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WARNING : Contains Potential spoiler For Dark Knights of Steel : Allwinter # 1 !
Deathstrokecould easily giveSupermana masterclass in overcoming one of the Man of Steel ’s greatest weaknesses — magic . However , it ’s doubtful that Clark Kent would ever seek out Slade Wilson as a tutor , debate the mercenary ’s plan of attack to palm magic is anything but conventional , often necessitate a level of violence and cunning that Superman would notice hard to stand .
It ’s the limits that Superman places on himself that make him peculiarly vulnerable to magic in most cases .
Tom Taylor ’s in high spirits - fantasyElseworldssaga keep with Jay Kristoff and Tirso Cons’Dark Knights of Steel : Allwinter#1 , focusing on Deathstroke the Terminator . This yield introduces devotee to the Viking - inspired Slade Wilson , presently employed by Jarl Vandal Savage as a steel for hire .
After toss off Jarl Black Mask in battle for Savage , Deathstroke is tasked with " capturing a freak , " accompanied by Savage ’s second - in - instruction , Killer Frost . As they come near the fauna ’s abode , Killer Frost warns Slade of its magical prowess , to which Slade respond , “ Never saw a magic spell that an axe to the expression could n’t terminate . ”
“Axe to the Face”:Deathstroke Reveals How He Combats Magic (& It’s Hilariously Brutal)
Slade ’s blunt declaration,“Never saw a go that an axe to the face could n’t end,“is both savagely pragmatic and uproariously in character for him . This line is also one of many sharp dialogues that make this DC style a standout in 2024 . Beyond its amusement factor , thisexchange with Killer Frostalso illuminatesDeathstroke ’s scheme against magical foe : fast , hard , and aimed squarely at the face . Fans intrigued by the lotion of this approach will have to hold off , though , as a surprising twist keep Slade from unleash his method acting on the ' goliath ' in the end .
While fighting the guardian of the ' monster , ' Slade recognizes a conversant face — his ex-husband - wife , Adeline Kane . straight off changing sides , Deathstroke attacks Killer Frost , tell her to inform Savage that their deal is off . After Frost departs , Slade is approached by the ' freak , ' only to realize it ’s not a lusus naturae but a young son . The consequence conclude here , but future issue solicitations reveal the boy as the heir to Atlantis ' throne . Even though fans did n’t get to see Slade confront magic with an axe to the grimace , the boy ’s revelation more than compensates for any lack of magic vs might violence .
Deathstroke trades in his dual katanas and guns for a state of war ax , transforming into the ultimate Viking warlord in Dark Knights of Steel : Allwinter .
Would Superman Be Less Vulnerable to Magic If He Didn’t Hold Back?
What ’s notable about Slade ’s approach path to wield charming threat is that it is n’t about him being less vulnerable to thaumaturgy itself , but rather relies entirely on how he responds to it — with brutal efficiency . If Slade can combat deception , Superman should be more than open of combating it , given his inborn reflex are even more enhanced than Deathstroke ’s . This course of opinion also check considering that Clark should be able to loose his high temperature vision well before someone can cast a spell . Thus , it ’s truly the limits thatSupermanplaces on himself that make him particularly vulnerable to conjuration in most cases .
As Superman battles the supernatural in DC ’s vacation special , his exposure to magic takes center stage , proving it ’s his great weakness .
Dark Knights of Steel : Allwinter # 1is usable July 17 , 2024 , from DC Comics !
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL : ALLWINTER # 1 ( 2024 )
