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Injustice 2 #25-26, 29-34, Annual #1
Injustice 2, Vol. 3
The follow-up story to the prequel tale of the smash-hit video game of 2017 is here with INJUSTICE 2 VOL. 3! Batman and Superman are back at it, trying to save the world by rescuing it from the other one.
As the world reacts to the devastating assault on Washington, D.C., Batman and his team recover from the physical and mental wounds from the disastrous attack on Ra's al Ghul's base. Bruce Wayne comes under the scrutiny of an angry U.S. government and Jefferson Pierce (Black Lightning) assumes an important new role.
From best-selling writer Tom Taylor, scribe of the original INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US graphic novel series, comes INJUSTICE 2 Vol. 3!
Collects INJUSTICE 2 #13, 15-17, and Annual #1.
As the world reacts to the devastating assault on Washington, D.C., Batman and his team recover from the physical and mental wounds from the disastrous attack on Ra's al Ghul's base. Bruce Wayne comes under the scrutiny of an angry U.S. government and Jefferson Pierce (Black Lightning) assumes an important new role.
From best-selling writer Tom Taylor, scribe of the original INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US graphic novel series, comes INJUSTICE 2 Vol. 3!
Collects INJUSTICE 2 #13, 15-17, and Annual #1.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published August 7, 2018
About the author
Tom Taylor
1,278 books916 followersOnce a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
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January 23, 2019
Leave it to Tom Taylor to even make a transition volume where not a lot happens interesting. this was mainly about Supergirl adjusting to Earth and her new powers and Wonder Woman's imprisonment on Themyscira. Taylor throws a twist on Diana's movie origin story too. A video game tie-in comic has no business being any good yet Tom Taylor helps make it one of the best titles DC publishes.
May 23, 2020
The Harley Horde 😩😭
March 26, 2022
This was a good volume!
It starts off with Damian arriving to Kahndaq and well the events starting and him meeting Kara, face off with Black adam and then team up in an heroic thing and then Kara going undercover to Themysciria to free Diana and the drama and the fight of the Amazons there and its epic and more deatsh and its brutal and an epic stand for Diana and we get to see her twisted origin here and good twist with Trevor and what happens next and how it informs her character going forward! Plus great redemption story for Barry and I personally loved it!
Its better than the last volume for sure and does well to highlight other characters and where they have been and also does a good job of setting up threats for the next volume in Amazo and whatever Ra's and gorillas are doing. Its fascinating that even this far in, Taylor finds new ways to make the story feel fresh and give it a sense of "Moving forward"! Plus the art again good here!
It starts off with Damian arriving to Kahndaq and well the events starting and him meeting Kara, face off with Black adam and then team up in an heroic thing and then Kara going undercover to Themysciria to free Diana and the drama and the fight of the Amazons there and its epic and more deatsh and its brutal and an epic stand for Diana and we get to see her twisted origin here and good twist with Trevor and what happens next and how it informs her character going forward! Plus great redemption story for Barry and I personally loved it!
Its better than the last volume for sure and does well to highlight other characters and where they have been and also does a good job of setting up threats for the next volume in Amazo and whatever Ra's and gorillas are doing. Its fascinating that even this far in, Taylor finds new ways to make the story feel fresh and give it a sense of "Moving forward"! Plus the art again good here!
September 5, 2018
Lots of one-shots in this volume that look backwards, and not much moving the overall storyline forward. Fun to read, but it felt like quite a bit of filler.
February 19, 2019
While not as strong as volume 1-2 it's still pretty solid.
This is Supergirl going undercover for Black Adam and Damien (now nightwing) to free Wonder Woman. This part of the story is a rush, since we get to see Supergirl show her stuff and face off against amazons while also seeing what Wonder Woman has been up to. The next part of it is Wonder Woman's origin in this Injustice world. It's a lot...well darker than you'd probably expect. The ending is sad but it makes sense why Diana is a lot harsher in this world.
Good: The twist on Wonder Woman's origins may be slightly edgy but it worked well for me. Especially in the Injustice universe. The art remains a highlight, being different enough, but keeping it well lit while having great fights. Supergirl in action was badass, and her and Damien's relationship is nice. The amazo storyline is shaping up to be brutal as hell.
Bad: A little light on pushing the main story over. I didn't really like the special at the end, pretty bad. Sometimes need a little hope and this volume offered almost none.
Overall, some great moments but nothing over the top special like volume 1-2. I'm hoping 4+ onward really ramps up. I believe Taylor got this! A 3 out of 5.
This is Supergirl going undercover for Black Adam and Damien (now nightwing) to free Wonder Woman. This part of the story is a rush, since we get to see Supergirl show her stuff and face off against amazons while also seeing what Wonder Woman has been up to. The next part of it is Wonder Woman's origin in this Injustice world. It's a lot...well darker than you'd probably expect. The ending is sad but it makes sense why Diana is a lot harsher in this world.
Good: The twist on Wonder Woman's origins may be slightly edgy but it worked well for me. Especially in the Injustice universe. The art remains a highlight, being different enough, but keeping it well lit while having great fights. Supergirl in action was badass, and her and Damien's relationship is nice. The amazo storyline is shaping up to be brutal as hell.
Bad: A little light on pushing the main story over. I didn't really like the special at the end, pretty bad. Sometimes need a little hope and this volume offered almost none.
Overall, some great moments but nothing over the top special like volume 1-2. I'm hoping 4+ onward really ramps up. I believe Taylor got this! A 3 out of 5.
October 9, 2018
Tom Taylor & the artist on this series are still doing some solid storytelling. A majority of the book we are introduced to the Injustice universe version of Kara Zor-El aka Super girl Taylor writes Kara with a good amount of spunk but a bit of naivete. Later we find ourselves on Paradise island home of the amazons where Wonder Woman is being rescued by a few of her sisters that believe in her quest to dominate man's world but are willing to go against Diana's mother in the process. Kara becomes entangled with this rescue mission by being coached by Damian Wayne and Black Adam. One of the key character moments in this book involves a repentant Barry Allen aka the Flash walking his way across country to aid someone that he and the Superman regime greatly hurt. Meanwhile we find out the Suicide Squad has been activated by Amanda Waller and she has her sights on getting Harley Quinn. It appears that Waller will even use deadly means to get her way as Harley's crew becomes a causality. Some may see this volume as just filler but I still enjoyed it. This series continues to be one of the best else world stories ever told.
September 2, 2018
I’ve read a few comics lately that were just a slog. Taylor’s writing just *flows*, seemingly effortlessly. I finished the first chapter and went, “Wait, was that a whole issue?” Turns out it was. I had that same feeling throughout.
The only reason this gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because it’s a collection of “how did we get here?” stories, featuring the backstories of the characters. The longest bit is the retelling of Wonder Woman’s origin, which is slightly different from the main continuity. It goes a long way toward explaining why she’s such a hardass in this universe, though.
Definitely worth the time, regardless.
The only reason this gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because it’s a collection of “how did we get here?” stories, featuring the backstories of the characters. The longest bit is the retelling of Wonder Woman’s origin, which is slightly different from the main continuity. It goes a long way toward explaining why she’s such a hardass in this universe, though.
Definitely worth the time, regardless.
April 7, 2023
Half progression, half filler, it shines when it can and comfortably cruises along the rest of the time. Key players from the previous run are thrown back into the mix, as well as the introduction of new threats. At its best when focusing on the overarching narrative, it's a shame that the latter half consists of so many side antics and flashbacks that break up the pacing and structure.
January 20, 2019
The majority of this volume focuses on Themyscira, as Kara works with Damian and Black Adam to rescue Diana. There's some intense action and an intriguing (and too briefly used) new Wonder Woman. There's also a separate flashback retelling Diana and Steve Trevor's experiences in this world, which... goes a little differently. It's in keeping with the Injustice stories, but doesn't do much beyond its twist. The other main plot is the release of Amazo, which again serves mainly as a brutal sequence and a setup for a new character entering the plot. The high point is a short story about Flash in Australia, although the Harley moments are strong as always. However, there's a short about her former henchman that is the weakest section, mainly for its abrupt ending. All told, the entire volume is okay, but doesn't leave much of an impact.
July 31, 2021
The third volume of Injustice 2 continues the excellent run of Tom Taylor in the Injustice comics.
The book starts with Kara and Damian meeting and it's great seeing this side of him as he is mostly annoying the rest of the time. They go to Themyscira to try and free Wonder Woman from her Amazon sisters. We also learn Barry Allen's whereabouts and later the origin of the Injustice Wonder Woman and how she turned the way she is.
I once again loved this as the Injustice series shines when Tom Taylor is writing it. He manages to write compelling stories with lots of emotional moments and depth.
Injustice 2 is one of the best series out there and I can't wait to read the next one. The only problem is that it feels too short.
Highly Recommended to all DC fans.
The book starts with Kara and Damian meeting and it's great seeing this side of him as he is mostly annoying the rest of the time. They go to Themyscira to try and free Wonder Woman from her Amazon sisters. We also learn Barry Allen's whereabouts and later the origin of the Injustice Wonder Woman and how she turned the way she is.
I once again loved this as the Injustice series shines when Tom Taylor is writing it. He manages to write compelling stories with lots of emotional moments and depth.
Injustice 2 is one of the best series out there and I can't wait to read the next one. The only problem is that it feels too short.
Highly Recommended to all DC fans.
October 28, 2022
Great series + Dexx-star.
June 20, 2023
*4.5/5
August 25, 2018
Hot damn I needed my Injustice fix...more to follow!
March 7, 2018
This is just entertaining. And I LOVE Harley!!! She's the star of this series for me.
November 9, 2019
Still hanging on to this series, but this was kind of a weird volume. Felt more like a filler volume than anything of real importance. Like some stuff going on with Wonder Woman and a little of her history in this universe, same with the Flash. But the final issue did make me want to go ahead and read the Ground Zero issues. Wasn't sure (still not entirely sure) where they fit in.
February 14, 2018
Yes yes yes!! This series just keeps on rocking!
August 24, 2020
This volume provides a much-needed look into the background of this universe's Wonder Woman. For much of the Injustice series, I've wondered why Diana was constantly portrayed as a harsh, uncompromising asshole. There is an annual issue in this volume that looks at Diana's origin, which goes much like how the movie's origin did, but with a slight twist. It's that twist that really made me understand why Diana is the way she is. In fact, I really appreciated how Wonder Woman-centric this entire volume is, giving us a peek of what's been happening in Themyscira since Superman's downfall. The other notable thing here is the introduction of Supergirl in the story. And, if you've played the Injustice 2 game, you know that her role is huge. I love that this series is still going so strong.
February 26, 2018
Two words. Plastic Man!
February 15, 2019
This was so much fun. Tom taylor is so good. The low point here is that not alot actually happens. Cant believe there's only 2 more volumes.
October 28, 2020
This doesn't have much plot, actually, but I love the dynamic between Kara and Damian.
January 12, 2021
5 🌟
Kara trains and Damian comes to ask for Black Adam's help.
Kara trains and Damian comes to ask for Black Adam's help.
February 4, 2022
Finally the story picks up pace. We get to see some interesting characters as well as some nice team-ups.
January 28, 2019
The story is beginning to stagnate quite a bit. Ras is a good Batman villain, but in injustice it does not make a bit of sense that all the mega powered meta humans would rally to him the way they did superman. The Wonder Woman has a fun alternate version of her origin story, although I am not a fan of how one dimensional Diana is in the Injustice universe. The fact that they now require so many side plots and origins instead of year long storylines is telling that Injustice 2 is nowhere near as well written as Injustice 1.
October 3, 2018
Volume 3 delivers another solid entry into the Injustice series. This volume mainly explores a few origin stories and moves a few subplots forward. No real giant leaps in story in this one, but that by no means takes away from the book.
We get to see the origin of Wonder Woman and what happens in her life that allows her to cross the line that most heroes wont. We get to see Harley Quinn genuinely trying to be a good person, to the point she is trying to protect the kids of her friends, Ollie and Dinah. But we also get to see two of the heroes fuck up tremendously.
First Batman - he makes a HUGE error in judgement by trusting someone that was not to be trusted in any way. And sure, we as the audience had no idea of what this persons true intentions were, but Batman being Batman should have dug a bit deeper before trusting them with such an important situation. And I think that is why adding this to the story is so brilliant. In the regular DC continuity, we have the "BatGod" that started in Grant Morrison's run where Batman can really do no wrong. This is not the case here. He messes up in a big bad way and it humanizes the character to where you see the man underneath, not the Batman facade.
Also Blue Beetle messes up so bad that he causes the extinction of multiple species of animals. And while it might not have been entirely his fault, he is completely responsible for his actions and will need to learn to deal with what he has done. Again, it humanizes a character that has this amazing suit that can do pretty much anything - it brings him down to a level where it feels like a real person inside that suit.
Great book as always. Highly recommended for people that like the DC universe in general.
We get to see the origin of Wonder Woman and what happens in her life that allows her to cross the line that most heroes wont. We get to see Harley Quinn genuinely trying to be a good person, to the point she is trying to protect the kids of her friends, Ollie and Dinah. But we also get to see two of the heroes fuck up tremendously.
First Batman - he makes a HUGE error in judgement by trusting someone that was not to be trusted in any way. And sure, we as the audience had no idea of what this persons true intentions were, but Batman being Batman should have dug a bit deeper before trusting them with such an important situation. And I think that is why adding this to the story is so brilliant. In the regular DC continuity, we have the "BatGod" that started in Grant Morrison's run where Batman can really do no wrong. This is not the case here. He messes up in a big bad way and it humanizes the character to where you see the man underneath, not the Batman facade.
Also Blue Beetle messes up so bad that he causes the extinction of multiple species of animals. And while it might not have been entirely his fault, he is completely responsible for his actions and will need to learn to deal with what he has done. Again, it humanizes a character that has this amazing suit that can do pretty much anything - it brings him down to a level where it feels like a real person inside that suit.
Great book as always. Highly recommended for people that like the DC universe in general.
June 5, 2020
La telenovela de DC comics se sigue desarrollando aunque en este tomo los actores principales se toman un descanso y la historia se desvía un poco. La atención se centra en Kara Zor-El que aterrizó en Kandaqh y fue "criada" por Black Adam.
El tomo sigue a Kara mientras se infiltra en Themyscira para rescatar a Diana. También tenemos un número largo con la historia de origen de la Wonder Woman de este universo, al principio me estaba aburriendo este número porque es la historia que conocemos de otros medios, pero tiene un giro muy interesante al final que de cierta manera fortalece la idea que todos en este universo son despiadados y crueles.
Kara me gusta como personaje y el "romance" adolescente en el que la ponen con Damian es entretenido. Pero esto solo refuerza mi idea de que en realidad estamos leyendo una telenovela.
Tenemos poco sobre los demás personajes y eso me dice que están estirando la historia lo más que pueden. A lo que entiendo, todo esto es antes del videojuego, así que el tema de Superman no aparecerá en el tomo como tal.
Tenemos el poder de Amazo en persona también y es brutal. Taylor no teme en matar, masacrar y brutalizar personajes, ciudades, políticos, etc. Me parece que Injustice 2 es más despiadado que el 1. No me quejo ni nada pero es interesante.
El tomo sigue a Kara mientras se infiltra en Themyscira para rescatar a Diana. También tenemos un número largo con la historia de origen de la Wonder Woman de este universo, al principio me estaba aburriendo este número porque es la historia que conocemos de otros medios, pero tiene un giro muy interesante al final que de cierta manera fortalece la idea que todos en este universo son despiadados y crueles.
Kara me gusta como personaje y el "romance" adolescente en el que la ponen con Damian es entretenido. Pero esto solo refuerza mi idea de que en realidad estamos leyendo una telenovela.
Tenemos poco sobre los demás personajes y eso me dice que están estirando la historia lo más que pueden. A lo que entiendo, todo esto es antes del videojuego, así que el tema de Superman no aparecerá en el tomo como tal.
Tenemos el poder de Amazo en persona también y es brutal. Taylor no teme en matar, masacrar y brutalizar personajes, ciudades, políticos, etc. Me parece que Injustice 2 es más despiadado que el 1. No me quejo ni nada pero es interesante.
April 8, 2019
3.5
A bit weaker (than vols 1 & 2) for me personally since it read like a hefty bridge book featuring everyone I don't really like... Diana is obviously the worst, and this whole book is about Damian discovering Kara & then using her to free Diana (though I'm unclear on what Black Adam's motives are). All the drama on Themyscira was interesting, but didn't carry my interest. I read it because I want to know what happens next.
I enjoyed the ending with Amazo, Harley saying goodbye to Lucy, and Selina staying behind to look after Alfred. <3
I feel like Vol. 4 is gonna get cray!
Wonder Woman -of War by K. Perkins was dark and interesting, but I didn't really need the Twilight Zone ending to try and make me look any kinder upon Diana. I still think she's the worst; Steve's betrayal and all.
I actually liked Grounded Zeroes by Brian Buccellato a lot more. It was sweet, and also had a sad ending: Harley's nameless lackeys all looking for a cause... and their stories were cut short trying to protect her (and she didn't even know it!)... Side character collateral damage really resonates with me, idk why.
Excited to read on to vol. 4!
A bit weaker (than vols 1 & 2) for me personally since it read like a hefty bridge book featuring everyone I don't really like... Diana is obviously the worst, and this whole book is about Damian discovering Kara & then using her to free Diana (though I'm unclear on what Black Adam's motives are). All the drama on Themyscira was interesting, but didn't carry my interest. I read it because I want to know what happens next.
I enjoyed the ending with Amazo, Harley saying goodbye to Lucy, and Selina staying behind to look after Alfred. <3
I feel like Vol. 4 is gonna get cray!
Wonder Woman -of War by K. Perkins was dark and interesting, but I didn't really need the Twilight Zone ending to try and make me look any kinder upon Diana. I still think she's the worst; Steve's betrayal and all.
I actually liked Grounded Zeroes by Brian Buccellato a lot more. It was sweet, and also had a sad ending: Harley's nameless lackeys all looking for a cause... and their stories were cut short trying to protect her (and she didn't even know it!)... Side character collateral damage really resonates with me, idk why.
Excited to read on to vol. 4!
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April 9, 2023Not quite a filler volume, but definitely transitional, in that the main story has little progression and the book mostly features side plots and flashbacks. First we see what Supergirl is up to. Damian shows up in Kahndaq, and along with Black Adam, they raid Themyscira to free Wonder Woman. The art is not up to this series' usual standards, especially the Themyscira scenes, but there are some good moments with Damian and Kara. Then we get a short about Barry visiting that Australian superhero he feels guilt over. Next up is one issue where we see Amazo wreak havoc for the first time, plus a scene catching up with Harley. The book rounds out with an annual, not written by Taylor, featuring a flashback to Diana's past with Steve Trevor, which has a dark twist from the story we're familiar with. The annual also has a forgettable short about Harley's former henchmen.
So, this doesn't have the forward momentum and pure fun factor of Injustice at its best. But there are still some intriguing developments on the whole.
So, this doesn't have the forward momentum and pure fun factor of Injustice at its best. But there are still some intriguing developments on the whole.
September 8, 2018
Volume 3 slows the story down just a little bit as it positions itself for the volumes to come. Primarily, this Volume has Nightwing going to Kahndaq to seek Black Adam's help in rescuing Wonder Woman from Themyscira. While there, he discovers the existence of Supergirl, who he not only helps to train, but takes her for the rescue effort. The battle on the island is fierce, and well written.
We also have a few subplots:
- Harley hooking up with Ivy and then being pursued by the Suicide Squad
- Flash helping others by barely relying on his powers
- The creation of Amazo
- The creation of Dex-Starr
- The origin of Wonder Woman for this universe (very anti-man and kind of brutal)
The Injustice universe is great and feels much more direct than most storylines. Can't wait for it to get back to full strength. Recommend.
We also have a few subplots:
- Harley hooking up with Ivy and then being pursued by the Suicide Squad
- Flash helping others by barely relying on his powers
- The creation of Amazo
- The creation of Dex-Starr
- The origin of Wonder Woman for this universe (very anti-man and kind of brutal)
The Injustice universe is great and feels much more direct than most storylines. Can't wait for it to get back to full strength. Recommend.
September 14, 2024
(Read in 2019, Review from 2024)
This is another solid entry for Injustice 2. Like the first two volumes it presented some interesting ethical debates (Batman getting in trouble for launching an attack on a terrorist organization without alerting the government and how it lined up with the POTUS getting assassinated and being replaced with someone more in line with Batman’s morals). It also further develop Kara’s time on Earth and spent time developing her long term story with Wonder Woman as well as introducing the Red Lantern Corps to this universe. Again there were plenty of good smaller moments that collectively added up to good supplemental storylines to the main conflict. There’s a good callback to the Australian kid/superhero Flash thought he failed when Superman, a very sweet scene of Harley and her daughter, etc.
At this point Injustice 2 kept the strong start going.
This is another solid entry for Injustice 2. Like the first two volumes it presented some interesting ethical debates (Batman getting in trouble for launching an attack on a terrorist organization without alerting the government and how it lined up with the POTUS getting assassinated and being replaced with someone more in line with Batman’s morals). It also further develop Kara’s time on Earth and spent time developing her long term story with Wonder Woman as well as introducing the Red Lantern Corps to this universe. Again there were plenty of good smaller moments that collectively added up to good supplemental storylines to the main conflict. There’s a good callback to the Australian kid/superhero Flash thought he failed when Superman, a very sweet scene of Harley and her daughter, etc.
At this point Injustice 2 kept the strong start going.
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