{"product_id":"suicide-squad-1-2021-nm","title":"Suicide Squad # 1 2021 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSuicide Squad # 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e 2021 titled \"Assault on Arkham, Part 1,\" launched Volume 7 of the series as part of the \u003ci\u003eInfinite Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e initiative. Published on March 2, 2021, the issue was written by Robbie Thompson with art by Eduardo Pansica. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe story introduces a shift in the status quo for Task Force X, focusing on a more aggressive recruitment strategy led by a back-in-control Amanda Waller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Field Leader: Peacemaker (Christopher Smith) takes over as the field leader, moving the team away from traditional \"avenging\" toward strictly government-mandated lethal operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eArkham Infiltration: Waller sends a new iteration of the Squad into Arkham Asylum with a specific mission: to \"recruit\" the lethal Court of Owls assassin, Talon (William Cobb).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Superboy Mystery: Parallel to the mission, Waller is shown interviewing a new candidate—Superboy (Conner Kent\/Match)—revealing her plans to incorporate a \"Kryptonian\" power level into the team. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWhile the series featured a high turnover of \"disposable\" characters, the foundational players established in this issue include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAmanda Waller (Director)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePeacemaker (Field Leader)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFilm Freak, Bolt, and Shaggy Man (among others in the initial assault)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTalon (Target\/Recruit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSuperboy (New Candidate) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Robbie Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Eduardo Pansica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Date: May 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSeries Context: This run (Volume 7) lasted 15 issues and focused on Waller's attempt to create a \"Justice Squad\" to police the multiverse. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47659877892196,"sku":"BH218","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_08_19_53_30_272.jpg?v=1767923752","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/suicide-squad-1-2021-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}