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Deadshot (DC Comics 1988 1st Series)                                                        Comics Lot
Writers: John Ostrander & Kim Yale
Artist: Luke McDonnell
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Letterer: Tim Harkins
Editor: Robert Greenberger
All Covers by: Luke McDonnell

Floyd Lawton, a.k.a. Deadshot, first appeared in Batman #59 in 1950. Like Bruce Wayne, Lawton was raised into a rich family which was destroyed when his parents were gunned down by criminals. Unlike Wayne, however, Lawton’s rage led him to a life of crime. In a story called “The Man Who Replaced Batman,” he appeared in a black mask and tuxedo and began using his marksmanship skills to round up criminals. He figured if he could upstage and get rid of Batman, he’d then be free to control Gotham City’s underworld. Batman stopped him, however, and he disappeared until 1977. He then reappeared in his current costume, fighting — and losing to — Batman several times. In jail he was approached by Amanda Waller and Rick Flag in Legends #2, recruiting Lawton to join the Suicide Squad. But it seemed Lawton agreed out of a desire more to get killed than to escape jail. This mini-series finally begins to explain why as Deadshot confronts his past… but the jury’s still out on whether he’s got a future…

Story/Spoilers
In issue #1, “Die But Once”, In New York City, Floyd Lawton’s ex-wife goes to an apartment building looking for Floyd. The superintendent reveals that he serves as a message drop for him and she leaves a note. Floyd meets with Silas, the former leader of a gang Floyd used to be part of, and they discuss the deaths of all of their former colleagues. Floyd is looking for work and Silas arranges a meeting with people working for El Jefe. Rick Flag and Sarge Steel are secretly watching him and it’s revealed that Deadshot is infiltrating El Jefe’s gang in order to kill him and that the mission is most likely suicide. Rick says that Floyd wouldn’t take the job unless the odds were low. Rick thinks Floyd secretly has a death wish.

Silas introduces Floyd, now dressed as Deadshot, to Ariosto, a subordinate to El Jefe who orders Deadshot to kill an alleged government informant as a test of loyalty. Without hesitation, Deadshot shoots the man and, when called on it, Deadshot threatens Ariosto and Silas saying he’s tired of games. Ariosto declares the test to be passed and that Deadshot can meet El Jefe in about 6 months. Deadshot threatens to walk saying he wants to meet him so he can decide if he wants to work for El Jefe and Ariosto agrees to arrange it. En route Deadshot tosses away his microphone making Steel wonder if Deadshot’s truly going to join El Jefe. Deadshot, Ariosto, Silas and several henchmen board a plane on which El Jefe actually is claiming he never stays anywhere for more than a few hours so he can’t be killed. Deadshot kills him and all on board and blowing a hole through the plummeting plane. Black Orchid arrives and rescues him. Back at Belle Reve, Amanda Waller talks to the team about their success and their next mission when Flo Crawley hands Deadshot the note from his ex-wife. He announces that he is leaving to handle some personal matters. Meanwhile, Marnie reviews Deadshot’s files. Simon LaGrieve confronts her again over her lack of objectivity and a kiss that passed between her and Floyd and Marnie decides the secret to unlocking Floyd’s problems lies in his past. She takes a leave of absence to investigate Floyd’s family.

Note: Although Batman is on the cover of this issue he only appears in a brief flashback. Tricky marketing!!

Next in issue #2, “Suffer the Child”, Someone has stolen Deadshot’s son Eddie and it is the biggest mistake they will ever make. With Deadshot taking a leave of absence from the Suicide Squad, he puts maximum effort in finding his son and putting down those who are responsible. Also the mysteries regarding Deadshot begin to unfold as Marnie Herrs digs into Deadshot’s past to find out more about him in order to help him.

Next in issue #3, “Victims”, Deadshot faces off against Pantha…with the fate of Deadshot’s son hanging in the balance. Deadshot is trying to find his son and kills a lot of people to do it. When he finally finds his son he finds an evil he cannot punish enough.

Finally in issue #4, “Astride a Grave”, With Deadshot, family issues involve firefights! Deadshot’s mother becomes his target after he learns that it was she who apparently masterminded what befell his son. A chilling, surprise conclusion to this mini-series.

Comics lot contains: Deadshot (1988 – 1989) Issues #1-4.  DC Comics

Comics are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

All First Printings
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: 1988 – 1989
Format per comic: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.5″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics 1,2,3,4 are in Fine to Very Fine condition.  Very Nice Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Deadshot collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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