Gods among us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite dc characters. The gods have decided that superman must step down as ruler of the earth and wonder woman finds herself at odds with her fellow. Gods among us is an american comic book series that serves as the prequel to the injustice. Jun 23, 2015 robert rico is right, if wonder woman is actually the most powerful dc character after all, that does sort of ruin the original injustice story line. Written by tom taylor the series explains the events that lead up to the start of injustice.
Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Injustice 2 issue 1 is the first issue of the prequel story that lead to injustice 2. Gods among us year three is the third in dcs line of comic book prequels. The deep has been optioned by technicolor to be turned into a 26episode cg animated series. It takes place after the events of the prequel comic book. It picks up right where the first game left off, with superman in prison and the regime destroyed. 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. Its a breakout hit for original digital work, lording over the sales rankings on several sites and platforms.
Injustice 2 comic explores what happens after the fall. Injustice 2 is the superpowered sequel to the hit game injustice. 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. Gods among us comic is a comicbook series that can be purchased. Year five chapter 21 has harley quinn going up against her biggest adversary yet, shazam. Injustice year one to five full story comicstorian. The war between the justice league and atlantis rages on as batman. But as we can see in the final panel, the rest of the world doesnt see it like that. Gods among us prequel comic book tiein that builds towards the events of the game. Apr 04, 2018 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Year three is set three years before the events of the injustice game, focusing on batmans alliance with magician john constantine and the impact of constantines meddling on supermans growing empire.
Year five as the series builds to a climax, we visit a parallel earth where lois lane never died and where the friendship between superman and batman remains as strong as ever. Gods among us year two issue 6 collects chapters 11 and 12. Gods among us is something of an anomaly in the world of super hero comics. We want to see our favorite heroes and villains beat the snot out of each. The man of steels at a happy point in his lifehes got some good news to share with batman. Jul 08, 2014 a comic book which is a prequel to a video game sounds like a really bad idea. The story is divided into twelve chapters where a different character is played in each chapter, much like how mortal kombats story mode was divided. The series is currently in its second year of publication with injustice. 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. Set to make its digital debut on april 11, injustice fans can dive into the. It takes place after the events of the prequel comic book below is a. Arkham facts you should know the leaderboard duration.
This comic is set five eyars before the game and sheds light on the tragedy. But tragic times are just around the corner, as one of batmans deadliest foes is in metropolis on a surprise visit. Yet this is a great comic and there are arguments out there that want to persuade you that the story in injustice is better than the standard canon released at the same time. Tom taylor and mike miller did a great job moving the story forward as we see superman going down a darker path, wonder woman becoming a puppet master, batman trying to play peacemaker and aquaman protecting his people.
But with supermans ironfisted regime eliminated, other forces rise up to fill the void. The 20th digital chapter of the 4th year of the injustice. Now the beginning of story mode this sequel game also tries connect the two stories, but if a player was so wanting to know the full details on what happened from the original game to its predecessor, then they need look no further the the. Gods among us story is retold ahead of injustice 2, this time from the perspective of harley quinn. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for.
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 lois after being tricked by you guessed it. With the world pretty much kowtowing to him, superman figures the. Imprisoned by the justice league, sinestro tells the story of how he. Theres also a flash story in chapter where superman, wonder woman, and flash come to australia to break up a protest and thats a story that everyone seems to love, a lot of people have told me thats their favorite. Gods among us chapter 11 written by tom taylor art by tom derenick.
Check out these most brutal of moments from the series. Gods among us comic book series is an ongoing series of prequel comic books based on the game. Gods among us digital chapters 6 and in single magazine form as injustice. 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 response, batman forms an insurgency to fight back against the regime. So yeah here is my idea of what would happen following the absolute justice endingwe dont talk about absolute. In fact, it ruins nearly all of the good superman story lines. He is perhaps best known for the bestselling dc comics series, injustice. For the next few days, ill be featuring posts from the ongoing comic series injustice. Gods among us through harley quinns eyes courtesy of chris sebelas script. Robert rico is right, if wonder woman is actually the most powerful dc character after all, that does sort of ruin the original injustice story line. Miller a game of thrones and more, this thrilling graphic novel collects injustice. Gods among us is a twelve chapter single player mode. From the makers of mortal kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smash hit fighting game injustice.
It was released in april 20 in north america, europe, and australia, and june 20 in japan. Mar 08, 2016 written by tom taylor earth 2 with art by jheremy raapack resident evil, mike s. 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. Superman is imprisoned, and its up to batman to put the world back together. Wonder woman the flash reveals all of supermans plans to enforce his rule over mankind. Gods among us comic writer tom taylor departs, brian buccellato takes over. The series acts as a prequel, taking place during the five years before the main events of the games storymode. From there, the story flashes back five years previous. The allnew prequel to the highly anticipated injustice 2 video game begins here.
Its an ageold question for comic book fans, and the reason a game like injustice. 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. Even if youre not interested in picking up the video game later on, the comic has a really enthralling story and solid artwork. Take an exclusive look at the next chapter of injustice. Injustice franchise has the best comic book video game story i have seen in 5 years. The first four chapters of the injustice 2 comic series even serve as a prequel to the game, properly bridging injustice. Dec 11, 20 its an ageold question for comic book fans, and the reason a game like injustice. Things in the dc universe have changed after superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves the most. With the kryptonite weapon rendered useless by superman, the prime heroes suggest calling for their own superman to save the injustice universe from the regime. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Written by tom taylor earth 2 with art by jheremy raapack resident evil, mike s. Original injustice writer tom taylor continues the story from the hit series injustice. Injustice comics injustice year 4 injustice year 5.
If you look at the october sales estimates, youll find it sitting just below 25k and outselling titles like green arrow, supergirl and worlds finest. While ultimately, the story of injustice merely serves as an excuse to have these heroes brawl, this unique twist on the dc universe should entice any comic book fan. October 11, 2015 october 11, 2015 injusticeonline 0 comments barbara gordon, batgirl, batwoman, harley quinn, hippolyta, injustice comics, injustice year 4, man of steel, superman, wonder woman left without the leadership of superman, the remaining members of the justice league attack the gods of olympus in a. Gods among us is a fighting video game based upon the fictional universe of dc comics. Public opinion turns in favor of supermans regime when he singlehandedly kills an entire invasion force from apokolips and murders darkseids son kalibak. Year five on a parallel world, an unprecedented alliance of supervillains draws the justice league into action. Interactive entertainment for the playstation 3, xbox 360, and wii u. Gods and men, up until now the gods referred to in the title were the superheroes on both sides of the argument. From the makers of mortal kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smash hit fighting game, injustice. It takes place after the events of the prequel comic book below is a complete video play through of the story mode. With the exception of the annuals, these are all digital chapters. Injustice 2 told the story of an alternate universe with some dark versions of the dc heroes. Injustice year one to five full story comicstorian youtube. Jun 12, 20 for the next few days, ill be featuring posts from the ongoing comic series 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. Injustice 2 comic read injustice 2 online for free. Injustice year three prequel comic book injustice wiki. Ground zero tells the events of the first game through the perspective of harley quinn. Gods among us comic book series was announced by ed boon on october 5, 2012, during the eb games expo.
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