Suicide Squad

Disambiguation: DC, New Earth

First published in: 1987

Description:

This second incarnation of the Suicide Squad was put under the umbrella of Task Force X, a United States secret agency. Based at Belle Reve Prison in Louisiana, the group was headed up by Amanda Waller, a ruthless, intimidating political figure. The team consisted of hardened metahuman prisoners who were given lighter sentences or promises of a pardon in exchange for risking their lives on perilous missions. It was usually field-led by Rick Flag Jr., leader of the original group.

Notes:

Created by John Ostrander. First appearance was in Legends (DC, 1986 series) #3 (January 1987).

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Name:

Suicide Squad

Appearances With a Group Origin Universe:

Appearances With a Story Universe:

Group Members:

1. Black Orchid [Susan Linden-Thorne] (p. 1973)
   1987 - present (formal)
2. Bronze Tiger [Benjamin Turner] (p. 1975)
   1987 - present (formal)
3. Captain Boomerang [Digger Harkness, from Flash] (p. 1960)
   1987 - present (formal)
4. Chronos [David Clinton] (p. 1962)
   1987 - present (formal)
5. Deadshot [Floyd Lawton] (p. 1950)
   1987 - present (formal)
6. The Enchantress [June Moone] (p. 1966)
   1987 - present (formal)
7. Rick Flag [of the Suicide Squad] (p. 1959)
   1987 - present (formal)
8. The General [DC, General Wade Eiling] (p. 1999)
   ? - present (formal)
9. Javelin [Green Lantern villain] (p. 1984)
   1988 - present (formal)
10. Multiplex [Danton Black] (p. 1978)
    ? - present (formal)
11. Nemesis [Tom Tresser] (p. 1980)
    1987 - present (formal)
12. Nightshade [Eve Eden] (p. 1966)
    1987 - present (formal)
13. Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (p. 1989)
    1989 - present (uncertain)
14. Plastique [Bette Sans Souci] (p. 1982)
    1987 - present (formal)
15. Amanda Waller [DC, generic] (p. 1986)
    ? - present (associated)