Reading order
Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kicked in the Teeth | 2012 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 2 | Suicide Squad, Vol. 1: The Black Vault | 2017 | Dan Abnett | N/A |
| 3 | Basilisk Rising | 2013 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 4 | Suicide Squad, Vol. 2: Going Sane | 2017 | Dan Abnett | N/A |
| 5 | Death is for Suckers | 2013 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 6 | Suicide Squad: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2 | 2018 | Dan Abnett | N/A |
| 7 | Discipline and Punish | 2014 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 8 | Walled In | 2014 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 9 | Aquaman/Suicide Squad: Sink Atlantis | 2019 | Dan Abnett | N/A |
This collection spans the Suicide Squad’s publication history across two distinct DC eras. The New 52 volumes, beginning with Kicked in the Teeth in 2012, established the modern template for the team under writers Adam Glass and Matt Kindt. The series featured a high-turnover roster and a grim tone that matched the New 52’s overall aesthetic, with Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and King Shark as the most prominent recurring members.
The Rebirth era of the series, collected in The Black Vault and Going Sane, was written by Rob Williams with art by Jim Lee on the debut arc. Dan Abnett also contributed to the broader Suicide Squad publishing programme during this period, including the Aquaman/Suicide Squad: Sink Atlantis crossover. The Rebirth volumes reflect a somewhat different approach to the team, with a stronger focus on individual character development alongside the mission structure.
Because this collection spans two different series relaunches, the tone and creative teams shift between the New 52 and Rebirth volumes. Readers coming in from the 2016 film may find the Rebirth material more accessible as a starting point, while those who want the full history of this version of the team should begin with Kicked in the Teeth.