{"product_id":"deathstroke-vol-1-the-professional-2026-edition-paperback","title":"Deathstroke Vol. 1: The Professional (2026 Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Priest\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarlo Pagulayan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith Deathstroke back in the spotlight as part of DC's Next Level initiative, the Eisner Award-nominated Rebirth era epic from Christopher Priest and Carlo Pagulayan returns to print!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a thousand enemies and a thousand kills, Slade Wilson--a.k.a. Deathstroke--is the world's greatest assassin. When an assignment in a war-torn African country leads him to an old teammate, Deathstroke discovers that his own daughter, Rose--a.k.a. the Ravager--has a price on her head. To save her life, he'll have to break his professional code and defeat his own unshakeable addiction to violence. Can Deathstroke run this gauntlet and survive with his family, his honor--his very life--intact? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind out in \u003ci\u003eDeathstroke Vol. 1: The Professional\u003c\/i\u003e, exploding from the pages of DC's blockbuster Rebirth event! This exciting volume opens a new chapter in the life of one of comics' greatest villains--crafted by the legendary writer Christopher Priest and a killer team of artists, including Carlo Pagulayan, Larry Hama, Joe Bennett, and more! Collects issues #1-5 of the acclaimed series together with the \u003ci\u003eDeathstroke: Rebirth\u003c\/i\u003e one-shot.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Priest is a critically acclaimed novelist and comic book writer. Priest is the first African-American writer and editor to work in the comic book industry. His groundbreaking \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e series was lauded by \u003ci\u003e Entertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and The \u003ci\u003eVillage Voice. Static Shock\u003c\/i\u003e, which Priest co-created with Milestone Media, Inc., has become the first nationally syndicated African American super-hero animated series, and the first act of 2005's \u003ci\u003eBatman Begins\u003c\/i\u003e was largely based upon Priest's \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e comic book work. Priest has also written and recorded numerous songs and served as producer and sideman for various bands and choirs, and has developed numerous properties for Hollywood including projects with former BET President Reginald Hudlin, Hamm \u0026amp; Kitchens, Inc., Edward R. Pressman Productions Inc. and Eddie Murphy Productions. He currently serves as a Baptist pastor in Colorado Springs, where he founded PraiseNet Electronic Media in 2001. Priest is a 4-time American Advertising Federation Addy(R) award winner for graphic and web design. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhilippine-born freelance artist Carlo Pagulayan started his professional comics career with \u003ci\u003eElektra\u003c\/i\u003e at Marvel Comics. He went on to illustrate \u003ci\u003eEmma Frost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-draw the celebrated \u003ci\u003ePlanet Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e storyline alongside writer Greg Pak--earning acclaim for his powerful, cinematic visuals on one of Marvel's most beloved arcs.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 10.18 x 6.71 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43486227234893,"sku":"9781799517689","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5252\/5389\/files\/Rxh2Y1q1UF9781799517689.webp?v=1787136720","url":"https:\/\/ishookcomics.com\/products\/deathstroke-vol-1-the-professional-2026-edition-paperback","provider":"iShook Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}