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SUICIDE SQUAD DIR. DAVID AYER ‧ 2016

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June 1988. Amanda Waller and Ben Turner (the Bronze Tiger) get real, in a scene from SUICIDE SQUAD #14, by John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell. The brainwashing to which Ben refers dates back to DETECTIVE COMICS #485, where the Bronze Tiger, under the control of the League of Assassins, apparently murdered Kathy Kane, the Silver Age Batwoman. His concerns about his own stability were well-founded; *he* explodes, messily, in issue #38, a breakdown that continued to snowball through the second half of the series.

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on arrow season 2 they started setting up the suicide squad members, they had plans on making that a big plot, but due to the suicide squad movie being released they had to scrap that

would you have liked to see more of the suicide squad on the show?

yes

no

Good question Anon and thanks for the suggestion. Please keep all ya suggestions coming I'm always interested in them.

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Suicide Squad by John Ostrander (and Kim Yale) Reading Order

This is the run that influenced both movies to the point where James Gunn has given it multiple shoutouts.

It created Amanda Waller, distinguished the team, and gave many characters new characteristics, like Deadshot’s death wish and Captain Boomerang’s backstory. Because of the constantly rotating lineup Ostrander was able to bring characters out of limbo like Shade (who spun out into a miniseries that was so popular it became a 70 issue run), Vixen, Bronze Tiger, and Nightshade and make them significant. As well as turning Barbara Gordon into Oracle. Something I never see mentioned is that a couple dozen issues into the run Kim Yale —a DC editor and eventually wife of Ostrander— started being credited as co-writer through to the end. Bold=Main Story Italics=Optional

Legends 1-6 — Event miniseries by Ostrander that brings the team together. You can just skim the SS parts, which is any scene with Boomerang, Waller, or Flag.

Secret Origins 14

Suicide Squad 1-10

Doom Patrol/SS Special — Takes place around the same time as 11 and 12 but 12 spoils the end.

SS 11-12

Justice League International 13, SS 13 — Crossover

SO 28 — Backstory of Nightshade. Not by Ostrander but she has a detailed origin that shouldn't be skipped.

SS 14-18

Deadshot 1 — 4 issue miniseries by Ostrander. The character doesn't show up in SS again until 22 but this issue has a break between stuff and is mentioned in 19, whereas 2-4 are one story.

SS 19

Manhunter 6, SS Annual 1 — Manhunter sets things up but the Annual feels so different that it doesn't come off like the same story.

SS 20

Deadshot 2-4

SS 21-26

The Janus Directive: Checkmate 15, SS 27, CM 16, SS 28, CM 17, Manhunter 14, Firestorm 86, SS 29, CM 18, SS 30, Captain Atom 30 — long crossover, involving some other titles by Ostrander.

SS 31-66

SS (V3) 1-8 — Returned years later for an 8 issue miniseries that spins out of Rucka’s Checkmate. It works fine without reading Checkmate (which I still haven’t.)

SS 67 — The title comes back years later as part of Blackest Night but it's really more of a Secret Six tie-in and should be read with that instead.

See Also:

Firestorm — Beginning with 55 Ostrander takes over. This was written around the same time as SS and even crosses over during the Janus Directive.

Spectre 1-22, 0, 23-33, Annual 1, 34-62 — Beginning shortly after SS ends, Ostrander begins by far the longest run anyone has had with the right hand of God. Partnered with his frequent penciler Tom Mandrake.

Martian Manhunter 0, 1 Million, 1-36 — After Spectre ends he and Mandrake tell the definitive (and again, longest) run of the character. I would recommend it to anyone curious about MM.

Secret Six — Gail Simone was a big fan of Ostrander’s Suicide Squad and this is basically her version of it, even co-writing an arc with him. It goes through a couple volumes and short return during New 52.

Villains United 1-6, VU Infinite Crisis Special, Secret 6 1-6, Birds of Prey 104-108, S6 1-16, Suicide Squad 67, S6 17-30, Doom Patrol 19, S6 31-36, DC Sneak Peek: S6, S6 1-14

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The Fleabag Boys Popped In The Choose Love Store

#BenAldridge #AndrewScott #ChooseLove

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Legends #3 (1987) by John Byrne, John Ostrander & Len Wein

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'Andrew Scott's partner remains a subject of intrigue, as the acclaimed actor has always been guarded about his personal life, particularly his relationships. From his past relationship with Stephen Beresford to his current dating status, his romantic endeavors have garnered curiosity and speculation.

Andrew Scott is an award-winning Irish actor who has carved a successful film, theater, and television career over the last twenty-plus years. He first captured the attention of global audiences with his outstanding performance as Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes's archenemy, in the BBC TV series "Sherlock."

Yet the role that propelled him to heartthrob status is the Priest in the second season of the critically acclaimed series "Fleabag." Since his appearance in the series, the actor has gained millions of fans who are curious about his sexuality and dating life.

Openly Gay Actor Andrew Scott Does Not View His Sexuality as a Political Statement

Scott came out as gay in his early 20s. Despite a Catholic upbringing, he was relieved that his parents were liberal, accepting, and supportive.

However, the actor feels the term "openly gay" does not reflect who he is, as he doesn't like to be defined as one particular thing. He refuses to see his sexuality as a political statement:

"Sexuality isn't something you can cultivate, particularly. It isn't a talent."

Scott firmly believes his sexual orientation does not hinder his ability to portray heterosexual characters convincingly. His acting is a testament to this belief. His off-screen sexuality didn't chip away at the credibility of his on-screen romance with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character in "Fleabag."

The actor's captivating performance was every bit as authentic, proving once again that talent transcends personal identities. In a candid discussion with fellow openly gay actor Ben Whishaw, Scott affirmed that on-screen chemistry has little to do with actors' sexual orientation. He said that it instead requires "eros, a sense of playfulness, an idea of imagination."

Andrew Scott Was in a Discreet Long-Term Relationship with Writer Stephen Beresford

Despite his high-profile career, Scott prefers to keep his private life out of the media. He believes that speculations about his love life emerge only when he discusses it publicly. Hence his self-imposed rule: he doesn't talk about it.

For years, he managed to keep the identity of his partner under wraps, only admitting that he worked in the same industry. Later, it was revealed that his partner was none other than playwright Stephen Beresford, renowned for his work on "The Last of the Haussmans" for the National Theatre and films like "Pride" and "Tolkien."

The couple had reportedly been together for about a decade before they decided to part ways in 2019. Interestingly, Scott and Beresford were seen together in 2022, suggesting their separation was amicable.

Andrew Scott's Dating Life Is a Mystery

After his split with Beresford, Scott has managed to avoid any dating rumors. Given his reluctance to discuss his love life, whether he is single or not is uncertain.

In 2020, he admitted he once found it challenging to live alone the first time he tried it. Although it was a tough transition, he was proud of himself for facing the challenge head-on. He remarked:

"I feel like I have a good relationship with who I am. I really enjoy my work, really enjoy my life. I feel like I know myself a lot better."

The actor also said that his attitude towards relationships and sexuality changed. On the podcast, he also discussed some of the terms people use around sex, including how people use "casual sex" to make others feel shame about their sex lives.

Scott believes casual relationships could be meaningful because learning from someone does not come from how much time you spend with the person. He also believes people should be able to make mistakes and discover who they are.'

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Suicide Squad mention 💪💪💪

No clue why Batman is there though considering he's totally unrelated and actually hates them but sure ok. Not a dc comic w/o an unnecessary Batman cameo

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Reading suicide squad 1987 is like *character does something against their better judgment, character does something against their better judgment, character does something--*

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W A T C H I N G

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if this ain’t me [x]

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this is me trying by taylor swift // black swan by darren aronofsky // the bear by christopher storer // i, tonya by craig gillespie // normal people by lenny abrahamson and hettie macdonald // untitled by me // this is me trying by taylor swift // fleabag by phoebe waller-bridge // euphoria by sam levinson // eternal sunshine of the spotless mind by michel gondry // vicky cristina barcelona by woody allen // pearl by ti west // not strong enough by boygenuis // the Painter and the pianist ny lionello balestrieri // crying girl on the sofa by peder knudsen // dead poets society by peter weir // the prophecy by taylor swift // brutal by olivia rodrigo // lady bird by greta gerwig // gilmore girls by amy sherman-palladino // dreams of mickey mantle by bleachers // untitled by me // la la land by damien chazelle // little women by greta gerwig // right where you left me by taylor swift // reality bites by ben stiller // friends from college by francesca delbanco and nicholas stoller // the edge of seventeen by kelly fremon craig // i’m trying (not friends) by maisie peters // hoax by taylor swift

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Some cool Easter eggs I caught watching My Adventures with Superman that I want to show to people so they can be in on it with comic book readers pt2

Episode 1 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Episode 3 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Episode 4 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Episode 5 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Episode 6 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Episode 7 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here and here

Episode 8 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Episode 9 of My Adventure with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Episode 10 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 1 post is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 2 post is here

My Easter eggs and references for My Adventures with Superman comic issue 3 post is here

(SPOILERS obviously):

An obvious one, but a classic, the "up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!" line reference. This one never gets old.

Jimmy next name drops Flamebird. in the comics Nightwing and Flamebird were Kryptonian superheroes adopting their names from a species of Kryptonian birds. This is where Dick Grayson gets his Nightwing identity from. The page here is from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #17 (1986) drawn by Curt Swan and Karl Kesel.

At the climatic battle of part 2 of Adventures of a Normal Man, we see Leslie Willis become blue and look more like her traditional Livewire look. Her first appearance was in Superman the Animated Series, season 2 episode 5 "Livewire" where she was voiced by Lori Petty, a.k.a. Tank Girl. In the show Leslie was a shock jock radio DJ slinging hot takes live on air knocking down Superman a peg or two

Obviously MAwS took Leslie in a whole different direction, design choice, and occupation change, but I am excited to see what happens next for her.

Before we see Clark battle Leslie we see this guy. White hair, wears orange and black, its Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke. This fool here in like 20 to 25 years will have his life spiral out of control and get his ass kicked by a bunch of colorfully dressed teenagers.

Deathstroke makes his first appearance in New Teen Titans #2 (1980) (W: Marv Wolfman and George Perez, P: George Perez, I: Romeo Tanghal, C: Adrienne Roy, L: Ben Oda) where he is hired by H.I.V.E. to kill the Teen Titans. In the comics he's a major piece of shit, but a damn good assassin.

After the fight we see Supes clean up and he picks up a billboard that reads Amazotech.

This is a good reference to Professor Anthony Ivo, a mad scientist of the DC Universe who built the Amazo robot who could adapt and replicate any power that the Justice League has and weaknesses. Both Ivo and the Amazo robot make their first appearances here in Brave and the Bold #30 (1960) with the cover art done by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson.

At the end of the episode Slade name drops Task Force X better known as the Suicide Squad. The name "Suicide Squad" is from the Brave and the Bold #25 where it was the name of Rick Flag's unit in the military. The Suicide Squad pop culture knows first debuted in Legends #3 (1987) as seen below (W: John Ostrander and Len Wein, P: John Byrne, I: Karl Kesel, C: Tom Ziuko, L: Steve Haynie).

The team at this time was composed of Rick Flag, Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Enchantress, and Blockbuster. The team members have changed out with each new Task Force X/Suicide Squad iteration.

Behind Slade, here is Amanda Waller, the most fearsome woman in the DC universe. She's ruthless, politically powerful, and will not hesitate to blow up anyone in the Suicide Squad if they screw up. She makes her first appearance in Legends #1 (1987) same comic series in the previous picture. Very excited to see where My Adventures with Superman goes with this cuz you don't see Superman interact with Deathstroke or Suicide Squad all the often.

Link to Episode 1 of My Adventures of Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Link to Episode 3 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

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Link to Episode 5 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

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Link to Episode 8 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Link to Episode 9 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

Link to Episode 10 of My Adventures with Superman Easter Eggs and references is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 1 post is here

My Easter eggs and references in My Adventures with Superman comic issue 2 post is here

My Easter eggs and references for My Adventures with Superman comic issue 3 post is here