10 Insane Superman Crossovers You Won't Believe Exist

3. Injustice Vs He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe

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What do you get when you combine one of the darkest DC storylines with one of the 80s' more lighthearted and beloved cartoon series? You get an unexpected but satisfying conclusion to Superman's story in the Injustice universe, a grim and near-hopeless world where the Man of Steel has become an authoritarian despot who seeks to rule over everything in a misguided attempt to stop evil.

The story doubles down on Superman's ruthlessness after he merges with Brainiac and destroys much of the Insurgence in the process. This leads to Batman (Damian Wayne) recruiting Prince Adam to defeat the rogue hero.

As this is happening, Superman seeks multiversal dominion and the chance to be reunited with Lois Lane and his unborn child, bringing him into conflict with He-Man, the remaining DC heroes, and even the Fourth World.

The story paints an interesting contrast between the idealistic and wholesome He-Man and the increasingly unhinged Superman as their battle becomes one to save the Man of Steel and give him a chance at redemption despite his cruel actions.

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