Green Lantern Corps and Parallax

"Could you explain in detail?"

Russell's exaggerated tone made Amanda Waller deeply uneasy. If he had been an ordinary superhero or supervillain, she would not have cared, but Russell was different. In her files, his threat level had been assigned the highest designation.

The only other superheroes currently rated at that level, besides Russell, were Wonder Woman and Batman.

Why were superheroes also regarded as sources of danger? That was America's usual approach, and there was no need to elaborate here. Amanda Waller alone was worth explaining.

Amanda Waller was an agent elevated by the American government to handle metahuman affairs, an unwavering patriot who routinely dealt with dirty work the government could not openly touch.

She believed superheroes posed an enormous potential threat to the nation and society. She did not trust even human heroes like Batman, so several secret projects designed to restrain metahumans operated under her authority.

Just as Batman had built the Anti-Deathstroke Armor to prevent Russell from becoming some major villain, Amanda Waller had also begun an extensive investigation into Russell, searching for his fatal weakness so she could control him.

"Of course I'll explain it. I came here to deliver intelligence and let you know what a foolish thing you've done."

Russell knew a little about DC's famous heroes and villains, but he had never really paid attention to Amanda Waller. So even after she gave her name, he had not connected her to the Suicide Squad.

Besides, Russell's first impression of Amanda Waller was terrible. His telepathy could sense her intense wariness.

And that was not all. The woman was far too arrogant. Russell had healed her broken leg, yet after getting back on her feet, she had not even offered a word of thanks—not even a fart.

Of course, maybe she had