Summary

• Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #2 sets the stage for an intense Deadshot vs. Deathstroke showdown with hints of a compelling subplot.
• The focus on Slade Wilson in the comic prelude suggests his role as a playable character in the game, enhancing the narrative depth.
• Deathstroke's potential inclusion in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League DLC generates excitement.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #2!Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, with numerous rumors and leaks hinting at his potential inclusion as a playable character. While DC has neither confirmed nor denied these rumors, the groundwork has been laid for what could evolve into an epic subplot featuring a showdown between Deadshot and Deathstroke within the game's narrative.

John Layman and Jesus Hervas’ Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #2 continues the comic series prelude for Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League video game. In this issue, Amanda Waller orchestrates the deliberate release of all the prisoners from their cells within Arkham Asylum as part of a yet-to-be-revealed master plan.

The ensuing chaos prompts Deathstroke, Deadshot, and Great White Shark to form an uneasy alliance in an attempt to improve their chances of survival. However, their collaboration is short-lived and culminates in violence, setting the stage for a compelling Deadshot vs. Deathstroke subplot within the game.

Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum All But Confirms Slade Wilson Will Be Playable

Following their release from their cells, Deadshot, Deathstroke, and Great White Shark find common ground in their shared desire for revenge against a guard who had continuously brutalized them. Despite initial reluctance from Deadshot and Deathstroke, who are accustomed to working solo, they reluctantly agree to team up. Once they acquire their gear and devise an escape plan, Slade discerns that he no longer requires Lawton or Warren's assistance. This revelation leads to a fatal confrontation where Slade shoots them both point-blank, resulting in the death of Great White Shark and leaving Deadshot critically wounded.

The prominence of Slade as a central character who remains alive by the conclusion of the issue strongly hints at his potential inclusion as a playable character in the DLC. Moreover, leaks surrounding the game also align with this speculation, further suggesting Deathstroke's viability as a playable character. Given these indicators, it appears increasingly likely that players will have the opportunity to embody Slade Wilson in Suicide Squad: KtJL. This is exciting news for many, considering that Deathstroke was one of the most (if not THE most) wanted DLC characters.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Could Feature a Deadshot vs. Deathstroke Story Arc

Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #2 establishes an intriguing narrative trajectory for Deathstroke within the game. The issue lays the groundwork for a compelling story arc centered on Deadshot's pursuit of vengeance against Slade following his betrayal. This adds depth to potential interactions involving Deathstroke, enhancing the substance of his character within the game. Should Deathstroke indeed be featured, it raises curiosity about the extent of his involvement beyond the rivalry with Deadshot, suggesting the possibility of a more substantial role in the overarching plot of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #2 is available now from DC Comics!