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{{Short description|American comic book series}}
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| image = Cover of Injustice 2 issue 1.jpg
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| startyr = 2017
| endmo = October
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| issues = 72 <small>(digital)</small><br>36 <small>(print)</small><br>2 Annuals <small>(Print & Digital)</small>
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| writers = [[Tom Taylor (writer)|Tom Taylor]]
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'''''Injustice 2''''' is an [[American comic book]] series written by [[Tom Taylor (writer)|Tom Taylor]] and published by [[DC Comics]].
The series is illustrated by various artists including Bruno Redondo, Juan Albarran, Daniel Sampere and [[Mike S. Miller]].<ref name=ignrelease>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/20/dcs-injustice-2-prequel-comic-gets-a-release-date|title=DC'S INJUSTICE 2 PREQUEL COMIC GETS A RELEASE DATE|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=January 20, 2017|first=Jesse|last=Schedeen|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> The digital issues
== Plot ==
The plot follows the end of the ''[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]''] 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]], 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-El)|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. Off Earth, the [[Green Lantern Corps|Green Lanterns]] face 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]].
==Publication history==
The series was first announced at the 2016 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], with original [[Injustice: Gods Among Us (comics)|''Injustice: Gods Among Us'' comics]] writer [[Tom Taylor (writer)|Tom Taylor]] returning to write the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/07/22/comic-con-2016-dc-announces-injustice-2-prequel-comic|date=July 22, 2016|last=Schedeen|first=Jesse|publisher=[[IGN]]|title=COMIC-CON 2016: DC ANNOUNCES INJUSTICE 2 PREQUEL COMIC|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> The first issue was released digitally on April 11, 2017, and subsequent issues have been released weekly.<ref name=ignrelease/> Print issues of the series are released biweekly,<ref name=ignrelease/> collecting two digital issues each.<ref name=ign1>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/05/03/injustice-2-1-review|title=INJUSTICE 2 #1 REVIEW|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=May 3, 2017|first=Jesse|last=Schedeen|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> The first print issue was published on May 3, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dccomics.com/comics/injustice-2-2017/injustice-2-1|title=INJUSTICE 2 #1|publisher=[[DC Comics]]|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> The series
==Reception==
The series has generally been well-received by critics. According to [[review aggregator]] Comic Book Roundup, ''Injustice 2'' as a whole has an average score of 8.4/10 based on 402 critic reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/dc-comics/injustice-2|title=INJUSTICE 2|publisher=[[Comic Book Roundup]]|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref>
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
==Collected editions==
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*''Volume 3'': collects issues #13, #15–17, ''Annual'' #1
**Hardcover: April 25, 2018;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/injustice-2-2017/injustice-2-vol-3|title=INJUSTICE 2 VOL. 3 [hardcover]|publisher=[[DC Comics]]|accessdate=August 13, 2018}}</ref> {{isbn|978-1401280291}}
*''Volume 4'': collects issues #18-24
**Hardcover: December 5, 2018;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/injustice-2-2017/injustice-2-vol-4|title=INJUSTICE 2 VOL. 4 [hardcover]|publisher=[[DC Comics]]|accessdate=December 5, 2018}}</ref> {{isbn|978-1401285333}}
*''Volume 5'': collects issues #25-30
**Hardcover: April 30, 2019;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/injustice-2-2017/injustice-2-vol-5|title=INJUSTICE 2 VOL. 5 [hardcover]|publisher=[[DC Comics]]|accessdate=April 30, 2019}}</ref> {{isbn|978-1401289164}}
*''Volume 6'': collects issues #31-36, Annual #2
**Trade Paperback: December 17, 2019;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sabrcomics.com/collections/dc/products/injustice-2-tp-vol-6|title=INJUSTICE 2 VOL. 6 [trade paperback]|publisher=[[DC Comics]]|accessdate=December 17, 2019}}</ref> {{isbn|978-1401295141}}
==References==
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{{NetherRealm Studios}}
[[Category:DC Comics titles]]
[[Category:Injustice (franchise)]]
[[Category:Works based on Warner Bros. video games]]
[[Category:2017 comics debuts]]
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