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Rose Wilson History Lesson [part 1]
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Rose Wilson/Ravager Quick Bio: The long-lost daughter of Deathstroke the Terminator, Rose Wilson joined the Titans after her mother was killed and her precognitive meta-human abilities began to manifest. Despite Rose's cynical attitude, she did find some solace in her time as a Titan. But Deathstroke shattered any chance of happiness when he kidnapped Rose and brainwashed her to become the new Ravager at his side.
This March, Rose [Ravager] Wilson will be joining the Teen Titans after the one year leap. Many readers may be familiar with Rose through the latest Titans series, but she has actually been around for over 10 years.
Rose's story began in Deathstroke #15 [1992]: When Slade is injured and on the lam from the law, Sweet Lili takes him in and nurses his wounds. Sweet Lili relates her turbulent life story. It is at this time that Wintergreen meets Rose Wilson and suspects Slade is her father. First appearance of Rose Wilson. First appearance and history of Sweet Lili. |
Flash forward to Deathstroke #43 [1994]... Slade encounters Sweet Lili and during the confusion, discovers her daughter, Rose, has been kidnapped by the mystery assailant [now calling himself the Ravager]. The Ravager holds Rose hostage & reveals Slade is her father. Sweet Lili and Wintergreen mount a rescue attempt.
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Flash to Deathstroke #45 [1994]... Wintergreen and Rose's mother, Lili, launch a rescue attempt. Eventually, Lili and Wintergreen reach their quarry in the snow-covered wilderness. To save her daughter, Lili attempts to run over Ravager in a jeep – and her jeep careens off a cliff and exploded. Lili was presumed dead, but her body was never recovered. Wintergreen and Rose are able to elude Ravager and escape. |
Flash to Deathstroke #46 [1994]... Wintergreen consoles Rose as she mourns her mother's death. What will become of Rose now? |
In Deathstroke #48, Rose Wilson confronts Slade and blames him for her mother's death. Slade, however, coldly rebuffed her; he thought it would be best if Rose had nothing to do with him, since he felt he brought about the death of both his sons. Fearing he would not be a good father, he eventually left Rose primarily in the care of Wintergreen, who was prepared to adopt the girl. Slade, however, had already made arrangements with Sarge Steel to place her in protective custody with the Titans. |
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