Injustice 2 (comics): Difference between revisions

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'''''Injustice 2''''' is an [[American comic book]] series written by [[Tom Taylor (writer)|Tom Taylor]] and published by [[DC Comics]]. TheIt seriesis takesbased placeon between the events of the [[fighting video game]] ''[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]]'' and its sequel, ''[[Injustice 2]]''. It is set in an [[Parallel universes in fiction|alternate reality]] where a [[Batman]]-led [[insurgency]] has defeated [[Superman]]'s [[totalitarian]] regime and has to deal with the aftermath.<ref name=io9announce>{{cite web|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/dc-announces-an-injustice-2-comic-continuing-the-best-1791420413|title=DC Announces an Injustice 2 Comic, Continuing the Best Evil Superman Story Ever|work=[[io9]]|date=January 20, 2017|first=James|last=Whitbrook}}</ref>

The plot follows the end of the first ''[[Injustice: (videoGods game)|InjusticeAmong videogameUs]]'' with [[Superman]] in captivity. The primary conflict centers around [[Ra's al Ghul]] assembling a group of villains to force the world into reversing the effects of climate change. His forces include [[Solovar]], [[Gorilla Grodd]], the [[Suicide Squad]], Athanasia al Ghul, [[Jason Todd]], [[Damian Wayne]], and [[Killer Croc|Killer Croc]], among others. His plans include a successful attack on the [[United States Capitol|U.S. Capitol]] which kills the President and much of his cabinet, along with the majority of Congress and the kidnapping of various CEOs of multiple organizations including [[Ted Kord]] to be eaten by Killer Croc and [[Orca (comics)|Orca]]. Ra's also forces [[Professor Ivo]] to build [[Amazo]], which Ra's plans on using to kill the majority of humans on Earth. When Batman and his allies arrive to fight Amazo, they are initially unable to inflict significant damage. [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-LEl)|Supergirl]] and [[Blue Beetle]] manage to bring it to the Moon, where Kara destroys it, with assistance from Damian, who grew majorly concerned about his grandfather's genocidal methods. To help predict future threats, [[Batman]] creates [[Brother Eye]], an artificial intelligence that he uses to monitor mankind. Outside ofOff Earth, the [[Green Lantern Corps|Green Lanterns]] face off against the [[Red Lantern Corps|Red Lanterns]], who have managed to bring [[Starro the Conqueror]] to their side. After the Red Lanterns attack [[Oa (comics)|Oa]], the Green Lanterns ally with [[Sinestro]], a reformed [[Hal Jordan]], and [[Lobo (DC Comics)|Lobo]] to repel the attack. Solovar later banishes Gorilla Grodd and removes his telepathic abilities, Brainiac arrives and assists Gorilla Grodd in returning to power. When Grodd retakes the throne, he takes control of Ra's al Ghul's mind and kills him. The series ends with [[Alfred Pennyworth|Alfred]], unable to continue taking care of Bruce, leaving [[Wayne Manor]].

Early reviews were generally positive. [[IGN]] and ComicBookWire both felt the series got off to a strong, albeit slow, start,<ref name=ign1/><ref name=cbw1>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicbookwire.com/injustice-2-chapter-1/|title=Review: Injustice 2- Chapter 1|publisher=ComicBookWire|date=April 14, 2017|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> with the former praising the "terrific character moments".<ref name=ign2>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/05/18/injustice-2-2-review|title=INJUSTICE 2 #2 REVIEW|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=May 17, 2017|first=Jesse|last=Schedeen|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> ''Comicosity'''s Allen Thomas gave the first issue a perfect score and said: "The art and writing work in tandem to produce a story that engages an appetite for intriguing interpersonal relationships and stellar visuals."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicosity.com/review-injustice-2-1/|title=Review: INJUSTICE 2 #1|work=Comicosity|first=Allen|last=Thomas|date=May 3, 2017|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> In her review of the Wonder Woman focused Annual #1, Jennifer DeRoss was disappointed by Taylor's characterization of [[Wonder Woman]] stating,: "This issue is literally overshadowed by Superman multiple times and is so heavily based on other popular versions of the character that it feels like they were trying to force a concept instead of developing a unique character." <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comiccrusaders.com/review-injustice-2-annual-1/|title=Review: Injustice 2 Annual #1|work=Comic Crusaders|first=Jennifer|last=DeRoss|date=November 30, 2017|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref>

*''Volume 4'': collects issues #2118-2624

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