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temptershell's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One - The Complete Collection" Toma Taylora to komiks, który miał być adaptacji gry wideo o tym samym tytule, a stał się samoświadomym eksperymentem, który doczekał się rozwinięcia na 5 tomów (+ Year Zero). Komiks zadaje filozoficzne pytania dotyczące mocy, sprawiedliwości i konsekwencji. Inspirując się fenomenem gry "Injustice: Gods Among Us", Taylor oraz zespół artystyczny w składzie Jheremy Raapack, Mike S. Miller i inni, przedstawiają świat, w którym Superman, zazwyczaj symbol nadziei i dobroci, przekracza mroczną granicę, stając się tyranem dążącym do globalnego panowania w imię wymuszonego pokoju.
Kluczowym elementem konfliktu jest Batman, wieczny strażnik Gotham, który staje na drodze Supermana i rozpoczyna kaskadę konfliktów wewnątrz Ligi Sprawiedliwości. Mimo że główna linia narracyjna skupia się na konflikcie między Supermanem a Batmanem, inni bohaterowie zostali niestety potraktowani pobieżnie, a Wonder Woman staje się elementem, który popycha Supermana do dalszych działań.
Mimo tych niedoskonałości, "Injustice: Year One" to historia, która w głównej mierze opiera się na akcji, niż na filozoficznych rozważaniach. Szczególnie godne uwagi są momenty takie jak terapia Harley Quinn z Lobo, konfrontacja Green Arrow z Clarkiem czy heroiczne działanie Alfreda.
Kluczowym elementem konfliktu jest Batman, wieczny strażnik Gotham, który staje na drodze Supermana i rozpoczyna kaskadę konfliktów wewnątrz Ligi Sprawiedliwości. Mimo że główna linia narracyjna skupia się na konflikcie między Supermanem a Batmanem, inni bohaterowie zostali niestety potraktowani pobieżnie, a Wonder Woman staje się elementem, który popycha Supermana do dalszych działań.
Mimo tych niedoskonałości, "Injustice: Year One" to historia, która w głównej mierze opiera się na akcji, niż na filozoficznych rozważaniach. Szczególnie godne uwagi są momenty takie jak terapia Harley Quinn z Lobo, konfrontacja Green Arrow z Clarkiem czy heroiczne działanie Alfreda.
Przyjemność 4/5
Styl: 3,9/5
Historia: 4,5/5
Ocena 4,13/5
Styl: 3,9/5
Historia: 4,5/5
Ocena 4,13/5
ndizz87's review
5.0
I got this as a present from my brother during Christmas 2020. It was certainly unexpected. I had never known him to get me a graphic novel, or really any reading material before. I was surprised and not really sure what to think. The title itself harkened back to the video game series. He had informed me that this was a spinoff of the video game. That already put a negative in my head. I mean, video games have a terrible track record in the movie business, so how could they translate a game into a graphic novel? I mean, the whole crux of the game is Mortal Kombat style fighting. I didn’t really know there was a plot. I put it on my bookshelf and left it there for a few weeks, until he asked if I had read it. Feeling guilty, I thought I might as well take a crack at it. It was brilliant! I mean, whole-heartedly absorbing. I was shocked to see there are more volumes of this because Year One feels akin to Avengers: Endgame. It’s like something out of Game of Thrones with huge superheroes dying off left and right. I thought this graphic novel would suffer from a lack of a good plot. Boy, was I wrong!
The plot revolves around the Joker and Harley kidnapping Lois Lane from Metropolis and creating an environment where, under the influence of kryptonite-infused fear toxin, Superman accidentally kills Lois and the baby she’s carrying and accidentally sets off a nuke that kills 11 million and levels Metropolis. Wholly distraught upon the revelation, he charges in to kill the Joker and succeeds by putting his arm through his body. This sets Superman on a path no one thought he would ever travel. He blames Batman for allowing the Joker and so much evil to continue to live. He decides, once and for all, that evil, corruption, and war need to end on the planet and he’ll enforce that through any means necessary. Batman is the obvious foil to Superman. He sees the path that Superman is going down and creates contingencies in order to mitigate what’s about to happen. The Justice League splinters due to the adversarial nature between Superman and Batman, with Wonder Woman and the Green Arrow backing each respectively. It’s jam packed with lots of superheroes (and their deaths), as well as a lot of philosophical undertones to the plot. Was Batman wrong for allowing all that evil to live, knowing they always escape? Is it right for one person (Superman) to self-impose peace by any means necessary? Who’s got the better value system? These are interesting things to ponder and also to see who’s side the other superheroes fall on. However, I’m squarely on Team Batman.
I know I’ve stated this already, but man...a LOT of superheroes die, mostly at Superman’s hands. You’ve got Green Arrow, Joker, Scarecrow, Ares, Martian Hunter, Nightwing (oh yeah, Robin is hardcore Team Superman and his rage ends up accidentally killing Nightwing?!?!)Darkseid's son, Atom Man, and Black Addam to name a few. You’ve got Superman vindictively putting Aquaman’s city, Atlantis, in the middle of a desert. You’ve got Batman decommissioning the Watchtower while everyone’s on it. You’ve got Robin (Batman’s son) raging against his father and hurting the people he loves along the way. You’ve got Wonder Woman going all militant and pining for Superman. It ends with a plot between Superman and Lex Luthor developing a pill that can help Superman create a lasting superhero army to enforce his peace. All the while, Batman is attempting to foil Superman’s plans. Year One culminates in Superman breaking Batman’s back, alla Bane-style.
While comic’s aren’t generally known for characterization, I mean it’s normally already established who these people are and what they believe, I found that this graphic novel leveraged that to ask what they would do in a devastating situation like this. I was really surprised at the philosophical tones, motivations, and decisions of the character’s in a graphic novel that’s based on a smash’em up video game. There were actually some very poignant and intriguing moments in the graphic. The one with Flash comes to mind. Superman disables a man with enhanced powers who’s rising up against his authority. He cripples him with ease. Batman leads Flash to the man’s apartment which is plastered with Flash merchandise and photos. It really hits Flash and he spends some time racing up and down the longest stretch of straight road in Australia attempting to just run, not think. Obviously, Superman realizing that he’s killed his wife and unborn baby was tragic and set the tone at the beginning of the graphic novel. Robin, Batman’s own son, accidentally killing Nightwing was just as tragic. The next to last final scene with Batman and Superman’s showdown was also tragic in how Batman lays out the tradegy of Superman’s current path and his torture of Batman after he makes him a parapalegic.
The themes of the graphic novel are intriguing to say the least. Take the Joker’s for instance. He dies early on, but he’s just curious what would happen when the most powerful man in the world has...one bad day. It’s absolutely mesmerizing how he sets all this in motion. How far will you go to ensure peace lasts, and if you have to do that by any means necessary, is it really peace you’ve achieved? If you’re not going to go as far as killing those who murder others, are you allowing evil to exist in the world and are you an accomplice to what they do? How far do you go to stop someone who’s a friend? How do you decide between the competing philosophies of two monolithic superheroes? How do you know you’ve chosen the right path? It has quite a few questions that it poses and I’m here for all of it.
To review, I loved the plot and the action. I thought both these things were really tight. I loved the philosophies espoused by each faction of the Justice League. These are particularly strong points of the story. The rendering was on par as well. The only things I didn’t like are only minor annoyances such as why does Wonder Woman go so militant with Superman? Why isn’t there more time to grieve for these people who have lost their loved ones? Superman kills Lois and her baby and he immediately launches into his facist attitude. Batman loses Nightwing, but feels like he recovers relatively quickly and no further mention is made. I know this about superheroes fighting each other, but there’s also a strong lack of villains that get inserted into this. I mean, there’s the Joker’s brief appearance, Harley chimes in from time to time. Lex Luthor is apparently Superman’s good friend? Ares and Darkseid make brief appearances, but other than that, it’s about it. Also, I’m not sure which section it is, but Harley’s storyline with Green Arrow and Lobo didn’t serve the story at all and just felt like the writers really wanted a scene with Lobo for some reason.
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One is a super solid, might I even say, brilliant graphic novel. I’m not sure where they go from here. Again, it’s like Avengers: Endgame, but apparently there are five years worth of story here. I’ve already ordered Year Two. We’ll see where it goes. However, the action is packed. The plot is surprisingly good. The play between Superman and Batman’s factions are interesting. No one is safe. For a graphic novel that was adapted from a video game, I was astounded at how much I responded to it. I don’t know if it’s because of the low standards coming in, but I can’t wait to see what else is in store for our warring heroes.
The plot revolves around the Joker and Harley kidnapping Lois Lane from Metropolis and creating an environment where, under the influence of kryptonite-infused fear toxin, Superman accidentally kills Lois and the baby she’s carrying and accidentally sets off a nuke that kills 11 million and levels Metropolis. Wholly distraught upon the revelation, he charges in to kill the Joker and succeeds by putting his arm through his body. This sets Superman on a path no one thought he would ever travel. He blames Batman for allowing the Joker and so much evil to continue to live. He decides, once and for all, that evil, corruption, and war need to end on the planet and he’ll enforce that through any means necessary. Batman is the obvious foil to Superman. He sees the path that Superman is going down and creates contingencies in order to mitigate what’s about to happen. The Justice League splinters due to the adversarial nature between Superman and Batman, with Wonder Woman and the Green Arrow backing each respectively. It’s jam packed with lots of superheroes (and their deaths), as well as a lot of philosophical undertones to the plot. Was Batman wrong for allowing all that evil to live, knowing they always escape? Is it right for one person (Superman) to self-impose peace by any means necessary? Who’s got the better value system? These are interesting things to ponder and also to see who’s side the other superheroes fall on. However, I’m squarely on Team Batman.
I know I’ve stated this already, but man...a LOT of superheroes die, mostly at Superman’s hands. You’ve got Green Arrow, Joker, Scarecrow, Ares, Martian Hunter, Nightwing (oh yeah, Robin is hardcore Team Superman and his rage ends up accidentally killing Nightwing?!?!)Darkseid's son, Atom Man, and Black Addam to name a few. You’ve got Superman vindictively putting Aquaman’s city, Atlantis, in the middle of a desert. You’ve got Batman decommissioning the Watchtower while everyone’s on it. You’ve got Robin (Batman’s son) raging against his father and hurting the people he loves along the way. You’ve got Wonder Woman going all militant and pining for Superman. It ends with a plot between Superman and Lex Luthor developing a pill that can help Superman create a lasting superhero army to enforce his peace. All the while, Batman is attempting to foil Superman’s plans. Year One culminates in Superman breaking Batman’s back, alla Bane-style.
While comic’s aren’t generally known for characterization, I mean it’s normally already established who these people are and what they believe, I found that this graphic novel leveraged that to ask what they would do in a devastating situation like this. I was really surprised at the philosophical tones, motivations, and decisions of the character’s in a graphic novel that’s based on a smash’em up video game. There were actually some very poignant and intriguing moments in the graphic. The one with Flash comes to mind. Superman disables a man with enhanced powers who’s rising up against his authority. He cripples him with ease. Batman leads Flash to the man’s apartment which is plastered with Flash merchandise and photos. It really hits Flash and he spends some time racing up and down the longest stretch of straight road in Australia attempting to just run, not think. Obviously, Superman realizing that he’s killed his wife and unborn baby was tragic and set the tone at the beginning of the graphic novel. Robin, Batman’s own son, accidentally killing Nightwing was just as tragic. The next to last final scene with Batman and Superman’s showdown was also tragic in how Batman lays out the tradegy of Superman’s current path and his torture of Batman after he makes him a parapalegic.
The themes of the graphic novel are intriguing to say the least. Take the Joker’s for instance. He dies early on, but he’s just curious what would happen when the most powerful man in the world has...one bad day. It’s absolutely mesmerizing how he sets all this in motion. How far will you go to ensure peace lasts, and if you have to do that by any means necessary, is it really peace you’ve achieved? If you’re not going to go as far as killing those who murder others, are you allowing evil to exist in the world and are you an accomplice to what they do? How far do you go to stop someone who’s a friend? How do you decide between the competing philosophies of two monolithic superheroes? How do you know you’ve chosen the right path? It has quite a few questions that it poses and I’m here for all of it.
To review, I loved the plot and the action. I thought both these things were really tight. I loved the philosophies espoused by each faction of the Justice League. These are particularly strong points of the story. The rendering was on par as well. The only things I didn’t like are only minor annoyances such as why does Wonder Woman go so militant with Superman? Why isn’t there more time to grieve for these people who have lost their loved ones? Superman kills Lois and her baby and he immediately launches into his facist attitude. Batman loses Nightwing, but feels like he recovers relatively quickly and no further mention is made. I know this about superheroes fighting each other, but there’s also a strong lack of villains that get inserted into this. I mean, there’s the Joker’s brief appearance, Harley chimes in from time to time. Lex Luthor is apparently Superman’s good friend? Ares and Darkseid make brief appearances, but other than that, it’s about it. Also, I’m not sure which section it is, but Harley’s storyline with Green Arrow and Lobo didn’t serve the story at all and just felt like the writers really wanted a scene with Lobo for some reason.
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One is a super solid, might I even say, brilliant graphic novel. I’m not sure where they go from here. Again, it’s like Avengers: Endgame, but apparently there are five years worth of story here. I’ve already ordered Year Two. We’ll see where it goes. However, the action is packed. The plot is surprisingly good. The play between Superman and Batman’s factions are interesting. No one is safe. For a graphic novel that was adapted from a video game, I was astounded at how much I responded to it. I don’t know if it’s because of the low standards coming in, but I can’t wait to see what else is in store for our warring heroes.
shadybanana's review against another edition
5.0
This was awesome. Superman's character was top-notch and the way he reacts is cool. Batman and Superman's conflict is original and makes sense. I don't want to give spoilers but the story was just like civil war in marvel, except way cooler and more emotional. The way how major characters keep dying is awesome and heartbreaking at the same time. Diana's character was perfect too. And overall I loved the comic.
ajstyles's review against another edition
5.0
I have spent a good part of 3 years of my life building a roster on the Injustice DC game and its sequel. So I already had a good idea of the storyline before picking up this book. Nonetheless, Injustice ranks as one of the greatest graphic novels I have ever read. By deviating from the stereotypical good vs evil dilemma in superhero stories, the book provides a ominous insight into a world which is reigned by a God with an iron fist. The various philosophical questions that the story poses along its multiple volumes is an absolute treat, as the band of heroes in the DC universe are divided by fear, honor and loyalty.
The sheer number of iconic moments in this book is astounding -Superman dumping Atlantis in the middle of the Sahara desert, Lobo stubbing out his cigarette on Darkseid's forehead, Superman putting his arm through the Joker, Alfred knocking out Superman and the Green Arrow's last stand to name a few. But the one moment which stood out for me was the fascinating conversation between Superman and the Flash over a game of chess about gun control in the WatchTower.
Superman gradually losing his humanity is beautifully juxtaposed with snippets of what he truly stood for before he inadvertently killed a pregnant Lois Lane. Wonder Woman being portrayed as a scheming evil force is more terrifying because unlike Superman, there was absolutely no provocative event to justify her turn to the dark side. Batman was doing what he does best - being a badass. Forget the Snyderverse, I am eagerly awaiting for a time when Warner Brothers get their act together, establish a decent cinematic universe for all these incredible three dimensional characters and adapt this mind-blowing storyline on a visual medium.
The sheer number of iconic moments in this book is astounding -Superman dumping Atlantis in the middle of the Sahara desert, Lobo stubbing out his cigarette on Darkseid's forehead, Superman putting his arm through the Joker, Alfred knocking out Superman and the Green Arrow's last stand to name a few. But the one moment which stood out for me was the fascinating conversation between Superman and the Flash over a game of chess about gun control in the WatchTower.
Superman gradually losing his humanity is beautifully juxtaposed with snippets of what he truly stood for before he inadvertently killed a pregnant Lois Lane. Wonder Woman being portrayed as a scheming evil force is more terrifying because unlike Superman, there was absolutely no provocative event to justify her turn to the dark side. Batman was doing what he does best - being a badass. Forget the Snyderverse, I am eagerly awaiting for a time when Warner Brothers get their act together, establish a decent cinematic universe for all these incredible three dimensional characters and adapt this mind-blowing storyline on a visual medium.
tinynavajo's review against another edition
5.0
This is EXACTLY
What I wanted to read when I started this series! And I actually get to read through it all the way that I want to!
What I wanted to read when I started this series! And I actually get to read through it all the way that I want to!
tigercrossin's review against another edition
4.0
Another amazing Tom Taylor story, what else can I say? I will admit that injustice is not my favourite of Tom Taylors stories…… but it still gets a 4/5 so if that tells you anything about how amazing of a writer he is, please go read his stuff. I love the brutality of this series so much, I love how dark it gets at times. Some of my favourite scenes in this book are towards the end when Clark cripples Bruce, or when Alfred beats up Clark like, how can you not love that? It’s so out of left field that it works, it’s an amazing finale.
One negative thing that’s always kinda stuck out to me in these books is Diana, and how I’m really not a fan of how she’s portrayed here, and I get that that’s sort of the point but it still really bothers me to see her act in this sort of way, more so than even Clark. For some reason she seems the most out of character for me, not really a complaint just something that stands out
One negative thing that’s always kinda stuck out to me in these books is Diana, and how I’m really not a fan of how she’s portrayed here, and I get that that’s sort of the point but it still really bothers me to see her act in this sort of way, more so than even Clark. For some reason she seems the most out of character for me, not really a complaint just something that stands out
gabriellugh's review against another edition
5.0
One of the thing I both love and hate about Superman is the amount of power he actually has. That gives idea that he is a danger, taking that and taking away his honour code, whether you agree or not, is really interesting.
I really enjoyed every panel of this volume and I’m very much looking forward to reading year two.
I really enjoyed every panel of this volume and I’m very much looking forward to reading year two.
mjgriffinii74656's review against another edition
5.0
Many of my students recommended this series to me last year when I was teaching a course on superhero comics. I've finally gotten around to reading it, and I admit that I'm impressed. I was incredibly engrossed in the first year arc and am working through the subsequent follow ups. Very good work here.
stormblessed4's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5