Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come #1-4
by Mark Waid, Alex Ross, Dirk Maggs
Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, Kerry Shale, Marc Thompson, Lorelei King, Glenn Wrage, William DeMeritt, Garrick Hagon, Tom Alexander, John Chancer, Ray Porter, Full Cast
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Superman coming out of retirement hits differently when you can actually hear the weight in his voice.
- Great if you want: superhero mythology with real moral stakes and legacy themes
- Listening experience: cinematic and urgent — feels like a prestige miniseries, not a comic
- Narration: full cast with sound design that makes every hero instantly distinct
- Skip if: superhero fatigue is genuine for you — themes won't land otherwise
About This Audiobook
In the near future, a new breed of ruthless superheroes has replaced the legendary Justice League, terrorizing the very citizens they claim to protect. When their violent methods threaten to tear society apart, the aging icons of heroism face an impossible choice: remain in self-imposed exile or risk everything in one final battle for the soul of humanity. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must confront not only their brutal successors but also their own legacy as champions who may have stayed too long at the heroic game. The fate of civilization hangs in the balance as two generations of heroes clash over fundamentally different visions of justice.
This full-cast audio adaptation transforms Mark Waid's acclaimed graphic novel into an immersive theatrical experience. The ensemble cast brings distinct voices to iconic characters, with Marc Thompson's weathered Superman and Glenn Wrage's grizzled Batman anchoring performances that capture both the gravitas and humanity of these legendary figures. Rich sound design and musical scoring elevate the production beyond a simple reading, creating an atmospheric soundscape that matches the epic scope of the story. The audio format allows listeners to focus purely on the emotional weight of the characters' final reckonings with their heroic identities.