The series acts as a prequel, taking place during the five years before the main events of the games storymode. Forget everything you think you know about the dc universe. Published november 19th 20 by dc comics first published january 15th 20. Tradition is tossed aside and chaos erupts in injustice. Injustice comic book reading order guide how to love comics. Mar 15, 2016 the complete edition of injustice year one, the critically acclaimed prequel to the bestselling fighting game injustice gods among us. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. This comic is set five eyars before the game and sheds light on the tragedy. At the same time, this story deals with universal questions about collective security. Digital first tie in to the fighting game of the same name. About the author tom taylor is the creator of the aurealisaward winning graphic novel series the deep which tells the adventures of a multiethnic family of underwater explorers who live on a submarine.
Gods among us volume 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. Gods among us with two games and hundreds of comic issues, the alternate universe of injustice has given us many casualties. It takes place after the events of the prequel comic book below is a. The end of year five serves as the direct precursor to the game.
Gods among us, and his many star wars series, which include star wars. Gods among us story as superman is imprisoned, and its up to batman to put the world back together. Gods among us comic book series was announced by ed boon on october 5, 2012, during the eb games expo. Gods among us year onethe complete edition, inspired by the video game phenomenon. Injustice 2 told the story of an alternate universe with some dark versions of the dc heroes. Starting tomorrow, dc comics will be releasing a new prequel comic book series for netherrealms upcoming fighting game, injustice.
Gods among us through harley quinns eyes courtesy of chris sebelas script. Year one is the first in the injustice storyline taking place five years before the injustice. Miller a game of thrones and more, this thrilling graphic novel collects injustice. We want to see our favorite heroes and villains beat the snot out of each. Gods among us s comic book series is the prequel story that was originally meant to lead up to the injustice.
Watchmen by alan moore the complete maus by art spiegelman v for vendetta. Set in a dc comics universe where the line between good and evil is extremely blurry, injustice. This graphic novel edition collects the initial year of. Its an ageold question for comic book fans, and the reason a game like injustice. All the different editions get really confusing with regard to building a comprehensive library collection of these stories. Gods among us comic is a comicbook series that can be. Check out these most brutal of moments from the series.
Gods among us by developer netherrealm studios mortal kombat, is due out on may 16 for playstation 4 and xbox one. 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. Comicnewbies the first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. Gods among us ultimate edition game movie all cutscenes 1080p hd duration. Gods among us, the new fighting game featuring the heroes and villains of the dc comics universe, by netherrealm studios, best known for mortal kombat. Knowing this was a bad idea, batman gathered heroes and. Year twothe complete edition tells the story of a world gone mad, and the godlike men and women who seek to set it on the right track in what they think is the best way. Tom taylor is the creator of the aurealisaward winning graphic novel series the deep which tells the adventures of a multiethnic family of underwater explorers who live on a submarine. Year three the complete collection collects entire series.
Injustice gods among us ground zero 2016 comic books. For the next few days, ill be featuring posts from the ongoing comic series injustice. Sep 01, 2018 with the combination of having both great gameplay mechanics and an incredible story, it didnt surprise anyone when it was announced that a sequel to the hit game injustice. Jul 10, 2015 25 videos play all injustice gods among us comicstorian batman hush pt. As actionpacked as the video game phenomenon that inspired it, injustice. As i havent played the video game however, i hope that due to its popularity the comic book will continue on and complete the entire story, including the plot of the video game. Their colossal and deadly battles threaten the world with their sheer force. With the world pretty much kowtowing to him, superman figures the. The first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. After suffering a great loss, superman decided to use his power to rule the world.
The complete collection tells the story of a world gone mad and the godlike men and women who seek to set it on the right track. Set five years before the events of the game, writer tom taylor will be exploring how exactly the dc universes greatest heroes will come to face off with one another. 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. Year two is an even brilliant rendition than what year one brought. Gods among us prequel comic book tiein that builds towards the events of the game. The series serves as a prequel detailing the events leading up to the game, as well as those that happen in the interval between supermans murder of the joker and the discovery of the primary universe. The games pit the super heroes and villains of earth against each other. The deep has been optioned by technicolor to be turned into a 26episode cg animated series. He is perhaps best known for the bestselling dc comics series, injustice. These are characters longtime dc readers know, but taylor and redondo are proving that nothing is offlimits, with shock and surprise waiting behind every page turn. The comic book tiein to the injustice video game could have been a tacky cashin and. Gods among us tells the story of supermans rise to world domination and gradual loss of sanity. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Gods among us game was released, its comic book tiein nearly eclipsed the game in popularity and continued to run for 72 issues.
Sep 20, 20 through 36 weekly digital issues collected into 12 physical issues, injustice. Comicnewbies the first stop for newbies in the comic book. Comicnewbies the first stop for newbies in the comic. The artwork, almost as important for a comic as the story, is sublime. The man of steels at a happy point in his lifehes got some good news to share with batman. Its set in an alternate dc universe where the premise is superman goes mad and takes over the world as a dictator after witnessing the destruction of metropolis by the joker, and accidentally killing his pregnant wife. And consistently good throughout, occasionally with other comic collections youll get a dip in quality for. It is a prequel to the video game of the same name, detailing the fiveyear time skip between the games prologue and main story. Written by tom taylor earth 2 with art by jheremy raapack resident evil, mike s. Gods among us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite dc characters. The games storyline then picks up from there, and the. It takes place after the events of the prequel comic book below is a complete video play through of the story mode. Injustice 2 is the superpowered sequel to the hit game injustice. Just like anything popular in entertainment, injustice could not be simply contained to the video game medium and shortly after spawn more than halfadozen comic.
Gods among us has shown fans a much darker side of superman we didnt know existed. Gods among us videogame is told in comic book format for the first time, but from the skewed perspective of harley quinn. It sold millions of copies and spawned just as many devoted fans. Gods among us digital chapters 6 and in single magazine form as injustice. Find out the worst things the man of steel ever did. Gods among us is an american comic book series that serves as the prequel to the injustice. Contains unmarked spoilers for the entire story, including several character deaths. Gods among us and injustice 2, fighting games published by wb games and developed by netherrealm studios, the same studio that created mortal kombat. Gods among us is a twelve chapter single player mode. Through 36 weekly digital issues collected into 12 physical issues, injustice.
But when harley quinn has an encounter with amanda waller, the new suicide squad ends up. Year five comic concludes with superman versus batman. With the combination of having both great gameplay mechanics and an incredible story, it didnt surprise anyone when it was announced that a sequel to the hit game injustice. But tragic times are just around the corner, as one of batmans deadliest foes is in metropolis on a surprise visit. While injustice 2 would eventually come to surpass the original in terms of gameplay also a. Public opinion turns in favor of supermans regime when he singlehandedly kills an entire invasion force from apokolips and murders darkseids son kalibak. Gods among us was in development complete with its own prequel comic. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Gods among us is a digitalfirst comic book series published by dc comics beginning in 20 and running until 2016.
Dec 11, 20 its an ageold question for comic book fans, and the reason a game like injustice. Injustice year one to five full story comicstorian youtube. Encouraged by wonder woman, superman reveals his secret identity on television and starts forcefully putting an end to world conflicts with help from the justice league. If you dont want the video game story spoiled then dont read this series quite yet. 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. Imprisoned by the justice league, sinestro tells the story of how. Gods among us pits iconic comic book characters like batman, lex luthor, and wonder woman against one another in classic fighting action. Injustice year one to five full story comicstorian. As heroes from the parallel earth arrive to tip the balance against supermans regime, harleys determined to cause her own brand of mayhem with her newly formed joker clan. Jun 12, 20 for the next few days, ill be featuring posts from the ongoing comic series injustice. May 02, 2017 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Gods among us video game is told in comic book format for the first time, but from the skewed perspective of harley quinn.
The 10 most brutal moments of the injustice 2 comics. Blood ties which won the 2012 stan lee excelsior award. Soon youll able to dive into this comic book series, which expands on. The complete edition of injustice year one, the critically acclaimed prequel to the bestselling fighting game injustice gods among us. Gods among us volume comic vine focused on the aftermath of metropolis nuclear annhilation at the hands of the joker, this comic includes the battles between the dc universes. Gods among us hit video game consoles it was a surprise hit, which introduced millions of people to a wide range of dc comics characters. But with supermans ironfisted regime eliminated, other forces rise up to fill the void. Mar 08, 2016 written by tom taylor earth 2 with art by jheremy raapack resident evil, mike s.
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