Justice League vs Suicide Squad Reading Guide

Written by Brett in DC,Story 
Justice League vs Suicide Squad

Overview:

Justice League vs. Suicide Squad is a six-issue crossover story published by DC Comics from December 2016 to January 2017. Written by Joshua Williamson with art from Jason Fabok, Tony S. Daniel, and others, it serves as the first significant crossover of the DC Rebirth era.

The story revolves around the Justice League confronting Amanda Waller’s Task Force X, otherwise known as the Suicide Squad. The League, particularly Batman and Superman, are morally opposed to the Squad’s use of incarcerated supervillains for dangerous government missions. As tensions rise, both teams find themselves clashing. The main protagonists are the Justice League, while Amanda Waller, her Suicide Squad, and a mysterious third group serve as the adversaries.

The event was generally well-received for its high stakes, fast-paced action, and the interactions between two vastly different teams. Critically, the arc received a mixed-to-positive reception. Fans praised the action and artwork, especially Fabok and Daniel’s dynamic visuals, but opinions on the plot’s depth varied. Some felt the narrative was engaging but ultimately predictable, while others appreciated the development of key characters like Deadshot.

Background Reading:

  • TBD

Related Guides

Best Way To Read:

Main Collection

  • Justice League vs. Suicide Squad
    • Collects: Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad #1-6, Suicide Squad #8-10, Justice League #12-13

Alternative Collections

Main Story
  • Absolute Final Crisis
    • Collects: Final Crisis #1-7, Final Crisis: Submit #1, Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1-2, Final Crisis Sketchbook, Final Crisis #1: Director’s Cut, Batman #682-683
Tie-Ins
  • Final Crisis Companion
    • Collects: Final Crisis #1: Director’s Cut, Final Crisis: Requiem #1, Final Crisis: Resist #1, Final Crisis: Secret Files #1

For crossover and significant events, I typically only read the main story the first time I encounter it. Trying to read all of the tie-ins with the story tends to make them increasingly convoluted and are not crucial to the main narrative. However, I think they are important to read, as many series-shifting plotlines can happen.

For the tie-in issues, I only read them as they come up in the reading guide that I am working through. This can become problematic because the tie-in issues are not always included in collected editions of the event. So you may need to hunt for them.

Reading Order:

TitleImportanceCollected
Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #8PrologueJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Batman #13PrologueNot Collected
Justice League Vol. 3 #12PrologueJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #1Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #2Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #3Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #4Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #9Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #5Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League Vol. 3 #13Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #6Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #10Main StoryJustice League vs. Suicide Squad
Justice League vs Suicide Squad Reading Order

References:

Feature Image from Justice League vs Suicide Squad #6 cover at by Alex Sinclair, Howard Porter, and Bryan Hitch

Brett

In my mid-30s, I ventured into the mesmerizing world of comic books, and since then, they've captured my heart as one of my cherished pastimes. With a delightful dance between Marvel and DC, sprinkled with the occasional indie gem, I've immersed myself in this enchanting universe. As a true completionist at heart, my passion for collecting has birthed an abundance of reading lists that I'm thrilled to share with all of you, bringing us together on this thrilling comic journey.

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