billyjepma's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Fun read! I still feel like Taylor is too nice to write a book like this—I feel similarly about his Black Label Hellblazer—but he quickly establishes this as not your typical Suicide Squad book and the differentiation is enough to make it work. The emotional beats needed more time to breathe and settle, and the politics—as correct and cathartic as they are—don’t actually have many teeth, which is a missed opportunity. But in a mainstream comic book, I’m happy to see how much Taylor got into this. A diverse cast of characters, some satisfying comeuppances, and vibrant artwork make this a very enjoyable, surprisingly breezy read. Again, it’s far lighter than a Suicide Squad series probably should be, but if you have the right expectations, it’s hard not to have a good time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Torture
Minor: War
zugzug's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Was not sure what to expect, for a sometimes suicide squad fan this was more of a fun read then I expected. Some good twists, a total recasting of who is important, some touching moments, and a fair bit of the dark humor you would expect. Worth the ride.
philippmk's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An incredibly fun Suicide Squad book. This is not usually my favourite team to read, but Tom Taylor knocked it out of the park here. The characters are fun, the action exciting to read and the art in this book is amazing, especially the vibrant colours that were used. I was a big fan of the new characters that were introduced here, even though there were quite a lot of them and there really was only enough space on the page to get to know a few of them a little closer (although there is always space for future writers to explore).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Torture, Violence, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Death
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
5.0
Man, this was super fun. I’ve never really liked/cared about the Suicide Squad, but this was a really good story with fantastic art. I hope Taylor does more limited series like this.
flexmentallo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A shockingly tight and engaging book, perhaps the first really excellent SUICIDE SQUAD book since John Ostrander. Bruno Redondo's design for new characters is delightful, incorporating a few distinctive body types and a nonbinary character, and Taylor has managed to wrestle with the politics of a black-ops crime team without letting it overwhelm the story. This is a fast-paced adventure with genuine character growth, solid banter, and excellent action.
goldxnapplxs's review against another edition
5.0
If you are a fan of the Suicide Squad, you will most likely enjoy this comic! There are cameos from former members like Captain Boomerang, and there are also new members that are different from many other renditions of the team beforehand-this is a group of revolutionaries. This is not a group of villains working off their debt to society, they are a leftist group that wants to make the world better. They are dynamic, with characters that range from multiple ethnic and racial backgrounds, and many of them are queer as well. It’s a very diverse team, lead by fan favorites- Harley Quinn and Deadshot.
Fans of Deadshot will appreciate the issues where his daughter will make appearances. There is also an issue where the Flash makes an appearance. The newer characters fit in great with the larger DC universe and I hope to see them appear in more comics. The Aerie and Flick already have, but I want to see Osita and Thylacine and Chaos Kitten more.
If you don’t like politics in your comics, I would not recommend, but as I am someone who doesn’t mind, it doesn’t affect my rating or how I feel about the book.
Fans of Deadshot will appreciate the issues where his daughter will make appearances. There is also an issue where the Flash makes an appearance. The newer characters fit in great with the larger DC universe and I hope to see them appear in more comics. The Aerie and Flick already have, but I want to see Osita and Thylacine and Chaos Kitten more.
If you don’t like politics in your comics, I would not recommend, but as I am someone who doesn’t mind, it doesn’t affect my rating or how I feel about the book.
has3000's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun read. Nothing profound, and I didn’t really expect that, but definitely enjoyable! And unique enough of a Suicide Squad story to keep things interesting.
The art was decent, the story was decent, the character interactions were fun. Overall it was a solid read!
The art was decent, the story was decent, the character interactions were fun. Overall it was a solid read!
iurionaguena002's review against another edition
4.0
Como tebeo sobre un concepto tan loco como Escuadrón Suicida, no le puedes pedir más. Además de que huye bastante del cinismo que suelen tener las historias en torno a estos antihéroes. Me ha recordado, para bien, a la película de Gunm.