Deathstroke Inc. #9

An explosive issue which is easily my favourite of The Shadow War event. A story of epic magnitude which is clearly gearing towards an explosive ending. Read Full Review

With Shadow War winding down, the mini-event has delivered on high-stakes, over the top action while finally reuniting Batman and Robin. This issues cliffhanger sets up a very exciting seventh chapter. Read Full Review

Overall, this is an intriguing chapter, but definitely feels like it's setting the stage for something much bigger in the final two chapters. Read Full Review

This story continues to be fantastic and enjoyable. There is more emotion and pathos than violent action, and that is unusual for a story such as this. I cannot wait for the next installment in the pages of Robin. Read Full Review

I also wonder if we'll see Deathstroke, Batman, and Robin encounter one another in this way again. The crossover was amazing, but I do want more Slade Wilson-centered stories for his series. Now that “Shadow War” is over, I'm sure we'll be back to Deathstroke the Terminator in no time. Read Full Review

Deathstroke Inc. #9 pushes the Shadow War forward in a way that elevates the stakes of what this crossover has been all about. While the major death proves to be nothing more than a plot device it does not get in the way of the pacing of this story. By the end of Deathstroke Inc. #9 you can't helped but be invested in where Joshua Williamson will go next with Shadow War. Read Full Review

In isolation this may be the best single issue of Shadow War. It is clean and straight to the point. Bad guy hurt, angry, and ready for war. On the other hand, I expect the inevitable fanboy screeching that is sure to happen anytime Ghostmaker clashes with any fan favorite character. Does his inclusion ruin the story? No, but it doesn't help. Ultimately, it is a perfectly fine read and lead up to Robin #14, where I'm sure some kind of War will begin. Read Full Review

Deathstroke Inc. #9 is an okay at best experience. It sets up the fallout of Deathstroke losing his son well, but a lot of the action ends up being more flash than anything else. Read Full Review

"Shadow War" certainly hasn't done any favors for a series that was already leaning far too heavily on stylistic embellishments. Read Full Review

JRW7

Nov 10, 2022

The cover is relevant and beautifully drawn. 2/2 The art is great in this issue with Slade and his family looking exceptionally great. 2/2 The dialogue is heavy in this with Deathstroke losing all forms of self-preservation for himself, his soldiers, or his daughter. 2/2 The story about Deathstroke's grieving and loss is a unique and new story for Deathstroke, especially of someone he just meet. 2/2 The characters are good, with Deathstroke being exceptional. 1.5/2

SnakeWilson

May 24, 2022

First of all, I do appreciate that this issue takes time to grief over Respawn's death(funny to think that he "fridged" to give Slade proper motivation here). Also, when Slade has Clownhunter as a hostage it was clearly a parallel to Judas Contract where they first telled Deathstroke's origin. A lot happen here, which is good, since now this crossover is nearly its end. Again, another solid issue however, I must admit, this crossover is feeling a little bit boring to me. Maybe this is due to the size of it, this storyline could be shorter.

Lal

May 24, 2022

It was okay, but I feel like the Deathstoke issues in this crossover are quite skippable. This issue mostly just set the stage for the Robin issue, and while some things progressed, it seems like the event could have easily included fewer books.

daspidaboy

May 25, 2022

its not a bad issue at all. Could be better. Art looks decent.

Comics Code Authorities

Jun 15, 2022

As expected, this story is reaching its climax, but the most anticipated part is that it will soon be over. If this didn't tie in with Batman I'd not even be reading it at all. Unfortunately I feel this story has given the best it has to offer already. Next time Batman crosses over with a handful of books I don't read I'll wait for the collected edition.

FuzzyCracker

May 24, 2022

This whole event has been one big "ok". Lot of exposition and splash pages, but very little worthwhile happening.

REYNARD

May 24, 2022

No way they are really linking this to Mark Waid's World's Finest, but doesn't that book take place in the past? How the fuck does Nehza factor into this bullshit? Weak dialogue, mundane story beats, and a couple continuity discrepancies (Girder is currently merc'd in the Flash Book). I can put money that the twist is Geo-force like I've been saying since this event started.

Tempra16v2.0Turbo

May 24, 2022

This event is so bad it looks like a parody.