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Suicide Squad (2016) #1-2
Escuadrón Suicida, vol. 01: La cámara negra
The Rebirth Era SUICIDE SQUAD tales are collected in hardcover for the first time ever here in SUICIDE SQUAD: THE REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK 1!
Harley Quinn. Deadshot. Killer Croc. Captain Boomerang. Enchantress. Katana.
Separately, they're an FBI "most wanted" list come to life. Together--under the command of the iron-willed Colonel Rick Flag and the indomitable Amanda Waller--they're one of the world's most effective fighting forces, ideally suited for the brutal but necessary jobs that are too dirty for regular superheroes. They are the top-secret operatives of Task Force X--the Suicide Squad. And they're about to welcome a brand-new member.
When Waller orders her team to recover an object known as the Black Vault from enemy hands, the Squad has no idea that within its opaque depths lurks the genocidal Kryptonian madman whose power and rage nearly took down Superman himself--General Zod.
Beyond the challenge of subduing its newly acquired captive, however, Task Force X faces even greater dangers from the sinister sphere that once contained him. As its dark energies begin to wreak havoc on the team's sanity, only its craziest member, Harley Quinn, is able to resist its insidious influence. But can one newly sane psychologist single-handedly stop the madness of the Black Vault, defeat Zod and keep the Suicide Squad from living up to its name?
Red-hot writer Rob Williams and legendary artist Jim Lee unleash the insanity in SUICIDE SQUAD: REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK #1, starring the characters you love and hate from the smash-hit movie! Exploding from DC's blockbuster Rebirth event, this deluxe hardcover collects SUICIDE SQUAD #1-8 and the one-shots SUICIDE SQUAD: REBIRTH and HARLEY QUINN AND THE SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOLS' SPECIAL, and features stories illustrated by a murderers' row of superstar artists including Philip Tan, Jason Fabok, Ivan Reis, Gary Frank, Stephen Byrne, Carlos D'Anda, Christian Ward, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sean "Cheeks" Galloway.
Harley Quinn. Deadshot. Killer Croc. Captain Boomerang. Enchantress. Katana.
Separately, they're an FBI "most wanted" list come to life. Together--under the command of the iron-willed Colonel Rick Flag and the indomitable Amanda Waller--they're one of the world's most effective fighting forces, ideally suited for the brutal but necessary jobs that are too dirty for regular superheroes. They are the top-secret operatives of Task Force X--the Suicide Squad. And they're about to welcome a brand-new member.
When Waller orders her team to recover an object known as the Black Vault from enemy hands, the Squad has no idea that within its opaque depths lurks the genocidal Kryptonian madman whose power and rage nearly took down Superman himself--General Zod.
Beyond the challenge of subduing its newly acquired captive, however, Task Force X faces even greater dangers from the sinister sphere that once contained him. As its dark energies begin to wreak havoc on the team's sanity, only its craziest member, Harley Quinn, is able to resist its insidious influence. But can one newly sane psychologist single-handedly stop the madness of the Black Vault, defeat Zod and keep the Suicide Squad from living up to its name?
Red-hot writer Rob Williams and legendary artist Jim Lee unleash the insanity in SUICIDE SQUAD: REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK #1, starring the characters you love and hate from the smash-hit movie! Exploding from DC's blockbuster Rebirth event, this deluxe hardcover collects SUICIDE SQUAD #1-8 and the one-shots SUICIDE SQUAD: REBIRTH and HARLEY QUINN AND THE SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOLS' SPECIAL, and features stories illustrated by a murderers' row of superstar artists including Philip Tan, Jason Fabok, Ivan Reis, Gary Frank, Stephen Byrne, Carlos D'Anda, Christian Ward, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sean "Cheeks" Galloway.
218 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2016
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February 22, 2019
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, based on the poor word of mouth surrounding this book. Right out the gate, the first issue (the Rebirth one) was terrible. Harley Quinn, much like Deadpool, can be irritating when not written correctly, and that was the case here. They switch artists for part of the issue and I was not a fan of the super cartoony art. Things got better after the first issue, although the first few story arcs were just OK. Harley Quinn really did steal the show here, and I think she works best as part of an ensemble cast. Another highlight is an interesting (and far too short) romance between Killer Croc and Enchantress. Most of this is Jim Lee art, and I was surprised at it “OK-ness”. Jim Lee is such a legendary artist that I was expecting to be blown away. The art was solid, but uninspired. Frankly, I don’t think it was very good visual storytelling either. In the last part of the book there are short character study issues (mostly origin stories) that were easily the strongest part of the book. A few have art by Ivan Reis, who elevated the art of the whole book by its inclusion. In conclusion, this was not bad. Good enough that I’ve ordered volumes 2 & 3 and will be reading them as soon as they arrive.
September 23, 2021
a great tcompilation with too many bloody drawings at the end.
292 pages, abt 220 that are actual stories. Gos stories that give you the background of the Suicide square, the only interesting team in the DC universe.
I am a Marvel guy, they have made missteps but as a whole their characters a re much more interesting. Too many DC characters like Boomerang, why is he here?
But the rest are fascinating, they have been given nice multilayered personalities and interesting pasts. As I said good storylines too, thoroughly enjoyed it.
But 50 pages of artwork? I am sure there are those that enjoy this, I like a few alternate covers, but most of this was sketches of what I just read. Lost a star for that, I'm here for the stories.
292 pages, abt 220 that are actual stories. Gos stories that give you the background of the Suicide square, the only interesting team in the DC universe.
I am a Marvel guy, they have made missteps but as a whole their characters a re much more interesting. Too many DC characters like Boomerang, why is he here?
But the rest are fascinating, they have been given nice multilayered personalities and interesting pasts. As I said good storylines too, thoroughly enjoyed it.
But 50 pages of artwork? I am sure there are those that enjoy this, I like a few alternate covers, but most of this was sketches of what I just read. Lost a star for that, I'm here for the stories.
March 27, 2020
I really thought I would enjoy this, that it would be an action romp with humor and adventure, especially coming off a movie and relaunching under rebirth. Nope. It's terrible. Rambling storylines, paper-thin characterizations, and what they claim is Jim Lee artwork...but I question that because it certainly isn't his best! The one redeeming chapter was the issue that was a series of vignettes with different top artists. This leads into a crossover with the Justice League which in turn leads to the JLA relaunch that I have also maligned so I guess no surprises in the end...
August 1, 2021
Charmingly bonkers
But it's a shame that it's effectively one long fight sequence because the bonus strips at the back do a great job of introducing the squad for new readers.
(And if you're buying this, there is a LOT of filler at the back)
But it's a shame that it's effectively one long fight sequence because the bonus strips at the back do a great job of introducing the squad for new readers.
(And if you're buying this, there is a LOT of filler at the back)
April 2, 2024
Really good. In-depth view of The SS.
Loved this version of The SS. Really goes into depth with the characters. Always love when books dive deep to see who the characters are, and why they do what they do. Great story with great art to match. Its worth your time.
Loved this version of The SS. Really goes into depth with the characters. Always love when books dive deep to see who the characters are, and why they do what they do. Great story with great art to match. Its worth your time.
December 18, 2017
I'm in love with this! There wasn't a single scene or character I didn't enjoy reading about!!! The art is amazing and all I want is more!
December 19, 2020
I have slightly mixed but generally positive feelings about this.
It does re-emphasize to me how much wasted potential there was in the movie by taking the exact same lineup/setup and presenting it in a way that DOESN'T make me want to claw my own eyeballs out rather than experiencing it.
The intro stuff is a little shaky, but it's like the pilot episode of a TV show, you kind of have to get past that part to make a proper judgment.
It's definitely a step up from the muddled mess that was the New 52 run. There's less of the whole Cold War international espionage and intrigue element from the original run (although that may change), but the trade off is that it's a lot more focused on the actual squad members, and anyone who knows me knows how much I love me some villain protagonists and villain team-ups, so it's not necessarily a bad trade-off in terms of focus.
(Also I really like their version of Killer Croc, which anyone who knows me probably also knows will win you big points in my book.)
It does re-emphasize to me how much wasted potential there was in the movie by taking the exact same lineup/setup and presenting it in a way that DOESN'T make me want to claw my own eyeballs out rather than experiencing it.
The intro stuff is a little shaky, but it's like the pilot episode of a TV show, you kind of have to get past that part to make a proper judgment.
It's definitely a step up from the muddled mess that was the New 52 run. There's less of the whole Cold War international espionage and intrigue element from the original run (although that may change), but the trade off is that it's a lot more focused on the actual squad members, and anyone who knows me knows how much I love me some villain protagonists and villain team-ups, so it's not necessarily a bad trade-off in terms of focus.
(Also I really like their version of Killer Croc, which anyone who knows me probably also knows will win you big points in my book.)
January 19, 2019
An enjoyable action book that also has some interesting characters and ideas. It definitely works as something that is easily readable for people who watched the movie, but still feels at home in the standard universe.
I don't know if I'd call it a con, but one thing about it is that apparently to keep the book running on time, the main story drawn by Jim Lee is shorter, something like 10-12 pages as opposed to 20-22. This makes the pace very frantic, but it also makes some puff the character beats a bit funky.
To fill out space, each issue had back up stories that chronicled the backstory of each character, and most of them are good. My favorite might be the Captain Boomerang one, because of it basically being a Bond parody.
Overall, it's not the deepest book ever, but it is fun and offers potential. If the movie piqued your interest in these characters, I'd give it a shot.
I don't know if I'd call it a con, but one thing about it is that apparently to keep the book running on time, the main story drawn by Jim Lee is shorter, something like 10-12 pages as opposed to 20-22. This makes the pace very frantic, but it also makes some puff the character beats a bit funky.
To fill out space, each issue had back up stories that chronicled the backstory of each character, and most of them are good. My favorite might be the Captain Boomerang one, because of it basically being a Bond parody.
Overall, it's not the deepest book ever, but it is fun and offers potential. If the movie piqued your interest in these characters, I'd give it a shot.
August 29, 2021
5/5 for art (Jim Lee is one of my favorite comic book artists)
2.5/5 for story
Task Force X (aka the Suicide Squad) is a band of misfit super-villains led by Colonel Rick Flag all of whom are under the thumb of the morally ambiguous Amanda Waller. With a bomb implanted into their brains, these costumed criminals must go on impossible missions that are deemed too dirty for the good guys to do, all to save their own heads and protect the interests of the government.
All and all, it was ridiculous, a bit all over the place and when it's all said and done; deeply underwhelming. Artwork was standout and the best part of the read but aside from that, there wasn't anything to connect me to the plot. It was dull and the backstories were pandering.
2.5/5 for story
Task Force X (aka the Suicide Squad) is a band of misfit super-villains led by Colonel Rick Flag all of whom are under the thumb of the morally ambiguous Amanda Waller. With a bomb implanted into their brains, these costumed criminals must go on impossible missions that are deemed too dirty for the good guys to do, all to save their own heads and protect the interests of the government.
All and all, it was ridiculous, a bit all over the place and when it's all said and done; deeply underwhelming. Artwork was standout and the best part of the read but aside from that, there wasn't anything to connect me to the plot. It was dull and the backstories were pandering.
January 30, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. Just enough Suicide Squad and just enough seriousness
And talk about bringing a BAD GUY OUT OF NO WHERE, THE LAST PERSON OR THING OR ANYTHING I EXPECTED TO BE IN THE SPHERE. I was like ok this is gonna be this and it turned out to be holy shit it's him. And then the other story lines of Flag getting the team to trust him. How sincere is Harley Quinn and love the sane/insane scene, was a great part of this story. Enjoyed the art and coloring. Liked the different styles shown throughout. And how each character has enough page/panel time. Alot of these will always focus on Harley or Deadshot. But I liked how each person on the team got a little chance to be a part of the story and be it about themselves. Really had a good time reading this.
And talk about bringing a BAD GUY OUT OF NO WHERE, THE LAST PERSON OR THING OR ANYTHING I EXPECTED TO BE IN THE SPHERE. I was like ok this is gonna be this and it turned out to be holy shit it's him. And then the other story lines of Flag getting the team to trust him. How sincere is Harley Quinn and love the sane/insane scene, was a great part of this story. Enjoyed the art and coloring. Liked the different styles shown throughout. And how each character has enough page/panel time. Alot of these will always focus on Harley or Deadshot. But I liked how each person on the team got a little chance to be a part of the story and be it about themselves. Really had a good time reading this.
November 15, 2022
This story surpassed my expectations. On their first mission they take on none other than General Zod from the Phantom Zone. The real interesting part is while his exiting of the Phantom Zone drove everyone insane it had the opposite affect on Harley Quinn. It's nice to see Harleen free from insanity every now and then. The second part of the comic was focused on each individual member of the squad. The last part was art filler, but that's fine. The deluxe edition made me want to continue the storyline.
February 16, 2020
A gritty, bloody deep dive into the world of Suicide Squad for the Rebirth era. Visceral and intense in its delivery and artistic approach, the story does a great job of introducing a powerful threat that challenges the new Squad in ways they could never have imagined, and immediately highlights the real danger and ease for which this team could rotate in its roster as the story moves forward. A fantastic introduction to the Suicide Squad in DC’s Rebirth era.
March 3, 2021
Yeah, this was fun enough! These baddies gotta go find a thing and then there's fighting and maybe one of them dies and then there's another character added to the team who is a neat character with a neat power. And of course, two issues from this title that actually go with a crossover so they make no sense on their own in this book! :D
August 5, 2021
Read before the release of the new suicide squad movie.
Dc comics and Prime freebie. Suitable for adults . Good color artwork. They face off against a powerful kryptonian. This ends well with many origin stories of the individual supervilains. Also has a rogues gallery of the team , a lot of sketches.
Dc comics and Prime freebie. Suitable for adults . Good color artwork. They face off against a powerful kryptonian. This ends well with many origin stories of the individual supervilains. Also has a rogues gallery of the team , a lot of sketches.
August 20, 2021
What an excellent time spent with this iteration of the Suicide Squad. The dynamics are excellent here, with the team members each feeling vital and well characterised in their own way, aided by the backup stories included after the bulk of the volume. As the stories see Task Force X undergoing a heist and dealing with the subsequent fallout, it's a well composed run which I'd gladly see more of.
February 8, 2024
I'm not a huge suicide squad lover to begin with, but didn't love this as a graphic novel anyway. This is not a particularly well told story. The first act featuring Harley Quinn foreshadowed her character development, and was completely forgettable. Too many diverging character arcs, too many strange and questionable writing decisions (featuring Zod..? Really?)
I just wasn't engaged by this one. I had little cause to care about any of the characters, the story was shaky and gallavanted from one scene to the next with little consistency or purpose.
Some nice visuals I suppose, but wouldn't recommend this one.
I just wasn't engaged by this one. I had little cause to care about any of the characters, the story was shaky and gallavanted from one scene to the next with little consistency or purpose.
Some nice visuals I suppose, but wouldn't recommend this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 12, 2018
The new Rebirth Suicide Squad isn’t as good as the New52 initial run but the team and characters are still enjoyable. I’m hoping the next volumes will improve as Suicide Squad is probably my favorite team and unfortunately so far I’m not really impressed with these first issues.
December 15, 2021
Interesting story
Like the idea of a super villain squad ,and the writer succeeded in connecting all characters in a cohesive story. I hope that the Russian version of the Suicide Squad will return in another tale.
Like the idea of a super villain squad ,and the writer succeeded in connecting all characters in a cohesive story. I hope that the Russian version of the Suicide Squad will return in another tale.
January 26, 2018
3,5 closer to a 4 than a 3
I enjoyed it
I enjoyed it
August 30, 2019
Pretty Good once I got into the second half of the book! Definitely looking for to Justice League Vs Suicide Squad!
March 2, 2020
Great art, okay story. So, I guess I'd give it *3 and a half star*
September 4, 2021
Decent
As a DC fan I quite enjoyed and will be reading more. Art was beautiful. And I was introduced to some new characters which was nice.
As a DC fan I quite enjoyed and will be reading more. Art was beautiful. And I was introduced to some new characters which was nice.
September 18, 2021
Fun
I enjoyed these characters, the graphics and the story. Can’t wait for more. Most of the characters I’m not as familiar with, so it’s great that the comics give you more!
I enjoyed these characters, the graphics and the story. Can’t wait for more. Most of the characters I’m not as familiar with, so it’s great that the comics give you more!
May 5, 2022
2.49 stars
What a waste of Jim Lee's art. Mediocre story, instantly forgettable, a bit childish overall and not really enjoyable at all. But I tried. Oh well.
What a waste of Jim Lee's art. Mediocre story, instantly forgettable, a bit childish overall and not really enjoyable at all. But I tried. Oh well.
February 22, 2023
The back half of this book has some of my favorite Harley Quinn material ever.
February 20, 2024
Fun and well-drawn.
January 23, 2025
A little too slick and “Hollywood” to be anything more than fluff and the comedy often falls flat.
January 8, 2026
Pretty good, with some origin stories, of Suicide Squad members, as usual the artwork was beautiful, and whenever Harley was involved, it was fun!
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September 10, 2024I have a deeper appreciation for the suicide squad movie but at the same time I don’t know what to rate it so I’m not gonna
December 23, 2018
A good comic, these squad is pretty similar to the film, all of the arcs are good, one of them is a previous of each character, the only detail is Jim Lee's art; it ain't the best nor the worst.
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