Deadshot Reading Order

This reading order is designed to give an outline of major storylines featuring the Deadshot (Floyd Lawton) throughout DC Comics. It does not encompass every one of his appearances, but is an outline of the major ones and the stories that affect them.

The continuity details relating to each specific storyline are explained in the “Review” of each storyline. Every “Review” link will provide a detailed continuity breakdown of that story and will explain any reference the story makes to other aspects of the DC Universe. All of this can be found under the “Continuity” section of each link.

Jump to: New 52 – Rebirth

New 52

At the beginning of the New 52, the DC Universe was reset. In this new continuity, Deadshot was introduced as an inmate at Belle Reve Penitentiary, where he was recruited as a member of the Suicide Squad (Reading Order). His DC Comics appearances were almost always intertwined with this team and he accompanied them on almost every one of their missions. His adventures with the Suicide Squad persist throughout this era and continue on in the Rebirth era.

SSMW = Suicide Squad Most Wanted
Suicide Squad issues are from the Vol. 4 series
Resurrection Man issues are from the Vol. 2 series
Birds of Prey issues are from the Vol. 3 series
Deathstroke issues are from the Vol. 3 series

Notes

• These Birds of Prey (Reading Order) issues continue a few minor plot points involving Kurt Lance. They technically occur sometime before Suicide Squad #29 but it is not exactly clear when. Deadshot only plays a small role in these issues.
• Deadshot does not physically appear in this issue. However, this issue continues story elements that go on to play a part in the conclusion of this story arc.
• These issues continue a few minor plot point from Deathstroke's brief appearance on the Suicide Squad. Deadshot only plays a small role in these issues.

Rebirth

Coming Soon

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