Who Is Deadshot? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Deadshot is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Floyd Lawton, with over 1,064 comic issue appearances. Deadshot is one of the world's greatest assassins, mostly known for his expert marksmanship and near perfect track record. He has been on all sides of the heroes and villains spectrum, and would do anything for his daughter. He is currently a core member of the Suicide Squad.

Who is Deadshot?

Origin The younger son of a wealthy couple who hated each other, Floyd Lawton idolized his elder brother, Edward, although he lived in his shadow. When he was a teenager his mother Genevieve convinced Floyd to try to kill his abusive father. He climbed a tree with a rifle, but somehow his aim went astray and he accidentally killed his brother instead. Floyd made two promises to himself that night: When he becomes an adult, he will kill his father next time he gets a chance, and to never again miss a shot. Keeping that second promise, he began training as a sharpshooter. As an adult he joined the Marines and spent some time with the League of Assassins before seeking independent employment as a mercenary and assassin. After his daughter was kidnapped by agents of Kobra in an effort to force him to perform work for them, Deadshot sought the assistance of Batman , who agreed to assist provided Deadshot did not kill anyone during the rescue. Deadshot killed a man who was directly threatening his daughter's life, and allowed himself to be arrested by Batman.

Key facts

Deadshot is of human origin and first appeared in "Batman In The Future!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,064 recorded issue appearances, Deadshot ranks among the most featured characters in comics.