Deathstroke #35

I'm a comics reader and fan of over four decades, so I can spot a change in art teams. The way this outstanding collection of talented creators has pulled together to make this story successful, and not just another crossover/publicity stunt, has made this ageing fanboy very happy indeed. Read Full Review

As both a Deathstroke and Batman narrative, this story has been tremendous in how it humanizes both men without ever diminishing the genre elements that define them. A must read. Read Full Review

Deathstroke #35 was an enjoyable read and I can't wait to read the next issue! Hopefully we'll see Batman and Deathstoke team up at some point in the future. Slade now knows who wanted him to kill Batman in the first place, and I must say I was pretty shocked at the revelation, especially knowing how close this person is to Batman. Hopefully we'll see Batman and Deathstroke potentially retaliate together at the some point in the future. Read Full Review

The question of "Is Damian Slade Wilson's son?" is answered by the end. Since it was the catalyst for this six parter, the answer had to be satisfactory. Suffice to say, it definitely is. It's done in a simple, yet effective way. This is some great stuff here. Priest doesn't play it safe, and it's great. The art by Pagulayan was perfect here too, and he was firing on all cylinders. I can't wait to read it again. Read Full Review

As we bid farewell to Deathstroke vs. Batman, a beautiful and often surprising arc, we find ourselves preparing to return to present-day Deathstroke, which finds Slade Arkham bound. Read Full Review

This final, brutal issue of the story, in Deathstroke #35, has Batman and Deathstroke begin to uncover the truth is a masterstroke and maybe the best issue of the arc. Read Full Review

I'd also like to point out Talia is a very bad parent. As is Deathstroke. Don't be like them. Read Full Review

Priest and Pagulayan have created a sturdy, beautifully crafted examination of who Deathstroke and Batman are that ought to provide a model for writers in the years to come. Read Full Review

Deathstroke #35 contains all of the necessary elements for thrilling entertainment: paternity tests, psychoanalysis, reconciliation and fist fights ending with concussions. Unfortunately, the answer to mystery surrounding the faked paternity tests feels too easy and superficial. Read Full Review

'Deathstroke vs Batman' comes to the only conclusion that it could after Priest and Co. compared and contrasted Bruce Wayne and Slade Wilson's view of fatherhood. Read Full Review

Carlo Pagulayan was allowed to complete the layout this issue. Hes not bad at all on his own. His realism is pleasing and help make Deathstroke a book that matters. Read Full Review

Overall, this issue could have been stronger as a conclusion to a well-told arc, but it still comes off as a good story. No, things arent quite as well resolved as they should have been, because Priest seems to have painted himself into a corner with certain plot threads, but its still not only one of the best Deathstroke stories in years, but one of the best Batman stories in recent memory, too. If you missed this story as it was released, definitely pick up the trade when it comes out. Read Full Review

In all, this book is a fun read. Not all of the logic really adds up and the conclusion does feel a bit convoluted, but this arc has delivered what was advertised. The war between Batman and Deathstroke was sprawling and epic. Hopefully we will see Priest tackle these characters again soon under different circumstances. He clearly has a deep understanding and respect for both. Read Full Review

Deathstroke #35 is a strong but slightly underwhelming finale to the otherwise great Deathstroke vs. Batman story. The comic doubles back on some of the bolder and engaging details of the story, but this issue still presents the rivalry between Slade and Bruce in an engaging manner. Plus, the artwork is great. As such, it is still worth a recommendation. Check it out. Read Full Review

This issue was interesting for the momentary intrigue, but not fully satisfying all around. Read Full Review

The ending to this (overly) long story seems content to be clever for clever sake and it ends with a fizzle instead of a bang.  We get some answers, but not all of them and I am glad this story is over.  I hope Priest gets his footing back and decides to tell a good story from here on out because he seems content to just prove he is the smartest guy in the room with this book. Read Full Review

It looks good, I'll give it that, and there's a line that, taken out of context, is pretty moving. Everything else about this issue and, by extension, the arc is a convoluted mess. Plot threads are introduced and dropped without warning, motivations are frustratingly unclear, and the resolution is pretty mean-spirited toward Batman. I don't know what the point of this story was, and I'm too exhausted by it to care. When the central mystery of a story could easily be solved by way of a simple conversation, it might not be the best foundation for a plot, and that's the case here. Put another way: this issue has Alfred telling Bruce that he and Wintergreen literally want to put Batman in Deathstroke in a timeout and I still didn't love it. Or even like it. Read Full Review

Overall, Deathstroke # 35, honestly is a missed opportunity. Something that should be epic and action packed, is instead dry and lackluster in its storytelling. Dont get me wrong, the book does have its moments but they are far and few between. The art does create an environment of warmth and grit. Creating a lasting experience. Read Full Review

SnakeWilson

Sep 05, 2018

First, the art in this issue is just perfect, one of the best I've seen Second, it's a very complicated plot, it's a lot going on, but I loved it. The comic humanizes the characters in a beautiful way. it's an emotional story it is Deathstroke vs. Batman, but not physically, in a paternal way. It's about the two as parents.It's a completely original and different vision for the two, It's brilliant, it's beautiful, Really you always see batman being approached as a sad man, and this is human in a way, but nowadays we rarity see him approached as a FATHER, a worried father, a father who makes mistakes, a father with doubts and failures, people forget this side of batman and slade we see as a father who recognizes that he is bad at it, that he wants to stay away from his sons to protect them, but he respects his children, he reconizes that he needs them I feel like people just wanted a hand-to-hand fight, and that's fine, but what Priest did here is unique, it's worth checking out. more

Nihilist

Sep 05, 2018

For last few months, Deathstroke's comics were a substitute for Batman's, due to significant drop of quality of the latter. Thus, it's a shame to see the arc concluding, since Priest did actually a great job portraying Bats and his family. Especially Alfred, who alongside Wintergreen, stole the show on more than one occasion. The story was difficult to understand to the very end - that's the thing with Priest, he always finds new ways to confuse the reader more and more, convolute even the simplest things. That's the beauty of his Deathstroke's run overall, but that's also the reason why it doesn't get enough attention and admiration, compared to more straight forward, easy to follow series. I highly recommend the entire crossover - if you still didn't read it, what are you waiting for?! Next month the new chapter begins, and I cannot wait to see it. Arkham awaits. more

MKW69

Sep 05, 2018

Too convoluted for its' owwn good. Maybe in trade It will be a better read.

Ken b

Sep 10, 2018

Starting reading this book solely because of this arc and this arc had its highs and lows overall the arc was a 8.4 but This book was definitely a low spot to the arc and I just feel like this last enstallment just added more confusion.

WhistleBlower

Sep 05, 2018

There are interesting ideas at play, but the execution falls flat under Priest's disconnected pacing. Now that this sales gimmick is over with, let's get on with the real story.

Bloodraven

Sep 07, 2018

This whole arc has been a major let down.