Midway shows off Superman in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

by Ludwig Kietzmann { May 21st 2008 at 11:29AM }

The official website for Midway's Unreal-powered, cross-dimensional brawler, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, has posted the first shot of what appears to be Superman's 3D model. As you can see, the developers have managed to capture the Kryptonian's chiseled features, indestructible physique and patriotic pose quite well. So well, in fact, that we're left feeling a little sorry for the mere mortal kombatants.

Gallery: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

Tags: Batman, DC-Universe, Midway, MK-vs-DC, Mortal-Kombat, Mortal-Kombat-vs-DC-Universe, Scorpion, Superman, Unreal

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Eric @ May 21st 2008 11:33AM

Ahhh the man of steel. He was always my fav.

Co @ May 21st 2008 11:36AM

I'm predicting strong sales of a medicore fighting game when it's all said and done with this one.

MarkHawk @ May 21st 2008 12:06PM

yeah! Why not put time and effort into something worth the time. Maybe a game based off the movie Fight Club. Yeah that'd be sweet. I can see it now. It'd be so intense. Nah that dumb. Let's have rappers and hip hop artist fight... on second thought why not have Ninjas Vs Pirates...

;)

Arno @ May 21st 2008 11:36AM

Superman 64 anyone?

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ May 21st 2008 11:53AM

Actual. Most people thought the game looked pretty mehish from the beginning. Only reason why it got the attention it did was because more people were giving more attention to the developers(LOL GOLDENEYE!!) than to the actual game.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ May 21st 2008 11:54AM

OH WHAT THE FUCK??? THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A COMMENT IN ANOTHER THREAD!!!!

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ May 21st 2008 11:54AM

OH WHAT THE FUCK??? THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A COMMENT IN ANOTHER THREAD!!!!

Zertoss @ May 21st 2008 12:05PM

THE SYSTEM HAS DOWNS

A Pissed-off English Gamer @ May 21st 2008 12:23PM

Sorry, but your comment is in another castle.

Fernando Rocker @ May 21st 2008 11:37AM

How can Scorpion fight against Superman?

I mean, Superman can stop a bullet with his eye... how can Scorpion or any other character beat Superman?

PojoMofo @ May 21st 2008 11:38AM

Scorpion can just rub Kryptonite on his spear before fighting.

LeadBoxx @ May 21st 2008 11:39AM

That's what I am thinking? They better have a good excuse as to why Superman doesn't just kill everyone and then game over.

Esat Dedezade @ May 21st 2008 11:39AM

I think he's allergic to something but try as I might I cannnot recall the substance.

I think it might be 85% polyester sports bras, but I'm not 100% sure so don't quote me on that.

Mr.ESC @ May 21st 2008 11:41AM

Actually Batman>Superman>Every other character.

No one can defeat the god damn Batman not even Spawn,Superman,Goku (For realz),Depredator etc etc.

LeadBoxx @ May 21st 2008 11:43AM

If everyone has access to Kryptonite then Supes is FOOKED.

smartguy1600 @ May 21st 2008 11:59AM

Actually, in the comics, one of Superman's main weaknesses now is Magic. I read an interview with Boon about how they will bring up this fact when trying to even everyone out. They also mentioned that whatever event causes the DC and MK universe to cross will have an effect on their abilities. So they will BS something to make sure Superman doesnt slaughter everyone without a scratch.

DangerMouse @ May 21st 2008 2:27PM

Superman is vulnerable in the vaginal area.

WiNG [Life in a Game] @ May 21st 2008 2:34PM

Superman gets his powers from Earth's yellow sun.

MK KWIK SOLUTION: Mortal Kombat takes place in a dimension with an ORANGE SUN! So he only has 50% of his strength!

BRILLIANT!

Kye @ May 21st 2008 6:10PM

The real question is how can Superman beat Scorpion? He's already dead, what more can be done to him? Plus he can teleport.

Also, sorry to ruin you day guys but;

Everyone > Batman

Let's face it, I give him respect for being a normal guy that works damned hard, but, who couldn't beat him in a fight?

Superman with one punch.
The Hulk with one punch.
Goku with one punch.
Spiderman with one punch.
The list goes on and on.

He is after all only a normal human.

Mr.ESC @ May 21st 2008 11:38AM

Superman vs Scorpion oh yeah that sounds completly fair.

Batzarro(A.K.A Rap-Rock Cameo) @ May 21st 2008 11:44AM

Mr Esc: Are you sure Spawn can't beat Batman?

I know...that was ANOTHER Batman...

PojoMofo @ May 21st 2008 11:40AM

What about Batman versus Sonja? Or any DC Super hero against the mostly lame MK fighters.

Jax is really the only one that has a change

unless Shang Tsung can also morph into DC folks

baby sea tuna @ May 21st 2008 11:50AM

Jax. Lol.

Jamma @ May 21st 2008 11:45AM

Those graphics make him look more like Nathan Petrelli than superman

ugg.tryptophan @ May 21st 2008 3:44PM

he can fly

Batzarro(A.K.A Rap-Rock Cameo) @ May 21st 2008 11:48AM

U, U+A! Looks better then I expected!

samfish @ May 21st 2008 11:50AM

I hope they have Capitan Marvel in this game. Even if they come up with some excuse for depowering Superman, they can't really come up with one for the Big Red Cheese!

SHAZAM!

theturtle363 @ May 21st 2008 12:31PM

they could have him say SHAZHAM with much less emphasis than usual

Dralthi @ May 21st 2008 11:53AM

Glad to see they went with the Alex Ross version of Superman. In my opinion, that's what he looks closest to.

His face is looking a bit lifeless though. I don't think this picture is doing it justice. I'd love to see some video of Supes in action. I'm real curious how they are going to handle the whole flying thing.

Scorpion looks awesome though! I think he looks better then Superman.

Makes me wish they just made a new Mortal Kombat instead of this franchise mash-up.

Eric @ May 21st 2008 11:56AM

That picture makes it look like Superman is not really following though on his job to protect metropolis.

Fernando Rocker @ May 21st 2008 11:59AM

Eric

lol =p

[+]

NATO_Duke @ May 21st 2008 12:22PM

Nice Eric!

+1

AwesomeTown @ May 21st 2008 11:56AM

This is a definite purchase for me once it hits $20 or lower.

Tone @ May 21st 2008 11:55AM

Supes looks awesome, can't wait to beat the crap out of Batman with him.

John Z @ May 21st 2008 11:58AM

I find it funny that nobody would dare suggest that any of the Marvel or Capcom people are ridiculously overpowered if MVC3 were to suddenly be announced, yet MKVDC just gets "omg supes pwns all". It's called "suspension of disbelief", folks. Yeah, he COULD kill everyone and not bat an eyelash, but he won't. Get over it.

That said, DAMN does that render look good. If that's even close to in-game art, this might turn out to be halfway decent.

Batzarro(A.K.A Rap-Rock Cameo) @ May 21st 2008 12:03PM

Because a Servbot really has a chance against Wolverine...

Kye @ May 21st 2008 6:14PM

Raiden? with Godly powers?

Zertoss @ May 21st 2008 11:59AM

This game can't have Batman and Superman without the Joker and Darkseid. And judging by the state of Metropolis, I'm guessing Darkseid (or maybe Doomsday) is in.

FOXHOUND @ May 21st 2008 12:07PM

I'm left wondering(as a fan), which Green Lantern will be used...?

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ May 21st 2008 12:23PM

I'm guessing John Stewart. Mostly because he's probably the most well known of the Green Lanterns(in Mainstream I mean). Also so they can have a token black character.

FOXHOUND @ May 21st 2008 1:00PM

Vegeta --
I figured that too...

Though, as a side point, I realized the only mainstream(read: "somewhat known to the masses")Black characters in DC are GL-John Stewart, Cyborg, Static(DC-published), Vixen, and Mr. Terrific/Michael Holt. Sure, there's others... but if it wasn't for the animated JUSTICE LEAGUE and TEEN TITANS shows, I'd have to wonder if the everyday person would recognize any of them.

Anyway, in reference to the game -- of those listed above, Stewart is easily the most likely candidate to be put in the game.

Exodus @ May 21st 2008 1:28PM

Naw...I will go with Hal Jordan. Why? Because Hal is a bad ass...

LaughingTarget @ May 21st 2008 1:31PM

Green Lantern's secret ending - he's really John Stewart from The Daily Show.

FOXHOUND @ May 21st 2008 1:47PM

Make no mistake about it: Hal Jordan is easily the best, most recognized GL of them all(even over Kyle, Alan Scott, and yes - John Stewart). But with DCAU still fresh in many minds and media...

Obie @ May 21st 2008 12:14PM

So wait, how will any of the other characters stand a chance against the man of steel? Oh I see, he is fighting in Kryptonite fog right?

Yourself @ May 21st 2008 12:21PM

Seriously, how many times does this question need to be asked?

ONE LAST TIME: Magic beats Superman. It's in the comics. It has been brought up be Ed Boon himself. Almost all MK characters use magic, except Jax. So I guess it's finally payback after Jax's ruination of MK2

Obie @ May 21st 2008 12:24PM

I love how "magic" is always the end-all excuse to beat superman, it's the perfect loophole. Anyways we'll see how this goes.

NATO_Duke @ May 21st 2008 12:25PM

Yourself - that sounded like a total hissy fit.

No offense, but my level 4 warlock with anterilon robes can destroy your level 7 mage in fluffybum armor.

No, we don't all sound like total geeks.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ May 21st 2008 12:25PM

sigh.

Obviously he'll be depowered somehow. Either they'll just have a weaker version of Supes(like DCAU superman) or they'll incorporate something in the story that some magic managed to depower Superman. Though I'm wondering how they are going to depower flash.