Omnibus 1
Batman vs. Deathstroke (Rebirth)
When Batman discovers a mysterious package containing DNA test results proving that he is not Damian Wayne's biological father, the Dark Knight sets his sights on his son's true father—Deathstroke! But Damian Wayne can't really be Slade Wilson's son—can he? And who sent the package—and why? The ultimate custody battle ensues as the World's Greatest Detective and the World's Deadliest Assassin clash in stories from the pages of DEATHSTROKE #30-35.
Omnibus 2
Deathstroke: Arkham
After being declared criminally insane, Deathstroke is committed to Arkham Asylum! It isn't long before the hunter becomes the hunted as Slade, powerless and weaponless, is targeted by some of Gotham City's most wanted. But Deathstroke soon learns that his only hope for survival may be to confront his own inner demons. Has Slade really lost his mind? And just who is this impostor masquerading as Slade on the outside? Collects DEATHSTROKE #36-40.
Omnibus 3
Deathstroke: R.I.P.
It's the conclusion of Christopher Priest's acclaimed Deathstroke run - and it starts with Slade Wilson's murder! In the wake of his father's apparent demise, Jericho accepts Lex Luthor's offer of power, leading to all-out sibling war between Jericho and Rose Wilson! When Slade wakes, he seeks to take that power for his own, leading to a confrontation between father and son! Is there any humanity left in Jericho? And can Deathstroke defeat his ultimate enemy - himself? Collects Deathstroke #44-50.
Volume 1
Deathstroke Vol. 1: The Professional
The World's Deadliest Assassin blasts into a new era in DEATHSTROKE VOL. 1: THE PROFESSIONAL, as part of DC Rebirth!
With a thousand enemies and a thousand kills, Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke, is the world's greatest assassin. His genetically enhanced strength, reflexes, healing and intellect—plus his ruthless dedication to his work—have made him one of the most feared people on the planet.
But even Deathstroke has vulnerabilities—and someone in his inner circle is beginning to exploit them.
When an assignment in a war-torn African country leads him to an old teammate, Deathstroke discovers that his own daughter, Rose—a.k.a. the Ravager—has a price on her head. In order to save her life, he'll have to break his professional code, betray his most trusted allies, cross his most powerful enemy and defeat his own unshakeable addiction to violence.
Can Deathstroke run this gauntlet and survive with his family, his honor and his life intact?
Find out in DEATHSTROKE VOL. 1: THE PROFESSIONAL, exploding from DC's blockbuster Rebirth event! This historic volume and great new jumping-on point opens a thrilling new chapter in the life of one of comics' greatest villains—crafted by the legendary writer Christopher Priest and a killer team of artists, including Carlo Pagulayan, Larry Hama, Joe Bennett and more! Collects issues #1-5 of the acclaimed new series with the DEATHSTROKE: REBIRTH one-shot.
Volume 2
Deathstroke Vol. 2: The Gospel of Slade
Exploding from the pages of the DC Universe Rebirth event, this stunning new chapter unites legendary writer Christopher Priest with an all-star team of artists, including Carlo Pagulayan (BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL), Cary Nord (Daredevil), Denys Cowan (THE QUESTION) and Bill Sienkiewicz (Daredevil).
Slade Wilson is a man without a family…and without a purpose. Now he must pick up the pieces of his shattered life and fight to regain the killer's edge.
To do it, he'll test his mettle against the Man of Steel himself-Superman, who's been tasked with taking him down. He'll journey back into the past, to the first mission he and his old ally Wintergreen ever worked on together. He'll take to the streets of Chicago, where a series of murders brings him face-to-face with the madcap hero called the Creeper. And he'll navigate a menagerie of mercenaries, from Red Lion to Raptor. He'll even power through the pain with the help of Power Girl.
Will Wilson pull himself together? Or has Deathstroke reached his point of termination?
Find out in DEATHSTROKE VOL. 2: THE GOSPEL OF SLADE! Collects issues #6-11, including the critically acclaimed story "Chicago."
Volume 3
Deathstroke Vol. 3: Twilight
Has the sun set on the world's deadliest assassin? It's Slade Wilson like you've never seen him before, brought to his lowest point and forced to face the last two people in the world he wants to fight: his own children, Joseph and Rose! Slade can kill anyone he sets his eye on...even though one eye is all he has. But when Slade finds himself completely blind, he faces a choice he's never had to make before: adapt or die! With the help of genius teen hero Power Girl, Slade is making some changes, including an all-new identity. But when Power Girl enlists Slade's help to stop another assassin, can Deathstroke really become the hero Power Girl thinks he is? Critically acclaimed writer Christopher Priest (JLA, Black Panther) along with collaborators Joe Bennett (RED HOOD/ARSENAL), Carlo Pagulayan (CONVERGENCE) and Larry Hama (G.I. Joe) continue the critically acclaimed rebirth of the DC Universe's deadliest killer! Collects issues #12-18.
Volume 4
Deathstroke Vol. 4: Defiance
Deathstroke is a changed man. The world's deadliest assassin has seen the light, and now he can no longer bring himself to take lives. So what's an unrivaled mercenary to do when he can no longer kill? Start a superhero team, of course.
Slade has recruited a group of young heroes into Project Defiance, including Kid Flash, Power Girl, Terra and his children, Rose and Jericho. Deathstroke claims his goal is to shape them into the heroes they're meant to be. But no one on the team trusts the others...and they trust Deathstroke least of all.
Can a lifelong assassin really leave his past behind and become a hero? Why has Slade really agreed to train Defiance? And when his enemies rise against him and kidnap Deathstroke...has he trained his team well enough to tangle with the most dangerous super-villains in the world?
In one of the most acclaimed series of the year, writer Christopher Priest (Justice League) and artists Diogenes Neves (Green Arrow) and Jason Paz (Batman and Robin Eternal) take Deathstroke in a surprising new direction. Collects Deathstroke #21-25 and a Deathstroke story from DC Universe Holiday Special #1.
Volume 5
Deathstroke Vol. 5: Fall of Slade
He is the world's deadliest assassin, but lately the killer-for-hire called Deathstroke has become something more.
With the help of the "Dark Titans" of Team Defiance, he's turned his life around, and turned his weapons on more deserving targets. But that means breaking the unwritten code that governs the criminal underworld…and making enemies on both sides of the law.
Now Deathstroke finds himself in the crosshairs of incredibly powerful foes, both good and evil. The Secret Society of Super-Villains—including the Riddler, Black Manta, the Reverse-Flash and more—wants him punished for turning his back on its wicked ways. His resurrected ally Dr. Ikon wants revenge. The New Super-Man of China wants justice. And his young allies on Team Defiance—including Kid Flash, Terra and his own children Jericho and Rose—just want him to stay alive and on the path of the righteous.
Each trial takes its toll. Each battle brings its casualties. Deathstroke is in the fight of his life. What, and whom, is he willing to sacrifice to survive?
Find out in Deathstroke Vol. 5: The Fall of Slade, from writer Christopher Priest (Black Panther) and artists including Diogenes Neves (Green Arrow) and Trevor Scott (Batgirl)! Collects Deathstroke #26-29 and Annual #1.
Issue 1
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #1
"The Professional" part one! Deathstroke's latest contract takes him to a war-torn African country, where he finds himself caught in the middle of a disintegrating alliance between a ruthless dictator and a deadly super-villain. With an entire nation at stake, Slade Wilson must choose between fulfilling his contract and saving an old friend.
Issue 2
Deathstroke Annual (Rebirth) (2018-) #1
"AN INNOCENT MAN!" Team Defiance is pushed to the edge of oblivion when one of their own ends up dead—and Deathstroke is to blame! Is this the end of Slade Wilson's hero turn? It's all been building to this—don't miss the finale of "Defiance," the events of which will lead Deathstroke down a shocking new path!
Issue 3
Deathstroke: Rebirth (2016-) #1
A thousand enemies, a thousand kills-Deathstroke is the world's greatest assassin. Stalked by an unseen foe, Slade Wilson is confronted by his own troubled past and challenged to reinvent himself before he loses everything and everyone in his life. Can Deathstroke be redeemed? Or will his addiction to violence destroy him?
Issue 4
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #2
"The Professional" part 2! Deathstroke investigates a connection between Wintergreen's kidnapping and their old special ops unit to find out which of Slade's trusted inner circle has betrayed him!
Issue 5
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #3
"The Professional" part 3! After Slade discovers that someone has put a contract out on his daughter, Rose Wilson-a.k.a. The Ravager-Deathstroke reluctantly travels to New York City to save her from a deadly ambush.
Issue 6
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #4
"The Professional" part four! After an attempt on The Ravager's life, Slade Wilson and his daughter head to Gotham City in an attempt to track down Rose's would-be assassin.
Issue 7
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #5
"The Professional" part five! After Slade kidnaps Damian and leaves Rose in the care of Batman, the World's Greatest Assassin and the World's Greatest Detective trade partners in a battle of wills!
Issue 8
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #6
"The Professional" part six! Deathstroke's honor is put to the test when he must help a tyrannical despot-Ja Zaki, a.k.a. The Red Lion-stop a civil war that he inadvertently caused. Plus: Enter Jericho!
Issue 9
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #7
"The Professional" part seven! After Deathstroke confronts the enemy behind Wintergreen's abduction and the attempted murder of his daughter, he soon finds himself abandoned on a suicide mission where he confronts an unbeatable foe-the Man of Steel!
Issue 10
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #8
"THE PROFESSIONAL" part eight! It's the Man of Steel vs. the world's deadliest assassin in the no-holds-barred finale to the "The Professional"!
Issue 11
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #9
"FOUR ROOMS" part one! After Deathstroke's family is shattered, Slade recalls the first time he and Wintergreen worked together-on a mission that changed both of their lives forever. Special guest artist Cary Nord illustrates this game-changing two-part adventure.
Issue 12
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #10
"FOUR ROOMS" part two! Slade and Wintergreen's covert mission takes a stunning turn when they're asked to protect the life of a man who has murdered thousands. Meanwhile, Dr. Villain reveals the truth about Deathstroke's powers!
Issue 13
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #11
"CHICAGO"! Jack Ryder, a.k.a. the Creeper, investigates a series of murders in Chicago...and comes face to face with Deathstroke, the World's Deadliest Assassin. Christopher Priest is joined by guest artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for an unflinching look at gun violence in America.
Issue 14
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #12
"Twilight" part one! What happens when the World's Deadliest Assassin begins to go blind? A bold new tale begins here! After the Red Lion breaks Deathstroke out of prison, he maneuvers Slade into a deadly encounter with the enigmatic thief known as the Raptor, last seen in the pages of NIGHTWING.
Issue 15
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #13
"Twilight" part two! In order to obtain criminal evidence against his ex-wife, Adeline, Deathstroke helps Raptor and the Red Lion steal an aircraft carrier! But, will Slade use the evidence to convict Adeline or to save her? Meanwhile, haunted by a terrible decision, Deathstroke's son Jericho is losing his grip on his own sanity.
Issue 16
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #14
"TWILIGHT" part three! In exchange for dropping all the charges against him, Deathstroke takes a contract for U.S. Naval Intelligence that proves far more difficult than it should, and encounters an unexpected new ally in teenager Tanya Spears, a.k.a. Power Girl!
Issue 17
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #15
"TWILIGHT" part four! Faced with a career-ending diagnosis, Deathstroke is coached by Power Girl to reinvent himself—and comes face to face with a rival assassin known as Deadline!
Issue 18
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #16
"Twilight" part five! In what could be his final battle, Deathstroke, wounded and blind, confronts Deadline, the Human Weapon, to avenge the murder of someone close to him.
Issue 19
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #17
"Twilight" part six! All the chips fall as dark secrets within Deathstroke's world are revealed, including Power Girl—who learns her houseguest's true identity. Determined to atone for her mistake, the 16-year-old takes on the World's Deadliest Assassin on her own. Will she bring Deathstroke to justice…or die trying?
Issue 20
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #18
"Twilight" finale! In the wake of his fiancé's death, Jericho seeks revenge against the suspected murderer—his own father! But was Deathstroke truly responsible for Etienne's demise? And if not, who could have committed such a nefarious crime? It's a Wilson family affair as Slade, Joseph and Rose clash in the blood-soaked finale to "Twilight!"
Issue 21
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #19
"THE LAZARUS CONTRACT" part three! Will Slade succeed in reuniting with his son even at the risk of cataclysmic disaster? Or will the Titans and the Teen Titans be fast enough to stop him from changing the world as we know it? Find out what happens when the World's Deadliest Assassin becomes the Fastest Man Alive!
Issue 22
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #20
"The Lazarus Contract" epilogue! As Deathstroke picks up the pieces of his life following the traumatic events of last month's "The Lazarus Contract," a threat years in the making boils to the surface when an old friend becomes mortal foe!
Issue 23
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #21
"DEFIANCE" part one! A new day has dawned for Deathstroke. Having emerged from the Speed Force a changed man, Slade Wilson takes aim at living a better life—a life in service of justice. But when the world refuses to accept the new Deathstroke, Slade recruits a group of young heroes to join him including including former Teen Titans, Kid Flash and Power Girl, his children, Rose and Jericho, and the bombastic Terra! But has Slade truly shed his villainous past? And what other shadowy forces are working against him? Find out as Deathstroke's bold new direction begins here!
Issue 24
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #22
"DEFIANCE" part two! With his new team assembled, Deathstroke takes Team Defiance on their first mission to retake control of a U.S. Embassy held hostage in a small foreign country. But while the team fights for their lives against a mysterious new villain known as the Radiant Man, Slade abandons his team to address some unfinished business with an old friend: Dr. Light!
Issue 25
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #23
"Defiance" part three! As the team begins to crack under Slade's harsh leadership tactics, Defiance is called into action after a cruise ship gets hijacked on the open seas! It's sink or swim for Deathstroke's new squad when they're put to the test against impossible odds!
Issue 26
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #24
"DEFIANCE" part three! As Kid Flash gets to know his new teammates, he soon discovers that Defiance is a team built on secrets and lies…but Kid Flash might be keeping the biggest secret of all! Meanwhile, a dangerous new threat emerges from the Far East and threatens to destroy Defiance before they even begin!
Issue 27
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #25
"THE SOCIETY!" After betraying another assassin and violating an unwritten code of conduct, Deathstroke is kidnapped and brought to stand trial before the Secret Society of Super Villains! Will Deathstroke pay for his crime? And what of Slade Wilson's recent turn toward heroism? Don't miss this special bonus-size landmark issue guest-starring The Riddler, Black Manta, Reverse-Flash and more!
Issue 28
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #26
"THE FALL OF SLADE" part one! Finally convinced that their leader is missing, Team Defiance begins the search for Deathstroke only to discover his situation is even more dire than expected. Meanwhile, Deathstroke—after being kidnapped by the Secret Society of Super-Villains—finds his past catching up with him when his former friend and ally Dr. Ikon confronts the repentant killer while repressing his own uncontrollable rage.
Issue 29
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #27
"THE FALL OF SLADE" part two! Father and son clash when Jericho flies to rescue Deathstroke from Jericho's ex—the resurrected Dr. Ikon! Meanwhile, Terra is summoned to an ambush by the Forgotten, the deadly leader of the White Lotus, and worlds collide as the New Super-Man demands Deathstroke's arrest!
Issue 30
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #28
"CHINATOWN" part one! In the aftermath of the shocking events of this year's Deathstroke Annual, Slade finds himself at a crossroads as his ad hoc "Dark Titans" team dissolves and even Wintergreen finally abandons him. Slade begins a turbulent backslide to his old ways, bringing him face to face with China's New Super-Man!
Issue 31
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #29
"CHINATOWN" finale! Deathstroke takes on China's New Super-Man, the massively powerful Dr. Ikon and even members of his own team! It's an action-packed climax that brings the events of the entire series full circle as both heroes and villains struggle with the question of how to stop the World's Deadliest Assassin once and for all!
Issue 32
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #30
"DEATHSTROKE VS. BATMAN" part one! Beginning this month, a six-issue series-within-a-series featuring the ultimate showdown between DC's fiercest rivals! When Batman discovers a mysterious package containing DNA test results proving that he is not Damian Wayne's biological father, the Dark Knight sets his sights on his son's true father—Deathstroke! But Damian Wayne can't really be Slade Wilson's son—can he? And who sent the package—and why? The ultimate custody battle ensues as the World's Greatest Detective and the World's Deadliest Assassin clash in this instant classic!
Issue 33
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #31
"DEATHSTROKE VS. BATMAN" part two! The war between Deathstroke and Batman escalates when the Dark Knight foils one of Deathstroke's assassination attempts! Meanwhile, a mysterious package brings Commissioner Gordon to Bruce Wayne's doorstep, and Adeline Kane—Slade Wilson's ex—sets her sights on Batman!
Issue 34
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #32
"BATMAN VS. DEATHSTROKE" part three! When a retired superhero gets caught in the crossfire between the World's Greatest Detective and the DCU's most deadly assassin, could an entire legacy be wiped out? Lines are crossed when Deathstroke and Batman's feud takes its darkest turn yet-and there's no going back!
Issue 35
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #33
Forced to team with Deathstroke, a man he loathes, Damian Wayne must discover the truth of his lineage. Is he really Bruce Wayne's son, or is Slade Wilson his true father? As Batman draws closer to finding them both, Deathstroke must complete a hit, while Robin shadows the killer for hire.
Issue 36
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #34
It's part five of "BATMAN VS. DEATHSTROKE" and "The Stormy Present" finds our two marquee combatants locked in the Batcave, forced to resolve their differences—or die trying! The showdown only turns saltier when the feds seize Bruce Wayne's assets, including Wayne Manor, after Slade drops a dime. And Deathstroke shows Batman he's not the only detective in town, as Slade closes in on the mystery of his relationship with Robin.
Issue 37
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #35
In this corner: Deathstroke, suffering from a traumatic brain injury at the hands of Batman! In the other corner: Batman, with Deathstroke's knife in his gut! All of this with the feds invading Wayne Manor-and now they're in the catacombs under the mansion, which lead to the you-know-what-cave! If they're going to escape, Batman and Slade are going to have to work together.
Issue 38
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #36
"Deathstroke: Arkham" starts here! After being declared criminally insane, Deathstroke is committed to the infamous Arkham Asylum! It isn't long before the hunter becomes the hunted as Slade, powerless and weaponless, is targeted by some of Gotham City's most wanted. But after initially mocking and contravening the system meant to help him, Deathstroke learns that his only hope for survival may be to confront his own inner demons.
Issue 39
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #37
"DEATHSTROKE: ARKHAM" continues! It's Groundhog Day for Deathstroke. After experiencing a strange encounter with an inmate claiming to be an alien, Slade Wilson wakes up in Arkham Asylum as if nothing happened, and the only person who believes him is Harvey Dent, a.k.a. Two-Face! But can Two-Face be trusted? (Not likely.) And what machinations does Hugo Strange have in store for Deathstroke?
Issue 40
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #38
Deathstroke finally meets his match: Arkham Asylum?! Now an inmate, Slade Wilson must prove his sanity so he can stop an alien invasion (what?). Before he can even attempt a breakout, he's got to face off against angry Arkham inmates out to get him. And what's Two-Face's role in all this mayhem? He keeps showing up in two places at once! Meanwhile, Deathstroke's daughter, Rose Wilson, is kidnapped! Can Jericho save his sister?
Issue 41
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #39
Slade is back in Arkham after his Zeta Beam jaunt to the planet Pulor…but did he ever actually leave? Is the alien invasion just a delusion? And who is this faux Deathstroke running around? A deep dive into Slade's psyche, just in time to watch him lose his mind!
Issue 42
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #40
Deathstroke's son Jericho breaks into Arkham Asylum in an effort to free him, but Slade Wilson is caught up in his own conflict with the return of Dev—a.k.a. "Death Masque"—and the realization that his hallucinatory trip into outer space may have been more real than previously advertised! Meanwhile, Two-Face has Rose dead to rights—is there anyone left to save her?
Issue 43
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #41
A prelude to "The Terminus Agenda"! The road to the highly anticipated Teen Titans/Deathstroke crossover event starts here! Deathstroke's body count has grown even higher after murdering his therapist en route to escaping from Arkham Asylum, which prompts Commissioner Gordon to expose Slade's identity as Deathstroke to the public! Now the world's most wanted criminal, the walls are closing in on Slade Wilson, and a new threat, Damian Wayne's newest Teen Titans, waits around the corner...Is there any hope of escape for the World's Deadliest Assassin?
Issue 44
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #42
"The Terminus Agenda" part two! Captured by the newest group of Teen Titans, Deathstroke finds himself powerless and restrained inside Damian's secret prison. But when a crisis erupts, only Deathstroke stands between the Teen Titans and total disaster—can Robin swallow his pride to protect his team?
Issue 45
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #43
"The Terminus Agenda" finale! It's code red for the Teen Titans as their plan to capture and imprison Deathstroke has backfired in the worst possible way. Mercy Hall is on lockdown, and all the super-villains have escaped their cells! As the villains team up to take down their captors, Deathstroke makes one final attempt at "fixing" Damian-will Damian finally abandon Batman's code to save his friends from certain death?
Issue 46
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #44
"DEATHSTROKE: RIP" starts here! Deathstroke is dead, secretly killed at the hands of a Teen Titan. As Slade's closest friends, enemies and frenemies pay their respects (and disrespects) to the World's Deadliest Assassin, some uninvited guests crash the event—the Legion of Doom! But what do they want with the body of the most lethal man on the planet? And will anyone find out who killed him? A brand-new storyline begins here…with an ending you won't see coming!
Issue 47
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #45
In the wake of Slade Wilson's death, a new Deathstroke has vowed to complete his last, unfinished assignment. But the master assassin Shado has plans of her own, looking to step in for the late, great World's Greatest Assassin and usurp his place in villainous hierarchy. Meanwhile, Rose Wilson discovers the identity of the person responsible for her father's death. Can her brother, Jericho, stop her from seeking vengeance?
Also, in this issue, Slade Wilson's son Jericho accepts Lex Luthor's offer of power—but he's determined to use it as a force for good…so why is Lex smiling?
Issue 48
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #46
It's all-out war between Rose and Jericho in the wake of Deathstroke's murder. Rose is hell-bent on punishing the one responsible for Slade's death, while Jericho will stop at nothing to prevent further bloodshed, even if it means using Lex Luthor's gift—an immense power upgrade—to bend his sister's will. As Jericho takes a dark turn…will the ends justify the means? Or is Jericho's path to villainy only just beginning?
Issue 49
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #47
After being pronounced dead, Slade Wilson awakens in his daughter's apartment with no memory of how he got there. Meanwhile, Jericho's newly discovered powers continue to escalate, severing the now-godlike Joseph from his own humanity. Will absolute power corrupt Deathstroke's good son?
Issue 50
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #48
Deathstroke is back and more ruthless than ever as he challenges the Legion of Doom and continues a bloody rampage to attain the power that Lex Luthor gave to Slade's son, Jericho. Meanwhile, the tragic deaths of two teenagers in a sleepy Arkansas county lead a local police chief to discover a secret that could cost him his life.
Issue 51
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #49
Having ascended to near godhood, Jericho must confront his father, with the lives of his mother and sister hanging in the balance. Does Deathstroke stand a chance against such power? And is there any humanity left inside Jericho?
Issue 52
Deathstroke (2016-2019) #50
It all comes down to this. With the fate of his family hanging in the balance, the real Slade Wilson must take on his most dangerous foe yet-himself!