by 
What was originally introduced in 1959 during The Brave and the Bold #25 as “Task Force X,” soon came to be known as the Suicide Squad, receiving its own title in 1987 by John Ostrander. Since then, the Suicide Squad has become an integral part of the DC Comics history throughout the years, revisited several times in various mediums; comic books, animation and film. When the DC Universe was reset in 2011 with the “New 52″ launch, characters that have existed for nearly 75 years were given new personalities in a modernized plot.
Known for handling the dangerous black-op missions that have no expected survival, the Suicide Squad is comprised of eccentric villains that are led into battle by the cold hearted Amanda Waller — think Nick Fury of the DC Universe. Amanda, who is intelligent, manipulative, and is known for her intimidation tactics, leads the squad. While each character has their own strengths, they all succumb under the iron will of “The Wall.” Nevertheless, each character and their unique power contribute to the success of the team as they face adversity.
Amanda Waller
Nicknames: The Wall, Dr. Waller, Mama Waller, Mockingbird, White Queen
Powers: N/A
Strengths: Tactical strategist, trained in espionage, skilled leader
Group Affiliations: Project Cadmus, Suicide Squad, A.R.G.U.S, US Government
Appeared in: 566 issues
Portrayed By: Viola Davis
Deadshot
Nicknames: Floyd Lawton, The World’s Finest Assassin, The Man Who Never Misses
Powers: Eqipped with cybernetic eye for further accuracy
Strengths: Marksmanship, weapons master, unarmed combat, stealth, agility
Group Affiliations: Secret Six, Suicide Squad, Killer Elite, Underground Society
Appeared in: 543 issues
Portrayed By: Will Smith
Harley Quinn
Nicknames: Harleen Frances Quinzel, Dr Holly Chance, Dr. Jessica Seaborn
Powers: Immunity to poisons and toxins, enhanced strength
Strengths: Trained psychiatrist, skilled gymnast and acrobat
Group Affiliations: Gotham City Sirens, Secret Six, Suicide Squad
Appeared in: 923 issues
Portrayed By: Margot Robbie
Slipknot
Nicknames: Christopher Weiss
Powers: N/A
Strengths: Renown chemist, trained assassin, weapons master
Group Affiliations: Suicide Squad, Kobra, 2000 Committee
Appeared in: 35 issues
Portrayed By: Adam Beach
Katana
Nicknames: Tatsu Yamashiro, Bladerunner, The Queen of Blades
Powers: Wields the Soultaker sword which allows communication with every person it has slain
Strengths: Trained samurai warrior and martial artist
Group Affiliations: Suicide Squad, Justice League, Birds of Prey, Outsiders
Appeared in: 546 issues
Portrayed By: Karen Fukuhara
Killer Croc
Nicknames: Waylon Jones, Croc, Crockers, King Croc
Powers: Superhuman strength and durability, heightened senses, reptilian teeth and claws, regenerative healing
Strengths: Experienced wrestler
Group Affiliations: Suicide Squad, Secret Society of Super Villains
Appeared in: 653 issues
Portrayed By: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Captain Boomerang
Nicknames: George Harkness, Digger Harkness
Powers: N/A
Strengths: Skilled usage of boomerangs, inventor of gadgets
Group Affiliations: Suicide Squad, Rogues, Injustice Gang, Secret Society of Super Villains
Appeared in: 417 issues
Portrayed By: Jai Courtney
El Diablo
Nicknames: Chato Santana
Powers: Can generate, control and absorb fire
Strengths: Gang leader
Group Affiliations: Suicide Squad
Appeared in: 47 issues
Portrayed By: Jay Hernandez
Enchantress
Nicknames: June Moon, Soulsinger, Succubus
Powers: Various uses of magic, projection and manipulation of energy, teleportation, intangibility, healing, flight, shape shifting
Strengths: Leadership
Group Affiliations: Suicide Squad, Shadowpact, Sentinels of Magic, Justice League Dark
Appeared in: 201 issues
Portrayed By: Cara Delevingne
Source Hyperbeast