Injustice: Gods Among Us Year Three Annual #1, released by DC Comics on April 29, 2015, is an anthology issue that fills in mysteries from the "Year Three" storyline, which focused on a magical war against Superman's regime. The annual features two stories that explore the origins and secret roles of characters in the conflict.
Storyline Overview
The annual provides background information on events only hinted at in the main series:
- John Constantine's True Motivation: The main story details the true beginning of John Constantine's involvement in the war. It's revealed he is seeking revenge against Superman for a civilian victim's death, which links to his own daughter, Rose. He is shown recruiting magical allies like Zatanna and a drunken Detective Chimp, with his ultimate goal to unite a magical team to take down Superman's regime.
- Titans and Dr. Occult: The annual also explains what the Teen Titans were doing during the global conflict and the secret role played by Dr. Occult, providing context for their absence in the main narrative.
Key Credits
- Writers: Ray Fawkes and Brian Buccellato.
- Artists: Sergio Fernandez Davila, Xermanico, and Juan Albarran.
- Cover Artist: Neil Googe.
- Publisher: DC Comics