Within the DC Universe's Multiverse concept, it is not uncommon to see multiple versions of the same basic character be they a vampire Batman, a Soviet Superman, a wild west Wonder Woman, or even an anthropomorphic turtle Flash. Deathstroke is no exception as there are myriad different forms of Slade Wilson active throughout the DC Multiverse. From time-to-time, I will explore these alternate Deathstrokes in a feature called "SHADES OF SLADE." So, to continue the back to school theme of yesterday's post, it's on to our first featured Deathstroke.
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| You do NOT want to be sent to this principal's office. |
In 2008, DC launched a younger ages title based upon the Teen Titans properties named Tiny Titans. Creators Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani take the Teen Titans back to grade school. Sidekick City Elementary School to be exact. In Tiny Titans (2008) #1, the students returning from summer vacation were given some jarring news. It seems that Sidekick City Elementary has a new principal and that principal's name is Slade...Principal Slade. This bombshell sent chills down the collective spines all of the students, but none more so than Rose Wilson, who apparently had no idea that her father would be the new head of her own school.
The students had heard that this new principal was strict and mean...and they were right. Principal Slade spent little time imposing his ways on the school as one of his first acts was to hire Mr. Trigon as a substitute teacher, much to the dismay of his own daughter, Raven. Other questionable administrative decisions include having Dr. Light teach science, having Lobo teach P.E. and coach sports teams, and appointing Darkseid to be the Lunch Lady and then allowing him to run the school when Principal Slade took a day off, thus putting in motion the... "Finals Crisis." But on the bright side, he spoke to each students' parents or guardians one-on-one when handing out report cards and he seems to have stable and loving relationships with his children Rose and Jericho. Plus, that is one snazzy plaid jacket.
