Dc announced today that injustice 2 will get its own prequel comic book series that will debut on april 11, setting the stage for the second fighting game starring dc comics characters before its. The announcement inspired me to go back and check out the original injustice comic series which is actually wrapping up its fifth and final year. It is a prequel to the video game of the same name, detailing the fiveyear time skip between the games prologue and main story. 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. Minor spoilers for the storyline of both the prequel comic and the game. Gods among us series covers the five years starting just before jokers death and ends as the game starts.
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. Original injustice writer tom taylor continues the story from the hit series. Jan 14, 20 starting tomorrow, dc comics will be releasing a new prequel comic book series for netherrealms upcoming fighting game, injustice. Interactive entertainment, will receive a comic book series that acts as a prequel for the events in the new. Gods among us year three is the third in dcs line of comic book prequels. The injustice 2 prequel comic launches april 11, and its gonna be great. Original injustice writer tom taylor continues the story from the hit series injustice. Injustice 2 prequel comic book series set to launch april 11 dc taps critically acclaimed artist bruno redondo to spearhead digital first comic and adds artist to. I love the characters, the stories, the universes, etc.
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. Injustice comic book reading order guide how to love comics. Gods among us is an american comic book series that serves as the. It is set in an alternate reality where a batmanled insurgency has defeated supermans totalitarian regime and has to deal with the aftermath. Written by tom taylor the series explains the events that lead up to the start of injustice.
I am, however, utterly fascinated by truly awful comic books, so its. So as the title says, what comics do i have to read before i play this game. Starting tomorrow, dc comics will be releasing a new prequel comic book series for netherrealms upcoming fighting game, injustice. Normally a prequel comic book wouldnt be big news, but the three. The injustice comic prequel explains why superman and batman. The announcement inspired me to go back and check out the original injustice comic series which is actually wrapping up its. Gods among us gets a comic prequel i talking comics. Injustice year three prequel comic book injustice wiki. Year one acts as a prequel, set 5 years before the. Now were in the middle of injustice 2, a prequel comic showing. Gods among us i comic online free and high quality.
The series was announced by ed boon on october 5, 2012, during the eb games expo, and the first issue was released on january 15, 20. She is a strong and assertive woman more than capable of. 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. Not only does it give the reading order for each series, but also details the different way these comics can be read. Gods among us, the upcoming fighting game from netherrealm and warner bros. A comic book series based on the videogame of the same name, written by tom taylor, with art by juan albarran and bruno redondo. Dc has just revealed the launch date for the upcoming injustice 2 prequel comic with series artist bruno redondo.
Tom taylor returns to injustice universe in new prequel comic. Gods among us comic is a comicbook series that can be. One of the more surprising successes from dc comics repertoire in the past couple of years has been injustice. The series takes place between the events of the fighting video game injustice. 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. 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. Which comics do i have to read before i play this game. Dc comics injustice is the best evil superman story of. Injustice 2 comic read injustice 2 comic online in high quality. May 28, 2017 if youve played the injustice games and want to check out the comics then the injustice comic book reading order guide is for you. As someone whos used to randomly smashing all the attack buttons when playing marvel vs capcom or street fighter, the impossibly long list of combo moves, which differs from hero to hero, made me give up. Many people out there hear this news and wonder, wait. But with supermans ironfisted regime eliminated, other forces rise up to fill the.
Superman is imprisoned, and its up to batman to put the world back together. Her closest coworkers are clark kent, jimmy olsen, and perry white. The comic book series was fairly substantial, with the final chapter being released on september 2016, long after most gamers lost interest in the video game. The big difference in each of these brawls is the catalyst for the conflicts. Are the injustice comics related to the game injustice. In an intriguing decision, dc announced that they would be releasing a comic book prequel series that would be released in chapters every tuesday starting today. Injustice 2 is an american comic book series written by tom taylor and published by dc comics. Gods among us, the upcoming dc fighting title injustice 2 will be getting a tiein comic series which will act as a prequel to the events of the game. Whilst injustice isnt based on a comic book there is an comic book based on it. The injustice prequel comic is definitely worth reading. The allnew prequel to the highly anticipated injustice 2 video game begins here. It could even depict events prior to the characters primary origin story. Dc entertainment revealed today allnew details for the highly anticipated injustice 2 comic book series inspired by the upcoming videogame. Apr 18, 2017 this is the first chapter to the injustice 2 comic book series and is a prequel to the injustice 2 video game.
Dc reveals plans for an injustice 2 prequel comic book. Dc announces injustice 2 prequel comic, coming april 11. The injustice 2 prequel comic launches april 11, and its. Interactive entertainment, will receive a comic book series that acts as. Last tuesday brought an end to year one of the comic book prequel injustice. The prequel comic book storyline will look to bridge the gap between the first injustice videogame and next months injustice 2 game. Below is the official announcement released by dc comics. The prequel comic book storyline will look to bridge the gap between the first injustice videogame and the upcoming injustice 2 game that debuts in may 2017. Feb 10, 2017 it was recently announced that, much like its predecessor injustice. While the video game was thin in terms of storytelling as expected of a fightinggenre videogame, dc comics released an injustice. Gods among us comic book series that serves as a prequel.
From the makers of mortal kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smash hit fighting game injustice. Set to make its digital debut on april 11, injustice fans can dive into the earthshattering universe before the game launch via the prequel comic, which will debut new chapters every week. The series began on april 11, 2017, and provides the back story for the game, bridging the gap between it and the previous game. Gods among us prequel comic book tiein that builds towards the events of the game. Gods among us comic book series in 20 and has recently reached. Gods among us is an american comic book series that serves as the prequel to the injustice. But i havent played this game yet because i want to experience the stories of the comics first. 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 series acts as a prequel, taking place during the five years before the main events of the games storymode. Gods among us prequel comic has been released to prove that netherrealm studios will not be pulling any punches. The comic book series was fairly substantial, with the final chapter being released on september 2016, long after most gamers lost interest in the.
Gods among us, the weekly digital comic thats acted as a prequel to the. She only appears in the comics where she is killed while still carrying supermans unborn son. If youve played the injustice games and want to check out the comics then the injustice comic book reading order guide is for you. Injustice 2 prequel comic book coming april 11 superman. Gods among us was in development complete with its own prequel comic. Keep in mind injustice 2 comics are still coming out and all of them act as a prequel to the video game. Gods among us is a digitalfirst comic book series published by dc comics beginning in 20 and running until 2016. Apr 07, 2017 the prequel comic book storyline will look to bridge the gap between the first injustice videogame and next months injustice 2 game. As shown in a comic book prequel releasing tomorrow, the reason for the worlds finest fallout in injustice. Ground zero, followed the injustice comic prequels.
This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the injustice. Sep 20, 20 last tuesday brought an end to year one of the comic book prequel injustice. Superman has gone insane and declared himself the defacto ruler of the planet and batman has sworn to. As shown in a comicbook prequel releasing tomorrow, the reason for the worlds finest fallout in injustice. Original injustice writer tom taylor continues the. Sep 05, 2017 whilst injustice isnt based on a comic book there is an comic book based on it. 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. With such a hefty back read, this comic book prequel can be.
This is the first chapter to the injustice 2 comic book series and is a prequel to the injustice 2 video game. 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. The series acts as a prequel, taking place during the five years before the main events of the games story mode. I know this is a gaming community but, any comic book fans here.
Injustice 2 comic read injustice 2 comic online in high. Takes place prior to the events depicted in the first issue. Heroes among us is an american comic book series that serves as the prequel to the disassembled. Similar to the first injustice comic, the new injustice 2 series will serve as a prequel story to the injustice 2 videogame which pits a huge roster of dc superheroes and villains against each other in brutal combat, and the comic is set to release digital chapters every week prior to the games launch in 2017. Lois lane is a character in injustice gods among us comic. The series acts as a prequel, taking place during the. Gods among us comic book series is an ongoing series of prequel comic books based on the game.
The series acts as a prequel, taking place during the five years before the main events. The injustice comic prequel explains why superman and. Details surrounding the injustice 2 comic book series tiein arrive and fans can now officially register for the video games beta. Eleague injustice 2 world championship promotional giveaway written by tom taylor. Lois lane is an investigative reporter at the daily planet in metropolis, and supermans main love interest. Injustice 2 prequel comic on the way dc comics news. From the makers of mortal kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smashhit fighting game injustice. Injustice is a fighting game that takes place in the dc universe and pits an all star cast against each other in oneonone combat. Redondo previously worked with taylor on the hugely successful injustice. Gods among us prequel comic book tie in that builds towards the events of the game. The mustread comics for people who wants to know the base of the. This comic is set five eyars before the game and sheds light on the tragedy. Taylor previously noted, our overarching goal is to tell one complete story between the comics and the games. Things in the dc universe have changed after superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves the most.