DC Comics Legend Joined Suicide Squad in 1991—and Died (2025)

In 1991, a renowned DC Comics hero briefly served on Task Force X during the Ostrander-era Suicide Squad, culminating in a shocking on-page death that reshaped the team’s mythos. This piece unpacks the mission, why the hero was conscripted, how the twist landed, key issues to read, and the lasting impact on Justice League ties, and its echoes in adaptations.