This thread is getting more attention, so here goes:
Once again, there will be spoilers in this topic, there has to be based on what is being discussed. You are warned, I dont want to see complaints. The point isnt to discuss the plot however, but just to discuss what this issue means for Superman and Wonder Woman in particular.
You know that version of Supes and Wonder Woman being shown in the Injustice trailers? The ones who are oppressive, and out of their typical character, believe they can take over for the good of society? Thats the version of Superman and Wonder Woman who are developing here, and while the Injustice Supes and WW are from an Elseworld and even an alternate reality even in that story, these are THE MAIN UNIVERSE VERSIONS, the ones we will see for years. Wonder Woman even encourages Supes to break international laws and control people for their own safety. She seems like a villainess trying to brainwash Superman and make him her pawn a lot like the Injustice WW.
Also, Superman is kind of a dumb meathead in this. He didnt even think about being low profile, he just punched first and asked questions later, and seemed dumbfounded that Batman was upset. Unlike haters think, Superman is not dumb, he has a genius level intellect, and he definitely is not the aggressive type.
Ive always thought Johns was kind of a hack, but this goes to show he knows nothing about Superman or Wonder Woman. Batman is portrayed as an admonishing father figure, and btw, WW even aggressively lashes out against him like an impudent child!
What did you all think? What do you think about the version of these iconic characters that will be our main universe versions of these characters at least until a pseudo reboot/retcon.
The only good thing about this issue is that the Justice League book, and Superman's self-titled, are the only ones exploring his and WW's relationship. This issue is very "Batwanky", and frankly, I beat Injustice, and based on the respect and dignity they placed on Supes and WW vs Geoff Johns' version, I think Netherrealms "gets" these characters more than DC!
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