Top 10 Assassins in DC Comics

Today on Variant, we give you our list of the 10 Most Deadly Assassins in DC Comics!
🦇 Get Life-Size Batarang LEGO® brick replicas: brickerbuilds.com/collections... Use code VARIANT for 10% off your entire order. 🎬 Intuitive instructions show you how to assemble pop culture characters, weapons, and more with LEGO® bricks. Discover incredible kits at BrickerBuilds.com. For avid fans and collectors - adults are welcome. A big thanks to Bricker Builds for sponsoring today’s episode!
FOLLOW VARIANT
TikTok: / variantcomics
Twitter: / variantcomics
Instagram: / variant_official
Facebook: / variantcomics
SUBSCRIBE TO VARIANT THE PODCAST:
YT - bit.ly/VariantPodcast
iTunes - bit.ly/VariantThePodcast
Spotify - spoti.fi/2JBCTcV
Stitcher - bit.ly/2N0fTGh
#dccomics

[@anti-antifamclovin7627]

The way they turned Jason Todd, the most hated Robin, into one of the most intriguing and loved characters in dc is impressive writing. Plus, Red Hood's look is badass

[@damianstarks3338]

You completely read my mind here Jason Todd is one of my favorite DC Comics anti heroes.

[@jonathansoko1085]

To say jason is one of the most loved in DC is a stretch. A big one.

[@quentinfogger5755]

How's Azrael compared to Jason Todd in using brutal methods working alongside the Dark Knight?

[@simpletora7313]

Damian was the most hated Robin I thought

[@thesphider8298]

BADASSS!!!!😃

[@edward462]

Death Stroke is one of those villains who deserves a big budget solo movie or at least a live action TV series as long as they don't water down the violence this character is brutal and lethal and Comic book fans love even the strictly Marvel fans can't ignore him

[@sethteenweed7938]

Yeah and they could include the part where he grooms and rapes an underage girl! Can we please stop trying to make deathstroke anything more than a teen titans villain.

[@SuperSteph5]

Imagine a John Wick style Deathstroke movie

[@powerbadpowerbad]

I'd love to see a DeathStroke tv series ( you could explore/explain more character depth ) on a tv show.

[@raemartorpilla1902]

Deathstroke deserves a video game

[@gu5a886]

There’s deathstroke knights and dragons and I thought it was pretty good and plenty brutal

[@thevro120]

we really need a deathstroke movie

[@MonkeyDBatman]

No

[@Gclarkie21]

Watch Deathstroke Knights and Dragons

[@thevro120]

@@Gclarkie21 I watched it but thought it was mediocre ngl

[@haroldalan7080]

Definitely true he,s one powerful assassin with a bunch of weapons and melee gadgets like swords⚔️⚔️.

[@dynaguy3]

I remember a Teen Titans comic saying the order of assassins to hire for quality goes Deathstroke, then Deadshot, then Merlyn, and then Wade Defarge (Ravager)

[@mitchellcobb1265]

I have that issue 😊

[@damianstarks3338]

This list is beyond perfect. Jason Todd , Lobo ,bronze tiger, deadshot and deathstroke are my favorites on this list.

[@therealjesus1317]

Don’t forget Bane

[@damianstarks3338]

@@therealjesus1317 yeah he should be on this list.

[@simonbellmont]

The silencer was newbie who should have had a spot. She is so tight

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

Deathstroke is my favorite 😤

[@andrezgonzalez5254]

I like how they threw a Grifter picture when they were talking about the Red Hood

[@kylea8795]

Since Aaron described Jason Todd’s Red Hood the punisher of the bat-family, it would be a crime not to mention that Jason and Frank Castle were both co-created by the same comics writer Gerry Conway. Now that is one hell of a coincidence😂

[@stephenchambers7972]

I think it's high time that deathstroke get's his own game in similar format as the batman arkham games but with alot of gore and violence. that would be sooooo sick

[@joshuamohlman]

For me, Deathstroke will always be my favorite DC assassin. He’s just so cool

[@Mike_Flaven]

Did they forget Cheshire or did they feel Cheshire wasn't as deadly as Jason.

[@jasonbarber5885]

I was also expecting Cheshire

[@kylestewart6282]

Right there with you guys. I was expecting Cheshire to make the list.

[@Cavillier1970]

Same here

[@lonemotheomatshaba9640]

And Talia really disappointed they didn't bring them up

[@martinhoward1999]

A definite oversight

[@thegameplayer125]

a bit surprising talia didn't make the list when we consider she took after her fathers role in training many assassins including having trained jason todd when he came back from the dead. talia might be on the same level as her father but she is quite a formidable assassin in her own right

[@naeemsolomons3645]

If Jason's number 10...then Talia wouldn't have made the list...he is stronger than her and she hasn't performed many feats...Jason was also trained by Shiva so he is allowed on the list

[@Lonerboi420]

Ya I shocked as well the same with Damien Wayne wasn’t on the list

[@Slipperyslope333]

She lost a sword fight to catwoman she doesn’t belong honestly the entire al ghul family is damn near fodder

[@HeroAndReporter]

I always saw Deadshot and Deathstroke as interchangeable depending on their needed situation. If you’re a crime lord and you want to send a message to a rival, you hire Deadshot. If you want to wipe your Rival out entirely, you hire Deathstroke.

[@TheIronWarlockXIII]

Random question: What will happen to your rival if you hire Red Hood on them?

[@Cavillier1970]

I used to think that too, then came Villains United, where it came out Deadshot killed Catman's pride of lions, when he disguised himself as Deathstroke. Catman knew the truth by the smell, then when Deathstroke lead the SSOV into attacking the Secret Six Deadshot and Slade had a showdown saying "I owe someone, and I kill you I sort of make it up to him." They drew down and they hit one another, was a complete draw. The one who was part of the Six that should have part of this list was Cheshire.

[@gt8932]

@@TheIronWarlockXIII shoot the goons and make a bargain.

[@rave123456v]

If you were taking someone out that no one could get within a thousand yards close to Deadshot or BloodSport gets the call. If you wanted a covert takeout but are also ok with any means necessary DeathStroke not about to play any games.

[@13youngtazz]

FACTS!!!!!

[@theoutlawking9123]

Also, The Black Racer should be on here, he's basically Darkseid top hitman, a Dark version of marvel's Silver Surfer. When Darkseid needs someone dead, that's who he sends!

[@romeyrome32]

I forgot about him. Strong candidate.

[@eyeseer1]

Black Racer aka Willie Walker is the antilife equalizer and guardian who prevents Darkseid achieving godhood.

[@D3ADPOOL63064]

Honourable mention: KGBeast! The guy had Batman running

[@stephenchambers7972]

imagine if deathstroke had the strength of 100 strong men, the speed of a shooting star which travels at 120,000 mph, the immortality, invulnerability, super regeneration of lobo, his senses increased by 1000 and has unlimited stamina and energy. He could not be stopped at all with these stats that i have listed out for him

[@felipechavez9732]

I actually thought Lady Shive would make it higher in this list

[@Coalzooka]

Cole Cash, Grifter should be an honorable mention or something. This guy managed to beat Batman in h2h, defeated Doctor Fate and took on the suicide squad / The Mask. His comics are an interesting read by far.

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

5:45 I think its an honour to train under a lot of people lol

[@theoutlawking9123]

Jason is actually back to using guns, now if only they could give him back his proper costume with the leather jacket, that'd be great!

[@tylerj.o.7470]

Yes but I believe they're non lethal bullets aren't they?

[@theoutlawking9123]

@@tylerj.o.7470 Nah, he's using real ones again, they just won't make do kill shots on the living, only on Robots, at least judging by the new comic that came out yesterday; Batman: Legends of Gotham.

[@tylerj.o.7470]

@The OUTLAW KING thanks for the new info I'll deff look into it, but it's kinda lame that if it's a robot is okay but human is no go makes you think if they will change things back to old school jason down the road

[@mezgaming4605]

I love the music in the intro 💯

[@Gclarkie21]

1. Deathstroke the Terminator(Living, breathing one man army) 2. Lobo(The main man) 3. Ras AlGhul(The demons head) 4. Lady Shiva(Most dangerous woman on the planet) 5. Cassandra Cain(Best hand to hand fighter in the bat family) 6. Bronze Tiger(Most skilled martial artist) 7. Bane(Brutal ruler of Santa Prisca) 8. Deadshot (The man who doesn’t miss) 9.Cheshire (Caustic cat combatant) 10. Black Spider (DC’s corrupted, and twisted wall crawler)

[@romeyrome32]

Excellent list.

[@stoneyt5702]

Hey Aaron jus wanted to say I’ve been with the channel for like 8 years you guys are my go to thanks for bringin the best and under appreciated characters to light

[@stephenchambers7972]

deathstroke is so cool along with lobo, lady shiva, deadshot and bane

[@hitmanmonaghan6633]

Tommy (Hitman) gets no love? X-Ray vision and telepathy, and an excellent sniper along with his twin 1911s.

[@r.billasackerl5536]

I'd also like to remind everyone that Tommy threw up Indian Take Out Food on Batmans boots...

[@purelitenite]

Bronze Tiger is such a cool name.

[@matthewstanley2627]

I definitely was waiting on this one! Thanks variant

[@ValentineCorp]

Assassins(Not counting Ras or Talia as he and her are more shot callers than trigger puller/throat slitters) 10-Bane 9-Kanto 8-Azrael 7-David Cain 6-Constantine Drakon 5-Chesire 4-Shiva 3-Deadshot 2-KGBeast 1-Deathstroke Honorable Mentions:Seven Men of Death, Black Spider, Body Doubles, Gun Bunny/Gunhawk, Trigger Twins, Copperhead 1/Copperhead II, Other league of assassins members/all the Al Ghuls and Wilsons

[@ValentineCorp]

also Red Hood gets and honorable mention and Lobo is a bounty hunter not assassin!

[@Nightwing727]

Great list!

[@rave123456v]

Bloodsport should have been on this list at maybe 4 for having completely interdimensional weapons an aim rivaling Deadshot and being able to fight Supes on occasion with no superpowers.

[@jendaar]

Can't wait for Variants hot take on the James Gunn announcement

[@jeremiahsoto2386]

He did on tic toc

[@destinedforgreatness3030]

It might not be a take ur jus assuming

[@jeremiahsoto2386]

@@destinedforgreatness3030 what are u talking about?

[@jendaar]

@@destinedforgreatness3030 lol whaaa? A take is an opinion. So I'm assuming he has one? LoL

[@jacksonkelman3903]

Where did you get your shirt? That’s freaking awesome!!

[@jacobpepper4884]

How about a top ten bounty hunters in all of comics?

[@alexaviercomics4241]

Can you do a history for David Cain Cassandra Cain and or lady Shiva Edit: I like how most of these are Batman villains

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the Elementals, Cyclone and Sandman along with Kurt Conners the Lizard, Rhino, Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon, Scorpion and the Human Fly along with the Tinkerer, Alistair Smythe the Ultimate Spider Slayer, Living_Brain, and Prowler?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Since you did the history of Midnight Man, Are you going to do history of other Moon Knight villains like Arthur Harrow, Shadow Knight, Bushman, the Zodiac Cartel, Stained Glass Scarlet, Moon_Shade and the Sun-King?

[@haroldalan7080]

Underrated assassins I know of are Zen aku and Elektra the girl with two Ninja sais and the Dark wild org with the Crescent blade and flute🐺🐺.

[@OmniNationComics]

I totally agree that Deathstroke is my number ONE as well ! Easily one of the most dangerous characters in all of comics ! The man deserves a movie !

[@bandykootkootkoot4334]

For consideration: Kanto, Darkseid's personal assassin. Gunhawk Cheshire & The Ravens The Body Doubles Onomatopoeia

[@gillriet773]

The whole Bronze Tiger section I was waiting for you to mention the fact that he is a humanoid cat, a Khajiit, but no he's just a dude to you and I love you for that. Other characters like Killer Croc and Cheetah have the desire for that exact treatment written into their characters and they would probably love you for that too. Edit. Yes I know he can go back and forth like an Animorph but still.

[@georgekalsakau2546]

Can you do an updated top 10 fighters list

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

Could you please do a video on the Top 10 Bounty Hunters in D.C.

[@lintongeorge]

That is 100% accurate to me good one Aaron

[@andrewconley2924]

Can you make a video about The Authority? Interested to learn more about them before the movie comes out in a few years.

[@thequinn8737]

I never heard of em. But I assumed it’s a different version of “The Elite” the way James Gunn talks bout how they’re heroes that will do ANYTHING and how excited he is for the new Superman movie.

[@MbisonBalrog]

There are so many, this needs to be top 20

[@rubyrubio3970]

Can you do the history of zorro judge dredd Cassie hack qwenpool and vamperrella

[@dahhmlife]

Well done.

[@firstlast9846]

*The New DCU* should honestly have their own little “John Wick” franchise with just the DC assassins and mercenaries alone.. The Green Lantern lore - alone - is filled with enough lore for a universe.. as is the criminal underworld of DC.

[@mrsquid7438]

Dope T-shirts🔥

[@eyeseer1]

Red Tool/ Wayde Wilkins is a satire off Deadpool/Wade Wilson who both are satired off Deathstroke the Terminator alias Slade Wilson. Grifter/ Cole Cash was also inspired by looks off Deadpool.

[@romeyrome32]

Grade A list by you guys at variant but I would rearrange 2-5. Lady Shiva 2, lobo 3, Deadshot 4, Ras Al ghul 5. I'm digging the respect being paid to Red Hood. We finally get to see the damage all that training and gadgets under Batman could inflict if left unchecked onto the world. I would be surprised if Deathstroke wasn't #1. Death is in his bleeping name. LoL.

[@naeemsolomons3645]

I also like that they gave red hood recognition...but he beat almost everyone on the list atleast twice each...he should be a little higher...atleast 5 or 6

[@romeyrome32]

@@naeemsolomons3645 I wouldn't object to a higher ranking for Red Hood.

[@conkersquirrel8872]

Deathstroke Vs Lobo. I need to see it happen.❤️

[@shybard]

You had me at Red Hood. You had me at Red Hood.

[@naeemsolomons3645]

With all honesty...he is way to underrated...all the love goes to bruce, dick and Damian...the rest are hidden gems...red hood doesn't get the recognition he deserves

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the characters mentioned in this video?

[@blades0805]

Can’t argue with this list

[@temwananinkana3419]

I like how lobo is able to fight superman

[@kennyjustkenny8976]

Need a in depth video like this for marvel

[@gnarlybastard8687]

I have the comics where deathstroke gets the god killer sword, prolly one of the coolest things I’ve read on him. He goes toe to toe wit wonder woman

[@lwandleduma3954]

Love the video, but I'm gonna say no one will beat batman here as he has the highest level intellect of all the people on this list and knows all martial arts known to man. With that he has he always one step ahead of you

[@charlespurvis6142]

batman dnt kill

[@quentinfogger5755]

So when are you going to do history of DC Despero since he is one of the biggest Justice League Villians from the Comics?

[@agent3724]

Good list but I think Talon should be on there

[@Ironn-Kidd]

Can you do the most powerful villains in marvel or dc

[@cajuama]

You should do a Dc vs Marvel assasins video, where you put #10 in DC against Marvels #10, #9 Dc vs #9 Marvel and so on and see who would win.

[@YoSoyDaddy25]

Lady shiva SHOUKD be way way wayyyyy higher on the list

[@PrimetimeD]

Nice to see Bronze Tiger getting some love. My only quibble is WHY ISN'T THE MAIN MAN NUMBER FRAGGING ONE!?!?

[@m87vargas]

Would of thought Lady Shiva would be higher top but ok 🤷‍♂️

[@Noahtheastronaut]

Where would Bloodsport fall? Just shy of the top 10?

[@eshfitness]

Deathstroke is my favorite comic book character of all time.

[@TheOfficialMMPRG]

that may be the best t-shirt ive ever seen

[@DreadFather]

Who... Who is Abyss? I saw a supposed DC character called Abyss, and, I wanted to ask if he's a character? It really intrigued me.

[@lorenzogrant9218]

🔥🔥🔥

[@variant]

🦇 Get Life-Size Batarang LEGO® brick replicas: brickerbuilds.com/collections/wieldable-weapons Use code VARIANT for 10% off your entire order. 🎬 Intuitive instructions show you how to assemble pop culture characters, weapons, and more with LEGO® bricks. Discover incredible kits at BrickerBuilds.com. For avid fans and collectors - adults are welcome. A big thanks to Bricker Builds for sponsoring today’s episode!

[@kingshadow8782]

Sup

[@kingshadow8782]

Wassup

[@kingshadow8782]

Well done

[@quentinfogger5755]

How long till you do history of America-Chavez, Speed and Wiccan since these Young Avengers played a major role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Can you please do history of them in honour of the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

[@lanslecxy5929]

deadshot at 3 is crazy i feel like Ra sha gul (idk how to spell it) is top 3

[@jessegardener5696]

I like your stuff brother let you know that I'm actually writing a comic myself what's the deal with the turtles Marvel DC and all the assassins in it that's all I can say for now

[@ericanguamea5714]

Bloodsport Cheshire Kgbeast White canary

[@ammarnizar5217]

🔥 LOBO 🔥

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

Will you be continuing with the What if Stan Lee created DC characters series

[@justanaverageenjoyer920]

These are the best assasians in DC comics are Red Hood,Deathstroke, Deadshot,Lobo, Bloodsport,Vigilante, Talon and Bronze Tiger

[@TheHikingDead]

Talon, Cheshire, Ghost-Maker and Bloodsport should be on this list

[@kevingoodman]

Are you on the Salvage Kings tv show or is it your doppelganger lol

[@carloscueto74]

Ya did this one already

[@catman2278]

please do a history of El Diablo

[@cliffordanderson4349]

I see this list and all I can think is, "God, a 'League of Shadows' live action series could be legit 🤔 Way before Bruce, though. Maybe focused on Talia and Nyssa.

[@kevonmacatee9852]

Putting a edp camo is WILD

[@jeffreyherrington1955]

Can you do the top 10 assassins in Marvel comics? Please?

[@thegalacticlanghost333]

I'm sure Taskmaster is #1 😂

[@suba6639]

No GhostMaker?

[@quentinfogger5755]

How come Assassins like DC Hitman(Tommy Monaghan) and Prometheus are not in this video? Can you do history of Hitman and Prometheus?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Which one of these Assassins do you think is the best and is there any honourable mentions? Who do you think is has the best powers and abilities which we wish we had in real life? Do you think we will see all of these Assassins in the DCU? How do you think James Gunn is going to portray all of them?

[@tedjake250]

Lobo should have been #1. He could wipe the floor with Deathstroke.

[@RobotDecoy]

I've been going back and forth with my brother on who should be the villains in The Batman sequel (our hopes) and as they were going super real I was thinking have Penguin bring in Deathstroke to get rid of Robbat-Battison as he trys to take Falcone's place.

[@eyeseer1]

Gunfire/ Andrew Van Horn. Brutale Hitman/ Tommy Monaghan. Tech-9/ Rolando Texador. Lady Vic/ Elaine Marsh Morton. the Body Doubles.

[@kelvinkatonha6186]

Personally would've switched one and two. Lobo is goated

[@quentinfogger5755]

How do you think the heroes managed to deal with these Assassins? What would happen if we saw these Assassins fighting against someone like Darkseid or Mongul?

[@powerbadpowerbad]

The assassins would get slaughtered,no contest. LOL.

[@samirhasanovic2773]

Top 10 dc teams in dc comics ✌️🙏

[@RacerC45]

Do a History Of episode on DC's Bumblebee.

[@JJ-ms4pv]

Lobo would be my number 1. As the narrator said he would wipe out all the others in this lineup. Including batman.

[@LantisTDH]

Hoping to see Forget Me Not in the Marvel list.

[@krmega9573]

I love your channel’s content, but in this video, I got a feeling that the term “assassin” is kinda the same as “killer” here. I could be wrong but in my opinion, an assassin is supposed be a master of stealth, weapons (can use many kinds) and killing methods (martial arts, special techniques,..). However, some characters you mentioned here seems to be purely good at either martial art or strong, hence the the term “assassin” seems inappropriate in these cases

[@MiguelGonzalez-ei9og]

Did you just mistake Grifter for Red Hood? Hahaha

[@stephenchambers7972]

i would take lobo off the list only because he is more of a bounty hunter but he one of my favourite characters in dc, I would put kg beast on the list instead but at a lower ranking cause I don't think he making it pass bane lol.

[@Jostar-bz3ej]

Why isn't Hitman here I think fighting demons aliens mutant monsters and deformed Mafia people should count to get on this list

[@hezzi3283]

Ain't nobody topping the main man, when your own word is the only thing to stop you, ain't nobody