Deathstroke & Batman's First Battle is Rewritten in New DC Comics

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Warning: contains spoilers for «Secret Meeting» in Batman #122!

The true first meeting of Batman and Deathstroke has been revealed. In the story “Secret Meetings,” appearing as a backup in Batman #122, readers learn of how the Dark Knight first crossed paths with the deadly assassin. He has come to Gotham to kill Robin—and Batman must not only save Robin’s life but discover who hired Deathstroke. The issue is on sale now in print and digital.

Since his first appearance in 1980’s New Teen Titans #2 Deathstroke has evolved from a Titans-centric villain to a morally ambiguous character who has had flirtations with heroism. Considered one of the deadliest assassins on Earth, it would only seem a matter of time before he would encounter Batman; the two finally met in 1991’s Deathstroke the Terminator #6, which saw the duo work to save the life of a mobster. As Deathstroke returned to his villainous ways in the 2000s, the two found themselves on opposite ends of the law again. Recently, Deathstroke has begun amassing an army of villains for his own ends; he was also framed for the assassination of Ras’ al Ghul. Now with Batman hot on his trail, Deathstroke must not only clear his name but bring the real preparators to justice in the “Shadow War” event running through Batman and Deathstroke, Inc; but first, DC reveals the true first meeting between the two. The story is written by Joshua Williamson, illustrated by Trevor Hairsine, colored by Rain Beredo, and lettered by Willie Suchbert.

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As the story, set early in Batman’s career, opens, readers learn someone has put a hit out on Robin. Batman has spent the past week fighting off various assassins;