These days, it seems like everything is coming up Deathstroke. The super-powered mercenary has enjoyed major roles in The CW's Arrow and the recent Arkham Origins video game. Slade Wilson also featured in DC's Forever Evil mini-series, which set the stage for his presence in New Suicide Squad (launching this month).

Deathstroke #1 cover by Tony Daniel

But even though Slade will be a member of Task Force X, DC is giving him another shot at his own solo series. Today, DC announced via MTV that a new Deathstroke comic will debuting in October. The new series will be written and illustrated by Tony Daniel, with Sandu Florea on inks. Daniel has worked on several New 52 projects as writer and/or artist, including Detective Comics, Action Comics, The Savage Hawkman, and Superman/Wonder Woman.Daniel spoke to MTV about his take on Deathstroke, saying, "I tell people he’s sort of like a tricked out Batman, but he’ll kill you. Of course he’s not anything like Bruce Wayne, but he is a man with money and the means to pay for the gadgets and weaponry he’ll need to accomplish any goal. I’ve always been drawn to characters with a dark side and I think that makes him complex and compelling."Daniel continued, "What I find interesting and why I wanted to write (and draw) Deathstroke, is the opportunity I have to make people give a damn about his missions and motivations. Giving readers a reason to invest emotionally in this guy’s missions and stories is what I think will make a difference for this new title and is key for me and one of my main goals."Daniel also acknowledged the importance of Arrow in boosting Deathstroke's popularity, but said that he has no plans to inject elements of Manu Bennett's portrayal of Slade into this series. However, he did say, "What the Arrow series does though, is make me want to put Green Arrow and Deathstroke together at some point. I’m sure that’s in the cards down the road, and it doesn’t hurt that I’ve also been a long time Green Arrow fan. Will they work together or be enemies, that’s the question I’ll have the answer to if and when we get to that point."Look for Deathstroke #1 to debut in October 2014.

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