Tony Daniel (2)

A pretty good book about the triggering of two unknowing sleeper agents inside the Teen Titans and Outsiders teams of young super heroes. My main complaint is the ridiculous suspension of disbelief required for how both of them neglect to kill anyone on their teams when first triggered and catching them unawares, easily overpowering their teammates, only to then return with the express purpose of killing them once they've regrouped and prepared for it. I suppose there was no way around that, but it could surely have been handled in a way where it was easier, especially in the Teen Titans case, to buy it. Oh well. Otherwise a quick, fun read with some satisfyingly potent emotional repercussions.… (meer)

I love the Teen Titans. My favorite run is the legendary years of Wolfman and Perez. It's in that run that we first meet Deathstroke, the Terminator. I describe him to people as Captain America if if he was a mercenary. He loves America but he loves money more. The character that I grew up with and than read when he had his own series is not in this book. This story is about someone trying to figure out who he is. The thing that made Deathstroke such a great antagonist is that he knows exactly who he is. There's no doubt or hesitations about why he does what he does. This Deathstroke spent too much time overthinking everything. The appeal of the old Deathstroke was that his confidence was earned. He could fight Superman if he had to and he believes he would win. He could toe to toe with Wonder Woman and beat her. Batman is even intimidated to fight him. The comic where Deathstroke says to Batman, "the difference between us is that I fight to kill. You fight just to fight, therefore I'll win because I'll do whatever it takes to win." That's the Deathstroke I remember this one needs more work in going into that direction.

I read this book through NetGalley. I thank them for this book. #NetGalley… (meer)