Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Five Vol. 1

Injustice's final year kicks off to a strong start with the first of three volumes. Buccellato's writing makes a major improvement over the mediocre "Year Four" story arc where the Injustice Regime and Insurgency were forced to temporarily team up against the Olympian Gods. The series has never been as strong as it was in the first two "years" when the book was being helmed by Tom Taylor, but Buccellato does a strong job tying up the last loose ends and setting the state for the Year Five finale which directly leads into the events of the video game's story mode. Year Five is mostly the year of the villains as the numerous baddies under Superman's thumb in the events of the game are brought into the fold. While Batman appeals to any villains with some semblance of honor (such as the Rogues and Deathstroke) while Bane offers his services to Superman. While Supes starts bringing in villains who aren't as honor-bound as Batman, the rest of the Regime is left struggling to justify the increasingly erratic actions of their leader. Barry, Hal, and Diana all wonder aloud about the course the world has taken and whether or not Superman declaring himself leader of the entire free world is the best outcome of their efforts. Meanwhile, Batman and what is left of his Insurgency are forced to decide if they are fighting against the inevitable at this point as each of their plans have failed to take down the Regime. What helps this volume really stand out is the great character interactions and quieter moments. The bombastic and over the top Year Four (and second half of Year Three for that matter) have been a bit lacking of these better character moments sadly, so it is nice to see Buccellato emulating Taylor on that note instead of focusing all his energy on large scale action. I'm also glad to see the previous two years' method of forcing the Regime and Insurgency onto the same temporary side against a larger threat (Trigon's duel with Mr. Mxyzptlk, the Olympian Gods and their invasion) doesn't repeat itself here. The book gets back to the fight between Superman and Batman instead of finding outside influences that can extend their conflict. All in all an awesome first volume.

With each year of the injustice series, there is always a new element and year five keeps that up! I've been so glued to this series! Year five volume 1 introduces a lot of key villains and they are used in a great way! There is always so much goin on in these books but they have been told in a great way! If you have been readin up to year four and don't know if you should take it to year five, rest assured, go for it! Things get taken to a new level!

Now I completed my collection

2nd of the last 8 books that i purchased in the Injustice story arc that have had bent covers or pages. The story is fantastic and worth a read. But replacements may be in your future so you may have to wait longer to read. That being said 6 others were in otherwise perfect condition.

I love this series. If you like the Justice league, Batman or any other this series tells a "What if story". How friends can become enemies in a blink of an eye and enemies can become allies. A whole world in chaos. It never ends.

Art work is great, the story is a little frustrating because we all know Superman can't lose no matter how much we want him to, but really is a great series.

The book came in great condition with plastic wrap. This series has been great and I will definitely buy the rest of the books

Bought this book for my child he loved it this gift for he Christmas 🎄 gift

Escribo de memoria, así que no estoy seguro de si es en este tomo en el que interviene Raven, pero ese planteamiento y las visitas a Black Adam y Aquaman son unos recursos pobres par llenar páginas y crear momentos álgidos artificiosos. Creo que toda la serie no se mueve de dos-tres premisas simplistas que repetir año tras año.

Injustice year five vol.1, shows how much superman has changed. Not only does his costume look exactly the same as the one he wears in the video games story mode. His attitude and, outlook has also changed completely as well. Superman is on a mission to round up all of the prisoners, who have escaped from the deep sea underwater prison, the trench. Later on during a titanic battle with Doomsday, Superman receives help from an unexpected ally. His name is bane and, he is offering to work with the regime. An idea that wonder woman doesn't agree with. Wonder woman doesn't like the idea of the justice league siding with criminals. Diana has no trouble letting superman know that she has noticed how much he has changed. Meanwhile Batman is also busy trying to find new members, to join the insurgency, even if it means asking for help from some well known criminals. Catwoman tries to help but is captured and tortured by bane and, killer frost. Will she escape ?, you'll have to read this book to find out. Also there is the story about how Damian Wayne becomes nightwing and, how he ends up wearing the nightwing suit. The writing by Brian Buccellato is still as good as ever and, the artwork is also at a pretty high standard. Can't wait for volume 2.

service rapide et efface produit en bonne état, rien à redire de négatif!

El formato de pasta dura muy bueno igual que siempre y la historia en la misma línea de los últimos 3 años de la serie.

Comprei essa hq e mais outras 6 do Injustice no dia 11/07, no momento da compra fui avisada que só receberia dia 10/08, um mês depois. Mas fiquei bem feliz que adiantaram e recebi dia 29/07. Essa hq veio em ótimo estado, bem embalada e a caixa bem forrada. Satisfeita com essa compra! Recomendo à todos.