This week, the last piece of content for Rocksteady Studios’ game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League dropped, and it shook things up by unexpectedly resurrecting two more Justice League members. In the surprising climactic episode of Kill the Justice League, Task Force X manages to take down the last surviving Brainiac, but just when you think it’s all over—surprise!—Superman and Batman swoop in, alive and well.
In this finale, Harley Quinn guides us through the revelation that Superman and Batman were actually held captive inside Brainiac’s lair all along. With the Justice League now liberated from Brainiac’s grasp, they’re on a mission to make amends by liberating Metropolis’s citizens from alien threats and restoring balance to the alternate realities affected by other Brainiacs.
As for Task Force X, they’ve managed to remove the explosive implants from their heads and have essentially vanished to an Elseworld to enjoy a life free from Amanda Waller’s watchful eyes.
Throughout Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, players were tasked with eliminating some of DC’s most iconic heroes—something that stirred quite a bit of controversy, especially among Batman fans. Many were disheartened to learn that Kevin Conroy’s last performance as the Dark Knight ended with his character seemingly being killed off. However, the final episode reveals a twist: the Batman and Superman previously “killed” were actually Brainiac-created clones. With their ordeal over, the real Batman and Superman are back, ready to rejoin Rocksteady’s Arkhamverse as if nothing happened.
Earlier episodes saw players resurrect uncorrupted versions of the Flash and Green Lantern, overturning their fates similarly. Yet, Wonder Woman remains a casualty, having been slain by a sinister clone of Superman during the storyline. There’s a silver lining for Diana, though, as she’ll be getting her own game, albeit it’s uncertain whether Monolith Productions’ Wonder Woman will align with the Rocksteady Arkhamverse timeline.
The revival of the Justice League, minus Wonder Woman, has unfolded over several post-release expansions for the game, which also introduced new playable characters. Among them is an alternate-universe Joker, distinct from the familiar portrayal by Mark Hamill in the Batman Arkham series.
Considering the origin of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in the comic realm, it’s no shocker that the Justice League members bounce back to life, rendering their previous “deaths” inconsequential in the narrative. This outcome wasn’t entirely unexpected either, thanks to numerous leaks and teasers, one of which blatantly hinted at Batman’s return, despite his supposed demise at Harley’s hands.
The conclusion of Kill the Justice League, however, is presented in a rather minimalist fashion, using a few illustrations and a single-character narration to tie up the story’s once-surprising twists. It’s a fitting closure for a game that faced numerous delays, mixed reviews, prolific leaks, and several technical glitches. At least now, everyone—except maybe Wonder Woman—can find some resolution.
