Behold! David Ayer's SUICIDE SQUAD Comic Books

Suicide Squad director David Ayers recently mused on twitter about whether his film should adhere to the comic book source material or not and included five Suicide Squad comic books in his question. Find out what they were. Could they provide a clue to the film's plot?

By MarkJulian - Feb 12, 2015 10:02 AM EST

Filed Under: Suicide Squad

The eternal question: To canon, or not to canon? ;-)
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) February 8, 2015

Canon #skwad - The DC universe is too rich to go very far astray. pic.twitter.com/fHespNiEf3
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) February 8, 2015

All 5 Suicide Squad comics in David Ayer's tweet are from the first volume of the series which was written by John Ostrander in the late '80s. Could these be an indicator of the plot of the movie? That's anyone's guess at this stage in the project. However, we've identified the above comics for all you speculation enthusiasts out there. Sound off below in the comment section with your thoughts and theories. Suicide Squad is currently set for an August 5, 2016 release date. Currently, Will Smith, Jai Courtney, Jared Leto, Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne, Jessie Eisenberg and Margot Robbie are attached to star/cameo.

Suicide Squad Vol 1, #13
The Justice League International and th Suicide Squad come to blows in the USSR as the Squad goes rogue to save one of their own. Squad members in this issue are Amanda Waller, Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Nemesis, Duchess, Javelin, Nightshade, Vixen and Rick Flagg.

Suicide Squad Vol 1, #25
The existence of the Suicide Squad is made publick knowledge and Amanda Waller takes drastic counter measures. Squad members in this issue are Amanda Waller, Bronze Tiger, Count Vertigo, Captain Boomerang, Doctor Light, Duchess, Jewelee, Nightshade, Punch, Ravan, Shrike, Shade the Changing Man and Vixen.

Suicide Squad Vol 1, #37
Amanda Waller is taken into custody by the US government for questionable use of the Suicide Squad. Meanwhile, Deadshot leads the team on a mission to assinate a group called LOA, which is on the verge of creating a zombie army. Squad members in this issue are Amanda Waller, Bronze Tiger, Count Vertigo, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Doctor Light, Major Victory, Jewelee, Nightshade, Punch, Ravan, Poison Ivy, Shade the Changing Man and Vixen.

Suicide Squad Vol 1, #49
The Thinker has taken control of Amanda Waller's mind and uses the Squad to get revenge on Oracle for outsmarting him in a previous caper. Squad members in this issue are Amanda Waller, Deadshot, Captom Boomerang, the Atom and Bronze Tiger. Barbara Gordon in her wheel-chair bound Oracle persona guest stars.

Suicide Squad Vol 1, #61
The Suicide Squad and Justice League clash over how to handle a ruthless Middle Eastern dictator. Squad members in this issue are Amanda Waller, Bronze Tiger, Count Vertigo, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Atom, Poison Ivy, Nightshade, the Thinker, Oracle and Nemesis.

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MyNameIsKhan - 2/12/2015, 10:21 AM

oh
YEAAAAAAAAAA

MisterBabadook - 2/12/2015, 10:23 AM

So the movie will involve the SS taking down a dictator, and their existence is made public during the incident?

tomasocelot - 2/12/2015, 10:23 AM

hmm very cool.

Schmoopy - 2/12/2015, 10:29 AM

Sweeeeeeet...

FordEl - 2/12/2015, 10:32 AM

@Maguie777

Well someones bitter

Ruin818 - 2/12/2015, 10:33 AM

This is awesome.. Im glad Ayer will finally get the platform to display how good of a director he is. Been a big fan of his since I met him a couple years back and found out we shared a similar backgroung and up-bringing, we grew up in a hispanic community while being another race and seeming like outsiders to others, we both have a passion for screenwriting and our way out of our environment was to join the armed forces. I hope he does awesome and makes the best comic book movie ever!

MatTaylorX - 2/12/2015, 10:35 AM

Sabotage was complete garbage. Really hope he delivers the goods this time.

v56 - 2/12/2015, 10:36 AM

Justice League is mentioned in 2 of these comics , I like that

Reasonnnn - 2/12/2015, 10:39 AM

@MatTaylorX Fury has some real issues too but I loved End of Watch.

BlackPhillip - 2/12/2015, 10:43 AM

This movie better be awesome because this is my 3rd most anticipated 2016 CBM after Civil War and Deadpool.

Mike89 - 2/12/2015, 10:44 AM

Nice.

Some really good issues too.

UltimateHunt - 2/12/2015, 10:55 AM

2016 is going to be a crazy year.

Suicide Squad? best talented group of people DC has since Nolans? I think so :))

It's been a while (2009)- watchmen since DC is tracking for not just a film that will make money but quality of the film will be spectacular.

UltimateHunt - 2/12/2015, 10:59 AM

The New 52 suicide squad are pretty good IMO. Great TBH.

I'm glad Harley is not cast as some skinny as non looking liked her girl.
Or deadshot been cast as one of the awkward guys who created Facebook.

In David Ayers Vision. We trust

ComicsDoneRight - 2/12/2015, 11:01 AM

If these books are any indication of whats to come, the squad will be taking down a dictator, waller will be getting harassed for the formation of the squad, and we'll see a batman cameo

imkennypowers - 2/12/2015, 11:03 AM

@RetroFit - "And what is up with Captain Boomerang's outfit? He looks like a demented flight attendant crossed with a crazy drive-thru short order cook from the 60s"

HAHAHA

grif - 2/12/2015, 11:23 AM

not one of those has a black deadshot in it.

thewolfx - 2/12/2015, 11:27 AM

Lol grif

SpiderFraud - 2/12/2015, 11:30 AM

I hate you Nolan! You must die for not making your Batman movies exactly like the comics.

Slader - 2/12/2015, 11:30 AM

@UltimateHunt

UltimaRex - 2/12/2015, 11:36 AM

I can see Smith as Deadshot LONG before I can see him as Bronze Tiger.

Sometimes skin colour don't matter.

Well OK, skin colour NEVER mattered...

LightspeedJones - 2/12/2015, 11:37 AM

what's up with all the nolan hate lately?

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Behold! David Ayer's SUICIDE SQUAD Comic Books

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