Checkmate#16
Cover: Gil Kane
Checkmate #16
“Shadow Knights”
writer Paul Kupperberg · artist Rick Hoberg · inker Al Vey · colorist Julianna Ferriter · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Gil Kane
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Cast · 18 characters
Full credits
writer Paul Kupperberg
artist Rick Hoberg
inker Al Vey
colorist Julianna Ferriter
letterer Gaspar Saladino
cover pencils, inks Gil Kane
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Checkmate has captured Megala from Project Atom but fails to find a tracking device in his chair which he promptly activates. Eiling sends Major Force to go and get him back. Harry decides that Waller has gone off the deep end with this Janus Directive nonsense and decides to go after her. Gary, Val and Black Thorn infiltrate Belle Reve Prison but tangle with the Suicide Squad, giving Waller time to escape.
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