None of the stories in this volume are the big, flashy memorable ones, but they generally show how great Ostrander was with character. 
 The Phoenix Gambit (40-43). Getting the team back together again! A nice resurrection of the Squad. The mission is an interesting one, in large part because it includes an old Squad-member, Vertigo. Meanwhile, it's good to see the continued characterization of people like Boomer and Deadshot, as well as new folks like Ivy. [7/10] 
 Flash Back (44). This spotlight on the Boomer, complete with origin, is Ostrander at his best, shining light on his characters [9/10]. 
 Age of Chaos (45-47). Kobra is a good villain for the Squad because he combines a super-villain with real-world concerns. This would also have offered a really nice spotlight on Ravan ... if anyone cared about Ravan. Still, it's a nice, tense set of issues with fun new characters and a nice look at all the existing ones [7/10]. 
 Oracle (48-49). A good story on Oracle and the Thinker that finally connects up Oracle and the Squad, as we've been promised for some time [7/10].