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Injustice: Gods Among Us #2 - Chapter Two Review

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Joker strikes at Superman's heart and Batman calls in the Justice League in an attempt to take down the Clown Prince of Crime.

WARNING! THAR BE SPOILERS! 

The Good 

In spite of this issue revolving around a seriously bleak plot point for Superman, it was a really, really fun read. From Batman's quip about being held ("Just go fast enough that no one can see us") to Flash literally being a couch potato and then in the city a mere moment later, this short comic was highly amusing.  
 
Writer Tom Taylor is doing an impressive job with the limited amount of pages at his disposal. So far, both issues have been able to pack a lot of developments into such a short space. This issue of course expands on last week's cliffhanger and brings in a whole new batch of familiar faces. Thanks to the talented art team, the new costumes totally work in panel and seeing each character use their abilities (even if it's limited to just one panel) looks great. It makes me wonder if I'll have a new appreciation for the new designs when I get around to playing the game. 
 
I imagine Superman's initial conversation might seem off-putting to some, but I think it's a very fitting response. He has a new and completely valid reason to be overly protective of Lois and when it comes to the Joker, Batman's mind is a greater resource in this case than Superman's vast array of powers (especially considering Joker has all of this prep time and kryptonite at his disposal).

The Bad 

Not only does the Joker have Doomsday under his command, but he was hanging out with him in the confined space of a submarine? I really hope this is somehow explained in the next issue because I'm not seeing what's stopping the huge foe from turning the Clown into paste (or is it the fear gas?).  Also, Superman tosses the submarine, yet Joker and Harley are standing just fine after the impact. I imagine something like that would knock them on their rears. 
 
While I think the art is solid, there's a few examples of way too much shading and a major lack of detail. It's by no means jarring, but it certainly is noticeable.

The Verdict 

We know things need to take one helluva dark turn for Superman to make such a drastic change and so far this script is doing an able job building us up to that breaking point. I can only imagine what Joker and Harley Quinn were doing to Lois. What's their master plan? Throw in a potential Superman vs. Doomsday and you bet I'm stoked for next Tuesday! 

I'm legitimately loving this digital comic.  It's concise, looks fantastic and simply a good time. At just $0.99, there's no reason to miss out on this if you're pumped for the game.
28 Comments
Posted by guttridgeb

I reckon that Doomsday might have actually been a hallucination induced by Scarecrow's fear gas.

Edited by k4tzm4n
@guttridgeb said:

I reckon that Doomsday might have actually been a hallucination induced by Scarecrow's fear gas.

Could be! That certainly seems like a strong possibility after the course of events in this issue.
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Posted by NightFang

Wait Joker has Doomsday under his control?

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Posted by JamDamage

Does this cofirm even more that Doomsday is going to be in the game?

Posted by mk111

@JamDamage:

I'd say so.

But Joker controlling Doomsday sounds so lame. I hope that its just a hallucination or whatever.

Edited by NightFang

@JamDamage said:

Does this cofirm even more that Doomsday is going to be in the game?

I think he's in the game but isn't playable.

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Posted by StMichalofWilson

Cool! Read the first issue and thought it was great. Can't wait to see this one!

Posted by akbogert

While I didn't quite share your enthusiasm for the first chapter, I thought this one definitely moved very well and in general, I am glad this little series exists (though each "page" is really more like half a page, so $1 isn't exactly super value). I've never read any non-Bat-based DC comic, so this is serving as my introduction to all the other characters, for better or worse.

Posted by Necrotic_Lycanthrope

Joker with a controlled Doomsday? I demand a Grundy and Doomsday all out cage batch in the next few issues and/or game.

Posted by JLDoom

Started to read this and I've been liking it so far

Posted by mk111

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope:

Unless Doomsday is nerfed, Grundy would last about a minute.

Posted by Necrotic_Lycanthrope

@mk111 said:

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope:

Unless Doomsday is nerfed, Grundy would last about a minute.

If the Joker is controlling the legit Doomsday, we're talking a version probably stupid and on par with at least Black Adam or Superman. Grundy could be mystically augmented or else be X10000000 resurrection cycles, since he gets stronger every time he dies.

Posted by mk111

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope:

I suppose they could do that, but it would scream of trying too hard to make them a match.

Posted by Necrotic_Lycanthrope

@mk111:

Well, in any case, I hope then you fight Dooms in the game.

That way, at least for video game dynamics, you can kick his butt with Solomon Grundy. :)

Posted by mk111

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope:

Ah, but in that case, wouldn't it be more satisfying to beat Doomsday up as, say, Harley Quinn. :P

But yeah. If Doomsday isn't playable, I hope that he is at least a boss (like Master Hand in Smash Bros.)

Posted by Necrotic_Lycanthrope

@mk111:

My two hopes are larger action figures released based on the game's designs (3 3/4 inch figs for 15 bucks each is a rip off) and that the hype is worth it. I don't want to see a good concept destroyed.

Posted by mk111

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope:

Large action figures would be sweet to own.

Posted by Necrotic_Lycanthrope

@mk111:

Still hoping for more NECA figs from Bioshock Infinite to come out.

I have the sick idea of setting up something like a Rapture vs. Columbia thing.

Posted by mk111

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope:

LOL, good luck with that.

Posted by SmashBrawler

I didn't like this issue as much as the first one. Too rushed and the other artist was pretty bad.

Posted by Mrfuzzynutz

read the first book, and really was excited by the concept of the Joker being a bigger threat to The Man of Steel then ever before ( not going to ruin it for those whose haven't read it yet)

But once you see where Superman is heading, you couldn't pick a worse villain to show up and to imagine what he could do with the information presented in book 1, so I am really looking forward to reading what comes next

Posted by Mr_Avacadomonkey

Sounds Great! I definatly need to get these comics. This is my most anticipated game of the year! I just need to get a system for it..... :(

Edited by Nightwing28710

@k4tzm4n said:

Also, Superman tosses the submarine, yet Joker and Harley are standing just fine after the impact. I imagine something like that would knock them on their rears.

It's a scientific fact there is no gravity under the sea. That's why fish float under water. :P

Posted by RedheadedAtrocitus

Hope they get this into a hardcopy format sometime, and Doomsday under Joker's control? Wow, anyone remember Superman #175?

Posted by sethysquare

it seems pretty clear to me that its fear gas. lois lane was on the table operating and they put on masks.

Posted by k4tzm4n

@RedheadedAtrocitus said:

Hope they get this into a hardcopy format sometime, and Doomsday under Joker's control? Wow, anyone remember Superman #175?

It's my understanding they will collect these issues in hard copies.

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Posted by YourNeighborhoodComicGeek

@NightFang said:

@JamDamage said:

Does this cofirm even more that Doomsday is going to be in the game?

I think he's in the game but isn't playable.

He's in the background of the Fortress of Solitude. Maybe if Doomsday isn't a hallucination via Scarecrow, they will capture him and leave him a prisoner in the Fortress of Solitude (which would explain why he's there and not just randomly inserted in the background as an NPC).

Edited by k4tzm4n

@YourNeighborhoodComicGeek said:

@NightFang said:

@JamDamage said:

Does this cofirm even more that Doomsday is going to be in the game?

I think he's in the game but isn't playable.

He's in the background of the Fortress of Solitude. Maybe if Doomsday isn't a hallucination via Scarecrow, they will capture him and leave him a prisoner in the Fortress of Solitude (which would explain why he's there and not just randomly inserted in the background as an NPC).

He's on the fight stick, too.

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