Summary
For the last few entries, theMortal Kombatfranchise has started to cement itself as a new hub of pop culture. While it may not have quite as many crossovers asFortnite, the last fewMortal Kombatgames have all had a healthy number of crossover guest characters coming from across the entertainment industry.Mortal Kombat Xgave horror icons like Predator, Alien, Leatherface, and Jason another chance in the spotlight, whileMortal Kombat 11did the same for action movie legends likeTerminator, Rambo, RoboCop, and Spawn. And now,Mortal Kombat 1looks as though it’s going to continue the trend, but this time with comic book characters.
Leaked before the game was even announced and finally confirmed at SDCC,Mortal Kombat 1’s first Kombat Packwill include six new fully playable characters. While Ermac, Quan Chi, and Takeda are all classic franchise characters set to make their return in the Kombat Pack, they’re not the main event of the DLC. Instead, it’sInvincible’s Omni-Man,The Boys' Homelander, and DC’s Peacemaker that are getting fans most excited. And that should only be the start ofMortal Kombat 1’s comic book celebration, with DC alone having a plethora of characters perfectly suited forMortal Kombat’s bloody and brutal arena.
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Other DC Characters That Should Come to Mortal Kombat 1 Via DLC
NetherRealm Studios already has quite the storied career working alongside DC, withbothInjusticegamesletting fans play as a slew of DC characters, from some of the most iconic heroes and villains to some lesser-known figures. With Joker making his way over toMortal Kombat 11, it seems like a safe bet to assume that anotherInjusticealum could make their way over toMortal Kombat 1, and there are a few solid candidates. The most likely DCInjusticealums to carry over toMortal Kombat 1are those that fit the game’s more violent nature, putting the mercenary Deathstroke at the top of the list.
ButMortal Kombat 1should get a little weirder with its next DC guest character pick. WithInjusticealready covering some of the most iconic DC characters,Mortal Kombat 1’s DLCis the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the company’s stranger heroes and villains, those that aren’t often seen on the big or small screens. But at the same time, it’s probably a good idea to still include characters that are currently in the pop-culture zeitgeist.Mortal Kombat 1is doing exactly that with Peacemaker, choosing a lesser-known character, but one that’s recently had a successful show.
Going with this train of thought, Clayface or King Shark could be great picks forMortal Kombat 1’s DLC roster. While both characters are currently some of the lesser-known Batman/DC villains, they do still show up in the ongoingHarley Quinnanimated show, and King Shark is set to appear inRocksteady’s upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguegame, meaning that they’re still just popular enough to catch the attention of fans and entice them to pick up the DLC pack.
Alternatively, ifMortal Kombat 1wanted to get even more out-of-left-field and unique with its DC characters, then it could choose those lesser-known characters not yet introduced into the mainstream at all. James Gunn’s new DC universe is currently deep into its development, and there are plenty of characters on the docket that could do with an introduction in another medium first, such as any member of The Authority, an edgy superhero team that’s set to get its first movie adaptation soon. Another great pick that’s technically DC-related, and that fans would go absolutely wild for, is someone fromThe Watchmen. While Dr. Manhattan is probably the best pick, Rorschach, Nite Owl, The Comedian, or Silk Spectre would be all good choices.
Mortal Kombat 1is scheduled to release August 02, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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