The Suicide Squad finds themselves in Rio De Janeiro, trying to find a new drug that gives users superpowers. Being the Suicide Squad, things quickly fall apart and mass violence and chaos ensues.

This is the type of issue where the Suicide Squad really shines. The Squad attempt to complete a drug deal that goes poorly. Captain Boomerang acts as the main point of contact. The problem is, he wants to actually see the drug because that is how he always sees it done on TV. This ends in a large gunfight and Amanda Waller, who has joined the team on this mission, is not too happy. This comic is just fun. Each member of Task Force X is equally hilarious at how poorly, yet calmly, they handle being in an all out gunfight with a drug cartel.

Aside from the killing, there is a lot of good story set up and character moments. Harley Quinn continues to be the highlight of the series. Her struggle to really identify if she is the killer everyone claims is fascinating. Deadshot’s story is also very well done, focusing on his body forcing him to accept limitations he has never had to face before. The main mystery of the story centers less around the actual drug and more about the company who looks to be working with the cartel. Not to give anything away but, Amanda Waller’s own dealings seem to be coming full circle and it creates a very interesting set up for both her and the Squad.

The artwork does not live up to the fun of the main story. None of it is particularly bad but, sometimes faces look bland and the powers that the drug users get end up being nothing more than different colored beams shooting out of their hands. The gunfights do look good though. The physical humor of seeing the Squad’s calm demeanor in all the disorder is really well drawn as well.

Overall, this issue is a large improvement over the last arc. The story is full of funny moments and good character interaction. For the first time in a while, Suicide Squad finally has a grasp of who these characters are. This, coupled with the new direction of the team, creates a really exciting future for this comic.

Story: Sean Ryan Art: Phil Briones
Story: 9 Art: 6 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read