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Injustice
Injustice series logo wb dc.png
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
April 16, 2013
Latest releaseInjustice 2: Legendary Edition
March 27, 2018

Injustice is a series of 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 based 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, 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 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 page: Software: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 page: Software: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 Injustice 2 Injustice
2013 2017 2021

Story characters

Batman
Bruce Wayne 		Kevin Conroy[1][2] Anson Mount[3]
Superman
Clark Kent/Kal-El 		George Newbern[1][2] Justin Hartley[3]
Cyborg
Victor Stone 		Khary Payton[1][2] Brandon Micheal Hall[3]
The Joker Richard Epcar[1][2] Kevin Pollak[3]
Wonder Woman
Princess Diana 		Susan Eisenberg[1][2] Janet Varney[3]
Green Arrow
Oliver Queen 		Alan Tudyk[1][2] Reid Scott[3]
Catwoman
Selina Kyle 		Grey Griffin[1][2] Anika Noni Rose[3]
Harley Quinn
Dr. Harleen Quinzel 		Tara Strong[1][2] Gillian Jacobs[3]
Bane Fred Tatasciore[1][2] [N/A]
Black Adam
Teth-Adam 		Joey Naber[1][2]  
Aquaman
Arthur Curry 		Phil LaMarr[1][2] Derek Phillips[3]
Green Lantern
Hal Jordan 		Adam Baldwin[1] Steve Blum[2] Brian T. Delaney[3]
Flash
Barry Allen 		Neal McDonough[1] Taliesin Jaffe[2] Yuri Lowenthal[3]
Robin/Nightwing II
Damian Wayne 		Scott Porter[2] Zach Callison[3]
Nightwing/Deadwing
Dick Grayson 		Troy Baker[1]   Derek Phillips[3]
Thaal Sinestro  
Hawkgirl
Sheira Hall 		Jennifer Hale[1]  
Killer Frost
Louise Lincoln 		  Cameo
Deathstroke
Slade 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
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 Rusch 		  Ogie Banks[2]  
Black Canary
Dinah Lance 		  Vanessa Marshall[2]  
Scarecrow
Dr. Jonathan Crane 		  Robert Englund[2] Cameo
Captain Cold
Leonard Snart 		  C. Thomas Howell[2]
Cheetah
Barbara Ann Minerva 		  Erica Luttrell[2]
Deadshot
Floyd Lawton 		  Matthew Mercer[2]
Doctor Fate
Kent Nelson 		  David Sobolov[2]  
Blue Beetle
Jaime Reyes 		  Antony Del Rio[2]  
Poison Ivy
Dr. Pamela Isley 		  Tasia Valenza[2] [N/A]
Supergirl
Kara Zor-El 		  Laura Bailey[2]  
Swamp Thing
Dr. Alec Holland 		  Fred Tatasciore[2]  

DLC characters

Batgirl
Barbara Gordon 		Kimberly Brooks[1]  
Martian Manhunter
J'onn J'onzz 		Carl Lumbly[1]  
Lobo David Sobolov[1]  
Zod Nolan North[1]  
Zatanna
Zatanna Zatara 		Lacey Chabert[1]  
Darkseid
Uxas 		  Michael-Leon Wooley[2]  
Red Hood
Jason Todd 		  Cameron Bowen[2]  
Starfire
Koriand'r 		  Kari Wahlgren[2]  
Black Manta
David Hyde 		  Kane Jungbluth-Murry[2]  
Atom
Ryan Choi 		  Matthew Yang King[2]  
Enchantress
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
John Stewart 		Phil LaMarr[1][2]  
Grid   Khary Payton[2]  
Reverse-Flash
Eobard Thawne 		  Liam O'Brien[2] Cameo
Power Girl
Karen Starr 		  Sara Cravens[2]  
Mr. Freeze
Dr. Victor Fries 		  Jim Pirri[2]  
Vixen
Mari McCabe 		  Megalyn Echikunwoke[2]  
Flash
Jay Garrick 		  Travis Willingham[2]  
Black Lightning
Jefferson 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]
Professor 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
Nathaniel 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
Michael Holt 		 
Plastic Man
Patrick "Eel" O'Brian 		  Oliver Hudson[3]
Mirror Master Soldier   Andrew Morgado[3]
Huntress
Helena Bertinelli 		  [N/A]
Hawkman
Katar Hol 		 
Clayface
Basil Karlo 		 
Amazo  
Atom
Ray Palmer 		 
Calendar Man
Julian Gregorian Day 		  Cameo
Perry White  
Weather Wizard
Mark Mardon 		 
Trickster
Axel Walker 		 
Plastique
Bette Sans Souci 		 
Riddler
Edward Nygma 		 
Two-Face
Harvey Dent 		 
Mad Hatter
Jervis Tetch 		 
Mantis  
Captain Boomerang
George Harkness 		 
Giganta
Dr. Doris Zeul 		 
Catman
Thomas Blake 		 
Pied Piper
Harley Rathaway 		 
Turtle  
Man-Bat
Dr. Kirk Langstrom 		 
Ron Troupe  

In other media

Comics

The Injustice: Gods Among Us comic book series was announced by Ed Boon on October 5, 2012, during the EB Games Expo.[6] The series 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] In December 2014, Tom Taylor announced that he would be leaving the series and left 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]

During NetherRealm Studios' Injustice 2 panel at San Diego Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016, Boon announced a digital comic book series which will detail the backstory 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 on May 3, 2017, 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, Minority Report-style. Damian Wayne, who has become an adult finally realise with Cyborg that they have been fighting for the wrong side the entire time and then reform seeking 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 invades Earth and Eternia, they all needs to co-operate to save the world.

In February 2023, it was announced that the universe of Injustice would be returning in the Dawn of DC miniseries Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent, written by the original Injustice writer Tom Taylor.[18]

Film

On May 19, 2021, it was announced that an animated Injustice film is in the works as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies line.[19] On July 21, 2021, more details for the film were revealed as it will be an adaptation of the Year One comic series, featuring a very whole different voice cast instead of the regular cast from the games.[3] The film was released for digital and physical formats on October 19, 2021.[20]

Reception

Aggregate review scores
As of July 12, 2017.
Game Metacritic
Injustice (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 movie, however, received mixed reviews. Template:Rotten Tomatoes prose 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

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 "Characters and Voice Actors - Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition". YouTube. December 8, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nprzyIXoqk. Retrieved July 16, 2017. 
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 2.39 2.40 2.41 2.42 2.43 2.44 2.45 2.46 2.47 2.48 2.49 2.50 2.51 2.52 2.53 2.54 "Injustice 2". Behind the Voice Actors. August 24, 2019. https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Injustice-2/cast/. Retrieved August 24, 2019. 
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 "DC's 'Injustice' Sets Cast for Animated Movie (Exclusive)". July 21, 2021. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/injustice-gods-among-us-movie-dc-1234985568/. 
  4. ↑ @brandykopp (January 30, 2018). "It was an absolute honor to voice June Moone & Enchantress for Injustice 2!". https://twitter.com/brandykopp/status/958423685316014080. 
  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...". https://twitter.com/Seitz_Unseen/status/895080407468605440. 
  6. ↑ Lien, Tracey (October 5, 2012). "Injustice: Gods Among Us to spawn its own comic". Polygon. http://www.polygon.com/2012/10/5/3459020/injustice-gods-among-us-to-spawn-its-own-comic. Retrieved October 28, 2012. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 McMillan, Graeme (July 22, 2016). "Comic-Con: DC Entertainment to Launch 'Injustice 2' Comic With Videogame Debut". http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-entertainment-launch-injustice-2-913724. 
  8. ↑ Taylor, Tom (October 16, 2012). "Announcing 'Injustice – Gods Among Us' The Comic Series". http://www.tomtaylormade.com/2012/10/announcing-injustice-gods-among-us-the-comic-series/. 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. http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2013/01/15/injustice-gods-among-us-battle-edition-and-release-date-revealed-digital-comic-based. Retrieved February 6, 2013. 
  10. ↑ Semel, Paul (January 15, 2013). "EGM Interview: Tom Taylor, Writer Of DC's Injustice: Gods Among Us Comic". http://www.egmnow.com/articles/geek-now/egm-interview-tom-taylor-writer-of-dcs-injustice-gods-among-us-comic/. Retrieved February 10, 2013. 
  11. ↑ Yehl, Joshua (December 11, 2014). "Injustice: Gods Among Us Comic Writer Tom Taylor Departs, Brian Buccellato Takes Over". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/11/injustice-gods-among-us-comic-writer-tom-taylor-departs-brian-buccellato-takes-over. Retrieved April 14, 2015. 
  12. ↑ Guerrero, Tony. "Injustice: Year Five Comic Concludes With Superman Versus Batman". IGN. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/injustice-year-five-comic-concludes-with-superman-/1100-6443724/. Retrieved September 21, 2016. 
  13. ↑ Elfring, Mat (December 6, 2016). "Harley Quinn Stars in Comic Series Which Connects to Injustice 2". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/harley-quinn-stars-in-comic-series-which-connects-/1100-6446037/. Retrieved March 22, 2017. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Fahey, Mike (January 20, 2017). "The Injustice 2 Prequel Comic Launches April 11, And It's Gonna Be Great". http://kotaku.com/the-injustice-2-prequel-comic-launches-april-11-and-it-1791419544. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Schedeen, Jesse (July 22, 2016). "Comic-Con 2016: DC Announces Injustice 2 Prequel Comic". http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/22/comic-con-2016-dc-announces-injustice-2-prequel-comic. 
  16. ↑ Guerrero, Tony (March 2, 2017). "Injustice 2 Comic Explores Events In Between The Games". http://www.gamespot.com/articles/injustice-2-comic-explores-events-in-between-the-g/1100-6448129/. 
  17. ↑ Hoffer, Christian (July 18, 2018). "Review: 'Injustice vs Masters of the Universe' #1 Sets Up an Action-Packed Showdown". ComicBook.com. https://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/18/injustice-vs-masters-of-the-universe-review/. Retrieved August 30, 2018. 
  18. ↑ Brooke, David (2023-02-06). "'Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent' to crossover into the 'Injustice' universe • AIPT" (in en-us). https://aiptcomics.com/2023/02/06/tom-taylor-adventures-of-superman-jon-kent-injustice/. 
  19. ↑ "DC is Making an Animated 'Injustice' Movie, So You Can Finally Watch an Evil Superman Movie". May 19, 2021. https://collider.com/injustice-dc-animated-movie/. 
  20. ↑ pm, Logan PlantUpdated: 1 September 2021 6:05 pmPosted: 1 September 2021 6:03 (September 2021) (in en), DC's Injustice Animated Movie Arrives This October - IGN, https://www.ign.com/articles/dc-injustice-movie-october-release-date, retrieved October 20, 2021 
  21. ↑ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for Wii U Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-gods-among-us/critic-reviews/?platform=wii-u. Retrieved April 16, 2013. 
  22. ↑ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-gods-among-us/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. Retrieved April 16, 2013. 
  23. ↑ "Injustice: Gods Among Us - Ultimate Edition". https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-gods-among-us-ultimate-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  24. ↑ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for PC Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-gods-among-us-ultimate-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved April 16, 2013. 
  25. ↑ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-gods-among-us/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. Retrieved April 16, 2013. 
  26. ↑ "Injustice: Gods Among Us for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-gods-among-us/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. Retrieved April 16, 2013. 
  27. ↑ "Injustice 2 for PlayStation 4 Reviews". May 16, 2017. https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-2/?ref=hp/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. Retrieved May 16, 2017. 
  28. ↑ "Injustice 2 for Xbox One Reviews". May 18, 2017. https://www.metacritic.com/game/injustice-2/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one. Retrieved May 18, 2017. 
  29. ↑ Template:Cite Rotten Tomatoes
  30. ↑ Sarkar, Samit (October 15, 2012). "Injustice: Gods Among Us developers expanding upon all aspects of Mortal Kombat" (in en). https://www.polygon.com/2012/10/15/3509028/injustice-gods-among-us-netherrealm-expanding-upon-mortal-kombat. 



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