for me and I was looking forward to a more focused storyline. Her background and how she came to be the Joker's girlfriend/lover/puppet? was cool. The only reason that I gave this series 3 stars instead of four is because the focus shifted a bit from Harley to Deadshot. I am no longer having this series pulled each month strictly because of that. If this wer...more

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Dec 11, 2012 Alex Sarll added it

A New 52 first collection which I might have read even were I not reading any I find in the library, simply because of how bad I'd heard it was. Yes, it opens with scenes of torture porn, and has sexed-up two female characters who were much more interesting beforehand (not to mention making a mess of Deadshot, and not even really doing King Shark justice compared to Secret Six). And yet, it's worth noting that while far from great comics, it's still much more readable and entertaining than most...more

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Nov 26, 2012 Chris Witt rated it 3 of 5 stars

Not only am I a Chicago Cubs' fan who married a St. Louis Cardinals' fan. But I'm also a Marvel guy who married a DC girl.

When DC launched their "New 52", I decided to pick up a few of the titles my wife was sampling. I have been pretty big on Suicide Squad. The story-telling isn't always pitch perfect, but the team is anything but dull and every issue usually leaves me with at least a couple pages that result in my jaw dropping and thinking "I can't believe they just did that!"

Big recommendatio...more

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Apr 05, 2013 Mike rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: found-via-goodreads, borrowed-from-library

Man, the first three pages? Awesome - stylish, minimalist, I got the feeling the writer really know how to expect more from his audience.

Then we get (a) super-dumb exposition to introduce everyone and their power set/trademark (like most New52 books seem to be doing - hitting you over the head as if you've never read a superhero book before), (b) obligatory junior-grade fake-out, and (c) edgy first mission that turns out to be just weepy-angsty.

The only character who's not a caricature or stereo...more Man, the first three pages? Awesome - stylish, minimalist, I got the feeling the writer really know how to expect more from his audience.

Then we get (a) super-dumb exposition to introduce everyone and their power set/trademark (like most New52 books seem to be doing - hitting you over the head as if you've never read a superhero book before), (b) obligatory junior-grade fake-out, and (c) edgy first mission that turns out to be just weepy-angsty.

The only character who's not a caricature or stereotype is Harley Quinn, and I'm only letting her off the hook because at least her dialogue is *fun*. The Hispanic "Diablo" is sympathetic, but Oy is he a racist stereotype gone wild.

Good god it gets worse. Every single issue they name themselves to each other - "What I am is the new leader of Task Force X - the Suicide Squad - so some respect, mate", and we get a bad Hydra knock-off terrorist group - "Hail Basilisk!"

I really wish DC would get over their 70's editorial ideas and just throw in the page-one prologue/recap/character summary, so we don't have to suffer trough the pork-shoulder-fisted attempts to "not alienate new readers" (yeah, who again?).

At least with King Shark around there's plenty of gore to keep us awake.

This plotting is pretty much a Thunderbolts lite ripoff, which just makes me want to re-read Diggle's and Ellis' books. Same ol' repetitive "we hate each other and are only doing this to get our sentences reduced - oh crap he died - oh hell, we got betrayed?!" shtick.

Not until the HQ origin does the writing show any life (I won't say originality, 'cause I'm sure this is straight out of the J&H playbook). I'm impressed that I give a rat's ass about her at this point, but not sure it's really enough to keep slogging through the next book.

Art's pretty good, but a little too much dead-obvious repetition of camera angles (eg four panels in a row?). I'm really not sure about the costumes either - Deadshot's codpiece - really, does any badass killer wear a metal codpiece? Or Harley - is she using Krazy Glue to keep that barely-there bustier on her ample boobs?(less)

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Feb 18, 2013 Sam Quixote rated it 3 of 5 stars

“Suicide Squad” is like Marvel’s “Thunderbolts”, a team of baddies who’re put together and sent on dangerous missions. They even share similar plot points such as nanite bombs implanted inside each team member set to detonate unless they do what they’re told. There’s also a Hydra-like organisation included, calling themselves Basilisk, saluting and shouting “Hail Basilisk”, ready to kill themselves at a moment’s notice.

I recognised a couple of squad members, the Joker’s squeeze Harley Quinn (alo...more

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May 16, 2013 Kyle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: dcu

This wasn't a fantastic comic collection, but I still got quite a bit of guilty-pleasure out of it. There's a nice tie-in to the "Joker's Face" story in Detective Comics; a nice bit of origin ret-con for Harley Quinn. Adam Glass handles Harley and Deadshot very well, keeping a lot of their pre-New 52 characteristics intact.

Was it just me, or were there some pretty heavy misogynistic undertones in this book? I wasn't to keen on the treatment of women in this volume. In general there seemed to be...more

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Feb 24, 2013 Shane rated it 4 of 5 stars

Despite the changes to Harley Quinn and Amanda Waller, I was very pleased with this reboot of the Suicide Squad. I was a huge fan of the original series as a teen, and was not disappointed by this new incarnation. It has more fast paced action than I remember from the original, however, the drama between characters is still strong.

Revolving around Amanda Waller, Deadshot and Harley Quinn, along with random super-villains, you get the story of Task Force X. A secret government task force that sh...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Andrew rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels

I was a fan of the original John Ostrander - written Suicide Squad was the last comic book that I collected; when it was canceled, I dropped the hobby. The premise - get supervillians to handle the jobs too dirty for traditional methods, and if they don't come back, no one's going to miss them - was interesting. BUT the exploration of their psyches and motivations - showing that they were human without "having them see the light" really caught my attention.

The first 7 issues of the most recent a...more

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May 04, 2013 Cale rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was never a huge fan of Suicide Squad. I think Secret Six served the same purpose, but better, and with more interesting characters. That said, this reboot does its job. The new team, centered on Deadshot and Harley Quinn (with the always entertaining Killer Shark) plays a little darker, but new character El Diablo makes for an interesting counterpoint. The story actually surprised me a couple of times, which for a comic is impressive, and I'm looking forward to reading more.

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Jul 26, 2012 John Gunning rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads

This book brings together all the misunderstood Vigilantes and Villians to be used as pawns by a government agency. I found it intriguing that everycharacter's evil actions and motives are Important to the plot from leading evil doers to the taken for granted side kicks. The twist and turns are as exciting as the impossible missions seems to be. Can not wait for next book in series. I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
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Feb 22, 2013 Jessie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: comic-compilations

This was a surprisingly good title and also one of the rare anti-hero wins. Harley is fascinating and I loved reading her backstory. The present story was jumbled at times and I know there were tie-ins happening to other titles, but they were hard to remember. I think that's my own fault for reading everything though and wouldn't be confusing to the average reader. I'll be excited to read on.

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Aug 07, 2012 Christina rated it 5 of 5 stars

The best graphic novel I have read this year. Plot is simple and something we have seen before but the characters really make the story. Harley Quinn is fantastically drawn and is given perfect quips and the perfect mixture of sexy/crazy...at least for her character. The New 52 collection has been hit and miss for me, but this one is top of the list hit. I have already pre-ordered volume 2.

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Jan 15, 2013 Nick Raines rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics

The Dirty Dozen with DC villains. The team is lead by Deadshot who will turn on a teammate at the drop of a hat, Harley Quinn is the complete psychotic of the team, Diablo is seeking redemption for past crimes, and Shark King likes food. While the story is all over the place but the mixing of these personalities is what makes it an enjoyable if short read.

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Jul 27, 2012 Usman Ahmed rated it 4 of 5 stars

I read this for two characters in particular, Deadshot and Harley Quinn, and let me tell that every one on the team is a bad a**. This book is meant to be a fun read, and it gets the job done well. It's a great thrill ride. Amanda Waller no longer has the same weight, but she's still the great character we all know and love.

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Jul 23, 2012 Rhonda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, favorites

First off, I was very happy to win this as a First Reads! Thanks!

I have never read anything Suicide Squad before so this was new to me. Harley Quinn has always been one of my favorite characters. Loved her dialogue! She can be so crazy, it's funny. I really loved seeing her background with the Joker. I do love the villians, so this was great for me. The artwork was awesome! I would love to read more.

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Suicide Squad, Vol. 1: Kicked in the Teeth (Suicide Squad Vol. IV #1)

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