Recent Deathstroke stories have de-emphasized the assassin going up against greater-than-life foes (like gods and Justice League members), and instead explored the political intrigue of his mercenary allies and enemies. This interconnected world of spies and even retired contract killers lend to a grounded take on the DCEU Deathstroke, who needs to live in a world where people like Superman are an anomaly.
Though a solo Batman film likely won’t get too political, it would be interesting to see the stakes being redefined through that kind of lens. Affleck is working on this script while America is going through one of its most dramatic political upheavals in years, so it stands to reason that a new Batman film could be reminiscent of this tension, emblemed by the cold, unfeeling Deathstroke creating an environment in Gotham that makes it hard for Batman to win, even if he manages to take Deathstroke down. After all, superhero movies in general would benefit greatly from upping the conflict without putting the entire planet in jeopardy.
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