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Injustice
Genre(s)Fighting
Developer(s)NetherRealm Studios
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Writer(s)
  • Brian Chard
  • Dominic Cianciolo
  • John Vogel
  • Jon Greenberg
  • Shawn Kittelsen
Platform(s)
First releaseInjustice: Gods Among Us
April 16, 2013
Latest releaseInjustice 2: Legendary Edition
March 27, 2018

Injustice is a series of superhero fighting video games developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, featuring characters from the DC Comics universe. The games were directed by Mortal Kombat creator and industry veteran Ed Boon, whose team had previously developed Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe for Midway Games, and written by Brian Chard, Dominic Cianciolo and John Vogel and Jon Greenberg. The series features the voice talents of Kevin Conroy, George Newbern, Susan Eisenberg, Phil LaMarr, Alan Tudyk, Grey Griffin, Fred Tatasciore, Tara Strong, Khary Payton and Richard Epcar, reprising their roles from various DC Comics media.

The series' plot and premise take place within an alternate reality to the main DC Universe continuity, where Superman becomes a tyrant and establishes a new world order after the Joker tricks him into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis by a nuclear bomb, causing Batman to form an insurgency in an effort to stop his regime. The first game, Injustice: Gods Among Us (2013), focuses on Batman receiving aid from an alternate universe where he summons counterparts of the Justice League's members from another universe to join his insurgency and end the regime. The second game, Injustice 2 (2017), follows the same narrative five years later after the events of the first game set in the same universe of the Regime where Batman's insurgency rebuilds society after Superman's fall while dealing with a Society of Super Villains led by Gorilla Grodd and the alien collector Brainiac, forcing Batman to consider freeing Superman to help combat the threats.

Games

Title Year Platform(s)
PS3 PS4 PS Vita Wii U Win X360 XOne Android iOS
Injustice: Gods Among Us 2013 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Injustice 2 2017 No Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Main article: Injustice: Gods Among Us

In the first game of the series, set in an alternate reality, Superman establishes a new world order after the Joker tricks him into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis with a nuclear bomb. In an effort to stop this, Batman summons counterparts from another universe to end the regime.

Injustice 2

Main article: Injustice 2

Set five years after the events of Injustice: Gods Among Us, Injustice 2 features a bigger cast of characters and set in the same universe where Batman and his Insurgency rebuilds society after Superman's fall while dealing with a Society of Super Villains led by Gorilla Grodd and a collector of worlds called Brainiac, where Batman has no choice but to consider freeing Superman to even out the odds.

Characters

List indicator(s)
  • A light grey cell indicates the character was not in the video game or the animated film.
Characters Video games Animated film
Injustice: Gods Among Us Injustice 2 Injustice
2013 2017 2021

Story characters

Batman
Bruce Thomas Wayne 		Kevin Conroy[1][2] Anson Mount[3]
Superman
Kal-El / Clark Joseph Kent 		George Newbern[1][2] Justin Hartley[3]
Cyborg
Victor "Vic" Stone 		Khary Payton[1][2] Brandon Micheal Hall[3]
The Joker Richard Epcar[1][2] Kevin Pollak[3]
Wonder Woman
Princess Diana of Themyscira / Diana Prince 		Susan Eisenberg[1][2] Janet Varney[3]
Green Arrow
Oliver Jonas "Ollie" Queen 		Alan Tudyk[1][2] Reid Scott[3]
Catwoman
Selina Kyle 		Grey Griffin[1][2] Anika Noni Rose[3]
Harley Quinn
Dr. Harleen Francis Quinzel 		Tara Strong[1][2] Gillian Jacobs[3]
Bane Fred Tatasciore[1][2] [N/A]
Black Adam
Teth-Adam 		Joey Naber[1][2]  
Aquaman
King Orin / Arthur Curry 		Phil LaMarr[1][2] Derek Phillips[3]
Green Lantern
Harold Lawrence "Hal" Jordan 		Adam Baldwin[1] Steve Blum[2] Brian T. Delaney[3]
The Flash
Bartholomew Henry "Barry" Allen 		Neal McDonough[1] Taliesin Jaffe[2] Yuri Lowenthal[3]
Robin/Nightwing II
Damian Thomas Wayne 		Scott Porter[2] Zach Callison[3]
Nightwing/Deadwing
Richard John "Dick" Grayson 		Troy Baker[1]   Derek Phillips[3]
Thaal Sinestro  
Hawkgirl
Shayera Hol / Sheira Sanders-Hall 		Jennifer Hale[1]  
Killer Frost
Dr. Louise Lincoln 		  Cameo
Deathstroke
Slade Joseph Wilson 		J.G. Hertzler[1]  
Ares  
Doomsday Khary Payton[1]   Hallucination
Lex Luthor Mark Rolston[1]  
Raven
Rachel Roth 		Tara Strong[1]   [N/A]
Shazam
William Joseph "Billy" Batson 		Joey Naber[1]   Yuri Lowenthal[3]
Solomon Grundy
Cyrus Gold 		Fred Tatasciore[1]   [N/A]
Brainiac
Vril Dox 		  Jeffery Combs[2]  
Gorilla Grodd   Charles Halford[2]  
Atrocitus   Ike Amadi[2]  
Firestorm
Jason Thomas Rusch 		  Ogie Banks[2]  
Black Canary
Dinah Laurel Lance 		  Vanessa Marshall[2]  
The Scarecrow
Dr. Jonathan Crane 		  Robert Englund[2] Cameo
Captain Cold
Leonard "Len" Snart 		  C. Thomas Howell[2]
The Cheetah
Dr. Barbara Ann Minerva 		  Erica Luttrell[2]
Deadshot
Floyd Lawton 		  Matthew Mercer[2]
Doctor Fate
Dr. Kent Nelson 		  David Sobolov[2]  
Blue Beetle
Jaime Reyes 		  Antony Del Rio[2]  
Poison Ivy
Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley 		  Tasia Valenza[2] [N/A]
Supergirl
Kara Zor-El / Kara Danvers 		  Laura Bailey[2]  
The Swamp Thing
Dr. Alexander "Alec" Holland 		  Fred Tatasciore[2]  

DLC characters

Batgirl
Barbara Joan Gordon 		Kimberly Brooks[1]  
The Martian Manhunter
J'onn J'onzz 		Carl Lumbly[1]  
Lobo David Sobolov[1]  
Zod Nolan North[1]  
Zatanna
Zatanna Joanna Zatara 		Lacey Chabert[1]  
Darkseid
Uxas 		  Michael-Leon Wooley[2]  
Red Hood
Jason Peter Todd 		  Cameron Bowen[2]  
Starfire
Koriand'r 		  Kari Wahlgren[2]  
Black Manta
David Milton Hyde 		  Kane Jungbluth-Murry[2]  
The Atom
Dr. Ryan Choi 		  Matthew Yang King[2]  
The Enchantress
Dr. June Moone 		  Brandy Kopp[4] Cameo

Guest characters

Scorpion
Hanzo Hasashi 		Patrick Seitz[1]  
Sub-Zero
Kuai Liang 		  Steve Blum[2]  
Raiden   Richard Epcar[2]  
Hellboy
Anung Un Rama 		  Bruce Barker[2]  
Leonardo   Corey Krueger[2]  
Raphael   Ben Rausch[2]  
Donatello   Joe Brogie[2]  
Michelangelo   Ryan Cooper[2]  

Premiere skins

Arrow
Oliver Queen 		Stephen Amell[1]  
Green Lantern
Johnathan Marshall "John" Stewart 		Phil LaMarr[1][2]  
Grid   Khary Payton[2]  
The Reverse-Flash
Prof. Eobard Thawne 		  Liam O'Brien[2] Cameo
Power Girl
Karen Starr 		  Sara Cravens[2]  
Mr. Freeze
Dr. Victor Fries 		  Jim Pirri[2]  
Vixen
Mari Jiwe McCabe 		  Megalyn Echikunwoke[2]  
The Flash
Jason Peter "Jay" Garrick 		  Travis Willingham[2]  
Black Lightning
Jefferson Micheal "Jeff" Pierce 		  Kane Jungbluth-Murry[2]  
Bizarro
El-Kal / Kent Clark 		  Patrick Seitz[5]  

Non-playable characters

Brother Eye   David Loefell[2]  
Lucius Fox   Phil LaMarr[2]  
Doctor Randall   Tara Strong[2]  
Allura In-Ze   Grey Griffin[2]  
Victor Zsasz   Steve Blum[2] Reid Scott[3]
Prof. Martin Stein   Fred Tatasciore[2]  
Brainiac 5
Querl Dox 		  Liam O'Brien[2]  

Film characters

Lois Lane   Laura Bailey[3]
Ramą Kushna  
Jimmy Olsen   Zach Calison[3]
Captain Atom
Cpt. Nathaniel Christopher "Nate" Adams 		  Fred Tatasciore[3]
Mirror Master
Evan McCulloch 		  Yuri Lowenthal[3]
Ra's al Ghul   Faran Tahir[3]
Jonathan Kent   Kevin Pollak[3]
President of the United States  
Killer Croc
Waylon Jones 		  Edwin Hodge[3]
Mister Terrific
Dr. Michael Curtis Holt 		 
Plastic Man
Patrick Edward "Eel" O'Brian 		  Oliver Hudson[3]
Mirror Master Soldier   Andrew Morgado[3]
The Huntress
Helena Rosa Bertinelli 		  [N/A]
Hawkman
Katar Hol / Carter Hall 		 
Clayface
Basil Karlo 		 
Amazo  
The Atom
Prof. Raymond Carson "Ray" Palmer 		 
Calendar Man
Julian Gregorian Day 		  Cameo
Perry White  
Weather Wizard
Mark Mardon 		 
Trickster
Axel Walker 		 
Plastique
Bette Sans Souci 		 
The Riddler
Edward Nigma 		 
Two-Face
Harvey Dent 		 
The Mad Hatter
Jervis Tetch 		 
Mantis  
Captain Boomerang
George "Digger" Harkness 		 
Giganta
Dr. Doris Zeul 		 
Catman
Thomas Reese Blake 		 
Pied Piper
Harley Rathaway 		 
Turtle  
Man-Bat
Dr. Robert Kirkland "Kirk" Langstrom 		 
Ron Troupe  

In other media

Comics

Main articles: Injustice: Gods Among Us (comics) and Injustice 2 (comics)

The Injustice: Gods Among Us comic book series[6] serves as a prequel detailing the events leading up to the game, as well as those that happen in the interregnum between Superman's murder of the Joker and the discovery of the primary universe.[7] The series was first written by Tom Taylor and illustrated by a number of artists, including Jheremy Raapack, Mike S. Miller, Bruno Redondo, Tom Derenick, and others.[8] The comic was released digitally beginning on January 15, 2013.[9] The series was later issued in regular comic book form, and eventually a collected edition.[10] Tom Taylor left the series after writing Injustice: Year Three #14, with Brian Buccellato replacing him by continuing the story into Year Four and Five.[11] The final chapter of the series was released in September 2016, leaving the story incomplete;[12] another comic book series, titled Injustice: Ground Zero, followed afterwards, which picked up the story and concluded the retelling of the game's events from Harley Quinn's perspective.[13]

Injustice 2 comic book series serves as a prequel to the events of the game.[7] The series is written by Tom Taylor, who had previously worked on the tie-in comic books for Injustice: Gods Among Us.[7] Bruno Redondo is its lead artist, with contributing artwork from Juan Albarran, Daniel Sempere, and Mike S. Miller.[14] Beginning on April 11, 2017, the series was released in weekly chapters through various digital retailers, including ComiXology, Google Play Books, the Kindle Store, and DC Comics' own mobile app.[7][14][15] Print versions became available for purchase in the following month on May 3, each containing multiple digital chapters.[15][16]

A miniseries known as Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe featuring a crossover with Mattel's Masters of the Universe franchise was first published on July 18, 2018, by DC Comics. It is written by Tim Seeley with art by Freddie Williams II,[17] and follows the second game's alternate ending, where Superman wins out over Batman. After killing Braniac and combining himself with Braniac ship, Superman has turned Batman with the help of Braniac technology into the Black Oracle, who can predict crimes before they happen. Damian Wayne, who has become an adult, teams up with Cyborg and seeks the help of the Masters of the Universe in stopping Superman for good. Damian manages to free Batman from Superman's control but is killed by Wonder Woman for his betrayal which triggers Batman's release from Superman's programming. After Darkseid and Skeletor forces invade Earth and Eternia, they need to co-operate to save the world.

The universe of Injustice returned in the Dawn of DC miniseries Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent, written by the original Injustice writer Tom Taylor.[18]

Film

Main article: Injustice (2021 film)

An animated Injustice film was released in October 2021 as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line.[19] The film is an adaptation of the Year One comic series, featuring a different voice cast instead of the regular cast from the games.[3] The film was released for digital and physical formats.[20]

Reception

Aggregate review scores
As of July 12, 2017.
Game Metacritic
Injustice: Gods Among Us (WIIU) 82/100[21]
(X360) 81/100[22]
(PS4) 80/100[23]
(PC) 79/100[24]
(PS3) 78/100[25]
(iOS) 69/100[26]
Injustice 2 87/100 (PS4)[27]
88/100 (XONE)[28]

The series has been a critical and commercial success, with praise going to its story, gameplay mechanics, presentation, an abundance of in-game content, character customization options, and use of the DC Comics license.

The animated Injustice film, however, received mixed reviews. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.60/10. Criticism was leveled at the unceremonious character deaths, poor character development, unfaithfulness to the source material, and overstuffed plot. Some reviewers, however, praised the voice acting and animation.[29]

See also

References

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  4. ^ @brandykopp (January 30, 2018). "It was an absolute honor to voice June Moone & Enchantress for Injustice 2!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ @Seitz_Unseen (August 9, 2017). "I'm honored to have voiced everyone's favorite super-powered contrarian, Bizarro! He ready to make Muhtropolis gre..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Lien, Tracey (October 5, 2012). "Injustice: Gods Among Us to spawn its own comic". Polygon. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c d McMillan, Graeme (July 22, 2016). "Comic-Con: DC Entertainment to Launch 'Injustice 2' Comic With Videogame Debut". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  8. ^ Taylor, Tom (October 16, 2012). "Announcing 'Injustice – Gods Among Us' The Comic Series". Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  9. ^ "'Injustice: Gods Among Us' Battle Edition and Release Date Revealed; Digital Comic Based on Game Available Today". DC Comics. January 15, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
  10. ^ Semel, Paul (January 15, 2013). "EGM Interview: Tom Taylor, Writer Of DC's Injustice: Gods Among Us Comic". Archived from the original on February 23, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
  11. ^ Yehl, Joshua (December 11, 2014). "Injustice: Gods Among Us Comic Writer Tom Taylor Departs, Brian Buccellato Takes Over". IGN. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  12. ^ Guerrero, Tony. "Injustice: Year Five Comic Concludes With Superman Versus Batman". IGN. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  13. ^ Elfring, Mat (December 6, 2016). "Harley Quinn Stars in Comic Series Which Connects to Injustice 2". GameSpot. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  14. ^ a b Fahey, Mike (January 20, 2017). "The Injustice 2 Prequel Comic Launches April 11, And It's Gonna Be Great". Kotaku. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
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  16. ^ Guerrero, Tony (March 2, 2017). "Injustice 2 Comic Explores Events In Between The Games". GameSpot. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  17. ^ Hoffer, Christian (July 18, 2018). "Review: 'Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe' #1 Sets Up an Action-Packed Showdown". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  18. ^ Brooke, David (February 6, 2023). "'Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent' to crossover into the 'Injustice' universe • AIPT". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  19. ^ "DC is Making an Animated 'Injustice' Movie, So You Can Finally Watch an Evil Superman Movie". Collider. May 19, 2021.
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  22. ^ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  23. ^ "Injustice: Gods Among Us - Ultimate Edition". Metacritic.
  24. ^ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  25. ^ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  26. ^ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
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  28. ^ "Injustice 2 for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
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