Suicide Squad: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition #2

In "War Crimes," the Suicide Squad is sent to the Netherlands to rescue George Carmody, the former Secretary of Defense, after he's kidnapped by Strikeforce Europa for alleged war crimes. But as the team battles their way through enemy forces, they're also forced to contend with Shado, a mysterious operative hired by Carmody’s former company to stop him from exposing dangerous secrets.

In a mission that predates the modern Suicide Squad, Amanda Wallen assembles a volatile team—Rustam, Lobo, Emerald Empress, Doctor Polaris, Johnny Sorrow, and Cyclotron—to dismantle a foreign dictator’s army of meta-humans. But when the stakes rise, she realizes that even the most dangerous operatives can’t be trusted when their loyalty is as fleeting as their violence.

In the aftermath of the Justice League vs. Suicide Squad conflict, Rustam’s continued threat forces Amanda Waller to take drastic action—bringing her estranged children into protective custody with the Suicide Squad. The story captures the tense, emotional undercurrent of a mother reuniting with her kids after two years, navigating the fragile balance between duty and family, as the shadow of Rustam looms over their fragile reunion.

In "Burning Down the House Part 1: Life Inside," Amanda Waller, stripped of her command and under investigation, turns her focus to tracking down Rustam, while Harcourt takes charge of the Suicide Squad on a mission to dismantle Russian bases linked to the Annihilation Brigade. As Flag pushes for shore leave and Hack uncovers encrypted data hinting at a mole within the team, Rustam orchestrates a daring breakout at Blackgate Penitentiary—setting the stage for escalating tensions and hidden betrayals.

In "Life Outside," the Suicide Squad gets a rare break in New Orleans, where Boomerang throws a wild party, Harley Quinn reflects on her path, and Lawton faces a poignant reunion with his daughter—while Waller’s presence brings a quiet, dangerous tension to the surface.

In "Burning Down the House Part 2: Those Left Behind," Amanda Waller’s death in a dark alley sends shockwaves through the underground, while Rustam infiltrates Blackgate Prison to free his allies from The Burning World. With Harcourt deploying the Suicide Squad via digital transfer, the team races to stop Rustam’s breakout—only to watch as he escapes with Flag and Katana, leaving behind a trail of chaos and unanswered questions.

In "Those Left Behind," Amanda Waller’s funeral draws only a handful—her children and Harcourt, who now grapples with her sudden death. With Waller murdered in New Orleans, Harcourt begins piecing together the truth, eyeing the Squad members who were on leave there at the time.

In "Burning Down the House Part 3: Being Good," tensions flare when Harley Quinn accuses Deadshot of murdering Waller—only for him to reveal he was hired by Rustam to do the deed. As Rustam attempts to sway Flag and Katana to his side, Djinn slips into Belle Reve’s systems, stealing files and disabling the brain bombs, giving the Squad a chance to break free.

In "Burning Down the House Part 4: Hit it," Harley Quinn is driven by grief after discovering Hack’s death, turning her fury on Harcourt, whom she suspects is behind it. With the Suicide Squad scattered and broken, she sets out alone to confront Rustam and Deadshot—racing toward a reckoning that may cost her everything.

When guilt drives Boomerang to join forces with Croc and the Enchantress in pursuit of Harley, they're drawn into a storm of danger as she faces off against Rustam, the Burning World, and Deadshot—only to discover an ally neither expected.

In the aftermath of a brutal showdown, Amanda Waller returns from the dead to reassemble the Suicide Squad and confront the threat of Rustam and the Burning Sun. With her shocking resurrection tied to a carefully orchestrated deception—her "death" and Deadshot's betrayal both part of a larger scheme—Waller reclaims control of Task Force X, now determined to uncover the truth behind Hack’s murder.

In "Heroes and Villains," Amanda Wallen finds herself playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Lex Luthor, using charm and deception to keep him occupied while the Suicide Squad moves in to steal a crucial item from his vault. With tension simmering and loyalties tested, the mission hinges on timing, wit, and the thin line between ally and enemy.

In "Blowing Up," General Zod—under the control of a Kryptonite brain bomb—joins the Suicide Squad on a mission to Zimbabwe, where they uncover a hidden prison housing captured meta-humans being weaponized by a secretive group known as the People. As the team unravels the truth behind the facility, betrayal looms at Belle Reve when Harcourt, revealed as a double agent, attempts to expose Waller—only for Waller to have anticipated the move all along.

In "Your Future Is Dead," Zod undergoes a brutal self-surgery to excise the Kryptonite bomb Waller implanted to control him, breaking free from her grip. Now driven by vengeance, he turns his fury on the Suicide Squad, setting the stage for a volatile clash of wills.

In "Alone," Zod stands at the heart of the Phantom Zone, torn between his desire for freedom and a darker ambition to unleash his fellow Kryptonian prisoners. With Cyborg Superman and the Eradicator closing in, the Suicide Squad finds themselves caught in a clash of ancient vendettas and planetary ambitions.