Gods among us has shown fans a much darker side of superman we didnt know existed. Superman of the injustice universe is a twisted alternate version of the heroic mainuniverse superman. 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. Some notable characters include batman, superman, wonder woman and the flash. With superman apparently dead after his battle with doomsday, henshaw decides to pose as him in. Superman is a playable hero character in injustice. In the story mode, doomsday was among the villains battling the justice league on the prime earth before being defeated and thrown far into space by superman. Also, superman has his own twitter account and everyone knows its supermans twitter account. Things in the dc universe have changed after superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves the most. 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. It is available for the playstation 3, playstation 4, playstation vita, xbox. His villainous acts are many, including the destruction of coast city. It is developed by netherrealm studios and published by warner bros.
Things in the dc universe have changed after superman is. 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. Theres only been two comics ive ever read that have connected with me on an emotional level. I think the comics are still gonna continue for a little while after the game. Superman vs injustice superman injustice gods among us. From the makers of mortal kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smash hit fighting game 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. 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. Thank you cyborg superman and all your chaos with doomsday and the sinestro corp as well. Gods among us is an april 20 dc comics fighting game developed by netherrealm studios, the company behind the mortal kombat reboot in 2011.
Hank henshaw was an astronaut at nasa until a solar flare hit his space shuttle during an experiment in space, damaging the ship and the crew. Doomsday is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, commonly as one of the deadliest foes of superman, as well as the justice league. As batman and the flash discover the scarecrows body, wonder woman contacts them. In the parallel world seen in the dc video game injustice gods among us, cyborg is one of many superheroes who have joined supermans regime, and, along with damian waynes nightwing, is shown to be one of the more fanatically dedicated members due to the presumable loss of his friends who were. Superman following the death of superman at the hands of doomsday. Gods among us cyborg superman classic battles on very hard no matches lost. Injustice gods among us cyborg superman vs doomsday with. Bizarro and doomsday vs superman injustice gods among us.
The first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. Gods among us is an american comic book series that serves as the prequel to the injustice. 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. When superman tells batman hes got something to tell him, batman immediately responds that lois is. Doomsday can be spotted in the background of the fortress of solitude, even if he is still fighting. Superman and bane vs doomsday injustice gods among us. She first appear confirming that the kryptech armor is a success as she sees copperhead punishing a group of delinquent for precrime. Even if new 52 superman didnt have vastly superior feats to injustice superman, which he does, id probably back new 52 superman anyway as hes by. It wouldnt take much to tone his movelist to a t rating, but it may cause problems with another shock and awe character in shazam. It was actually the first time ive read comics except for the gunslinger comics based on the stephen king book, but those dont really count.
This graphic novel edition collects the initial year of the bestselling series in its entirety for the first time. The first arc chronicles supermans fight with the monster doomsday and. After the death of lois lane, superman believed the world was never safe from criminals and villains like joker, so he created a new government in the form of a dictatorship after murdering. Reign of doomsday superman doomsday, comic book covers, comic books. He was also one of the heroes who admired the sacrifice of the heroic lex and went all out to defeat the kryptonians oppression. On the parallel regimedominated earth, the alternate doomsday was captured by superman and kept tame by the use of a. Now unwilling to let crime go unpunished, the heroes of our world must choose if they. 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 mighty among us in the middle east region, is an upcoming fighting game based upon the fictional universe of dc comics. This page is a collection of secrets and unlockables in injustice. Gods among us, as well as villain protagonists in the sequel injustice 2. 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. 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. May 10, 2017 just some gameplay of cyborg superman in a villains only battle.
Originally a member of the doomed excalibur shuttle mission, hank henshaw returned under the guise of cyborg superman following the death of superman at the hands of doomsday. Dicks death was an accident, and damian was both devastated by what hed done and immediately rejected by his distraught father. Angel aquaman avengers batman beast captain america catwoman colossus cyborg cyclops dc deadpool emma frost gallery green arrow green lantern green lantern gallery harley quinn. In fact, it ruins nearly all of the good superman story lines.
Superman, doomsday,cyborg superman, green lantern and lex luthor square off. Created by writerartist dan jurgens, the character had a cameo appearance in superman. Later when two members of the suicide squad are lost, she was surprise that this could happened. Forget everything you think you know about the dc universe. January 11, 2016 injusticeonline 0 comments bane, cyborg, doomsday, injustice comics, injustice year 5, man of steel, superman, wonder woman in injustice year 5 chapter 3 wonder woman returns to the justice league only to find its members locked in. But he has power rings now, so this is a close one. When superman tells batman hes got something to tell him, batman immediately responds that lois is pregnant, when superman asks how he knew batman, points out the physical sights of stress superman is showing, stating the last time he saw him so afraid he was facing doomsday, but he doubts its doomsday because hes also grinning like an idiot. Superman is a kryptonian dictator featured in the injustice series. People chill out he said he hasnt read a superman comic for a long time.
A large cast of dc heroes and villains will clash in injustice. Made a video of superman cyborgs unique clash quotes, requested by cooper cook and originalkingjulian94 follow me on twitter. Featuring dc comics icons such batman, cyborg, the flash, harley quinn, nightwing, solomon grundy, superman and wonder woman, the latest title from the awardwinning studio. After the death of lois lane, superman believed the.
He killed superman in the early 90s of dc comics titled the death and return of superman. The series acts as a prequel, taking place during the five years before the main events of the games storymode. Gods among us introduces a bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from netherrealm studios, creators of the definitive fighting game mortal kombat. Focused on the aftermath of metropolis nuclear annhilation at the hands of the joker, this comic includes the battles between the. Oct 23, 2015 made a video of superman cyborg s unique clash quotes, requested by cooper cook and originalkingjulian94 follow me on twitter. Gods among us comic, and as a dlc playable character in injustice 2. What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat. Find out the worst things the man of steel ever did. 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. 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. The one earth regime is a worldwide organization led by the corrupt superman and the primary antagonistic faction of injustice. Just some gameplay of cyborg superman in a villains only battle.
We count down some of the most chilling deaths that made its first run great. Gods among us ultimate edition, an updated version of the game which includes all available downloadable content, was released in november 20 for playstation vita and playstation 4 as well as all previous platforms. Comicnewbies the first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. In the parallel world seen in the dc video game injustice gods among us, cyborg is one of many superheroes who have joined superman s regime, and, along with damian waynes nightwing, is shown to be one of the more fanatically dedicated members due to the presumable loss of his friends who were also involved in jokers metropolis nuclear bombing, starfire and beast boy. Cyborg superman is a persona that has been used by two fictional characters in the dc universe, both of which are supervillains that appear in comic books published by dc comics. He grabbed doomsday and flew into outer space with him, assuming that this action would be nonlethal.
The crossover, which originated from editor mike carlin and writers dan. In all actuality however, this supposed doomsday was lois lane. The game features a cast of dc universe heroes and villains fighting each other in the aftermath of an incident that claimed millions of lives. Batman asks wonder woman to go back to the docks where lois had last been seen and find out if anyone had seen the joker. Doomsday is the third main antagonist in injustice. Even if new 52 superman didnt have vastly superior feats to injustice superman, which he does, id probably back new 52 superman anyway as hes by far the lesser of two evils and wrongdoings done. Featuring dc comics icons such batman, cyborg, the flash, harley quinn, nightwing, solomon grundy, superman and wonder woman, the latest title. Made a video of superman cyborg s unique clash quotes, requested by cooper cook and originalkingjulian94 follow me on twitter.
Gods among us demo doomsday appears as an unplayable character and the final boss of the arcade run. Gods among us comic book series was announced by ed boon on october 5, 2012, during the eb games expo. And just because a comic isnt a superhero comic doesnt mean its not a comic book. Tradition is tossed aside and chaos erupts in injustice. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated publications. Hank henshaw is a fictional supervillain featured in the dc comics universe, who normally goes by the name cyborg superman. The man of steels two main headquarters, metropolis and the fortress of solitude, are also featured as stages in the game. The 50 best moments from the injustice comic series features to celebrate the arrival of ninja turtles in injustice 2, heres a look at the finest moments from the injustice prequel comics so far. In hunterprey, darkseid destroyed henshaw with his omega effect but it didnt hurt doomsday at all. Man of steel superman family, batman vs superman, comic books art, comic art. As the next queen of tamaran, princess koriandr found herself the victim of her fratricidal sisters vengeful plot that resulted in their planet being conquered.
Starfire is a teen titan and appears in the year three annual of the injustice. Gods among us and is both the deuteragonist and secondary antagonist in injustice 2. The alternate cyborg played a very integral part in ending superman s rule, helping to take out the injustice cyborg and also, the important base known as the watchtower. Gods among us, and the secondary antagonist of injustice 2.
Raiden fits the tone of the superpowered brawls that injustice gives, plus he was the rival to superman in mortal kombat vs. Cyborg superman was seen in the reign of doomsday crossover in justice league of. On october 7, 20, it was announced that on november 12, 20, a ultimate edition of injustice. But cyborg superman has all the powers of superman and. It makes sense, but its so mundane and anticlimactic. Superman than instruct her to take freddy freeman boots for skeletor. He took on the nightwing identity because he couldnt be robin anymore, and as an apology to his older brother, wanting to prove that despite accidentally killing him, he was right and could do good work with superman.
Set in an alternate reality where superman had become a cruel dictator, it featured an intense story involving the heroes and villains we know and love. Gods among us ultimate edition cyborg superman vs villains gameplay. Gods among us is an action fighting video game based on the dc comics universe. Batman seeks to stop the kryptonian dictator in order to give freedom back to earth, which concludes the justice league. While entering a submarine looking for a captured lois lane, superman encountered him. Several decades before the main events of the comic, jorel placed the infant kalel in a small rocket, with his mother lara giving him her pendent, to be sent to earth after he discovered krypton was doomed to explode and the guardians of the universe abandoned krypton to its fate instead of attempting to help save the kryptonian race. Jun 12, 20 for the next few days, ill be featuring posts from the ongoing comic series injustice. Gods among us is a digitalfirst comic book series published by dc comics beginning in 20 and running until 2016.
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