Suicide Squad
Creation & Design
The Suicide Squad was created as a team of anti-heroes and villains who undertake dangerous missions for the government in exchange for reduced sentences.Early Years
Initially appearing in the late 1950s, the concept of the Suicide Squad evolved over the decades, gaining popularity in the 1980s with John Ostrander's run.Character Development
Over the years, the Suicide Squad has evolved from a one-off concept to a central part of the DC Universe, exploring themes of redemption, morality, and the consequences of villainy.Cultural Reception
The Suicide Squad has received mixed reviews, with some iterations praised for their character depth and others criticized for their portrayal of anti-heroes.Character Details
Real Name:
Task Force X
Aliases:
Suicide Squad, Task Force X
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Amanda Waller, Justice League, Various Villains
Abilities:
Combat Skills, Tactical Planning, Explosives Expertise
Equipment:
Explosives, Weapons, High-Tech Gadgets
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies
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Brave and the Bold, The #25
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Suicide Squad: Rick Flag, Jess Bright, Karin Grace, Hugh Evans
The first iteration of the Suicide Squad preceded the formation of the Justice League of America by three issues
1st team appearance of the Suicide Squad: Rick Flag, Jess Bright, Karin Grace, Hugh Evans
The first iteration of the Suicide Squad preceded the formation of the Justice League of America by three issues
Brave and the Bold, The #26
DC
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1959
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of the Suicide Squad
Legends #1
DC
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Amanda Waller, director of the Suicide Squad
1st appearance of Brimstone
[January 2023 - a spin-off of Peacemaker with Viola Davis as Amanda Waller is planned]
1st appearance of Amanda Waller, director of the Suicide Squad
1st appearance of Brimstone
[January 2023 - a spin-off of Peacemaker with Viola Davis as Amanda Waller is planned]
Legends #3
DC
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1987
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the new Suicide Squad, led by Amanda Waller: Rick Flag, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Enchantress, Blockbuster, Bronze Tiger
1st appearance of the new Suicide Squad, led by Amanda Waller: Rick Flag, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Enchantress, Blockbuster, Bronze Tiger
Legends #3
DC
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1987
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the new Suicide Squad, led by Amanda Waller: Rick Flag, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Enchantress, Blockbuster, Bronze Tiger
1st appearance of the new Suicide Squad, led by Amanda Waller: Rick Flag, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Enchantress, Blockbuster, Bronze Tiger
Suicide Squad #1
DC
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1987
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Warden John Economos
1st team appearance of Onslaught aka Jihad: Chimera aka Nightshade, Djinn, Jaculi, Manticore, Ravan and Rustam
1st appearance of Simon LaGrieve
Introduction of Belle Reve
[April 2023 - Steve Agee to voice John Economos in Creature Commandos]
1st appearance of Warden John Economos
1st team appearance of Onslaught aka Jihad: Chimera aka Nightshade, Djinn, Jaculi, Manticore, Ravan and Rustam
1st appearance of Simon LaGrieve
Introduction of Belle Reve
[April 2023 - Steve Agee to voice John Economos in Creature Commandos]
Secret Origins #14
DC
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1987
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Rick Flag Sr.
Origin of Amanda Waller
Origin of The Suicide Squad aka Task Force X
1st appearance of Rick Flag Sr.
Origin of Amanda Waller
Origin of The Suicide Squad aka Task Force X
Suicide Squad #66
DC
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1992
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Vol. 1
Final issue
18 years later the series was resurrected for issue #67 in 2010 during the Blackest Night event
Final issue
18 years later the series was resurrected for issue #67 in 2010 during the Blackest Night event
Suicide Squad #1
DC
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2011
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Vol. 4
1st team appearance Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot
1st team appearance Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot
New Suicide Squad #1
DC
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2014
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Black Manta, Deathstroke, Deadshot, Duela Dent
1st team appearance of Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Black Manta, Deathstroke, Deadshot, Duela Dent
Suicide Squad #1
DC
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2019
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Vol. 6
1st team appearance of The Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Lok, Chaos Kitten, Jog, Deadly Six, Osita, T.N.Teen, Thylacine, Aerie, Scale & Fin, Wink
1st team appearance of The Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Lok, Chaos Kitten, Jog, Deadly Six, Osita, T.N.Teen, Thylacine, Aerie, Scale & Fin, Wink
Suicide Squad AMC #1
DC
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2021
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Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway distributed exclusively at AMC theaters on the opening night of The Suicide Squad movie
Reprint of Suicide Squad #1 (2016)
Promotional giveaway distributed exclusively at AMC theaters on the opening night of The Suicide Squad movie
Reprint of Suicide Squad #1 (2016)
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