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Injustice: Gods Among Us - The Complete Collection #3
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three: The Complete Collection
As action-packed as the video game phenomenon that inspired it, this graphic novel collects the entirety of the third year of the now-legendary INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US saga that sees Superman and Batman rallying forces against each other!
There was a great and terrible war between heroes. On one side, Superman and his Justice League with their allies in the Sinestro Corps, who sought to bring peace through absolute order. On the other side, Batman’s army and the Green Lantern Corps. It ended with Superman, wielding a fear-powered yellow ring, murdering Black Canary while the world looked on. But Batman lived to fight another day...and Batman always has a backup plan.
Only one force in the world can hurt a Kryptonian wielding a Sinestro Corps ring—magic. Now, with John Constantine seeking his own revenge against Superman, the sorcerer con man is helping Batman add the greatest magicians in the universe to his growing army. With the most powerful magic users in the universe on their side, Superman shouldn’t stand a chance. And yet...something mysterious is protecting the Justice League. Something that wants to protect Superman’s vision of a world under his control...and something deadly enough to kill some of the most powerful beings in the universe!
Written by Tom Taylor and Brian Buccellato, this graphic novel collects the third year of the best-selling series in its entirety for the first time. Collects INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US: YEAR THREE #1-12 and INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US: YEAR THREE ANNUAL #1.
There was a great and terrible war between heroes. On one side, Superman and his Justice League with their allies in the Sinestro Corps, who sought to bring peace through absolute order. On the other side, Batman’s army and the Green Lantern Corps. It ended with Superman, wielding a fear-powered yellow ring, murdering Black Canary while the world looked on. But Batman lived to fight another day...and Batman always has a backup plan.
Only one force in the world can hurt a Kryptonian wielding a Sinestro Corps ring—magic. Now, with John Constantine seeking his own revenge against Superman, the sorcerer con man is helping Batman add the greatest magicians in the universe to his growing army. With the most powerful magic users in the universe on their side, Superman shouldn’t stand a chance. And yet...something mysterious is protecting the Justice League. Something that wants to protect Superman’s vision of a world under his control...and something deadly enough to kill some of the most powerful beings in the universe!
Written by Tom Taylor and Brian Buccellato, this graphic novel collects the third year of the best-selling series in its entirety for the first time. Collects INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US: YEAR THREE #1-12 and INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US: YEAR THREE ANNUAL #1.
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First published January 1, 2015
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Tom Taylor
1,292 books1,086 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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July 24, 2018
How can this still be really good? I'm just hoping years 4 and 5 wouldn't disappoint. It's sad that the complete Year 4 collection won't be out till next year and no news for Year 5 so I'll just be reading them per volume. Really great that Zatanna and Raven played a huge role here!
May 15, 2020
I didn't care for the Constantine storyline. This one wasn't as good a collection as the others, but I really did enjoy the final issue in this collection. TEEN TITANS, KICK ASS!
September 21, 2018
Following the devestating battle involving the Green Lantern Corps in the last volume, where Superman got a Sinestro Corps ring, Batman’s brave insurgency suffered heavy losses. But as we all know by now, Batman always has a backup plan to his backup plans. He puts his next plan in motion and recruits the world’s greatest sorcerers to defeat the Man of Steel with one of his only weaknesses: magic.
I always find myself less engaged with magic-based superheroes because I can never fully grasp what the parameters of their abilities are. Does anyone really know what the extents of Dr Fate’s, Dr. Strange’s or John Constantine’s powers are? I sometimes get bored because there aren’t set rules. So this third year in the stellar Injustice series already had some strikes against it with me. But the book still managed to pull off an extremely enjoyable, readable installment that was easy to follow and was still suspenseful.
Throughout this whole series, I’ve loved how they’ve made Batman’s supporters vastly underpowered in comparison to Superman’s regime. They're true underdogs. And I love watching Batman and his rebels come up with any possible plan to take him down. This series also gives a real sense of how powerful Superman is and how dire a situation it would be if he did become a villain.
Such a great series, but I’ve never understood what they’re doing with Wonder Woman’s character. She’s such an asshole. I get why Superman became the way he is but it seemed like Diana was a total dick from the start. Jeez.
But this is still such a great series. And this time around we get a story where we find out what happened to the Teen Titans at the beginning of Superman’s takeover.
I always find myself less engaged with magic-based superheroes because I can never fully grasp what the parameters of their abilities are. Does anyone really know what the extents of Dr Fate’s, Dr. Strange’s or John Constantine’s powers are? I sometimes get bored because there aren’t set rules. So this third year in the stellar Injustice series already had some strikes against it with me. But the book still managed to pull off an extremely enjoyable, readable installment that was easy to follow and was still suspenseful.
Throughout this whole series, I’ve loved how they’ve made Batman’s supporters vastly underpowered in comparison to Superman’s regime. They're true underdogs. And I love watching Batman and his rebels come up with any possible plan to take him down. This series also gives a real sense of how powerful Superman is and how dire a situation it would be if he did become a villain.
Such a great series, but I’ve never understood what they’re doing with Wonder Woman’s character. She’s such an asshole. I get why Superman became the way he is but it seemed like Diana was a total dick from the start. Jeez.
But this is still such a great series. And this time around we get a story where we find out what happened to the Teen Titans at the beginning of Superman’s takeover.
February 8, 2018
Full review now posted!
I’m still digging this series, though I didn’t enjoy this volume quite as much as those preceding it.
Year Three involved a lot of magic, and appearances from multiple members of Justice League Dark. There were demons. There was a talking chimp, one who is also one of the world’s greatest detectives. There was Swamp Thing. But best of all, there was John Constantine.
I both love Constantine and love to hate him. He’s a fascinating character, but he doesn’t have an honest or noble bone in his body. I love how sneaky he can be, but I hate that I can never trust him not to betray the side of good. The only cause that Constantine will never betray is his own, and all others, no matter who good they are or how worthy their cause, will always be little more than means to an end.
I felt that the intensive use of magic muddled the storyline a bit, but it was still an entertaining tale that progressed the overarching plot well. There were two things that I really loved in this volume. First, I loved when Harley told off Dr. Fate for calling himself a doctor when he didn’t have the education to back it up. We often forget that Harley Quinn has a PhD, and I loved being reminded of the fact.
“And you. You can’t just put on a helmet and a cape and call yourself a doctor. Some of us went to medical school and earned our title. Now, please take this small girl out of my operating room, MISTER Fate.”
I have loved Harley’s character so much in this series. Out from under the thumb of the Joker, she has joined the side of good. She’s still crazy, but it’s a feigned crazy. She steps up when needed, whether in battle or when someone is in need of medical attention. She’s my favorite. I love her.
The other aspect of this volume that I loved was an aside regarded the moral fortitude of Batman.
“If [Batman’s] on your side, then you know you’re on the side of right. He’s got an unimpeachable moral code that he won’t betray. Ever.”
And that’s why I love Batman, and will always prefer him to the Man of Steel, no matter the plot. Batman makes the hard decisions, but those decisions are always on the side of good. And he’s just a man. No super powers. Just a determined desire to fight for good.
I’m still enjoying this series, and it’s been a fascinating reading experience. I can’t wait to see how the story ends.
Original review can be found at Booknest.
I’m still digging this series, though I didn’t enjoy this volume quite as much as those preceding it.
Year Three involved a lot of magic, and appearances from multiple members of Justice League Dark. There were demons. There was a talking chimp, one who is also one of the world’s greatest detectives. There was Swamp Thing. But best of all, there was John Constantine.
I both love Constantine and love to hate him. He’s a fascinating character, but he doesn’t have an honest or noble bone in his body. I love how sneaky he can be, but I hate that I can never trust him not to betray the side of good. The only cause that Constantine will never betray is his own, and all others, no matter who good they are or how worthy their cause, will always be little more than means to an end.
I felt that the intensive use of magic muddled the storyline a bit, but it was still an entertaining tale that progressed the overarching plot well. There were two things that I really loved in this volume. First, I loved when Harley told off Dr. Fate for calling himself a doctor when he didn’t have the education to back it up. We often forget that Harley Quinn has a PhD, and I loved being reminded of the fact.
“And you. You can’t just put on a helmet and a cape and call yourself a doctor. Some of us went to medical school and earned our title. Now, please take this small girl out of my operating room, MISTER Fate.”
I have loved Harley’s character so much in this series. Out from under the thumb of the Joker, she has joined the side of good. She’s still crazy, but it’s a feigned crazy. She steps up when needed, whether in battle or when someone is in need of medical attention. She’s my favorite. I love her.
The other aspect of this volume that I loved was an aside regarded the moral fortitude of Batman.
“If [Batman’s] on your side, then you know you’re on the side of right. He’s got an unimpeachable moral code that he won’t betray. Ever.”
And that’s why I love Batman, and will always prefer him to the Man of Steel, no matter the plot. Batman makes the hard decisions, but those decisions are always on the side of good. And he’s just a man. No super powers. Just a determined desire to fight for good.
I’m still enjoying this series, and it’s been a fascinating reading experience. I can’t wait to see how the story ends.
Original review can be found at Booknest.
April 4, 2021
The Green Lantern Corp was defeated, Diana is in a coma, Superman and Hal Jordan had joined force with Sinestro, Batman tries to enlist the help of the magic users (e.g. Constantine) to fight the war against Superman, what will happen next?
The artwork is as badass as always!
The war between Batman and Superman now takes another turn and now magic and supernatural beings are coming to Earth to play. The plot is nice, I especially like Dr. Fate and Co. Although I can't say the same about Constantine.
People continues to die left and right. ARGH!
The artwork is as badass as always!
The war between Batman and Superman now takes another turn and now magic and supernatural beings are coming to Earth to play. The plot is nice, I especially like Dr. Fate and Co. Although I can't say the same about Constantine.
People continues to die left and right. ARGH!
January 29, 2019
Holy shit this series certainly took a turn for the worse with this issue. An absolute clusterfuck of a comic. What the fuck was all that magic BS? Why did they decide to neglect completely the magical part of the DC Universe, with the few exceptions of Dr Fate and Zatana, for 2 whole issues and then decide to make the third one ENTIRELY about magic??? I only got to see the Nazi Superman and Mr-stick-up-his-ass-Batman throwing their moral tantrums for like 5 pages!! THAT’S WHY I’M HERE GOD DAMN. Those two are the ones I care about! I’m giving it two stars and not just the one star that, in terms of narration, it deserves because the artwork is goddamn beautiful. Hopefully year 4 will be better.
PS: Fuck Superman
PS: Fuck Superman
November 10, 2017
Actual review: 3.75
On the one hand, I feel like the story is being unnecessarily stretched by the introduction of bigger armies and bigger battles. I would say, 'Just go talk it out,' but that is clearly not an option.
On the other hand, I like direction where this is going. Clearly everyone has an issue with the Man of Steel ruling the world. He's misguided, true, but the way people are reacting to him is through force first.
Oh wait, isn't that how some governments work anyway?
On the one hand, I feel like the story is being unnecessarily stretched by the introduction of bigger armies and bigger battles. I would say, 'Just go talk it out,' but that is clearly not an option.
On the other hand, I like direction where this is going. Clearly everyone has an issue with the Man of Steel ruling the world. He's misguided, true, but the way people are reacting to him is through force first.
Oh wait, isn't that how some governments work anyway?
August 19, 2020
Fun read! Of course not like Year 1 fun but ok. It's still one of those series that when I take a break from reading something more serious it's fun to pass the time and read some chapters.
August 29, 2018
This series is just pure over the top fun. More characters are added, more storylines are tinkered with, no rules apply here. Just pure escapism. Highly recommend this series purely for how action packed it is.
January 16, 2019
Remember all the praise I gave volumes 1 and 2?
That's simmered out now.
Unfortunately, Year 3 did not live up to my expectations, and I think I know why:
Constantine. Well, him and all the other magical stuff.
I feel like Mr. Taylor hasn't quite grasped how to use magic in his stories yet. It's just too powerful in the DC universe, and the way miracle suggestions keep on popping up left and right...
Or maybe it could be that he just ran out of ideas. Compared to the masterpieces that were Years 1 & 2, this feels much more... Uninspired. It feels tired and simmered out, like it was something written not out of a the writer's own passion, but out of obligation. Yeah, that's how this felt.
Despite that, I still plan on continuing the Injustice story, and I hope that it's able to pick itself back up.
That's simmered out now.
Unfortunately, Year 3 did not live up to my expectations, and I think I know why:
Constantine. Well, him and all the other magical stuff.
I feel like Mr. Taylor hasn't quite grasped how to use magic in his stories yet. It's just too powerful in the DC universe, and the way miracle suggestions keep on popping up left and right...
Or maybe it could be that he just ran out of ideas. Compared to the masterpieces that were Years 1 & 2, this feels much more... Uninspired. It feels tired and simmered out, like it was something written not out of a the writer's own passion, but out of obligation. Yeah, that's how this felt.
Despite that, I still plan on continuing the Injustice story, and I hope that it's able to pick itself back up.
September 21, 2017
still loving this !
Even more now with all the magic, Constantine and his tricks and shenanigans.
We're seeing so many characters come and go.. It's just a big treat for the fans!
Can't wait to see what's next...
short review of course, as you know and love'm ;)
Off to the next one B-)
Even more now with all the magic, Constantine and his tricks and shenanigans.
We're seeing so many characters come and go.. It's just a big treat for the fans!
Can't wait to see what's next...
short review of course, as you know and love'm ;)
Off to the next one B-)
June 18, 2021
Can't wait to read next, but I'll wait until I wake up :)
August 28, 2021
The stakes keep rising, and now all of the magic characters are involved.
This.
Is.
So.
Cool!
Please do yourself a favor and read this series.
This.
Is.
So.
Cool!
Please do yourself a favor and read this series.
October 1, 2018
Me gustó más que el año 2, pero siento que este año si estuvo sobresaturado de historias y personajes.
Me agradó la participación de Constantine, pero traer todo un mundo mágico a esta historia fue un poco confuso.
Me agradó la participación de Constantine, pero traer todo un mundo mágico a esta historia fue un poco confuso.
January 2, 2020
The first half is as perfect as the previous two installments.
Constantine is the main character in with him come all the supernatural characters DC has to offer (okay, not all of them but the most important ones). Although I don't like Constantine's own stories for whatever reason, I always enjoy having him involved in others', which is the case here.
Unfortunately, at one point the storytelling breaks apart -- the point at which there comes a new writer. I really wanted to be open-minded about that change that occured exactly at the halfway point of the plot but I simply couldn't.
Taylor's narration is very character-focused and relies on emotion rather than action. Buccaletto, on the other hand, focuses on action which doesn't work very well in my opinion. With such a vast cast of characters you need to get emotionally attached to care. Also, the plot tends to seem contrived if you don't have the characters' motivations on display. Therefore, the final battle felt kind of off to me. ( )
Nevertheless, Year Three was still overall enjoyable and I will continue on with the series, albeit with not nearly as high expectations.
Constantine is the main character in with him come all the supernatural characters DC has to offer (okay, not all of them but the most important ones). Although I don't like Constantine's own stories for whatever reason, I always enjoy having him involved in others', which is the case here.
Unfortunately, at one point the storytelling breaks apart -- the point at which there comes a new writer. I really wanted to be open-minded about that change that occured exactly at the halfway point of the plot but I simply couldn't.
Taylor's narration is very character-focused and relies on emotion rather than action. Buccaletto, on the other hand, focuses on action which doesn't work very well in my opinion. With such a vast cast of characters you need to get emotionally attached to care. Also, the plot tends to seem contrived if you don't have the characters' motivations on display. Therefore, the final battle felt kind of off to me. ( )
Nevertheless, Year Three was still overall enjoyable and I will continue on with the series, albeit with not nearly as high expectations.
March 5, 2023
Lido novamente em 2023: quero ir até o final agora que tenho todos os volumes e realmente este volume é o mais fraco dos três creio que eles foram felizes em querer trazer a galera da Magia oque é legal mas na realidade eles ficam mais apresentando um monte de personagem e muita pancadaria claro que a arte é linda mas aqui não tem tanta reviravolta como nos dois anteriores vamos ver como será os próximos volumes gostei mesmo de ver oque aconteceu com os titãs nessa realidade.
Lido em 2020: Amo essa série por conta do ano um que é chocantes, por utilizarem bem os conceitos de uma realidade alternativa então podemos alterar oque bem entender eu amo isso e gostei muito do ano dois por introduzir os lanternas amarelos e aqui no ano três gostei da introdução da magia mas n sei acho q aqui é o auge tipo n tem mais oq contar daqui para frente...fale alguém mais forte que trigon e falhe miserávelmente ahahah ainda mais com a saída do tom taylor. pelas edições serem extensas me cansei um pouco e parecia que enrolava mas na vdd era eu q estava mais de saco cheioo enfim agora esperar para injustice II ser publicado no brasill com a volta do Taylor
Lido em 2020: Amo essa série por conta do ano um que é chocantes, por utilizarem bem os conceitos de uma realidade alternativa então podemos alterar oque bem entender eu amo isso e gostei muito do ano dois por introduzir os lanternas amarelos e aqui no ano três gostei da introdução da magia mas n sei acho q aqui é o auge tipo n tem mais oq contar daqui para frente...fale alguém mais forte que trigon e falhe miserávelmente ahahah ainda mais com a saída do tom taylor. pelas edições serem extensas me cansei um pouco e parecia que enrolava mas na vdd era eu q estava mais de saco cheioo enfim agora esperar para injustice II ser publicado no brasill com a volta do Taylor
August 27, 2024
Injustice: Gods Among Us Year 3 - The Complete Collection collects issues 1-12 (originally released digitally as issues 1-24) and Annual 1 written by Tom Taylor, Brian Buccellato, and Ray Fawkes with art by Bruno Redondo, Mike S. Miller, Xermanico, Vicente Cifuentes, Sergio Davila, Juan Albanian, and Pete Woods.
As Batman’s resistance force continues to try to thwart Superman, Batman turns to the magical realm for assistance, enlisting John Constantine to help lead the fight. Meanwhile Superman aligns major magical forces on his own side, the most threatening of all being The Spectre, the Spirit of Vengeance.
This volume was excellent. It continues both sides desperately escalating the situation to “no turning back” scenarios . There are a lot of twists and turns in this volume and it has appearances of some of my favorite B and C-list DC characters such as The Spectre and Detective Chimp. DC also finally realized how well this book was doing and exponentially upped the quality of the art in this volume.
As Batman’s resistance force continues to try to thwart Superman, Batman turns to the magical realm for assistance, enlisting John Constantine to help lead the fight. Meanwhile Superman aligns major magical forces on his own side, the most threatening of all being The Spectre, the Spirit of Vengeance.
This volume was excellent. It continues both sides desperately escalating the situation to “no turning back” scenarios . There are a lot of twists and turns in this volume and it has appearances of some of my favorite B and C-list DC characters such as The Spectre and Detective Chimp. DC also finally realized how well this book was doing and exponentially upped the quality of the art in this volume.
August 27, 2016
It was a good storyline. A little disappointed though, I don't really like Constantine vibe all along.
August 15, 2018
En mi afán coleccionista, me acerco a todo lo que tenga que ver con John Constantine. Confieso que no he seguido la saga ni el juego, pero este integral me ha gustado más de lo que esperaba. Desde que DC "recuperó" a John Constantine para su universo, siempre me temo lo peor. Pero este Año 3, con los simplismos habituales, ha respetado bastante el espíritu del personaje (aunque la motivación como "pater familias" chirríe, no me espanta), y bueno, ademanes ampulosos de los "trajes" y lugares comunes aparte, me lo ha pasado muy bien. La trama es interesante, maquiavelica y digna de Constantine, el Laughing Magician, además de necesaria en un mundo lleno de salvadores de patrias. John los enreda a todos para conseguir lo que quiere: autoprotegerse ay conseguir su venganza. Eso sí. Aunque jugador de ventaja, siempre se corre un riesgo. Batman va a agradecer su ayuda. Como John le dice, tienen mucho en común, y el tener un plan de reserva no es la excepción. Encantada de volver a encontrarme con El Fantasma Errante, con Deadman-Boston Brand y Dr.Occult (OJO spoiler: no tengo mucha suerte, me los matan a todos).
Comentar también que el dúo Constantine/Batman a lo Augusto/Cara blanca deja algún momento memorable, y finamente resaltar el epílogo a cargo de Ray Fawkes que aclara bastante la trama y sin concesiones; es difícil pillar a John con la guardia baja, y aunque se vea obligado a tomar partido, el partido que elige es el correcto.
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October 3, 2021
It was interesting seeing John Constantine, the Spectre, and Ragman join the fight, but now the comic has just become one long battle with new combatants joining in on one side or the other. Nothing new really got hashed out and I am wondering what the end-game is. How is this story going to end?
While the first two were mesmerizing, this one was filler. While reading it, I just wanted to see how it all ends, and I know there are at least two more volumes (at least that Perry brought with him on his visit). I don't even know if the fifth one is the last one. Hold on... let me google it...
OK, back now. Apparently five is the end. Yay! But that may just be how many collected issues are available right now... plus there is Injustice 2 and some others, so I am thinking it doesn't really end at all... :(
Anyway, I shouldn't say this one is totally filler - it does address one of the weaknesses of Superman - he is not immune to magic, so I had been thinking, why isn't Batman bringing in the sorcerous heroes, and in this one he does. However, I sometimes struggle with the magic-using superheroes because I don't know what the boundaries of their powers actually are - it always feels like the writers just have them pull stuff out of their asses that get them out of jams - they are walking deus ex machinas. And their magic never seems to do anything useful until the end scene, so they tend to be exciting on the surface, but leave me cold when actually reading their stories.
While Ragman is a great character (and some of the other more obscure ones), I worry when the story starts pulling in the B- and C-list heroes. I do like that Batman's team is so underpowered... it gives them an underdog feel, and it's fun to root for the underdog.
While the first two were mesmerizing, this one was filler. While reading it, I just wanted to see how it all ends, and I know there are at least two more volumes (at least that Perry brought with him on his visit). I don't even know if the fifth one is the last one. Hold on... let me google it...
OK, back now. Apparently five is the end. Yay! But that may just be how many collected issues are available right now... plus there is Injustice 2 and some others, so I am thinking it doesn't really end at all... :(
Anyway, I shouldn't say this one is totally filler - it does address one of the weaknesses of Superman - he is not immune to magic, so I had been thinking, why isn't Batman bringing in the sorcerous heroes, and in this one he does. However, I sometimes struggle with the magic-using superheroes because I don't know what the boundaries of their powers actually are - it always feels like the writers just have them pull stuff out of their asses that get them out of jams - they are walking deus ex machinas. And their magic never seems to do anything useful until the end scene, so they tend to be exciting on the surface, but leave me cold when actually reading their stories.
While Ragman is a great character (and some of the other more obscure ones), I worry when the story starts pulling in the B- and C-list heroes. I do like that Batman's team is so underpowered... it gives them an underdog feel, and it's fun to root for the underdog.
January 5, 2018
A little disappointed with where this series went in this volume. However, I do get the feeling that Injustice Gods Among Us could be the storyline to rival the Avengers Civil & Infinity War cinematic arcs. It would be great to see DC and Warner change tact and go with a Green Lantern based approach to the DCEU. One that focuses on an Injustice or Blackest Night based story.
THE GOOD
- This volume is a great introduction/ revision of all the characters that wield magic in the DCU. Their inclusion fits well - seeing as magic is one of Superman's few weaknesses and would need to be employed to have any chance of countering a fully empowered Superman.
- There is yet more witty interplay between Harlequin and a few of the other characters. I have always maintained that Harley is a great offsider for the Joker. She has always been a more humanistic and predictable vehicle for Joker's psychopathic humor.
- There was a poignant reimagining of how the story could have gone during a dream sequence had by Superman, midway through the volume.
THE BAD
- The war didn't end. Whether it be a tv series, a comic run or even a series of novels, too often have great story arcs been sacrificed to meet publication commitments. Take this volume for example. After the dust settles in the final issue - nothing has really changed. Some magical heroes have swooped in, traded blows and declared an allegiance. There have been a few pieces taken off the board and few re-introduced. However plotwise, very little was contributed to the overall progress of the story.
THE GOOD
- This volume is a great introduction/ revision of all the characters that wield magic in the DCU. Their inclusion fits well - seeing as magic is one of Superman's few weaknesses and would need to be employed to have any chance of countering a fully empowered Superman.
- There is yet more witty interplay between Harlequin and a few of the other characters. I have always maintained that Harley is a great offsider for the Joker. She has always been a more humanistic and predictable vehicle for Joker's psychopathic humor.
- There was a poignant reimagining of how the story could have gone during a dream sequence had by Superman, midway through the volume.
THE BAD
- The war didn't end. Whether it be a tv series, a comic run or even a series of novels, too often have great story arcs been sacrificed to meet publication commitments. Take this volume for example. After the dust settles in the final issue - nothing has really changed. Some magical heroes have swooped in, traded blows and declared an allegiance. There have been a few pieces taken off the board and few re-introduced. However plotwise, very little was contributed to the overall progress of the story.
April 11, 2022
Magic and devils, ugh. The last volume was a masterpiece compared to this one. Also feels like a filler, since the story didn't progress at all.
I still can't get over the idiotic premise how everyone is more butthurt over Superman killing Joker, than Joker killing millions of people in Metropolis in a nuclear explosion, including Superman's pregnant wife. They also don't have a problem with Harley Quinn, a culprit in these atrocities being a part of their 'resistance'. I can only surmise that the writers of this schlock have really messed up morality.
I'm hate-reading it at this point.
I still can't get over the idiotic premise how everyone is more butthurt over Superman killing Joker, than Joker killing millions of people in Metropolis in a nuclear explosion, including Superman's pregnant wife. They also don't have a problem with Harley Quinn, a culprit in these atrocities being a part of their 'resistance'. I can only surmise that the writers of this schlock have really messed up morality.
I'm hate-reading it at this point.
June 9, 2024
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Three - The Complete Collection
Only magic can stop the yellow-ring bearing Superman and John Constantine is willing to connive, finagle and manipulate anything for a chance to bring down history's greatest ever villain. With the help of Batman and his team, Constantine will attempt to take Superman off the board once and for all.
Fantastic artwork and a mind grabbing plot shows the full scale of Taylor's imagination. A great addition to the series.
Only magic can stop the yellow-ring bearing Superman and John Constantine is willing to connive, finagle and manipulate anything for a chance to bring down history's greatest ever villain. With the help of Batman and his team, Constantine will attempt to take Superman off the board once and for all.
Fantastic artwork and a mind grabbing plot shows the full scale of Taylor's imagination. A great addition to the series.
October 25, 2024
Man I really didn't like year 3. There's the usual rant about the terrible characterisation ofc which was especially bad here. Even for Injustice just all felt a little bit flimsy. And dont get me started on wonder woman. Ignoring all of that however I still can't really say i liked it. It was just a constant stream of big reveals. And yeah it had its cool moments and this kind of comic definitely has its appeal and it had a sick fucking cast but this really wasnt for me.
Uhm 2/5 stars which sound high maybe for all the shit talking I did but its kinda like fastfood. Read this in one sitting bc you know its bad but you cant stop reading.
Uhm 2/5 stars which sound high maybe for all the shit talking I did but its kinda like fastfood. Read this in one sitting bc you know its bad but you cant stop reading.
August 4, 2025
Liked that they brought in some magic/inter-dimensional beings. I also think it was really clever how they reincorporated Joker. I guess their only option now is to turn to other dimensions? I'm not sure what else would help. I also particularly enjoyed the interlude of Superman's dream world. It added an emotional depth to the conflict that I appreciated.
October 6, 2020
Yo sólo quiero que Superman y todo su clan entren en pinche razón, ¿es mucho pedir eso?
SIGO CONFIRMANDO MI AMOR POR BRUCE WAYNE.
SIGO CONFIRMANDO MI AMOR POR BRUCE WAYNE.
June 27, 2021
Batman just can’t catch a break
November 11, 2021
Fabulous! I read some reviews that people were sort of fatigued on the number of times the resistance could have won but didn’t because of whatever reason, but…I loved it. I think the reasons all worked and even though it may be a tad frustrating, because we always want our side to win, I also find it fun to be like “holy shit, what NEXT?!” There were a few moments that made me gasp and a number that made me laugh out loud (Constantine apologizing for Batman making his friend’s car “all broody”, Harley gushing about how much she loves Legend, lots of other Harley moments (she was great, surprisingly)) and some that really made my heart ache. Totally obsessing over this series. I had to run out and grab this one after lunch yesterday because I just couldn’t wait! 😍
June 16, 2024
Almost 5 stars so it's a 4.5 from me.
-John Constintine was the highlight of this comic. Entertainig character to read.
-The plot twists at the end were great!
-Supe is finally out from the yellow ring's influence.
-I was wondering where the Teen Titans were, now we know
-Not sure how I feel about Dick Grayson coming back as a ghost. Also his part seems a bit bland in this comic, maybe I got spoiled by Tom Taylor's Nightwing run.
-Poor Superboy
-That alternate reality where Batman prevents it all by killing the Joker and handing himself in was beautiful to say the least, and sad of course.
-John Constintine was the highlight of this comic. Entertainig character to read.
-The plot twists at the end were great!
-Supe is finally out from the yellow ring's influence.
-I was wondering where the Teen Titans were, now we know
-Not sure how I feel about Dick Grayson coming back as a ghost. Also his part seems a bit bland in this comic, maybe I got spoiled by Tom Taylor's Nightwing run.
-Poor Superboy
-That alternate reality where Batman prevents it all by killing the Joker and handing himself in was beautiful to say the least, and sad of course.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2021
When I started this graphic novel series, I could possibly conceive where the writers could take this story. In the previous two entries, the story spans nuclear holocausts and intergalactic wars. Somehow they kept ratcheting the stakes to enormous proportions. It was an odd choice, but a thrilling one. They are off with an Avengers: Endgame event and, with the third one, seem to work backwards. The third felt smaller. The scale was smaller, the action more intimate. My gut reaction to this is to call this plan a little crazy. The normal fair we’re given always has the most bombastic and climactic scenes in the third act. How could less action make the story any better? While I was fairly skeptical about this approach, I still walked away from the third year enthralled, even if this entry doesn’t have the epic stakes the previous two do.
Thinking back to the previous two entries, the events are immediately present in mind. This year it feels as though it centers more around a particular character, John Constantine. I don’t have much of a relationship with this character, historically. I’ve seen the Keanu Reeves movie, but that’s probably the beginning and end of it. After reading this third year, I have a better appreciation for him. He’s a doomed character just trying to stay alive. He doesn’t have allegiances or last relationships. Those he interacts with he’s more than ready to doublecross and he assumes any relationship he forges will end in death or despair. In the battle that happens between Superman and his forces breaks out against the Green Lantern Corps., his daughter’s mother becomes a casualty of said war. The only thing he cares about, his daughter, becomes his top priority and secretly will work to no end in order to keep her safe.
In the third year, Batman (who is now up and walking again after being sidelined for much of the second year) is attempting to deepen his bench of allies, which can quickly dwindle. The writers are not shy about killing off characters you either have always loved or come to love through this story. Specifically, he targets those magical superheroes to sway to his cause. Magic is akin to kryptonite to Superman. He is weak against it. Batman knows this and wants to leverage it to his benefit. This is where Constantine comes in. Constantine is willing to help Batman and uses the excuse of his daughter’s mother’s death as his reason to join the fight. He feels something powerful is protecting Superman and his allies.
Superman and what’s left of his forces are desperately searching for those allies which were captured by Batman’s team: the Flash, Cyborg, and Damian. While Batman has hidden them away, the powerful god of vengeance, literally named Vengeance, attacks Batman’s team. They retreat to Dr. Fate’s tower outside of space and time and Constantine feels something isn’t right with Vengeance. They need more information on why Vengeance has chosen to help Superman and why they feel something is off. They use Raven, the daughter of demon Trigon (who seems to be the nemesis of Constantine), as bait for Superman who quickly takes it. As Rag Man bleeds the life out of Superman, his allies show up and arrest Constantine. John gets away when Dead Man inhabit’s Shazam’s body and releases Constantine. However, Dead Man...well, dies at the hands of Vengeance, but not before the resurrected spirit of Nightwing comes to take up the Dead Man mantle. I really appreciated Nightwing coming back in the third year, but felt they could have done more with the trauma of how Nightwing died now that he can interact with Batman and Damian.
Batman then hatches a plan to put Superman into an eternal slumber such as they did with Wonder Woman. It works and Superman is put to sleep. Superman dreams of a life where Lois and their baby don't die. Where Batman is the one to finally end Joker’s life. Where Lois becomes President of the United States, Wonder Woman is Secretary-General and married to Bruce. He watches his little girl grow up and desire to help the planet be better. At the same time, Wonder Woman, deep in slumber, also dreams of kissing Superman. However, she’s awakened by Ares and goes to see what has been happening since she’s been put under. She is not happy that Superman has taken a ring from Sinestro and moves to beat him to a bloody pulp. Superman, somehow, wakes up and stops her from doing so.
Superman and his allies go to Dr. Fate’s tower and engage in battle. Constantine has made the demon, Trigon, believe that Superman was the one who kidnapped his daughter (even though it was Constantine all along) and they summon him to Fate’s tower. This puts Superman and his forces on their heels. However, Deadwing (Dead Man Nightwing) shows up to say that someone else is inhabiting Vengeance. That person turns out to be Mister Mxyzptlk who wishes to see Superman unscathed as he attempts to force peace on Earth. Apparently, the imp is even matched against the demon.
Believing they’ll be destroyed in this epic fight between the two, Batman’s forces are transported to the House of Secrets and Mysteries on Earth, hoping its magic will protect them from Superman gaining entrance. However, Mister Mxyzptlk transports both himself, Trigon, Superman, and his forces right outside the house. Continued fighting ensues and it’s evident that the fight between Mister Mxyzptlk and Trigon are ripping the very fabric of reality. Batman allows Flash to be released so that he can save everyone outside. The House’s magical abilities to protect them begin to weaken. The group devises a way to work together to vanquish both the imp and demon while Batman’s forces make a quick escape.
The ending of the final part as well as the epilogue, however, show that Constantine was only ever out for Constantine. He secretly worked to make it appear he was on Batman’s side while using Batman and his forces to truly get rid of Trigon so that he could escape with his daughter and not have to worry about Trigon’s own vengeance. We also get another glimpse of how corrupted Superman became after the fall out of the attack on his loved ones and Metropolis by seriously injuring Superboy and sending his team to a prison realm.
All in all, the stakes are not incredibly high in his volume, but that’s okay. It’s smaller in scale and more intimate in nature. It’s the quieter scenes that really jump out. I ended up appreciating the dream sequences that Superman and Wonder Woman have. They do, either consciously or unconsciously, wish that things were different. Superman’s dream sequence was especially impactful. There are others, smaller scenes which really stand out. I laughed out loud at Harley Quinn’s interactions with Detective Chimp (which was a really cool character they did little with) and Dr. Fate (he’s not a REAL doctor). I also chuckled when John Constantine made fun of the visual of Detective Chimp and Batman sitting in the backseat. I liked how Deadwing told Batman how he felt about him. I actually thought the story would have benefitted from having more of that. There were moments, like when they released the Flash to save everyone, not just Batman’s team. I don’t know, there was strength in the more subtle components of this volume.
I appreciated the resurrection (of a kind) of Nightwing. I wish there was more interaction between him and his partner who killed him, Damian. I thought that could have been a much more impactful scene than what it was. Aside from that, there were some other scenes, such as the fight between Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing, that were just fun but didn’t amount to much. I also liked that the Teen Titans were present, but again, they almost immediately got imprisoned so here’s hoping they get released soon. Batman will have no other choice. Everyone seems to be dying, though that wasn’t such a big part here as it was in the previous two. The only big death that occurs is the Huntress, but let’s face it, she hasn’t been doing much throughout the series and was expendable. You have other deaths like Dead Man and Rag Man.
I did like the lean into the magical realm of DC. It makes sense to pivot to magic now that the Green Lanterns are obliterated. However, it also shows that DC doesn’t really have name recognition in that regard. You have Constantine, but I had no idea who Rag Man and Dead Man were. There was also Dr. Occult and some others, but I had never heard of them before. You could tell they were reaching to pull a bench together and most of them didn't make it to the end. I was actually shocked that their biggest stars, Dr. Fate and Zantanna, don’t end up doing much except offer a place to hang out and babysit. I’m still wondering how they play into all of this and now Dr. Fate is missing after sending the demon and the imp away.
While the third year makes you feel the stakes aren’t as high, it’s truly the smaller moments that shine and at the conclusion, felt like a reorientation of the series to focus on some of the smaller, but still impactful moments. I appreciated that. It doesn’t have the gravitas as the previous two years, but it’s more than made up for in the quieter scenes. I can’t wait to get my hands on year four and see where they decide to go from here.
Thinking back to the previous two entries, the events are immediately present in mind. This year it feels as though it centers more around a particular character, John Constantine. I don’t have much of a relationship with this character, historically. I’ve seen the Keanu Reeves movie, but that’s probably the beginning and end of it. After reading this third year, I have a better appreciation for him. He’s a doomed character just trying to stay alive. He doesn’t have allegiances or last relationships. Those he interacts with he’s more than ready to doublecross and he assumes any relationship he forges will end in death or despair. In the battle that happens between Superman and his forces breaks out against the Green Lantern Corps., his daughter’s mother becomes a casualty of said war. The only thing he cares about, his daughter, becomes his top priority and secretly will work to no end in order to keep her safe.
In the third year, Batman (who is now up and walking again after being sidelined for much of the second year) is attempting to deepen his bench of allies, which can quickly dwindle. The writers are not shy about killing off characters you either have always loved or come to love through this story. Specifically, he targets those magical superheroes to sway to his cause. Magic is akin to kryptonite to Superman. He is weak against it. Batman knows this and wants to leverage it to his benefit. This is where Constantine comes in. Constantine is willing to help Batman and uses the excuse of his daughter’s mother’s death as his reason to join the fight. He feels something powerful is protecting Superman and his allies.
Superman and what’s left of his forces are desperately searching for those allies which were captured by Batman’s team: the Flash, Cyborg, and Damian. While Batman has hidden them away, the powerful god of vengeance, literally named Vengeance, attacks Batman’s team. They retreat to Dr. Fate’s tower outside of space and time and Constantine feels something isn’t right with Vengeance. They need more information on why Vengeance has chosen to help Superman and why they feel something is off. They use Raven, the daughter of demon Trigon (who seems to be the nemesis of Constantine), as bait for Superman who quickly takes it. As Rag Man bleeds the life out of Superman, his allies show up and arrest Constantine. John gets away when Dead Man inhabit’s Shazam’s body and releases Constantine. However, Dead Man...well, dies at the hands of Vengeance, but not before the resurrected spirit of Nightwing comes to take up the Dead Man mantle. I really appreciated Nightwing coming back in the third year, but felt they could have done more with the trauma of how Nightwing died now that he can interact with Batman and Damian.
Batman then hatches a plan to put Superman into an eternal slumber such as they did with Wonder Woman. It works and Superman is put to sleep. Superman dreams of a life where Lois and their baby don't die. Where Batman is the one to finally end Joker’s life. Where Lois becomes President of the United States, Wonder Woman is Secretary-General and married to Bruce. He watches his little girl grow up and desire to help the planet be better. At the same time, Wonder Woman, deep in slumber, also dreams of kissing Superman. However, she’s awakened by Ares and goes to see what has been happening since she’s been put under. She is not happy that Superman has taken a ring from Sinestro and moves to beat him to a bloody pulp. Superman, somehow, wakes up and stops her from doing so.
Superman and his allies go to Dr. Fate’s tower and engage in battle. Constantine has made the demon, Trigon, believe that Superman was the one who kidnapped his daughter (even though it was Constantine all along) and they summon him to Fate’s tower. This puts Superman and his forces on their heels. However, Deadwing (Dead Man Nightwing) shows up to say that someone else is inhabiting Vengeance. That person turns out to be Mister Mxyzptlk who wishes to see Superman unscathed as he attempts to force peace on Earth. Apparently, the imp is even matched against the demon.
Believing they’ll be destroyed in this epic fight between the two, Batman’s forces are transported to the House of Secrets and Mysteries on Earth, hoping its magic will protect them from Superman gaining entrance. However, Mister Mxyzptlk transports both himself, Trigon, Superman, and his forces right outside the house. Continued fighting ensues and it’s evident that the fight between Mister Mxyzptlk and Trigon are ripping the very fabric of reality. Batman allows Flash to be released so that he can save everyone outside. The House’s magical abilities to protect them begin to weaken. The group devises a way to work together to vanquish both the imp and demon while Batman’s forces make a quick escape.
The ending of the final part as well as the epilogue, however, show that Constantine was only ever out for Constantine. He secretly worked to make it appear he was on Batman’s side while using Batman and his forces to truly get rid of Trigon so that he could escape with his daughter and not have to worry about Trigon’s own vengeance. We also get another glimpse of how corrupted Superman became after the fall out of the attack on his loved ones and Metropolis by seriously injuring Superboy and sending his team to a prison realm.
All in all, the stakes are not incredibly high in his volume, but that’s okay. It’s smaller in scale and more intimate in nature. It’s the quieter scenes that really jump out. I ended up appreciating the dream sequences that Superman and Wonder Woman have. They do, either consciously or unconsciously, wish that things were different. Superman’s dream sequence was especially impactful. There are others, smaller scenes which really stand out. I laughed out loud at Harley Quinn’s interactions with Detective Chimp (which was a really cool character they did little with) and Dr. Fate (he’s not a REAL doctor). I also chuckled when John Constantine made fun of the visual of Detective Chimp and Batman sitting in the backseat. I liked how Deadwing told Batman how he felt about him. I actually thought the story would have benefitted from having more of that. There were moments, like when they released the Flash to save everyone, not just Batman’s team. I don’t know, there was strength in the more subtle components of this volume.
I appreciated the resurrection (of a kind) of Nightwing. I wish there was more interaction between him and his partner who killed him, Damian. I thought that could have been a much more impactful scene than what it was. Aside from that, there were some other scenes, such as the fight between Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing, that were just fun but didn’t amount to much. I also liked that the Teen Titans were present, but again, they almost immediately got imprisoned so here’s hoping they get released soon. Batman will have no other choice. Everyone seems to be dying, though that wasn’t such a big part here as it was in the previous two. The only big death that occurs is the Huntress, but let’s face it, she hasn’t been doing much throughout the series and was expendable. You have other deaths like Dead Man and Rag Man.
I did like the lean into the magical realm of DC. It makes sense to pivot to magic now that the Green Lanterns are obliterated. However, it also shows that DC doesn’t really have name recognition in that regard. You have Constantine, but I had no idea who Rag Man and Dead Man were. There was also Dr. Occult and some others, but I had never heard of them before. You could tell they were reaching to pull a bench together and most of them didn't make it to the end. I was actually shocked that their biggest stars, Dr. Fate and Zantanna, don’t end up doing much except offer a place to hang out and babysit. I’m still wondering how they play into all of this and now Dr. Fate is missing after sending the demon and the imp away.
While the third year makes you feel the stakes aren’t as high, it’s truly the smaller moments that shine and at the conclusion, felt like a reorientation of the series to focus on some of the smaller, but still impactful moments. I appreciated that. It doesn’t have the gravitas as the previous two years, but it’s more than made up for in the quieter scenes. I can’t wait to get my hands on year four and see where they decide to go from here.
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