Deathstroke (Slade Wilson)

Slade Joseph Wilson, also known as Deathstroke, Deathstroke the Terminator, Slade Wilson and Slade, is a character from the DC Comics series.
== Charactah Account ==
Genetically engineered to surpass all human limits, Slade Wilson was once a soldier but now works as one of the most feared assassins in the DC Universe. He has frequently clashed with the Teen Titans, Batman, the Justice League, Green Arrow, and even gods!
Slade Wilson is a consummate professional, jaded by the work he does and attracted towards a contract basis, especially jobs that regard Batman - whom after beating him once, is dedicated to a rematch and finally defeating his rival. He feels a personal obligation to complete a job, but is too pragmatic and professional to let a job become a personal matter. He fully admits that he only does his work if he is positive he will receive compensation and because of this did not attack Batman while imprisoned in Blackgate as the Joker had no means of paying him. Despite his assassin lifestyle, Slade does have a sense of honor and follows a warriors code, no matter how warped it is, specifically he will grant his opponents a quick death in battle.
== Appearance ==
=== Comics ===
* Action Comics
* Adventures of Superman
* Adventures of Superman Annual
* American Heroes
* Azrael
* Batgirl
* Batman
* Batman & Superman
* Batman and Robin
* Batman Giant
* Batman Rebirth
* Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point
* Batman/Superman
* Batman: Arkham Knight
* Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis
* Batman: Gotham Nights
* Batman: The Adventures Continue
* Batman: Urban Legends
* Birds of Prey
* Bloodbath Special
* Booster Gold
* Catwoman
* Chain Gang War
* Convergence Atom
* Convergence Suicide Squad
* Countdown to Final Crisis
* Crisis on Infinite Earths
* Dark Nights: Death Metal
* Dark Nights: Metal
* DC Comics - The Legend of Batman
* DC Previews
* DC Universe Online Legends
* DC Universe vs. Masters of the Universe
* DCeased: Unkillables
* Deathstroke
* Deathstroke Annual
* Deathstroke Inc.
* Deathstroke the Terminator
* Deathstroke the Terminator Annual
* Detective Comics
* Eclipso: The Darkness Within
* Event Leviathan
* Final Crisis
* Flashpoint
* Flashpoint: Deathstroke and the Curse of the Ravager
* Forever Evil
* Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S.
* Green Arrow
* Green Lantern
* Identity Crisis
* Infinite Crisis
* Infinite Crisis: Fight For the Multiverse
* JLA/Titans
* JSA
* Justice League
* Justice League of America
* Justice League: No Justice
* New Suicide Squad
* Nightwing
* Outsiders
* Resurrection Man
* Robin
* Robin: Son of Batman
* Secret Origins Annual
* Secret Six
* Showcase '93
* Sinestro
* Suicide Squad: Get Joker!
* Super Powers
* Superman
* Superman & Batman
* Superman/Batman Annual
* Superman: The Black Ring
* Superman: The Man of Steel
* Tales of the Teen Titans
* Tales of the Teen Titans Annual
* Team 7
* Teen Titans
* Teen Titans: Earth One
* The Flash
* The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive
* The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox
* The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox - Director's Cut
* The New 52: Futures End
* The New Teen Titans
* The New Teen Titans Annual
* The New Teen Titans Archives
* The New Teen Titans Omnibus
* The New Titans
* The New Titans Annual
* The Outsiders
* The Ravagers
* The Savage Hawkman
* The Silencer
* The Titans
* Titans
* Trinity
* Villains United
* War of the Gods
* Wonder Woman
* World War III
== Trivia ==
* DC Rebirth retcons his infamous relationship with Terra, showing that while he was fine manipulating her by kissing her, he did not sleep with an underage girl or have any desire to sleep with her, regardless of how much she wanted it.
* Apparently, Rob Liefeld once mis-drew Slade "Deathstroke" Wilson by letting him have both of his eyes, and when Fabian Nicieza saw it, he jokingly referred to the "new" character as Wade "Deadpool" Wilson.
* He was intended to be a minor, practically one-shot villain. He then got his role expanded to the Big Bad of a major story arc. Soon winded up getting his own comic book series and has become a fan favorite villain of the DC Universe.
* Deathstroke bears some resemblance to the Marvel character Taskmaster, who debuted several months beforehand. Both have some similar design elements (such as the buccaneer-style boots and color scheme), their powersets are roughly similar (Deathstroke's brain enhancements compared to Taskmaster's "photographic reflexes"), and have similar roles; however given the short period of time between their respective debuts it's likely coincidence (the visual similarity may be because they both were first drawn by the same artist, George Perez). But Deathstroke also inspired a rather memorable Expy. A lot of people forget that Deadpool was originally a blatant copy-cat of Deathstroke.
* Another Marvel character who has some simularities with him is the D-list anti-hero Solo. Both met their wife while serving in the military, both gained their powers as part of a military experiment, and both use a sword in tandem with firearms.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Slade Wilson (Prime Earth) at DC Database
* Slade Wilson (New Earth) at DC Database
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