Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe (SteelBook Edition)

Two of gaming and comics' most iconic rosters collide, and this edition wraps it all in steel. The Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe SteelBook Edition on Playstation 3 comes housed in a SteelBook case and includes a short comic book and a large poster featuring artwork by the legendary Alex Ross.

Let's talk about that poster. Alex Ross doesn't just draw superheroes. He paints them with the weight and gravity of Renaissance masters. Having his artwork as a full-sized poster inside a fighting game package is the kind of crossover that collectors genuinely appreciate. The comic book adds narrative depth, bridging the gap between the DC Universe and the Mortal Kombat realms in a way the game's story mode could only sketch out.

Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe was an odd experiment in the franchise's timeline, arriving before NetherRealm Studios found its groove with MK9. It was the first Mortal Kombat to tone down the violence for a T rating, which upset purists but opened the door to the DC collaboration. Historically, it's the bridge between the old era and the modern renaissance of the series. The SteelBook case gives this edition the display presence it needs to stand alongside the more celebrated entries. For MK collectors and DC completionists alike, the combination of the SteelBook, the Alex Ross poster, and the comic book makes this a package that punches well above its weight class. These don't surface complete very often.