Suicide Squad Vol. 1: Kicked in the Teeth (The New 52) [Paperback]

Adam Glass (Author), Federico Dallocchio (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: July 10, 2012 | Series: Suicide Squad (Book 1)

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As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, writer and co-creator of the CW show Supernatural Adam Glass rolls out an all-new team of death-row super villains recruited by the government to take on missions so dangerous–they're sheer suicide! 

The story begins with the Suicide Squad defeated, imprisoned and being interrogated about their newest mission. Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot and company must make it out alive without revealing who's pulling the strings behind their illegal operations. Who will be the first to crack under the pressure? More importantly will they make it all out alive?

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About the Author

ADAM GLASS is a writer and television producer, whose credits include co-creating, writing and producing the hit CW show Supernatural. Other writing credits include Cold Case, Blue Collar TV, and The Cleaner. He currently is writing Suicide Squad for DC Comics, and previously worked on the Flashpoint: Legion Of Doom mini-series for DC Comics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics; First Edition edition (July 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401235441
• ISBN-13: 978-1401235444
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #99 in Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Publishers > DC Comics

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good August 12, 2012

By N. Durham HALL OF FAMETOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

I wasn't looking forward to the new take on Suicide Squad honestly, not just because of all the backlash involving Harley Quinn's new scantily-clad costume and Amanda Waller looking like a supermodel, but just because I wasn't sure that anyone could come up with anything new involving the handful of hapless antiheroes that Gail Simone had handled so well before. Instead, writer Adam Glass injects a Dirty Dozen-type vibe into the comic and characters, giving us a brilliant takes on Deadshot and King Shark, and a surprisingly cool new origin for Harley as well. It's quick, kinetic action throughout, with solid artwork from Federico Dallocchio as well. All in all, this new take on the Suicide Squad is quite good, and deserves your attention.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Harley steals the show October 6, 2012

By Noel TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

"Suicide Squad" is like Marvel's "Thunderbolts", a team of baddies who're put together and sent on dangerous missions. They even share similar plot points such as nanite bombs implanted inside each team member set to detonate unless they do what they're told. There's also a Hydra-like organisation included, calling themselves Basilisk, saluting and shouting "Hail Basilisk", ready to kill themselves at a moment's notice.

I recognised a couple of squad members, the Joker's squeeze Harley Quinn (along with her awesome mallet) and another member of Batman's Rogues Gallery, Deadshot (looking very Boba Fett), but the others were new to me - King Shark, Captain Boomerang, Diablo, Black Spider. In this first book we see them head into a stadium full of zombies while avoiding kill squads sent out to collect bounties on the villains' heads. Also Harley finds out what's happened to her puddin' Mistah J from another "New 52" book.

The book feels a little light as we only really get to know Harley and Deadshot, the other characters remain somewhat obscure. It's always great to see Harley and she takes centre stage in the strongest part of the book, the final third. This part also ties into "Batman: Faces of Death", so check that out before this to get the full story.

The story felt a bit weak, the team didn't really gel, and the characters were underdeveloped. The missions weren't very satisfying and it's unclear where this series is headed - do they just keep going on random missions indefinitely? Harley saved it but there are at least 5 other characters on the squad who are dead weight - she can't carry the book or series alone. "Kicked in the Teeth" isn't bad but it definitely needs a more ambitious story arc and a better writer too for it to become a great series.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for longtime fans, above average for new readers. September 7, 2012

By 1AnimeFan

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I've been having the same overall feelings about the New 52 from DC Comics: longtime DC Comics fans will either love seeing a new spin on characters they read for years or hate seeing years of character development taken away. For new readers, it is probably going to be difficult to get into some of these stories. If you are a fan of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, or the Suicide Squad concept overall, I think you will likely enjoy this book.

As I read, I got a similar vibe from this book as when I read Marvel Comics Exiles; a group of about 6 superhumans gathers together to complete missions. If you succeed, you will gain your freedom. If you die, another superhuman will take your place.

I enjoyed this series as I have enjoyed other Suicide Squad material in the past. Again, for a new reader, it might be harder to get into.