DC K.O. (2009) from DC Comics delivers a wild, high-stakes reimagining of the DC Universe pushed to its absolute breaking point. The Heart of Apokolips has been unleashed, reshaping Earth into a nightmarish battleground designed to herald the return of Darkseid. With the planet transformed into a twisted hellscape and time running out, the end of everything the heroes know looms closer than ever.
In a last, desperate gamble, the Justice League embraces an unthinkable solution: a brutal, no-holds-barred tournament where Earth’s greatest champions must fight one another for the right to challenge Darkseid himself. What follows is an explosive battle royale that pits hero against hero in shocking and unexpected matchups. Every punch, blast, and sacrifice brings the competitors closer to the Heart of Apokolips—and closer to corruption.
As the tournament progresses, the Heart’s influence grows stronger, warping bodies, minds, and morals. Power comes at a terrible cost, and victory may require crossing lines no hero ever wanted to face. Friendships fracture, alliances crumble, and even family bonds are tested as the fighters are forced to confront how far they are willing to go to save the universe.
Each battle raises the question: who has the strength, willpower, and resilience to survive the corruption and stand against Darkseid? And more importantly—what will be left of them when they reach the end?