DC Comics and Deathstroke #9 Spoilers and Review follows.
Shadow War Part 6 Rages On With Batman, Robin and More!
The issue has a few variant covers below that supplement the main cover above.
The promise of the issue can be surmised from its solicit.
DEATHSTROKE INC. #9
“SHADOW WAR” PART 6
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by PAOLO PANTALENA
Cover by JONBOY MEYERS
Variant cover by DERRICK CHEW
1:25 variant cover by JEROME OPEÑA
$3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 5/24/22A tragic death sends the Shadow War into overdrive, and Batman and Robin must solve the mystery before more blood is shed! Meanwhile, Deathstroke regroups with the Secret Society to plan an attack on Talia and the League of Shadows. If Talia wanted a war, she’s going to get a war!
ReSpawn is dead.
He was created using DNA from Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke and Talia Al Ghul, by the now dead Ra’s Al Ghul.
Batman and Robin confront the faux Deathstroke, who actually killed Ra’s Al Ghul, and…
…we learn that the main behind the mask followed Batman in the past before he violently makes his escape.
Deathstroke distracts Batman Inc., who Batman sent to protect Deathstroke Inc. aka the Secret Society of Super-Villains, but…
…they aren’t that effective in their duties.
Deathstroke escapes with his nefarious allies…
…to attack Talia Al Ghul who – along with new ally Angel Breaker – also has her grandmother, Ra’s Al Ghul’s mother, Mother Soul captive.
Here’s the Shadow War checklist for your edification.
The Pulse:
A frenetic issue with engaging story and solid art. I remain entertained. 8 out of 10.
