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Injustice: Gods Among Us #5
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three, Vol. 1
The sequel to hit video game and comic series Injustice: Gods Among Us!
The war with the Superman and the Green Lantern Corps is over, but it claimed a civilian victim--one whose death John Constantine will not let go unavenged. Joining forces with Batman, Constantine tries to unite a disparate team of magical beings, super-heroes and ordinary humans to finally finish off Superman.
Collects Injustice: Gods Among Us Year Three #1-6.
The war with the Superman and the Green Lantern Corps is over, but it claimed a civilian victim--one whose death John Constantine will not let go unavenged. Joining forces with Batman, Constantine tries to unite a disparate team of magical beings, super-heroes and ordinary humans to finally finish off Superman.
Collects Injustice: Gods Among Us Year Three #1-6.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2014
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Tom Taylor
1,283 books1,063 followersOnce a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
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March 20, 2016
Two words: Detective Chimp
And really, that's all I should have to say for you to realize that this is a fantastic volume of Injustice.
I mean, come the fuck on, what more do you need?
Ok! Ok, ok, ok.
How 'bout a little magic, a lot of Constantine, a fair bit of twists and turns?
This one had some great moments, but what really surprised me was Taylor's ability to...well, surprise me.
I mean, THIS?
Don't click this ---> tag unless you've already read this volume. I mean it!
And it's not like that was the only thing that caught me off guard, but...
Anyway.
I think this was a brilliant ending to Tom Taylor's phenomenal run. He took a so-so video game, and turned the storyline into a must-read comic book.<--at least in my house.
Kudos!
Oh, and if that ending didn't make you choke up a tad...you don't have a soul!
And really, that's all I should have to say for you to realize that this is a fantastic volume of Injustice.
I mean, come the fuck on, what more do you need?
Ok! Ok, ok, ok.
How 'bout a little magic, a lot of Constantine, a fair bit of twists and turns?
This one had some great moments, but what really surprised me was Taylor's ability to...well, surprise me.
I mean, THIS?
Don't click this ---> tag unless you've already read this volume. I mean it!
And it's not like that was the only thing that caught me off guard, but...
Anyway.
I think this was a brilliant ending to Tom Taylor's phenomenal run. He took a so-so video game, and turned the storyline into a must-read comic book.<--at least in my house.
Kudos!
Oh, and if that ending didn't make you choke up a tad...you don't have a soul!
January 20, 2018
To be honest, I’m not sure if my (low) rating is due to:
✘ The repetitive storylines and my complete inability to stand twists upon twists upon twists upon… oh, is that a twist? CAN’T WE KILL SUPER
✘ The weakening in the humor department : one of the main reasons I’ve been loving this series so far was its sarcastic input. Please don’t screw it. Even Constantine’s comments failed to bring a smile on my face (not near enough, in any case). Boo Hiss. Thanks god for Harley, though.
✘ Most of the characters’ reactions annoy me. YES. INCLUDING BATMAN’S. I get it, the world is ruled by SuperTyran but can we please do something about it and stop the self pity?
Sorry, Batman, but he has a point here. Plus, how the hell can SuperJerk’s allies NOT see how crazy he became? Lucidity, anyone?
✘ Sinestro.
Enough said.
✘ I suffer from some holidays syndrome (hey, perhaps)
However, I still recommend the first volumes and I’ll read the sequel because I really enjoyed the last pages. MORE OF THIS, PLEASE.
PS. Can someone kill SuperCreepy for me please?
I know right? Ugh.
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February 9, 2017
I don't know about ya'll, but this sideline alternate Earth with Superman going nuts and taking the Yellow Ring is pretty damn awesome. :)
My respect for Constantine through all these DC comics only grows and grows, and this is where he really shines: Magic. The one other thing that Superman is weak to. And the build-up to this showdown is freaking cool. My bet is on Constantine even if Superman is Superman and he's even wearing the Yellow Ring and standing by Sinestro's side. This is epic as hell.
Oh, and there's Batman, too, but I think he's just there as a look-scary bodyguard while John does all the heavy lifting. :) Batman's also a talker. Can you believe he tried to reason with the Spectre? Silly bat.
My respect for Constantine through all these DC comics only grows and grows, and this is where he really shines: Magic. The one other thing that Superman is weak to. And the build-up to this showdown is freaking cool. My bet is on Constantine even if Superman is Superman and he's even wearing the Yellow Ring and standing by Sinestro's side. This is epic as hell.
Oh, and there's Batman, too, but I think he's just there as a look-scary bodyguard while John does all the heavy lifting. :) Batman's also a talker. Can you believe he tried to reason with the Spectre? Silly bat.
August 8, 2016
The fighting, torturing and killing continues, as the spotlight shifts from the Green Lanterns to the magicians of the DC Universe, and to John Constantine in particular: “I’m gonna kick the Man of Steel in the bollocks.” The story increasingly feels like a Who’s Who in the DC Universe, with countless long-established major and minor characters popping up (and, in many cases, dying) left and right. To the credit of writer Tom Taylor and artists Bruno Redondo and Mike S. Miller, though, the plot remains comprehensible even for someone like myself who is not exactly up to date with most things DC. In fact, it’s kinda fun to get introduced to all these bizarre characters while the fate of the human species hangs in the balance. That being said, the series still does not do justice to its rather complex underlying themes of terrorism and social control, but hey, we're talking about comic books designed to promote a fighting game here... Anyway, I’ll keep turning the pages.
December 6, 2016
I thought that there were too many side stories and that the main intrigue got nearly completely forgotten. I gave the series one last chance after this.
March 14, 2018
"You want me and my cat to go in there and help the magician, the butler, and the psychopathic clown to save the talking detective monkey?" - Klarion the Witch Boy
I think that line of dialogue epitomizes this volume. Year Three: Vol. 1 steps away from the almost non-stop superhero action-drama of years One and Two to focus much more on DC's magical / mystical and supernatural characters. Okay, kudos for trying something different to keep things fresh . . . but for me it didn't have the same impact as the previous four books. While Zatanna is always a welcome presence, especially when sharing scenes with Batman, she virtually takes a backseat to others (John Constantine, Spectre, Deadman, etc.) who appear for the first time in this story-line.
I think that line of dialogue epitomizes this volume. Year Three: Vol. 1 steps away from the almost non-stop superhero action-drama of years One and Two to focus much more on DC's magical / mystical and supernatural characters. Okay, kudos for trying something different to keep things fresh . . . but for me it didn't have the same impact as the previous four books. While Zatanna is always a welcome presence, especially when sharing scenes with Batman, she virtually takes a backseat to others (John Constantine, Spectre, Deadman, etc.) who appear for the first time in this story-line.
April 11, 2025
You certainly wouldn't expect a series based on a video game to be any good, but Tom Taylor hits all his marks. I like the focus on magic in year 3 as it's probably the only thing left that could beat Superman. Taylor does a bang up job characterizing John Constantine. DC needs to let him write the Constantine / Hellblazer ongoing series.
December 12, 2015
I didnt love this one, I'm not a huge fan of cosmic DC, but towards the end it started to pull back towards greatness.
April 15, 2025
Great series!
January 31, 2016
After being decimated by Superman, Sinestro, and Green/Yellow Lantern Hal Jordan, Batman seeks out help from... Justice League Dark.
The story was much the same as the previous volumes, with Batman and his team trying to find a way to take down Superman, who now has supernatural help. Lots of magic and demons and the like in this one,but it was kind of boring until the final part of the book. I won't write any spoilers, but the last part really carried the entire volume.
This was Tom Taylor's final volume as writer of this incredible series. It will be interesting to see if Brian Buccalleto can carry it forward with the same level of success.
The story was much the same as the previous volumes, with Batman and his team trying to find a way to take down Superman, who now has supernatural help. Lots of magic and demons and the like in this one,but it was kind of boring until the final part of the book. I won't write any spoilers, but the last part really carried the entire volume.
This was Tom Taylor's final volume as writer of this incredible series. It will be interesting to see if Brian Buccalleto can carry it forward with the same level of success.
August 3, 2016
Ahhh. This series is very refreshing when it doesn't kill my favorite characters. But I sense a trend, so I imagine one of my favorites will die in the next one, since it's a volume 2.
halp mi plz, am dying
Anyway, this was great! Especially compared to the past three volumes. I mean, Superman is still a mega-douche. But the final issue really makes you remember what Superman really is and is supposed to be. The final issue is an alternate beginning to this already alternate storyline. It was very touching. And it was also nice to see Team Batman have a little success (as much as anyone can in this series). The artwork was phenomenal and the plot was very well done in this one. The dialogue was very clear and concise. This is basically just my favorite one so far, aside from maybe the first volume.
halp mi plz, am dying
Anyway, this was great! Especially compared to the past three volumes. I mean, Superman is still a mega-douche. But the final issue really makes you remember what Superman really is and is supposed to be. The final issue is an alternate beginning to this already alternate storyline. It was very touching. And it was also nice to see Team Batman have a little success (as much as anyone can in this series). The artwork was phenomenal and the plot was very well done in this one. The dialogue was very clear and concise. This is basically just my favorite one so far, aside from maybe the first volume.
January 16, 2022
This was so good!!
John Constantine enters and well he is here to protect his daughter and we see his machinations with Trigon and Raven and then he brings Bruce in to deal with Clark but well all magical users enter the field but enter The Spectre whose here to protect the evil tyrant and well a magical war on both sides and we see magical beings enter and the fall of heroes from both sides and some amazing moments with Xanadu and then a big battle of Superman and Batman with magic on their sides, the fate of Deadman and more machinations with John!
Its stupendously good and I am loving the art here and the story just makes it so much better, there are so many things under the surface and there is tension sure but a lot of plot points but bringing magic in especially with The Spectre and demons on the other side changes things and John is suc a conniving devious bastard that it makes it all the more better. This volume gets so much better. A Must read!
John Constantine enters and well he is here to protect his daughter and we see his machinations with Trigon and Raven and then he brings Bruce in to deal with Clark but well all magical users enter the field but enter The Spectre whose here to protect the evil tyrant and well a magical war on both sides and we see magical beings enter and the fall of heroes from both sides and some amazing moments with Xanadu and then a big battle of Superman and Batman with magic on their sides, the fate of Deadman and more machinations with John!
Its stupendously good and I am loving the art here and the story just makes it so much better, there are so many things under the surface and there is tension sure but a lot of plot points but bringing magic in especially with The Spectre and demons on the other side changes things and John is suc a conniving devious bastard that it makes it all the more better. This volume gets so much better. A Must read!
August 15, 2017
More a 3-3,5 because of the art swinging from good to decent to awful, but that surprise ending was a real blast!
July 12, 2016
Unpopular review time!
Am I the only one who wasn't that impressed with this volume?
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Yep.
To clarify, it wasn't bad, I just thought it didn't live up to the first two volumes of the series. Or the last. Not all of it, anyway.
Let's take Constantine. He's annoying. Occasionally funny, yes, but overall, kind of irritating. I can't really say why, but he is. One thing that bothered me was his complete willingness to sacrifice anyone - I get it, but at least blink at the dying person? He seemed to think he would get things done by just barging in wherever and staring people down. Also, I really didn't like the fact that he had no plan. JC basically ran around like a Pokemon collector without an actual end goal. I do not call "kick Superman where it hurts" a plan.
I'm not forgiving him because he wants to protect a daughter. When something is badly thought through, it is badly thought through.
The other was a seemingly naive Batman. Who is this plush toy? Why would Batman have a reaction to anything? So many questions. Including: who is this Spectre dude? I'm hoping some knowledgeable person will tell me why he's so powerful.
The whole volume is basically the magic Justice League making sporadic appearances. For added flavour, the Swamp Thing also turns up. Yay.
Yellow Superman continues to be as loopy as ever, turning a convenient blind eye to Sinestro's more...persuasive interrogation tactics. He's also experiencing the joys of being a paranoid ruler, as he can't really seem to trust Billy. Or the Spectre. Or anyone really.
The scene in the car sounded like the start of a very interesting joke.
A detective chimp, Batman and a crazed demon contractor walk into a cab...
There were two redeeming features in this volume. Both are major spoilers, so read at own risk.
1. The return of Dick Grayson, or is it Dead Grayson. I don't know how I feel about this, given how much emotional weight it had in the first volume, but the idea of Grayson as Deadman is certainly intriguing. Also, poor Barbara, wait till she finds out.
2. This one sentence in Superman's happy dream sequence where he's happy about having a baby because it's someone he can hold without breaking them.
(wails heart out) WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME?
Also, he ships Batman and Wonder Woman. I don't hate him any more.
So, in conclusion, a decent, twisty-turny, if slightly off-kilter volume. Art is pretty in the beginning, a bit less so by the end?
Am I the only one who wasn't that impressed with this volume?
Scrolls through friends' reviews
Yep.
To clarify, it wasn't bad, I just thought it didn't live up to the first two volumes of the series. Or the last. Not all of it, anyway.
Let's take Constantine. He's annoying. Occasionally funny, yes, but overall, kind of irritating. I can't really say why, but he is. One thing that bothered me was his complete willingness to sacrifice anyone - I get it, but at least blink at the dying person? He seemed to think he would get things done by just barging in wherever and staring people down. Also, I really didn't like the fact that he had no plan. JC basically ran around like a Pokemon collector without an actual end goal. I do not call "kick Superman where it hurts" a plan.
I'm not forgiving him because he wants to protect a daughter. When something is badly thought through, it is badly thought through.
The other was a seemingly naive Batman. Who is this plush toy? Why would Batman have a reaction to anything? So many questions. Including: who is this Spectre dude? I'm hoping some knowledgeable person will tell me why he's so powerful.
The whole volume is basically the magic Justice League making sporadic appearances. For added flavour, the Swamp Thing also turns up. Yay.
Yellow Superman continues to be as loopy as ever, turning a convenient blind eye to Sinestro's more...persuasive interrogation tactics. He's also experiencing the joys of being a paranoid ruler, as he can't really seem to trust Billy. Or the Spectre. Or anyone really.
The scene in the car sounded like the start of a very interesting joke.
A detective chimp, Batman and a crazed demon contractor walk into a cab...
There were two redeeming features in this volume. Both are major spoilers, so read at own risk.
1. The return of Dick Grayson, or is it Dead Grayson. I don't know how I feel about this, given how much emotional weight it had in the first volume, but the idea of Grayson as Deadman is certainly intriguing. Also, poor Barbara, wait till she finds out.
2. This one sentence in Superman's happy dream sequence where he's happy about having a baby because it's someone he can hold without breaking them.
(wails heart out) WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME?
Also, he ships Batman and Wonder Woman. I don't hate him any more.
So, in conclusion, a decent, twisty-turny, if slightly off-kilter volume. Art is pretty in the beginning, a bit less so by the end?
May 13, 2018
My favourite character is still Harley. Something must be wrong with me. She is consistently funny, but also smart when needed. And damn hot... That helps too.
Since the physical fighting had plenty of spotlight up to now, it seems this volume focuses on magical wards and attacks. Both sides have their own powerful magic users, though I've read most of Hellblazer, so my money is on Constantine. He'll win this even if he has to kill Batman and all his allies. Yeah, you have to know Hellblazer to get that joke. I feel sorry for Superman who has been branded a bad guy since picking up a yellow ring from Sinestro. As far as I can tell, there is no grey line for him any more. How he still manages to justify his action is beyond me.
Since the physical fighting had plenty of spotlight up to now, it seems this volume focuses on magical wards and attacks. Both sides have their own powerful magic users, though I've read most of Hellblazer, so my money is on Constantine. He'll win this even if he has to kill Batman and all his allies. Yeah, you have to know Hellblazer to get that joke. I feel sorry for Superman who has been branded a bad guy since picking up a yellow ring from Sinestro. As far as I can tell, there is no grey line for him any more. How he still manages to justify his action is beyond me.
February 1, 2016
This was much better than the previous two volumes, I also liked the characters introduced here!
May 15, 2017
Lisää kiehtovia DC:n hahmoja, lisää hahmokehitystä entuudestaan tutuille hahmoille - mitä sitä voisi enempää toivoa? Pakko tarttua seuraavaan osaan!
December 5, 2015
Injustice has been a fantastic book from the first issue through to the end of this volume. Which is also the end of Tom Taylor's work on this book. I can't even be to sad about that, because he certainly goes out with a bang. This is a very magic-heavy volume, which is only appropriate. DC has a large and interesting stable of mystical characters, and Superman is weak against magic. It's a great fit for the book. John Constantine actually takes center stage, which struck me as odd at first. But by the end of the book, I couldn't possibly imagine another character taking his place.
August 12, 2016
Admittedly not as great as the others but still awesome. Wayyyyy more Batman in this one and introduction to other characters not well known, but OMG In comes NIGHTWING....(let the drooling commence) I'm a hardcore NIGHTWING Fan so I'm over elated right now.
Death Death and more Death. I have no tear ducts left after the other novels but the pain is still here. If you are not ready to lose some beloved characters, do not start this series. The graphics are beautiful even if the story suffers a bit. Still a must read for those who LOVE graphic novels.
Death Death and more Death. I have no tear ducts left after the other novels but the pain is still here. If you are not ready to lose some beloved characters, do not start this series. The graphics are beautiful even if the story suffers a bit. Still a must read for those who LOVE graphic novels.
June 2, 2016
This amazing alternate timeline series for the DC universe just keeps delivering excellent reads. Each yearlong story arc is a perfect set for keeping you wanting more. If you want to see how your favorite DC heroes could have gone down the wrong path just pick this up and start enjoying a fantastic read. Very recommended
August 19, 2017
I didn't pay attention to which volume I picked up first from the library holds, so I accidentally read Year 3 Volume 2 before this one, which actually worked out fine. Volume 2 is much better with more superhero action and hand to hand combat between the big two guys! This volume tends to me more of the magic side of things for my taste, but still a great read in an amazing series.
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September 28, 2016Superman giderek güçleniyor, ama bir o kadar da kendini vezirinin ellerine bırakmış göstermelik bir krala dönüşüyor adeta. Sinestro ipleri usul usul çekiyor ve Superman ile onun tarafındaki herkesin kolları bacakları kıpırdıyor.
Batman’in cephesindeyse rünler, ayinler ve kara büyüyle bezeli bir başka dünyanın kapıları ardına dek açılıyor. John Constatine, artık resmen Batman’in tarafında. Gittiği her yere bela ve ölümden başka hiçbir şey getirmeyen bu sivri dilli dedektifin korumaya değer bulduğu tek bir şey kalmış bu dünyada. Üstelik o şey de onun lanetini taşıyor.
Justice League Dark üyeleri adım adım sayfalardan içeri giriyor. Constatine’e lanetler yağdırıyorlar. Artık ölümlerin tek sorumlusu Superman ya da Batman değil; bizzat Constatine’in burada yer alışı buna ayrı bir katkı sağlıyor.
Jason Blood ve ölümlü ruhunun bağlı olduğu iblis Etrigan, Ragman, Deadman, Swamp Thing, Madame Xanadu ve nicesi… Kara büyünün, tekinsiz boyutların efendileri, ölümlü ve ölümsüz bedenleriyle bu gidişatın dışında kalamayacak durumdalar. Ama sanmayın ki herkes tarafını seçiyor. Kimileri tarafsız, kimileri Batman’in yanında, kimiyse (bir adet malum, fakat hepsine bedel kişi) Superman’in.
Evet, gücün tükendiği yerde doğaüstü güçlerin karanlık cephesi devreye girdi artık. Bu cilde kadarki gidişat zaten hiç aydınlık değildi, fakat bu derece mistik bir boyut kazanmasını da beklemiyorduk hani.
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Batman’in cephesindeyse rünler, ayinler ve kara büyüyle bezeli bir başka dünyanın kapıları ardına dek açılıyor. John Constatine, artık resmen Batman’in tarafında. Gittiği her yere bela ve ölümden başka hiçbir şey getirmeyen bu sivri dilli dedektifin korumaya değer bulduğu tek bir şey kalmış bu dünyada. Üstelik o şey de onun lanetini taşıyor.
Justice League Dark üyeleri adım adım sayfalardan içeri giriyor. Constatine’e lanetler yağdırıyorlar. Artık ölümlerin tek sorumlusu Superman ya da Batman değil; bizzat Constatine’in burada yer alışı buna ayrı bir katkı sağlıyor.
Jason Blood ve ölümlü ruhunun bağlı olduğu iblis Etrigan, Ragman, Deadman, Swamp Thing, Madame Xanadu ve nicesi… Kara büyünün, tekinsiz boyutların efendileri, ölümlü ve ölümsüz bedenleriyle bu gidişatın dışında kalamayacak durumdalar. Ama sanmayın ki herkes tarafını seçiyor. Kimileri tarafsız, kimileri Batman’in yanında, kimiyse (bir adet malum, fakat hepsine bedel kişi) Superman’in.
Evet, gücün tükendiği yerde doğaüstü güçlerin karanlık cephesi devreye girdi artık. Bu cilde kadarki gidişat zaten hiç aydınlık değildi, fakat bu derece mistik bir boyut kazanmasını da beklemiyorduk hani.
Ne diyelim? Gel yeni cilt, gel!
- Hazal ÇAMUR
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January 29, 2016
I have been thoroughly enjoying this series so much so that I am in a constant state of worry that it's all going to self-implode into ridiculousness. So when I realized that the main focus was going to be on magic and the more demonic/wizard-y characters of the DC universe I turned each page expecting to be let down. But guess what? I wasn't.
Personally I'm not a huge fan of John Constantine (or Detective Chimp for that matter but whatever). I usually don't particularly enjoy demon/hell story lines, I just think they get too ridiculous to even care about. However, the blending of The Spectre and Deadman was perfect and I loved the way they used Raven. Even Zatanna's backwards spells didn't annoy me (too much).
Excited to see Nightwing in his new role and find out more about why The Spectre is being such as ass.
Personally I'm not a huge fan of John Constantine (or Detective Chimp for that matter but whatever). I usually don't particularly enjoy demon/hell story lines, I just think they get too ridiculous to even care about. However, the blending of The Spectre and Deadman was perfect and I loved the way they used Raven. Even Zatanna's backwards spells didn't annoy me (too much).
Excited to see Nightwing in his new role and find out more about why The Spectre is being such as ass.
October 22, 2019
Tom Taylor has knocked it out the park with this series. It genuinely puts DC back on the map.
Who needs a good superman when you've got evil superman working with Lex Luthor and Sinestro.
It was a stroke of genius bringing in Sinestro. He's one of my favourite villains.
Who needs a good superman when you've got evil superman working with Lex Luthor and Sinestro.
It was a stroke of genius bringing in Sinestro. He's one of my favourite villains.
April 14, 2020
I've never known much about the magic users of the DC universe, but after this volume I've definitely got to dig up some new series! Constantine is awesome, as is the weird necromancer kid and his magic cat.
January 23, 2024
Issue #1: 3.5/5
Issue#2: 3.5/5
Issue#3: 3/5
Issue#4: 3/5
Issue#5: 2/5
Issue#6: 3/5
Issue#2: 3.5/5
Issue#3: 3/5
Issue#4: 3/5
Issue#5: 2/5
Issue#6: 3/5
May 4, 2020
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three Volume 1 by Tom Taylor, adds a little magic to this volume of Injustice. It was just a matter of time until magic got brought in, with magic being Superman's weaknesses besides kryptonite. I'm not to familiar with Justice League Dark characters The Deadman, John Constantine, Dr. Fate, Zantanna, and Swamp Thing were the character's I knew pretty well, but people like Ragman, Detective Chimp, Spectre, Madame Xanadu, and The Demon, I have little to no knowledge of. The Batman / John Constantine dynamic really plays off each other well. This volume had a fortune told with some events already happening. One person has already came back from the grave, with the possibility of another. Injustice Gods Among Us: Year Three Volume 1 collects issues 1-6 of Injustice Gods Among Us: Year Three.
The Plot: The Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois and his unborn child, when her heart stops a nuclear bomb destroys Metropolis. Superman distraught kills The Joker and declares martial law on the whole world, vowing that no one should die needlessly. He develops a pill that will make ordinary people super to start an army of supermen that he controls. Batman wants the world to be safe but still give the people free will, Batman sacrificed his body to get the formula for the super pill to give his side a chance. Superman's action have drawn attention to the Green Lantern Corps who's power is all about will power, see this as an affront to not let free will. Sinestro is manipulating Superman telling his own story and the way the Green Lantern Corps will attack, he makes an alliance that brings Sinestro and his minions as added protection. Both Hal Jordan and Superman put on the yellow rings of fear to win against the Green Lantern Corps. Batman took out Cyborg, Robin, Raven, and others at the Hall of Justice. John Constantine joins the fight on Batman's side as a body from a Green Lantern Corps kills one of his ex-lovers and mother to his child Rose. Constantine assembles team of magic powered heroes to join forces with Batman and take Superman down. They use Raven as bait and set a trap to stop Superman for good.
What I Liked: The Reveal of the line I need the world's leading detective, everybody is thinking Batman, and then it is revealed to be Detective Chimp. Constantine laughing at Batman and Detective Chimp together. Harley debating with Dr. Fate and his name because he isn't a doctor, and should be called Mr. Fate. The way Batman uses the Demon and his power. The prophecy and what has came true so far has me eagerly waiting to see if the final words will come true. I love the choice for who is brought back to be the new Deadman. I love the line Constantine uses to get Swamp Thing to join, you used to be human remember, and Swamp Thing says, You did too, which is so powerful. The final Batman Superman fight to end this volume was great.
What I Disliked: I needed more background on a lot of the magical heroes, and who they are and what their powers are? The mystery with who the Spectre really is, I don't know where this is going?
Recommendations: This is a solid addition to the Injustice:Goods Among Us storyline. The story still has my attention. For me not being a big fan of Justice League Dark I still really enjoyed this volume. I really loved the charm of John Constantine, who I only know through the Keanu Reeves film and the Tv show Legends of Tomorrow. This book made me want to read more comics featuring the character. I rated Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three Volume 1 by Tom Taylor 4 out of 5 stars.
The Plot: The Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois and his unborn child, when her heart stops a nuclear bomb destroys Metropolis. Superman distraught kills The Joker and declares martial law on the whole world, vowing that no one should die needlessly. He develops a pill that will make ordinary people super to start an army of supermen that he controls. Batman wants the world to be safe but still give the people free will, Batman sacrificed his body to get the formula for the super pill to give his side a chance. Superman's action have drawn attention to the Green Lantern Corps who's power is all about will power, see this as an affront to not let free will. Sinestro is manipulating Superman telling his own story and the way the Green Lantern Corps will attack, he makes an alliance that brings Sinestro and his minions as added protection. Both Hal Jordan and Superman put on the yellow rings of fear to win against the Green Lantern Corps. Batman took out Cyborg, Robin, Raven, and others at the Hall of Justice. John Constantine joins the fight on Batman's side as a body from a Green Lantern Corps kills one of his ex-lovers and mother to his child Rose. Constantine assembles team of magic powered heroes to join forces with Batman and take Superman down. They use Raven as bait and set a trap to stop Superman for good.
What I Liked: The Reveal of the line I need the world's leading detective, everybody is thinking Batman, and then it is revealed to be Detective Chimp. Constantine laughing at Batman and Detective Chimp together. Harley debating with Dr. Fate and his name because he isn't a doctor, and should be called Mr. Fate. The way Batman uses the Demon and his power. The prophecy and what has came true so far has me eagerly waiting to see if the final words will come true. I love the choice for who is brought back to be the new Deadman. I love the line Constantine uses to get Swamp Thing to join, you used to be human remember, and Swamp Thing says, You did too, which is so powerful. The final Batman Superman fight to end this volume was great.
What I Disliked: I needed more background on a lot of the magical heroes, and who they are and what their powers are? The mystery with who the Spectre really is, I don't know where this is going?
Recommendations: This is a solid addition to the Injustice:Goods Among Us storyline. The story still has my attention. For me not being a big fan of Justice League Dark I still really enjoyed this volume. I really loved the charm of John Constantine, who I only know through the Keanu Reeves film and the Tv show Legends of Tomorrow. This book made me want to read more comics featuring the character. I rated Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three Volume 1 by Tom Taylor 4 out of 5 stars.
February 17, 2016
I’ve always been attracted to magic; in all its forms and incarnations. Imagine my delight when its finally given the chance to stretch its muscle into the DC Injustice storyline.
Fresh from the onslaught of the sentient Green Lantern planet named Mogo and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps (Year 2, Vol 2), casualties are abounding and humanity is left to deal with the damage. Be they humans, metas or magical folk, someone has lost someone in the aftermath of the war against Superman, as waged by Batman who recognizes that the Man of Steel has become the opposite of what he stood for; a dictator who is willing to pay the price just to impose and enforce his "kind" of peace.
Since the previous issue, a lot of things have happened. Superman broke Batman's back. Oliver Queen, aka. The Green Arrow has died as well as Black Canary; but not before filming her own demise and Superman's magical confession and broadcasting it out into the world for all to see. Along with that, Superman has received a Yellow Ring from the master of Fear, Sinestro, who has taken sides with Superman. I take it that he is living vicariously thru Kal-El as the events remind him of his own reign as sole ruler of his home planet of Korugar. Add to this list of changes, Wonder Woman is also out of commission due to some magical maneuvering on the part of the one man who orchestrated the battle at this stage of the game.
That person is John Constantine. Yes the radical Mage whose unorthodox methods border on the Machiavellian. He comes to aid Batman in his crusade to stop Superman while uncovering answers on his own. And since Superman has a weakness to magic, this was the perfect element to bring to the battle to ensure victory. And to do that certain things must come into play. First, Raven, needs to be taken out. Second, other magical users like Dr. Fate, Zatanna, Klarion, Jason Blood, Phantom Stranger needed also to be brought into the fold so that magic can have their day in the battle and tip the scales in Batmans favor. Third, Superman needs to be disabled with the use of magic.
Like in previous issues Tom Taylor has once again given us a fun and action filled read that collects the first 7 issues of Year 3. Constantine is his ever manipulative self and would go head to head with Batman as to who is calling the shots. (Yes, can’t have two manipulative folk in the same room) And a con man, pretty much like a leopard, never changes its spots so our charming but selfish mage, wields and deceives until he has quenched his thirst for revenge against Superman for brining the war to Earth, which claimed the life of Constantine’s wife.
Wait, what? John’s married? Okay, I give you permission to scratch your head. And he has a kid named Rose, who may or may not have some magical gifts herself.
I sincerely hope that they explore this further but for now, I’m just gonna leave it knowing Constantine orchestrated this whole magical element into the fray, expect some twists and turns and no easy way to the the end goal. And any goal that is worth fighting for, is worth gunning for. Like this collected volume, its worth reading. Better yet, its worth keeping. I did.
Fresh from the onslaught of the sentient Green Lantern planet named Mogo and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps (Year 2, Vol 2), casualties are abounding and humanity is left to deal with the damage. Be they humans, metas or magical folk, someone has lost someone in the aftermath of the war against Superman, as waged by Batman who recognizes that the Man of Steel has become the opposite of what he stood for; a dictator who is willing to pay the price just to impose and enforce his "kind" of peace.
Since the previous issue, a lot of things have happened. Superman broke Batman's back. Oliver Queen, aka. The Green Arrow has died as well as Black Canary; but not before filming her own demise and Superman's magical confession and broadcasting it out into the world for all to see. Along with that, Superman has received a Yellow Ring from the master of Fear, Sinestro, who has taken sides with Superman. I take it that he is living vicariously thru Kal-El as the events remind him of his own reign as sole ruler of his home planet of Korugar. Add to this list of changes, Wonder Woman is also out of commission due to some magical maneuvering on the part of the one man who orchestrated the battle at this stage of the game.
That person is John Constantine. Yes the radical Mage whose unorthodox methods border on the Machiavellian. He comes to aid Batman in his crusade to stop Superman while uncovering answers on his own. And since Superman has a weakness to magic, this was the perfect element to bring to the battle to ensure victory. And to do that certain things must come into play. First, Raven, needs to be taken out. Second, other magical users like Dr. Fate, Zatanna, Klarion, Jason Blood, Phantom Stranger needed also to be brought into the fold so that magic can have their day in the battle and tip the scales in Batmans favor. Third, Superman needs to be disabled with the use of magic.
Like in previous issues Tom Taylor has once again given us a fun and action filled read that collects the first 7 issues of Year 3. Constantine is his ever manipulative self and would go head to head with Batman as to who is calling the shots. (Yes, can’t have two manipulative folk in the same room) And a con man, pretty much like a leopard, never changes its spots so our charming but selfish mage, wields and deceives until he has quenched his thirst for revenge against Superman for brining the war to Earth, which claimed the life of Constantine’s wife.
Wait, what? John’s married? Okay, I give you permission to scratch your head. And he has a kid named Rose, who may or may not have some magical gifts herself.
I sincerely hope that they explore this further but for now, I’m just gonna leave it knowing Constantine orchestrated this whole magical element into the fray, expect some twists and turns and no easy way to the the end goal. And any goal that is worth fighting for, is worth gunning for. Like this collected volume, its worth reading. Better yet, its worth keeping. I did.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2016
"Sleep, Clark. Dream of the man you should have been -- and never wake to this nightmare again."
What a great ending to Tom Taylor's run of this series! And a fitting one too, it felt like we did a 360 to the beginning of the story, and that's precisely what was needed.
This later volume might have lost some of the epic momentum that made earlier volumes so harrowing, but this was a fitting end to his great run. The video game was fun and interesting but Taylor managed to take the characters to new heights. Not only that, but there were certain moments throughout his run that just made you pause and think 'man, that is heartbreaking.'
What made this ending so fitting is that ultimately Taylor went make to the dynamic that elevated this series: Clark and Bruce. Despite everything it is still clear that the two ex-friends still care about each other and that's what makes the story so cruelly sad, in a way.
Also, if you didn't get teary eyed towards the final pages you have no soul.
I'm a little apprehensive going into the next volume, because Taylor just seemed to have had such a good grasp of the characters and the story.
And now...
January 10, 2018
Superman has few vulnerabilities; one of them is magic. Enter John Constantine, powerful mage with an irreverent sense of humor and a right bloody bastard. Seems like that would even things up a bit, except Superman has the powerful Spectre on his side.
All the magical heavy hitters show up in this one: the Phantom Stranger, Deadman, the demon Etrigon, Hell’s ruler Trigon, and a half-dozen more. Plus ghosts of dead heroes. The only problem is that few of these critters are on any side but their own, and magical monstrosities cutting loose on each other has a tendency to destroy reality.
Constantine is one of those characters who is hard to do well, because he’s essentially a magical Batman who is supremely self-centered. Like Batman, he has plans within plans, it’s just that his plans tend to get people killed very messily. So basically he fits right in to this story.
Again, Taylor makes the juggling act of utilizing so many characters look effortless. These books are like a masterclass in how to feature two dozen unique characters. Not to mention making all the weird bits fit together seamlessly.
To wit:
All the magical heavy hitters show up in this one: the Phantom Stranger, Deadman, the demon Etrigon, Hell’s ruler Trigon, and a half-dozen more. Plus ghosts of dead heroes. The only problem is that few of these critters are on any side but their own, and magical monstrosities cutting loose on each other has a tendency to destroy reality.
Constantine is one of those characters who is hard to do well, because he’s essentially a magical Batman who is supremely self-centered. Like Batman, he has plans within plans, it’s just that his plans tend to get people killed very messily. So basically he fits right in to this story.
Again, Taylor makes the juggling act of utilizing so many characters look effortless. These books are like a masterclass in how to feature two dozen unique characters. Not to mention making all the weird bits fit together seamlessly.
To wit:
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