Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Getting Its Own Comic Book

DC Comics has announced plans for a prequel comic to the upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguevideo game. Anticipation is building for Rocksteady Studios' action-adventure game as its May release date approaches. To both build up excitement and capitalize on the game’s release, DC Comics has decided to put out aSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguetie-in comic namedSuicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum. It’ll be a great opportunity to meet the squad of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark before they take on the Justice League.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewas first announced in 2020, so fans have been waiting for the game for some time. The game takes its name from the popularSuicide Squadcomic book, but it would be fair to say that it’s also heavily inspired byWarner Bros.‘Suicide Squadfilms. Despite the game now having a May 26 release date, much aboutSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueremains unannounced. That leaves an opportunity for the comic to fill in some important backstory.RELATED:Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Leaked UI Draws Avengers Comparisons, Has Fans WorriedSuicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylumis confirmed to be a five-issue miniseries with the first comic scheduled to be released on May 30. The first issue will be written by John Layman, best known for his work onBatman Eternaland his independent comicChew. Art will be handled by Jesús Hervás, who has donecomic work forCyberpunk 2077, Boom’sThe Approach, and DC Comics’Are You Afraid of Darkseid?

The story ofSuicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylumstarts with Amanda Waller taking control of Arkham Asylum, which she’s now using as a recruitment center for the latest iteration of Task Force X. The comic will explain how Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark go from Arkham Asylum patients tomembers of theSuicide Squadseen in the new game. Suffice it to say, Waller isn’t going to ask them nicely.

Despite the delays,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueremains one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2023. Rocksteady Studios has built up a reputation for excellent AAA games with its work on theBatman Arkhamtrilogy. DC Comics is doing its part to help makeSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s launch that much more special, and celebrating the comics behind the brand along the way.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguereleases May 26 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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