{"product_id":"deathstroke-1-2011-vf-nm","title":"Deathstroke # 1 2011 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeathstroke # 1\u003c\/b\u003e (2011), titled \"Back to Basics,\" launched as part of DC’s The New 52 relaunch. Written by Kyle Higgins with art by Joe Bennett, the issue re-establishes Slade Wilson as a ruthless, cold-blooded mercenary whose reputation has begun to slip in the eyes of the underworld. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Deathstroke as he attempts to prove he is still the deadliest man on the planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Mission: Deathstroke’s handler, Christoph, assigns him to a high-stakes job: intercepting a weapons dealer named Jeffrey Bode on a private plane mid-flight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Team: To Slade’s annoyance, he is forced to work with a team of young, cocky \"up-and-comers\" known as the Alpha Dawgs (April, Quinn, and Hughes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Twist: On the plane, Slade discovers Bode isn't carrying nuclear secrets but biological weapons—soldiers enhanced with Clayface DNA. After defeating them, Slade is handed a mysterious briefcase by Bode, who claims it is a \"message\" for him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Brutal Ending: After completing the mission and returning to their transport, the Alpha Dawgs celebrate their success. Slade, believing there is \"no team, only competition,\" cold-bloodedly executes all three young teammates. He warns Christoph that they must work to rebuild his fearsome reputation because the contents of the briefcase suggest his enemies think he has gone soft. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characters \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDeathstroke (Slade Wilson): A metahuman assassin with enhanced strength, speed, and 90% brain capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChristoph: Slade’s long-suffering handler and liaison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Alpha Dawgs: April (weapons), Quinn (communications), and Hughes (transport). They are all killed by Slade at the end of the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJeffrey Bode: The target of the mission who delivers a cryptic message to Slade. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Kyle Higgins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePenciller: Joe Bennett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInker: Art Thibert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCover Artist: Simon Bisley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47621604114532,"sku":"BF26","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_01_20_53_08_824.jpg?v=1767322487","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/deathstroke-1-2011-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}