~Matt Key

Alright nerds, today should offer you a time of merry rejoicing. For a couple weeks now, we’ve heard rumors and had hints that Deathstroke might be making his first big onscreen appearance in Ben Affleck’s solo Batman film, which he and Geoff Johns are currently writing. And just why is this exciting? Because Deathstroke is one of the only villains that can match Batman blow for blow.

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He is, in a lot of ways, exactly like Batman, but a mercenary unafraid of killing.

The rumors all started last week, on the 29th of August, when Ben Affleck tweeted out this video of a dude in Deathstroke’s armor walking down what looks like the bay of a cargo plane.

However, now, today, thanks to the Wallstreet Journal, we have confirmation, not only that Deathstroke will be in the Batman film, but also of the actor who will portray him.

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 14:  Actor Joe Manganiello poses for a portrait at the press junket for his new film "Magic Mike" at the Thompson Hotel on June 14, 2012 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

True Blood and Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello. To quote WSJ on this, “Batman will face comic book villain Deathstroke, played by “True Blood” star Joe Manganiello, in Ben Affleck’s first solo movie playing the Dark Knight.” 

They also mention that there’s no word on if he’ll make an appearance in the Justice League film, but — c’mon, he’ll totally make a cameo in the Justice League film. Right?

And just what storyline will we see of Deathstroke in the Batman film? How much of him will we see? Is he the main villain or just a menace Batman has to deal with?

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Chances are that we won’t know any of those answers for quite some time but one thing is guaranteed — an Identity Crisis level fight with multiple super heroes is pretty much guaranteed. No matter how you feel about that series or that particular fight sequence, one thing is absolutely for certain — Deathstroke was a total bad ass in that fight and we all want to see that happen.

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