Deathstroke #7
Writer: Christopher Priest
Artist: Carlo Pagulayan
Colourist: Jeremy Cox
Deathstroke is a book that helps if you read it multiple times, as it does jump around a lot, which can actually be confusing, but it really works in this book and I find myself always looking forward to reading this Deathstroke run. This issue does three things mainly.
First it deals with the aftermath of Dr Isherwood’s death at the hand of Jericho. Jericho has inherited the Ikon suit, and is trying to learn how to use it. One thing that is confirmed in this book, is that Jericho is bisexual, with his father’s friend. This actually addressees, something I wasn’t too sure about in the last issue, which was the reason Jericho killed Isherwood and why Isherwood wanted to stop the marriage, it was a lovers’ quarrel.
The other thing confirms that Slade’s ex-wife Adeline, was behind trying to kill Rose. Although Deathstroke put the hit out on Rose, as a method to spend time with her, Adeline actually tried to kill her. I personally think that this is just a great method Priest does, is he ties it up with previous issues to make a story that at times is confusing, but is explained later. I have personally been reading a lot of Grant Morrison’s work, which is really great, but at the same time confusing, so this similar writing style by Priest, is something I really enjoy.
Finally, the issue sets up for the next issue, where Superman and Deathstroke are meant to fight. I’m really looking forward to that issue, although at the start of this issue, it heavily implies who wins. As much as I do praise Priest’s writing that element of time-skipping is something that here I wouldn’t want to be spoiled for me. However we will see, and I continue to enjoy where this title is continuing on.
Artist: Carlo Pagulayan
Colourist: Jeremy Cox
Deathstroke is a book that helps if you read it multiple times, as it does jump around a lot, which can actually be confusing, but it really works in this book and I find myself always looking forward to reading this Deathstroke run. This issue does three things mainly.
First it deals with the aftermath of Dr Isherwood’s death at the hand of Jericho. Jericho has inherited the Ikon suit, and is trying to learn how to use it. One thing that is confirmed in this book, is that Jericho is bisexual, with his father’s friend. This actually addressees, something I wasn’t too sure about in the last issue, which was the reason Jericho killed Isherwood and why Isherwood wanted to stop the marriage, it was a lovers’ quarrel.
The other thing confirms that Slade’s ex-wife Adeline, was behind trying to kill Rose. Although Deathstroke put the hit out on Rose, as a method to spend time with her, Adeline actually tried to kill her. I personally think that this is just a great method Priest does, is he ties it up with previous issues to make a story that at times is confusing, but is explained later. I have personally been reading a lot of Grant Morrison’s work, which is really great, but at the same time confusing, so this similar writing style by Priest, is something I really enjoy.
Finally, the issue sets up for the next issue, where Superman and Deathstroke are meant to fight. I’m really looking forward to that issue, although at the start of this issue, it heavily implies who wins. As much as I do praise Priest’s writing that element of time-skipping is something that here I wouldn’t want to be spoiled for me. However we will see, and I continue to enjoy where this title is continuing on.
A Look Inside
