Apr 10, 2017 the reign of superman is over but although the world of dc entertainments injustice is no longer under the despotic rule of a man of steel gone bad, it doesnt mean that its out of trouble. The comic book tiein to the injustice video game could have been a tacky cashin and frankly there might be some out there who do feel that way about tom taylors sprawling prequel series that sets up the story of injustice s campaign mode. The death of a random sinestro corps member causes the loose ring to find a replacement in superman. But with superman s ironfisted regime eliminated, other forces rise up to fill the. Green lantern, hal jordan, injustice gods among us, superman, wonder woman.
Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Bruce wayne is one of the main protagonists in the injustice series. Jan 29, 2017 with the impending release for injustice 2 slated for may, fans of the series will be getting an added bonus. Gods among us is an insane comic series based off of the smash hit video game, but has its own storyline that brings the dc. Mar 17, 2017 superman vs injustice superman injustice gods among us chan march 17, 2017 leave a comment i expected a lengthier and more brutal fight between these 2. The fighting game builds on the first entrys story of a universe in which superman goes crazy and decides that the only way to ensure peace is to conquer the world and terrify humanity into getting along. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Injustice was successful enough to earn a sequel, 2017s injustice 2, which added even more characters and told a brand new story. But with supermans ironfisted regime eliminated, other forces rise up to fill the. He is voiced by kevin conroy, who also portrayed the character in the animated series and films, in the teen titnas go.
However, soon after his birth, krypton was in the process of being destroyed. Gods among us series covers the five years starting just before jokers death and ends as the game starts. The 15 biggest comic book moments you didnt know about 15 superman sends all of the teen titans to the phantom zone. Mad with rage, superman brutally kills joker and establishes a. Gods among us comic launched originally as a video game tiein, but surprisingly blossomed into one of the best alternate worlds for dc characters on the page yet. Gods among u s comic b ook series was announced by ed boon on october 5, 2012, during the eb games expo. Jul 10, 2018 the death of a random sinestro corps member causes the loose ring to find a replacement in superman. He is perhaps best known for the bestselling dc comics series, injustice.
The first four chapters of the injustice 2 comics serve as a prequel to the injustice 2 game. Seeing as how injustice 2 just came out, i figured this was a good time to revisit the beginning of supermans. Comicnewbies the first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. However, superman easily breaks his construct, strips his ring and returns it before flying away. Injustice 2 concept art reveals scrapped characters including constantine, penguin, and more gaming what spiderman ps4 would have looked like from the mortal kombat developers. Superman is a playable hero character in injustice. Mortal kombat cocreator ed boon supports the idea of an injustice film adaptation and the release of zack snyders original cut of justice league. Ed boon wants injustice movie and snyder cut cosmic. Gods among us comic book series was announced by ed boon on october 5, 2012, during the eb games expo. Injustice 2 comic story summary injustice 2 wiki guide ign. This comic is set five eyars before the game and sheds light on the tragedy. Gods among us by developer netherrealm studios mortal kombat, is due out on may 16 for playstation 4 and xbox one.
Mortal kombat 11 also recently added spawn, joker, and the arnold schwarzenegger t800 terminator injustice. Comic book lot 22 comics dc marvel future 52 hulk avengers superman injustice. As supermans iron grip on the world tightens, at the edge of the galaxy, fear approaches. The series is currently in its second year of publication with injustice. Oct 31, 2019 the picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. The man of steels two main headquarters, metropolis and the fortress of solitude, are also featured as stages in the game.
Jun 16, 2017 after almost a year since beginning this project, i finally managed to finish it. When superman, under control of jokers kryptonite poison gas, takes a life, he snaps and. Gods among us is an american comic book series that serves as the. The series acts as a prequel, taking place during the five years before the main events of the games storymode. Superman is the overall deuteragonist of the injustice series. Frank millers superman is more faithful to the character than this version. Initially a tragic character, as time passes, the fallen man of steel steadily becomes more and more brutal and fascistic, eventually becoming little more than a psychotic and unforgiving warlord. A pissed off injustice superman and a yellow wishing ring are the makings for a. Superman has gone insane and declared himself the defacto ruler of the planet and batman has sworn to.
After almost a year since beginning this project, i finally managed to finish it. See more ideas about superman art, superman and superman comic. Whether its comic book, movie or toon media, this is your fortress of solitude. He is a former leader of the insurgency and the member of justice league. It is set in an alternate reality where a batmanled insurgency has defeated supermans totalitarian regime and has to deal with the aftermath. It was the same last year when regime broke the batman, and this year when valzod contended with bizarro. Initially a tragic character, as time passes, the fallen man of steel steadily becomes more and more brutal and fascistic, eventually becoming little more than a psychotic and unforgiving. Speaking of mortal kombat, a new animated movie gets released next week with mortal kombat legends. The injustice series, owned by dc comics, is also a comic book series that coincides with the games. A pissed off injustice superman and a yellow wishing ring are the makings for a pretty bad day.
A prequel comic book series of the same name, written by tom taylor, was. Dc comics injustice is the best evil superman story of. The comic book tiein to the injustice video game could have been a tacky cashin and frankly there might be some out there who do feel that way about tom taylors sprawling prequel series that sets up the story of injustices campaign mode. Gods among us, and his many star wars series, which include star wars.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The allnew prequel to the highly anticipated injustice 2 video game begins here. Gods among us is an american comic book series that serves as the prequel to the injustice. The man of steels at a happy point in his lifehes got some good news to share with batman. Superman then easily strips sinestro of his ring and powers before he manages to convince the. The deep has been optioned by technicolor to be turned into a 26 episode cg animated series. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of. The premise is simple enoughthe joker pushes superman to a breaking point by. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the injustice. But they and baby connor had a chance to be happy and be safe from supermans wrath. Gods among us prequel comic book dc comics has released an injustice. An entire comic series based on a fighting game, its no surprise that the pages of injustice consist of some of the coolest battles. Written by tom taylor the series explains the events that lead up to the start of injustice. The reign of superman is over but although the world of dc entertainments injustice is no longer under the despotic rule of a man of steel gone bad, it doesnt mean that its out of trouble.
Superman decides that it is time to put an end to all crime once and for all, establishing a unified world government named the one earth regime, which he leads as its. Superman is imprisoned, and its up to batman to put the world back together. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Dc comics injustice is the best evil superman story of all time. The injustice franchise is set in an alternate dc universe where joker triggers a nuclear blast in metropolis, murdering lois lane and countless others. The series takes place between the events of the fighting video game injustice. A comic book series based on the videogame of the same name, written by tom taylor, with art by juan albarran and bruno redondo. From the makers of mortal kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smash hit fighting game injustice. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Injustice 2 comic explores what happens after the fall. Batman seeks to stop the kryptonian dictator in order to give freedom back to earth, which concludes the justice league.
The series began on april 11, 2017, and provides the back story for the game, bridging the gap between it and the previous game in an alternate version of the dc universe, superman went mad following the death of his wife and child at the jokers hands and proceeded. Its e3 2016, and that means new video games are being announced left right and centerlike a new sequel to the dc comics brawler injustice. But with superman s ironfisted regime eliminated, other forces rise up to fill the void. An injustice comic book movie would be great, says mortal. Marvel superman comic book collections for sale ebay. Get the best deals on marvel superman comic book collections when you shop the. Digital first tie in to the fighting game of the same name. After joker was responsible for kidnapping and causing the death of lois lane and their unborn child including the destruction of metropolis, he takes dictatorship in order to protect earth as he sees fit. Gods among us prequel comic book tiein that builds towards the events of the game. Original injustice writer tom taylor continues the story from the hit series injustice. Gods among us also led to a sequel and a popular comic book series regarding the snyder cut, its thought to be getting. Focused on the aftermath of metropolis nuclear annhilation at the hands of the joker, this comic includes the battles between the dc universes greatest characters. The comic book tiein to the injustice video game could have been a tacky. It is a prequel to the video game of the same name, detailing the fiveyear time skip between the games prologue and main story.
Get the best deals on marvel superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman is a kryptonian dictator featured in the injustice series. The series serves as a prequel detailing the events leading up to the game, as well as those that happen in the interval be tween sup erman s murder of the joker and the discovery of the primary universe. From the makers of mortal kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smashhit fighting game injustice. Injustice 2 is an american comic book series written by tom taylor and published by dc comics.
The death of one of their own has divided earths protectors as hero turns against hero. May 08, 2020 an entire comic series based on a fighting game, its no surprise that the pages of injustice consist of some of the coolest battles. Superman breaks into the prison and kills the joker by ramming. Superman vs injustice superman injustice gods among us. Jul 10, 2015 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. The series takes place in an alternate reality, where superman descends into tyranny following his familys death at the jokers hands and establishes a totalitarian one earth regime. Now unwilling to let crime go unpunished, the heroes of our world must choose if they. Things in the dc universe have changed after superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves the most. Aside from the fact that most of the injustice regime are complete jobbers, does anyone else hate this version of superman. Blood ties which won the 2012 stan lee excelsior award. Gods among us, and the secondary antagonist of injustice 2. Superman of the injustice universe is a twisted alternate version of the heroic mainuniverse superman. But tragic times are just around the corner, as one of batmans deadliest foes is in metropolis on a surprise visit.
Injustice 2 comic explores what happens after the fall of. This comic is set five eyars before the game and sheds light on the tragedy that led to supermans corruption and the resulting fracture in the superhuman community. The series serves as a prequel detailing the events leading up to the game, as well as those that happen in the interval between superman s murder of the joker and the discovery of the primary universe. Please do not spoil content of next issues report spoiler. It is a prequel to the video game of the same name, detailing the fiveyear time skip between the games prologue and main story in an alternate continuity, the joker orchestrates an event that claims millions of lives and drives superman to his breaking point. Apr 05, 2020 an injustice comic book movie would be great, says mortal kombat cocreator. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of batman, superman, and wonder woman in. The first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. Whilst injustice isnt based on a comic book there is an comic book based on it. The picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. Gods among us and is both the deuteragonist and secondary antagonist in injustice 2.
In injustice and earth 2, taylor shows more insight in what it means to be superman, and what readers need to see from him as well. His parents jorel and lara lorvan, in their last act to save him, put their son in a spacepod to escape the dying planet. Gods among us comic book series is an ongoing series of prequel comic books based on the game. Superman vs injustice superman injustice gods among us chan march 17, 2017 leave a comment i expected a lengthier and more brutal fight between these 2. Keep in mind injustice 2 comics are still coming out and all of them act as a prequel to the video game. Seeing as how injustice 2 just came out, i figured this was a good time to revisit the beginning of superman s. Superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. Gods among us is a digitalfirst comic book series published by dc comics beginning in 20 and running until 2016.
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