100 Greatest Superhero Stories Ever
By Steve Lam
Image Courtesy of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
#31. Injustice: Gods Among Us
Medium
Video Game
Release Date
April 16, 2013
Credits
Developers: NetherRealm Summer
Director: Domic Cianciolo
Writers: Brian Chard, Dominic Cianciolo, Johnathan Fish-Hako, Jon Greenberg, Jimmy Palmiotti, John Vogel
Artist: Steve Beran
Cast: Stephen Amell as Arrow, Troy Baker as Sinestro / Dick Grayson / Nightwing / Atlantean Soldier, Adam Baldwin as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern / Lex Luthor’s Exo-Suit, Kimberly Brooks as Batgirl, Amy J. Carle as Announcer, Kevin Conroy as Batman, Grey DeLisle as Catwoman / Green Lantern’s Ring, Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman / Radio Host 1, Richard Epcar as The Joker / Radio Host 2, Jennifer Hale as Hawkgirl / Killer Frost, J.G. Hertzler as Deathstroke / Ares, Phil LaMarr as Aquaman / John Stewart / Green Lantern / Arkham Guard, Neal McDonough as The Flash / Damian Wayne / Nightwing, Joe Naber as Shazam / Black Adam, George Newbern as Superman, Nolan North as General Zod, Khary Payton as Cyborg / Doomsday, Mark Rolston as Lex Luthor, Patrick Seitz as Scorpion, David Sobolov as Lobo, Tara Strong as Harley Quinn / Raven, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grundy / Bane, Alan Tudyk as Green Arrow / Atlantean Librarian, Ed Boon as Scorpion, Lacey Chabert as Zatanna, Cal Lumbly as Martian Manhunter
The Reason It’s Great
Many would find it strange that a video game would be part of a superhero stories ranking. However, in today’s world, video games are produced much like movies—having their own director, writers, and visual effects artists.
In an alternate universe, the Joker uses a nuclear bomb to kill millions in Metropolis and tricks Superman into killing Lois Lane and their unborn child. In a fit of rage, Superman does the unthinkable and kills the Joker. Soon, to prevent this situation from ever happening again, the Man of Steel establishes a fascist new world order, instilling himself as the leader.
Existing superheroes are divided: some side with Superman; others side with Batman, who opposes Superman and wants to remove him from power. Five years into this war, the main universe’s superheroes are brought into this universe, with the hopes of of defeating Superman and his government.
The gameplay itself has recieved critical and fan acclaim. However, the most impressive aspect of this video game is how each fight scene integrates with a compelling story. The tight plot and meaningful character interactions serve as a standalone film which is entertaining all by itself.