Deathstroke's Secret Gadget Turns Superman's Powers into a Huge Liability
The world's greatest assassin Deathstroke, aka Slade Wilson, has often been described as the evil Batman, and few things prove that claim more than his ability to use gadgetry to gain an advantage over Superman. While casual fans may think that the Man of Steel is way above Deathstroke's pay grade, fans of Slade know he's prepared for almost any challenge, including Kryptonian heroes.
Slade Wilson has acquired a variety of unique and powerful gadgets over time, some of which make him a formidable opponent for Superman. Deathstroke #8 even sees Slade counter Superman's strength with the epic Ikon Suit, which has the capacity to absorb and redirect the energy of Kal-El's attacks. Deathstroke also possesses unique weapons like his promethium blades and the God Killer sword, which is designed to slay even immortal beings. However, none of those offensive tools are as insidious as the device which allows Deathstroke to use Superman's enhanced senses against him.
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In Devin Grayson and Phil Hester's Nightwing #115, Dick Grayson — aka the hero Nightwing - explains to Superman he is no longer on the side of the angels. Dick is lying as part of an attempt to infiltrate Deathstroke's Secret Society by training the villain's daughter, and naturally assumes Superman will pick up on his heartbeat and know to play along. Unfortunately for the heroes, Deathstroke is one step ahead, having guessed Dick's endgame. Superman and Nightwing's friendship would likely have prompted the Man of Steel to assume Dick is undercover, but by falling back on his superhuman senses, Kal-El allows Deathstroke to trick him with a simple gadget that mimics Dick's heartbeat and makes it seem like he's telling
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