Suicide Squad #12

(Oh, and the traitor? Well, let's just say that I found the revelation satisfying, but you'll have to read the issue yourself to find out who it was. There is however, with hindsight being 20/20, a big clue planted in "Suicide Squad" #8 on the character's identity. Heck, go back and read all twelve issues. It's worth it.) Read Full Review

There were certain aspects of Adam Glass' character work that proved enjoyable. The Deadshot/Harley Quinn dynamic is fun, and at times these two seem to be the only characters that really matter to the series in the long-term. I enjoyed the fake-out Glass delivered regarding the traitor, and also the brief focus on Amanda Waller and her family life. But these elements aren't enough to salvage a book that is generally ailing. The art quality has improved somewhat under Fernando Dagnino, but the general storytelling flow between panels needs a lot of work. On a more fundamental level, the book needs a refreshed team lineup and a new conflict to focus on. There's too much about the current direction that simply isn't working. Read Full Review