Deadshot (New Earth)

"*No one likes a showoff.*"
―Deadshot to Deathstroke[src]
**Floyd Lawton**, also known as **Deadshot**, was an assassin and mercenary. After his capture by Batman, Lawton was imprisoned in Belle Reve, where he was later recruited by Amanda Waller to join the government-sanctioned Task Force X.

Floyd was chosen by Waller to lead the Task Force X in the mission in Corto Maltese.

## Biography

#### Death

He was killed by a corrupted Superman when his team attacked him.

## Abilities

* **Peak human condition**: Deadshot is in top physical condition (from frequent intense workouts, which he does even during his imprisonment in Belle Reve), though not even near to Batman's level. Hence, it took an entire squad of A.R.G.U.S. agents with riot shields to pin down and restrain Deadshot after his cell was opened, but even then he was still able to kick two of them to the ground, despite several of them restraining his torso.
	+ **Peak human strength**: Deadshot is very physically strong. He can punch hard enough to crack cement. He could also rip out his chains in Chinook-2, and he broke the lock to the Golden Tree bar.
	+ **Peak human durability**: Deadshot is very durable, withstanding a brutal beating at the hands of A.R.G.U.S. agents while in Belle Reve, and swiftly recovering after being sent flying back by a superhumanly strong blow from Superboy, though this was also due to Deadshot's bulletproof bodysuit.
* **Master marksman**: Deadshot, as his name implies, is an almost superhumanly skilled marksman and experienced with all manner of firearms, being considered the world's deadliest marksman due to records stating he has never missed a target with the exception of Batman; he is considered an expert in the use of all firearms, including 9mm pistols, Gatling guns, revolvers, flare guns, potato cannons, machine guns, assault rifles, flamethrowers, sniper rifles, anti-tank rifles, shotguns, M1 carbines, bazookas, derringers, Uzis, grenade launchers, .44 Magnums, and muskets. Deadshot is said to be lethal at four kilometers (2.49 miles). His marksmanship surpasses the Dark Knight himself due to his proficiency with his eye scope, as well as the enhancement his high-tech eye-patch provides.
* **Expert combatant**: Deadshot is a highly skilled and formidable hand-to-hand combatant. Though he is not quite on Batman's level.
* **Master assassin**: Deadshot is an extremely skilled assassin, has become an infamous gun for hire ever since leaving the US Special Forces, assassinating his targets in mere seconds after a price that satisfies Deadshot is offered. Before his imprisonment by Batman, Deadshot was one of the most wanted hitman in the world, with him, therefore, having elite clientele.
* **Expert tactician**: Deadshot is an expert strategist (potentially on par with Rick Flag), as he thinks through every contingency (which he credits as to why he is the best hitman) and plans out everything to the last detail. Lawton, as a former member of both the Boy Scouts and the US Special Forces, carefully prepares for his assassinations.
* **Skilled leader**: Deadshot is respected by his Task Force X teammates, as noted by Rick Flag himself, and has a degree of influence over them. Hence, Deadshot managed to befriend and calm down Harley Quinn on several occasions, and Flag personally requested that Deadshot help him keep the team in line.

## Equipment

* **Combat suit**: When in the field, Deadshot dons a bulletproof red-and-black vest and bodysuit, with many holsters, containing various firearms at all times. This suit is durable enough to help him withstand many physical damages.
	+ **Mask**: When in the field Deadshot generally dons a white ballistic face mask that covers his entire head and neck.
* **Monoscope**: One of Deadshot's signature trademarks is the high-tech eye-patch that he wears over his face mask, on his dominant left eye. This eye-patch augments his already amazing marksman skills, and when combined with his sniper rifle's scope, makes it almost impossible for him to miss his target. It also provides him with mission data and target data.
* **Wrist magnums**: Deadshot wears gauntlets on his wrists which contain powerful machine guns. Deadshot can change the firing operation from a single shot, semi-automatic, or even fully automatic, depending on the situation he requires. The gauntlets are strong enough to deflect Enchantress's sword strikes and still be operational. To increase their efficiency, he incorporates boxing techniques; so he "punches" where he needs to aim at great speed.

## Relationships

* Zoe Lawton - daughter

Allies* Rick Flag
* Task Force X
	+ Harley Quinn
	+ Captain Boomerang
	+ Cheetah
	+ King Shark
	+ Abner Krill/Polka-Dot Man
	+ Codpiece
	+ Doctor Light
	+ Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man
	+ Virtuoso
	+ Weather Wizard
	+ Amanda Waller - jailer and manipulator
* Batman
* Corto Maltese Armed Forces
* Gorilla Grodd
* Bane
* Titano
* Thinker
* Slade Wilson/Deathstroke - rival and teammate turned enemy
* Darkseid's Elite
	+ Superman - killer
	+ Parademons

## Externals links

* Deadshot (New Earth) on DC Database
* Deadshot on DC Extended Universe Wiki
* Deadshot on Wikipedia