When I originally read this book 6 months ago, I didn't find it special in any way. After reading it again I was surprised to find I enjoyed it a lot!This was one of the first titles I tried from the New 52, at the time it didn't really grab me at all. So little in fact that I still haven't bothered picking up the second and last volume 'Lobo Hunt'. Upon reading through it again I saw so many things I missed the first time round. Maybe it was because my knowledge of the N52 universe has been expanded in the last 6 months, but I really enjoyed this book. Little things like spotting Midnighter as the one who murders Slade's son Grant Wilson, aka Ravager (Don't worry I promise that wasn't a spoiler). This volume is full of action, blood and brutality, but of course it does it's a freakin Deathstroke title. There's even a nice twist thrown in there for good measure.Slade is a ruthless killer (emphasis on ruthless) and he's getting old. Everyone thinks he's past his prime as the worlds greatest assassin, so he's setting out to prove everyone wrong. After a job leaves him with a suitcase containing something from his past, he sets out to find out who's behind it. With the use of flashbacks we get to delve in to what sort of person Deathstroke is under the mask. His relationships with his family are very disturbing, but equally intriguing. I've seen a lot of bad reviews for this series, which is probably why is got cancelled. It wasn't anything perfect, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. Going to get my hands on volume 2 now! The popularity of lethal assassin Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, has been on the rise recently due to his ongoing role in the tv show Arrow, and an infamous boss fight in the game Batman: Arkham Origins. I became a new fan of Slade based on these appearances, so the next step was to try out his now-cancelled New 52 series.The entire of Kyle Higgins eight issue run is collected here and this allows for the main narratives to build and ultimately intertwine before the surprisingly personal closing chapters. There's plenty of violence and bloodshed too, and Higgins, along with artists Joe Bennett and the aptly named Art Thibert, make it work by going all out with explosive outdoor carnage and sheer brutality in close quarters. There are odd moments where it's unclear what's happening in a fight or where the already bulky characters are drawn as an undefined mass, but overall the book has a solid, consistent look. Colourist Jason Wright gets to use a whole lot of red and seeing the shocked faces of Deathstroke's victims (usually on a flying decapitated head) will raise a few laughs.By the final page it's clear why Slade does what he does and it adds an interesting layer to the bloody and brutal action that preceded it. Although Volume 2 involves new creative teams, it'll be interesting to see where this series went before its cancellation. As for Legacy? It's not a book for those who like a clear cut hero, but there's more depth here than the wanton violence suggests. Recommended.
What do You think about Deathstroke, Vol. 1: Legacy (2012)?
So bloody. Several civilians die horribly. A story of fathers, sons and legacy.
—monis
