Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe adds a killing Joker

by Randy Nelson { Jul 25th 2008 at 7:00PM }

Siliconera brings word from San Diego Comic-Con that more karacters have been added to the roster of Midway's crossover fighter, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Specifically, the site confirms Jax and Kitana from the MK games are set to appear, along with DC Comics characters Green Lantern and the clown prince of crime himself, Joker. The site speculates that, since villains in MK vs. DC will be able to perform fatalities, Joker could conceivably kill Superman. We're not sure how happy DC would be about that, so don't get too excited.

Tags: batman, joker, midway, mk-vs-dc, mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Syphon @ Jul 25th 2008 7:09PM

I haven't followed the MK series in quite some time...But isn't it "Jax" & not "Jak"?

Matt_M @ Jul 25th 2008 7:33PM

I think you're right.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8cg4hgM6IM

Syphon @ Jul 25th 2008 7:09PM

I haven't followed the MK series in quite some time...But isn't it "Jax" & not "Jak"?

Jhongerkong @ Jul 25th 2008 7:49PM

No, you just missed the announcement that the new title would be MK vs. DC vs. Naughty Dog

Nick the Hero of Canton @ Jul 25th 2008 7:11PM

Wait...we still care about MK vs DC?

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 25th 2008 7:13PM

I know I'm renting it at least. Not a buy for me.

Gun Barrier (Gamer Tag) @ Jul 25th 2008 7:12PM

Wow Joker!! I want to see that!

Residentevil72501 @ Jul 25th 2008 7:12PM

yeah its Jax!

utterer @ Jul 25th 2008 7:14PM

Not to nitpick or anything but the headline gets the title of the game right, yet in the story it is referred to as "Mortal Kombat vs. DS Universe" (2nd link in the story). Also what is the big deal with the Joker killing Superman? Wouldn't DC be more upset if the Joker was killing batman?

Or is it because Superman isn't supposed to die? Maybe killing Superman in the game will make you have to wait through a bunch of dead end plot turns and "new supermans" before you can play as him again.

Haggard @ Jul 25th 2008 11:02PM

Superman 64 was a fate worse than death for him.

Ashkental @ Jul 25th 2008 7:15PM

"Mortal Kombat vs. DS Universe"
"Jak, Kitana"

It's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe and it's JAX people...

Damn you joystiqers are not payd to get grammar errors, only us mere mortals can commit those! xD just kidding guys :D

turnabout_gamer @ Jul 25th 2008 7:56PM

I think you mean "paid" not "payed"

what was that about mere mortals? :P

Pico Suarez @ Jul 25th 2008 8:20PM

"I think you mean "paid" not "payed""

Some people will never get sarcasm...

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Jul 25th 2008 7:17PM

... Mortal Kombat vs. DS Universe? Sub-Zero vs. Nintendogs? Liu Kang vs. Dr. Kawashima? Raiden vs. Phoenix Wright? Sonya Blade vs. ball Kirby? Goro vs. Derek Stiles?

... I'd buy it.

LaughingTarget @ Jul 25th 2008 7:21PM

As long as Mario gets his head ripped off, I'm good.

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Jul 25th 2008 7:30PM

But of course.

But why single out Mario? Why you hate, Giggling Bull's Eye?

LaughingTarget @ Jul 25th 2008 9:21PM

Because I'm a Luigi fan and Mario has stolen the green jumpman's thunder for far too long.

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Jul 25th 2008 9:30PM

I support your reasoning, good sir.

Averna @ Jul 26th 2008 3:31AM

*envisions a jigglypuff fatality*

megapenguinx @ Jul 26th 2008 4:19PM

Nintendogs would wipe out Subzero.

Christian @ Jul 25th 2008 7:17PM

They should be fine with it, they just need to separate this as different universe so that it's acceptable IMO.

Vcize @ Jul 25th 2008 7:18PM

Awesome.

GoldenS1104 @ Jul 25th 2008 7:21PM

I hope the Joker looks like Heath. :D

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 25th 2008 7:26PM

Nah, I doubt it I think they're gonna go with a classic looking joker.

Hashbrown Hunter @ Jul 25th 2008 9:47PM

Probably won't.

Nicholas Sulikowski @ Jul 26th 2008 4:00PM

They're using the Jim Lee design I believe.
This one.
http://www.rogers-md.net/v/wallpapers/Jim_Lee_Batman_Foes.jpg

Nicholas Sulikowski @ Jul 26th 2008 4:09PM

Wait scratch that, that's what they're doing for DC Universe Online.

Thatoneguy64 @ Jul 25th 2008 7:21PM

PENCILALITY

Mr.ESC @ Jul 25th 2008 7:25PM

The Dark Knight is the best movie I've seen in years.

Obie @ Jul 25th 2008 7:40PM

Give the joker a kryptonite pencil and bye bye Supes.

Noshino @ Jul 25th 2008 11:46PM

Go patent it! NOW!

Akukami @ Jul 26th 2008 10:16AM

Plus rep to you good sir for beating me to the punch and saying it in a better way then I intended.

Sesur @ Jul 25th 2008 7:22PM

I'd love to see superman die. He's the worst superhero ever.

And Joker is fucking awesome. His fatality should be frying his enemy with a handshake like in the first batman movie.

Mr.ESC @ Jul 25th 2008 7:27PM

"He's the worst superhero ever".

So you are a fan of Aquaman?

He is not a bad character but it's villians suck ass except for the New Genesis Gods and Dark Seid.

Thatoneguy64 @ Jul 25th 2008 7:34PM

Superman is worse than Aquaman by a mile, ESC, by merit of not having every power ever.

Also: Aquaman can disintegrate a man just by touching him. Well, he could in one series...

Sesur @ Jul 25th 2008 7:34PM

I should say he's the worst of the popular superheros... Aquaman was no more than an interpreter for marine life.

Superman villains were way cooler then superman ever could be.

Thatoneguy64 @ Jul 25th 2008 7:35PM

That is "by merit of Aquaman not having every power ever."

Also: Aquaman has enhanced strength and resistance to injury (due to his ability to survive in the deep depths of the ocean, unaffected by immense water pressure)

Obie @ Jul 25th 2008 8:01PM

Superman character is from the 1930's, and yes he is not quite as developed as some of the great current ones. But gimme a break, at least his powers does not involve shrimp telepathy and killing people in accidental tsunamis:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JaSnCK3g498

Mr.ESC @ Jul 25th 2008 8:07PM

He sucks because he was incredibly exaggerated over the years, when the comic started he could jump a building but not fly, He could run faster than a bullet but he ain't Flash and he was stronger than a locomotive but not Stronger than Hulk (I’m aware Hulk is from Marvel but I‘m referring to the crossover) and the Villains sucked ass like the Toy maker, what the f*ck the Toy maker? The Villain of Super man was the Toy maker? Just ridiculous.

The only memorable villains are Dark Seid and the New Gods If you want Lobo (Lobo is awesome tho’ )

There are some good stories like Red Son from Krypton that are actually worth reading but you could easily skip most issues.

Thatoneguy64 @ Jul 25th 2008 8:37PM

Eh for the most part when it comes to comics, I'd just rather read Marvel.

They're just so much better at story and characters.

Okay, they're just better at everything. (although DC does have Batman, the Green Lantern, and Watchmen)

Mr Khan @ Jul 25th 2008 9:26PM

More or less, Superman is the Mario of the comics universe, by which he is both a dinosaur of the modern era, and an immutable symbol of comic superherodom.

But they've done some very good arcs with him. The only one i recall as being especially poor was when they tried to retcon him as a guy with electromagnetic powers and that blue/white look back in the 90s

Mr.ESC @ Jul 25th 2008 9:27PM

“Eh for the most part when it comes to comics, I'd just rather read Marvel. They're just so much better at story and characters”.

O Rly? Have you read Spiderman: One more day? it was a slap in the face and the way they ruined Marvel Zombies is unforgivable.

What I don’t like about Marvel is that they abuse of the Reset Button.

Mrblonde @ Jul 25th 2008 7:34PM

Hey randy, its DC not DS. Typo in the hyperlink

Mrblonde @ Jul 25th 2008 7:35PM

Hey randy, its DC not DS. Typo in the hyperlink

Waqman @ Jul 25th 2008 7:52PM

Dude his fatality should be cutting a smile into their face! Or the now infamous "disappearing pencil trick".

Yeah I'm just really hopped up on TDKsauce right now. Best comic book movie ever. It finally pays to be a Batman fanboy (aside from the excellent comics of course).

It has now become an instant rent for me, when before I wasn't even interested in the game.

LuckyEMS @ Jul 26th 2008 2:18PM

best comic book movie ever?

i think someone hasnt seen 300 or V for Vendetta

The Fatass of Kickassness @ Jul 26th 2008 2:27PM

Both of those movies sucked.

LuckyEMS @ Jul 26th 2008 2:33PM

and so did The Dark Knight

Autopsy15 @ Jul 26th 2008 2:49PM

Hey, LuckyEMS?

GO DIE

LuckyEMS @ Jul 26th 2008 3:01PM

what you mean you liked the shitty acting that seemed to spawn from Rachel

the fact that she looked like someone you wouldnt put out if she was on fire

the fact that alfred joked about everything and they spent 2 hours building up 2face to have him get subdued after falling 2 storys, the mob boss put up more of a fight

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