Suicide Squad #1 is the premiere issue of the Suicide Squad series from DC, released May 1, 1987. Written by John Ostrander with artwork by Howard Chaykin. Notable appearances include Onslaught (Jihad), Manticore (DC), Ravan. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 2 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.
1st appearance of Warden John Economos
1st team appearance of Onslaught aka Jihad: Chimera aka Nightshade, Djinn, Jaculi, Manticore, Ravan and Rustam
1st appearance of Simon LaGrieve
Introduction of Belle Reve
[April 2023 - Steve Agee to voice John Economos in Creature Commandos]
