Injustice: Gods Among Us Comics
The Injustice: Gods Among Us comic book series is an ongoing series of prequel comic books based on the game. Written by Tom Taylor the series explains the events that lead up to the start of Injustice: Gods Among Us video game. The series is currently in its second year of publication with Injustice: Year Two
Year 1 (2013)
Print Issue 1 (Digital 1, 2 and 3)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Jan 30 2013 (#1: Jan 15 2013, #2: Jan 22 2013, #3: Jan 29 2013)
– Synopsis: #1: The Man of Steel’s at a happy point in his life–he’s got some good news to share with Batman. But tragic times are just around the corner, as one of Batman’s deadliest foes is in Metropolis on a surprise visit!
#2: When someone close to Superman disappears–apparently a kidnapping victim–the Man of Steel summons his fellow Justice League members to help him search. But why can’t Superman find this person himself? And will their efforts be in time?
#3: Superman battles one of his most deadly foes while an innocent life is in danger. Tragic events are about to unfold that will change the course of history for the heroes of the DC Universe. It all kicks into high gear here!
Print Issue 2 (Digital 4, 5 and 6)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Feb 27 2013 (#4: Feb 05 2013, #5: Feb 12 2013, #6: Feb 19 2013)
– Synopsis: #4: In the wake of the unspeakable tragedy he unwittingly helped to trigger, Superman faces his greatest loss and his most challenging moral decision ever. Everything is about to pivot on the choice he makes; it could change the course of the world–and the lives of all the super heroes–forever.
#5: Green Arrow is featured in a solo adventure. Fearful of Superman’s vengeance, the archer is put in charge of protecting the Joker’s crazed accomplice, Harley Quinn. Finding somewhere to hide Harley isn’t the challenge–keeping his sanity during prolonged contact with her is. But who will be the first one to drive the other crazy?
#6: Still reeling from the destruction of Metropolis, news from a war-torn country creates a tipping point for the Man of Steel. He decides it’s time for him to take a more proactive role in stopping man’s inhumanity to man. But does the sudden appearance of Wonder Woman mean he’s created a new enemy or converted an ally to his cause?
#Printed: Following a great tragedy, a new world order is proposed. But not every hero is willing to go along with the plan. It’s hero versus hero in epic, unprecedented battles!
Print Issue 3 (Digital 7, 8 and 9)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Mar 27 2013 (#7: Feb 26 2013, #8: Mar 05 2013, #9: Mar 12 2013)
– Synopsis: #7: Fearing Superman’s campaign for a new world order, the military hits back at his one vulnerable spot…his family.
#8: With Superman at his most vulnerable, the Justice League rallies to stop the government’s last desperate effort to thwart the Man of Steel’s plan for world peace. Will they come to regret their choice?
#9: As Wonder Woman faces an entire army, her actions are closely observed–and questioned–by Ares, God of War. But it’s Ares’ motives that soon come under question by the Amazon Princess. Is he fearful that Superman’s plans to put an end to war might make his entire purpose obsolete?
#Printed: A new world order seizes the reins of power, forcing heroes to face each other in a fight to save humanity. Which side will Wonder Woman choose?
Print Issue 4 (Digital 10, 11 and 12)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Apr 24 2013 (#10: Mar 20 2013, #11: Mar 27 2013, #12: Apr 02 2013)
– Synopsis: #10: Superman confronts Batman on his home turf. Meanwhile, the rest of the heroes turn their attention to a potential adversary from under the sea…
#11: While Superman confronts Batman, the rest of the JLA take on their old ally, Aquaman. But the Lord of Atlantis isn’t about to bow to anyone. He’s ready to bring forth his own dreadful weapon of destruction.
#12: The Justice League’s battle with Aquaman and his undersea forces comes to its shocking conclusion. Will Atlantis be able to maintain its neutrality in Superman’s new world order?
#Printed: Superman discovers that not every nation on Earth is willing to fall in line with the new world order! A team of the world’s most powerful Super Heroes unites to confront an old ally.
Print Issue 5 (Digital 13, 14 and 15)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: May 29 2013 (#13: Apr 09 2013, #14: Apr 16 2013, #15: Apr 23 2013)
– Synopsis: #13: In the land down under, The Flash must face the consequences of his choices. Superman and Wonder Woman have brought their campaign for a new world order to Australia and are confronted by a new hero. But what connection does this would-be champion have to the Scarlet Speedster?
#14: Arkham Asylum is full of villains Batman’s put away many times, only to see them get back on the street and commit their evil deeds again. Now Superman’s decided it’s time for a more permanent solution. But the Dark Knight is not pleased with this incursion on his domain–and he isn’t about to stand down.
#15: There’s a standoff in the halls of Arkham Asylum, as Superman attempts to whisk its inmates to a more secure prison and Batman tries to stop him. Robin joins with Superman, Harley Quinn shows up at the wrong time and a very imposing inmate is turned loose.
#Printed: Based on the upcoming DC fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat! Batman has two allies: Damian and Dick Grayson. One is with him, while the other has joined Superman’s cause. The conflict between The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel is about to turn very personal. Plus: The Flash travels to Australia and ponders his own allegiances.
Print Issue 6 (Digital 16, 17 and 18)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: June 26 2013 (#16: Apr 30 2013, #17: May 7, 2013, #18: May 14, 2013)
– Synopsis: #16: The clash at Arkham Asylum continues, as the powerful villains released by Harley Quinn have brought a halt to Superman’s plan to move them to a secret and more secure prison. But with victory in the heroes’ reach, tragedy strikes. Don’t miss the shocking conclusion.
#17: In defiance of Superman’s war on crime, Catwoman is still in the burglary business. However, when she’s visited by the Man of Steel, he’s not out to arrest her but to put her on a very special assignment.
#18: As Superman continues his world-spanning crusade, Batman and Catwoman have a secret rendezvous–with the President. Possible recruits to the resistance movement are debated, including a few surprise candidates.
#Printed: Batman recovers from a devastating tragedy with only Catwoman at his side, and then goes underground to start developing the resistance against Superman’s new world order—but The Man of Steel is about to take the battle to the next level. Collects three chapters from the digital-first series inspired by the highly anticipated game.
Print Issue 7 (Digital 19, 20 and 21)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: July 23 2013 (#19: May 21, 2013, #20: May 28, 2013, #21: June 4, 2013)
– Synopsis: #19: After a hard-fought battle against Black Adam, Superman and Wonder Woman decide on a desperate tactic to ensure that he remains subdued. But Shazam (and his alter ego, Billy Batson) wonders if this is the right thing to do. How much longer will he remain loyal to Superman’s campaign? Possible recruits to the resistance movement are debated, including a few surprise candidates.
#20: When the Joker nuked Metropolis, it was assumed there were no survivors. But now a distress call comes from the ruins. Is it an automated signal, a hoax, or a trap? No one is sure if Superman should respond. Who or what will he find?.
#21: Batman’s resistance team goes on the offensive, targeting Hawkgirl. Inside the Watchtower, Superman and his allies consider their response. But it may be Lex Luthor who comes up with a plan.
#Printed: The tragic death of one of their own has further divided the heroes. Friendships fracture as paths are chosen. The citizens of Earth, too, are divided in their feelings on the heroes’ new, proactive roles, and Billy Batson wants to hear what they have to say. Meanwhile, a signal from Metropolis proves that someone—or something—has survived.
Print Issue 8 (Digital 22, 23 and 24)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Aug 28, 2013 (#22: June 11, 2013, #23: June 18, 2013, #24: June 25 2013)
– Synopsis: From the ashes of Metropolis comes Superman and the JLA’s newest ally: Lex Luthor! Against all odds, he’s not only survived but now embraces Superman’s goals. Of course, Lex has his own ideas for how to create a better world. The Man of Steel trusts him, but can the rest of his allies be so sure?
Print Issue 9 (Digital 25, 26 and 27)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Sep 25, 2013 (#25: July 2, 2013, #26: July 9, 2013, #27: July 16, 2013)
– Synopsis: Thousands have died around the world in the recent alien invasion. Despite his strength, Superman has begun to feel powerless. So while he and Luthor work on an extreme solution that could make the world safer, Batman’s team of heroes have become even more wary of Superman’s new methods. A confrontation between the heroes appears inevitable, one that may finally see Batman’s wild card played.
Print Issue 10 (Digital 28, 29 and 30)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Oct 23, 2013 (#28: July 23, 2013, #29: July 30, 2013, #30: August 6, 2013)
– Synopsis: Hoping to stop Batman’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering, Superman has decided to take him out of the game. He’s going to go worldwide with the news that the Caped Crusader is really Bruce Wayne. But at the last minute, Batman plays his one remaining ace. He’s about to turn off the lights on the JLA’s satellite headquarters.
Print Issue 11 (Digital 31, 32 and 33)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Nov 27, 2013 (#31: August 13, 2013, #32: August 20, 2013, #32: August 27, 2013)
– Synopsis: Batman has inside information on the pill Lex Luthor’s developed to build an army of super soldiers. He knows where to get it, but it’s in the most dangerous place on Earth: Superman’s Fortress of Solitude. He and his team are about to take their biggest risk yet, and tragedy lies ahead!
Print Issue 12 (Digital 34, 35 and 36)
– Page Count: 40 printed pages
– Release Date: Dec 31, 2013 (#34: September 3, 2013, #35: September 10, 2013, #36: September 17, 2013)
– Synopsis: Will a hero’s sacrifice have been in vain? Batman races against time to synthesize the pill that Luthor created to produce an army of super soldiers. He knows Superman is coming for him, but he has no choice but to try. Don’t miss the shocking turn of events that leads to the next phase of INJUSTICE!
Annual Issue 1 (Digital Annual 1)
– Page Count: 48 printed pages
– Release Date: November 13 2013
– Synopsis: Lobo invades the world of Injustice in “The Main Man Among Us.” When Superman’s world was cruelly taken from him, his retribution was swift. But one of the perpetrators is still out there, and her freedom gnaws at him. But The Man of Steel can’t spend time tracking down one person—not when the entire world needs him. So he enlists the help of Lobo, one of the greatest bounty hunters in the universe, to track down a now super-powered Harley Quinn!
Year 2 (2014)
Year Two Issue 1 (Digital 1 and 2)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Jan 15, 2014 (#1: January 7 2014, #2: January 21 2014)
– Synopsis: The best-selling prequel to the hit videogame picks up right where it left off! Year one is over—now, year two begins. The death of one of their own has divided Earth’s protectors as hero turns against hero. As Superman’s iron grip on the world tightens, at the edge of the galaxy, fear approaches…
Year Two Issue 2 (Digital 3 and 4)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Feb 12, 2014 (#3: February 11 2014, #4: February 25 2014)
– Synopsis: With Batman out of action, a grieving Black Canary begins to assemble her own team to combat Superman’s new world order. And Earth’s heroes aren’t the only ones concerned about the Man of Steel’s rule. Word is spreading across the galaxy. Powerful beings across the stars turn their attention towards Earth.
Year Two Issue 3 (Digital 5 and 6)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Mar 26, 2014 (#5: March 11 2014, #6: March 25 2014)
– Synopsis: Superman’s increasing hold over the Earth has concerned the Guardians of the Universe. And with Hal Jordan believing in Superman’s world vision, his allegiance to the Green Lantern Corps is being tested. So under the direction of the Guardians, two more Lanterns – Guy Gardner and John Stewart – are sent on a diplomatic mission to Earth to see the effect of Superman’s rule.
Year Two Issue 4 (Digital 7 and 8)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Apr 30, 2014 (#7: April 8 2014, #8: April 22 2014)
– Synopsis: With the Guardians concerned about Superman’s increasing dominance over Earth, Hal Jordan is called to Oa to discuss an intervention. But a recent revelation about the Guardians has left Hal’s loyalties divided. Jordan is beginning to doubt whether the Green Lantern Corps is truly the best force to protect Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, a dark power is whispering dangerous ideas in Superman’s ear.
Year Two Issue 5 (Digital 9 and 10)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: May 28, 2014 (#9: May 13 2014, #10: May 27 2014)
– Synopsis: Under orders from the Guardians, Kilowog leads a team of Green Lanterns to Earth to apprehend Superman and return him to Oa to stand trial. But the Man of Steel is not about to go quietly. And the Green Lantern Corps haven’t factored in Superman’s new allies. The first battle begins in a war that could tear the universe apart.
Year Two Issue 6 (Digital 11 and 12)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Jun 25, 2014 (#11: ???, #12: ???)
– Synopsis: Superman, Shazam and Sinestro square off in space against the Green Lantern Corps for one final showdown. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Superman’s super-powered security force has begun its clampdown on Gotham City and Commissioner Gordon is not happy. Riots break out with deadly results. Even with enhanced powers from the stolen super pills, are the Birds of Prey ready to make their stand?
Year Two Issue 7 (Digital 13 and 14)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Jul 9, 2014 (#13: ???, #14: ???)
– Synopsis: Now twice monthly! Black Canary faces off against Harley Quinn once again. Oracle begins receiving information from someone inside of Superman’s regime. Is it for real, or a trap? Then Guy Gardner travels to Oa to find out what the Guardians are planning for their next move. Sinestro is somehow blocking them from seeing Earth, but they are still moving ahead and marshaling their forces.
Year Two Issue 8 (Digital 15 and 16)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Jul 23, 2014 (#15: ???, #16: ???)
– Synopsis: Time jumps ahead and while Superman’s new rule over Earth becomes more entrenched, the Birds of Prey celebrate the arrival of a new child. Any hope for a new beginning is short lived though when Guy Gardner makes contact. He warns them that the Guardians are building to their final assault. The entire Green Lantern Corps is about to invade Earth.
Year Two Issue 9 (Digital 17 and 18)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Aug 13, 2014 (#17: ???, #18: ???)
– Synopsis: A powerful force of Green Lanterns, Sinestro Corps members and Guardians assaults Superman and his allies, while Gordon and the Birds of Prey attack the Hall of Justice. Meanwhile, in the Batcave, Black Canary prepares for what may be the riskiest confrontation of all.
Year Two Issue 10 (Digital 19 and 20)
– Page Count: 32 printed pages
– Release Date: Aug 27, 2014 (#19: ???, #20: ???)
– Synopsis: As the attack of the Green Lanterns continues, things turn personal between Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner. At a turning point in the battle between former allies, Sinestro offers Hal a deadly choice. Meanwhile, the battle at the Hall of Justice may have come at a fatal price.