Suicide Squads

Suicide Squads
Author: Richard O'Neill
Publisher: Batsford Books
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2015-06-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 1849943214

In a detailed exploration of the hazardous 'Special Attack' weapons and forces of World War II, Suicide Squads examines the role of explosive motorboats, midget submarines, human torpedoes and kamikaze aircraft. In addition to weapon development, Richard O'Neil describes the actions themselves including Pearl Harbour, the raid on Sydney Harbour and special forces mission at Guadalcanal, Midway and Okinawa. The bravery of the men from all sides who went to war in suicidal or near-suicidal weapons cannot be overestimated. The story of these special attack forces remains a testimony to ingenuity, desperation and courage.

Suicide Squad Vol. 5: Kill Your Darlings

Suicide Squad Vol. 5: Kill Your Darlings
Author: Rob Williams
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1401289754

Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Killer CrocÑtheyÕre all villains, but as members of the Suicide Squad theyÕre useful villains, taking on AmericaÕs dirtiest and most dangerous covert missions for the good of the countryÑusually against their will. (Remotely triggered brain bombs do wonders for motivation!) But now something has changed. A mysterious organization called the People has enlisted Task Force X leader Amanda Waller into a conspiracy to create dozens of new Suicide Squads around the world. Its goal: to eliminate the threat posed by all metahumansÑheroes and villains alike. When the original SquadÕs members discover the nature of the PeopleÕs plan, will they seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance to take down the worldÕs superheroes? Or will these incorrigible criminals prove to be the unlikeliest of saviors?

New Suicide Squad Vol. 3: Freedom

New Suicide Squad Vol. 3: Freedom
Author: Tim Seeley
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2016-08-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1401271847

Get ready for this summer’s anticipated movie SUICIDE SQUAD with the comics that inspired the film, including fan-favorite characters Harley Quinn, Deadshot and Captain Boomerang! THE WORLD’S WORST HEROES HAVE GONE ROGUE! Task Force X team members Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Black Manta and Parasite are killers being given a chance to do good for the U.S. government...not that they have a choice. One step out of line and their handler, Amanda Waller, can set off their surgically implanted bombs. But if they play along, this “Suicide Squad” might just be their shot at redemption. When Waller discovers that Task Force X is being manipulated by a shadowy corporate conspiracy, she decides to take her team off the grid. Now, without their bombs to keep them in check, the only thing keeping the world’s worst heroes from becoming full-blown villains again is their desire to see justice served. Will that be enough to keep Waller’s former prisoners from killing their jailer? NEW SUICIDE SQUAD VOL. 3: FREEDOM collects NEW SUICIDE SQUAD #13-16 and SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: DEADSHOT AND KATANA, by writer Sean Ryan (FLASHPOINT: GRODD OF WAR) and artist Philipe Briones (UNCANNY X-FORCE), and also featuring Brian Buccellato (DETECTIVE COMICS), Mike W. Barr (BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON), Viktor Bogdanovic (BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT) and Diogenes Neves (BATMAN/SUPERMAN).

Zegas

Zegas
Author: Michel Fiffe
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2017-11-29
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1683960653

In this graphic novel by a cult cartoonist, orphaned siblings grapple with survival, sex, and mortality in a stylized world. Zegas details the surreal urban adventures of the recently orphaned Zegas siblings. The ambitious Emily and her moody brother, Boston, are young adults who confront their new relationship dynamic in the face of a family tragedy that never gets talked about.

Suicide Squads

Suicide Squads
Author: Richard O'Neill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1984
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780345304391

The Hope Squad

The Hope Squad
Author: Dr. Gregory A. Hudnall
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2022-12-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1462129269

It takes a village to raise a child, and in the case of youth suicide, it takes an entire community to save one. As a high school principal, Dr. Gregory A. Hudnall dealt with dozens of student suicides and devoted himself to bringing hope to despondent students. In this much-needed book, Dr. Hudnall teaches risk factors and warning signs of suicide and how you can be a member of the Hope Squad.

Suicide Squad: The Silver Age

Suicide Squad: The Silver Age
Author: Bob Kanigher
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 140128373X

The exciting origins of the original Suicide Squad are revealed in this Silver Age comics tale SUICIDE SQUAD: THE SILVER AGE. When a large wave appears carrying an object capable of destroying anything in its path, the authorities try everything they can to stop it from making landfall. With all other options exhausted, the U.S. calls in their new team, Task Force X, led by Rick Flag! But what’s this? An island in the South Pacific inhabited entirely by giant dinosaurs? A line of brave soldiers is all that stands between civilization and their giant deadly claws. Can the Suicide Squad save humanity from these oversize monsters? Collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #25-27 and #37-39 and STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES #110-111, #116-121, #125 and #127-128.

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad
Author: John Ostrander
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9781401218669

Originally published in single magazin form as Suicide Squad: raise the flag #1-8.

Suicide Squad: Blaze

Suicide Squad: Blaze
Author: Simon Spurrier
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2023-01-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1779519710

When five ordinary convicts are given incredible powers by the top-secret Blaze program, it falls to Harley Quinn, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark to keep them on mission as they hunt down a brutal cannibal with all the powers of Superman. But no one on Earth is prepared for the cosmic secret that hides inside that cannibal-and which now hides inside the Squad, too! Collects Suicide Squad: Blaze #1-3.