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Suicide Squad Most Wanted – El Diablo and Killer Croc #4 (2016)

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by Comic Books Library August 06, 2025
Suicide Squad Most Wanted – El Diablo and Killer Croc #4 (2016)


Suicide Squad Most Wanted – El Diablo and Killer Croc #4 (2016)

📚 Genre

Action, Superhero, Psychological Thriller, Crime, Dark Fantasy

🩾‍♂️ Main Characters

  • El Diablo (Chato Santana) – A pyrokinetic anti-hero grappling with guilt and redemption.

  • Killer Croc (Waylon Jones) – A monstrous powerhouse confronting his identity and moral boundaries.

  • Amanda Waller – The cold, calculating mastermind behind Task Force X.

  • Batman – Gotham’s dark guardian makes a critical appearance.

  • Checkmate Operatives – Shadowy figures pulling strings in the background.

✍️ Writer

  • Jai Nitz (El Diablo story)

  • Chris Sebela (Killer Croc story)

🎹 Artist

  • Cliff Richards (El Diablo)

  • Brian Level (Killer Croc)

🛠️ Editor Details

  • Edited by Mike Cotton and Marie Javins, known for their hands-on approach in crafting darker narratives in the DC Universe.

🏱 Publisher and Brand

  • DC Comics

  • Under the DC Universe imprint (not Black Label or The New 52, though post-New 52 continuity)

📅 Release Year

  • 2016

đŸ”„ Brief Plot Summary

In issue #4 of Suicide Squad Most Wanted, both El Diablo and Killer Croc face their own brand of hell.

In El Diablo's segment, Chato Santana delves into Gotham's criminal underworld, uncovering Checkmate’s sinister plans. His fiery powers are tested as he confronts not only Gotham's notorious thugs but also the city's legacy of darkness. As things escalate, Gotham’s own legendary protector—Batman—enters the fray, shifting the odds and the stakes.

Meanwhile, Killer Croc is trapped in a grotesque underground lab overrun by mutated beasts. Isolated and unable to contact Amanda Waller or Task Force X, Croc must rely on more than brute strength to survive. Facing literal and metaphorical monsters, he questions where the line is drawn between man and monster—and whether he’s crossed it long ago.

đŸ§© Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • El Diablo: Gotham Inferno – A story of trust, betrayal, and redemption set in a city already on the edge.

  • Killer Croc: Depths of the Beast – An introspective look at Croc’s humanity, cleverly masked in a creature-feature-style narrative.

💭 Fan Theories or Interpretations

  • Some fans speculate that Checkmate’s hidden agenda ties into pre-Rebirth continuity involving Cadmus and ARGUS, hinting at a larger conspiracy connecting multiple black-ops agencies.

  • Killer Croc’s mutation and the lab experiments are interpreted by fans as a nod to DC’s recurring theme: that monstrosity is often born of human ambition, not nature.

  • El Diablo’s encounter with Batman is seen by some readers as symbolic—a sinner facing a dark mirror of justice.

📝 Review Summary

đŸ”„ Suicide Squad Most Wanted #4 delivers a gritty, character-driven experience that sets itself apart from typical superhero fare. Jai Nitz and Chris Sebela craft intense, emotionally layered narratives with high stakes and minimal hand-holding.

The art by Cliff Richards and Brian Level complements the mood brilliantly—grimy textures, deep shadows, and expressive faces immerse readers in the emotional turmoil of both leads. Gotham's grim palette enhances El Diablo's personal hell, while the grotesque visuals of Croc’s lab enhance the horror element.

Whether it’s the inner demons of El Diablo or the monstrous environment Croc endures, the issue manages to strike a balance between action and introspection. It’s a chilling and thoughtful chapter in the Suicide Squad Most Wanted series that fans won’t want to skip.

⭐ Verdict: 8.5/10 – Stylish, haunting, and packed with psychological depth.

đŸŠŽđŸ”„ Sometimes, the monsters aren’t who you expect.


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Suicide Squad Most Wanted – El Diablo and Killer Croc #4 (2016)
Language : English