After years of operating as a mercenary and superhuman assassin-for-hire, Slade Wilson finds himself the prey rather than the predator. A mysterious enemy from his past has begun a systematic campaign to dismantle his life piece by piece, destroying his resources, allies, and reputation. The series follows Slade as he "evolves into his purest form" - a relentless terminator driven by raw vengeance. Decoupled from the usual superhero drama, the story explores the dark world of professional assassins within the DC Universe, promising a "bloodier than ever" crusade that rivals the intensity of a hard-boiled crime thriller.