Injustice – Gods Among Us – Year Five #18
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: 2016
Genre: Superhero, Action, Alternate Universe, Drama
Format: Digital First / Comic Book
Continuity: Prequel to the Injustice: Gods Among Us video game
Series: Injustice: Gods Among Us – Year Five (Issue #18)
The Story
As Superman’s tyrannical regime tightens its grip on the world, chaos brews within its own ranks. Bizarro—a twisted, unstable clone of the Man of Steel—leaves a wake of destruction behind him. But as his rampage escalates, troubling signs begin to point toward one man: Lex Luthor. A brilliant manipulator and scientist with his own complex agenda, Lex must decide if he can silence his creation before the truth reaches Superman’s ears. With loyalty and survival hanging in the balance, this issue delivers a tense, high-stakes narrative full of betrayal, desperation, and moral conflict.
Main Characters
- Bizarro – A flawed clone of Superman with reversed powers and a broken mind.
- Lex Luthor – Scientific genius and strategic mastermind, secretly opposing Superman's rule.
- Superman – Ruler of the Regime, growing more ruthless in his quest for absolute order.
- Batman – (Mentioned/Involved in the series arc) Leader of the resistance against Superman.
Creative Team
- Writer: Brian Buccellato
- Artists: Mike S. Miller, Marco Santucci
- Colorist: J. Nanjan
- Letterer: Wes Abbott
- Editor: Jim Chadwick
- Cover Artist: David Yardin
Publisher's Brand
DC Comics, known for publishing iconic heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, continues its exploration of darker alternate realities in Injustice – Gods Among Us. This series offers readers a gritty, emotional look at what happens when heroes break their own rules.
Short Description
Bizarro’s deadly rampage threatens Lex Luthor’s secret in Injustice – Gods Among Us – Year Five #18. As Superman's grip tightens, Lex must stop the rogue clone before the truth is exposed. Packed with tension, betrayal, and action, this DC Comics issue dives deep into the moral complexities of power and control in a world where heroes have fallen from grace.
