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Creation & Design

Deathstroke was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez, first appearing in 'The New Teen Titans' in 1980. He was designed as a formidable adversary for the Teen Titans, showcasing a blend of tactical genius and physical prowess.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a mercenary and assassin, Deathstroke quickly became a recurring villain for the Teen Titans, particularly targeting Robin and the team. His complex character and moral ambiguity allowed him to evolve from a mere antagonist to a more nuanced figure in the DC Universe.

Character Development

Over the years, Deathstroke has transitioned from a villain to an anti-hero, often portrayed with a complex moral code. His relationships with his children, particularly Jericho and Ravager, have added depth to his character, showcasing his struggles as a father and a mercenary.

Cultural Reception

Deathstroke has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and complexity as a character. He has appeared in various media adaptations, including animated series and video games.

Character Details

Real Name:
Slade Wilson
Aliases:
Deathstroke the Terminator, Slade, The Terminator
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teen Titans, Suicide Squad, Injustice League
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Enhanced agility, Master tactician, Expert martial artist, Regenerative healing
Equipment:
Sword, Bow and arrows, Various firearms, Body armor
Weight:
210lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
orange
Hair Color:
black

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New Teen Titans #2

DC ⋅ 1980

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New Teen Titans #2
 
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1st appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator

1st appearance and death of Ravager, son of Deathstroke - appears in issue #1, not in costume

1st appearance of Wintergreen, Deathstroke's mentor

1st cameo appearance of Trigon, as demonic eyes

🔮 DC Possibilities: Yet another character who could hold his own as an anti-hero in a standalone project and a few extra years on Joe Manganiello would do well for Deathstroke

[September 2024 - James Gunn’s DCU is developing a Bane and Deathstroke super-villain team-up film based on a script by Matthew Orton]

New Teen Titans #9

DC ⋅ 1981

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2nd appearance of Deathstroke, briefly

New Teen Titans #10

DC ⋅ 1981

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3rd appearance of Deathstroke, two panel second appearance in #9

Origin of Beast Boy retold

New Teen Titans #34

DC ⋅ 1983

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Controversial issue: interactions between Terra and Deathstroke, first established in this issue indicate a sexual relationship despite him being the sixteen-year-old girl's senior by decades

This relationship was revisited in the 2016 Deathstroke series with fewer subtleties and addressed when Slade apologizes to Terra aka Tara (tap cover and swipe to view)

1st full cover appearance of Deathstroke, seen in shadows on cover of New Teen Titans #2

1st cameo appearance of Adeline Wilson, in a photo

Tales of the Teen Titans #42

DC ⋅ 1984

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1st cameo appearance of Jericho aka Joseph

2nd cameo appearance of Adeline Wilson

Tales of the Teen Titans #44

DC ⋅ 1984

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Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, formerly Robin

Joseph adopts the name Jericho

Origin of Deathstroke and Jericho

Tales of the Teen Titans #54

DC ⋅ 1985

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Cover appearance of Deathstroke

Tales of the Teen Titans #55

DC ⋅ 1985

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Cover appearance featuring Deathstroke

New Titans, The #70

DC ⋅ 1990

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New Titans, The #70
 
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Deathstroke solo story

Deathstroke the Terminator #1

DC ⋅ 1991

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Deathstroke the Terminator #1
 
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Premiere issue of the first titled Deathstroke series

New Titans, The #84

DC ⋅ 1992

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New Titans, The #84
 
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Death of Jericho

Deathstroke the Terminator #15

DC ⋅ 1992

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Deathstroke the Terminator #15
 
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1st appearance of Rose Wilson, the daughter of Deathstroke who later becomes Ravager

Deathstroke the Terminator #60

DC ⋅ 1996

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Deathstroke the Terminator #60
 
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Final issue

Teen Titans #8

DC ⋅ 2004

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1st cameo appearance of Rose Wilson as Ravager

Teen Titans #1/2

DC ⋅ 2004

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1st cover appearance of Rose Wilson as Ravager

Origin of Ravager

Teen Titans #43

DC ⋅ 2007

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1st full appearance and cover of Engima, Riddler's daughter

Deathstroke #10

1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2012

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Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld

New Suicide Squad #1

DC ⋅ 2014

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New Suicide Squad #1
 
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1st team appearance of Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Black Manta, Deathstroke, Deadshot, Duela Dent

Deathstroke #2

DC ⋅ 2015

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1st appearance of Odysseus, father of Deathstroke

Deathstroke #16

DC ⋅ 2016

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Deathstroke vs Red Hood

Deathstroke #19
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Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Ivan Reis

Deathstroke #43
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DC ⋅ 2019

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Red arrow shoots a bolt through Deathstroke's eye

Future State: Teen Titans #1

2nd Print ⋅ DC ⋅ 2021

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Second printing

Deathstroke Inc. #5

DC ⋅ 2022

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Deathstroke becomes leader of the Secret Society/king of super-villains

Deathstroke Inc. #6
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1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Alex Garner

Deathstroke Inc. #7

DC ⋅ 2022

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Identity of Respawn revealed to be the son of Deathstroke

Deathstroke Inc. #10

DC ⋅ 2022

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Origin of Deathstroke, year one

Deathstroke Inc. #11

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Ivan Tao

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