Titans: Villains for Hire Special # 1 2010 VF/NM

Titans: Villains for Hire Special #1, published on May 12, 2010, is a one-shot comic that launches a new, darker era for the Titans series following the "Brightest Day" event. Written by Eric Wallace, the issue marks a radical departure from the traditional heroic team, featuring Deathstroke as the leader of a mercenary group using the "Titans" name. 

Plot Synopsis

• The Mission: The team is hired for a high-profile contract: the assassination of Ryan Choi, the second Atom.
• A Brutal Encounter: The issue focuses heavily on the hunt for Ryan Choi. Despite his efforts to defend himself and reach a Justice League signal device, he is ultimately cornered and killed by the team.
• Team Recruitment: The story interweaves the main plot with flashbacks showing how Deathstroke recruited each member by promising them something deeply personal rather than just money.
• Member Roster:
• Deathstroke: The strategic leader.
• Cheshire: The expert assassin.
• Tattooed Man (Mark Richards): Looking for a way to save his son.
• Osiris: The resurrected brother of Isis, seeking to bring his sister back to life.
• Cinder: A new pyrokinetic character making her first appearance in this issue. 

Creative Team & Critical Reception

• Creators: Written by Eric Wallace with interior art by Fabrizio Fiorentino, Mike Mayhew, and Sergio Ariño.