Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 2 - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this book as an eARC from DC Entertainment on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

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Title: Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 2
Author:  Tom Taylor 
Illustrator: Jheremy Raapack
Year Published: 2014


Synopsis: From the makers of Mortal Kombat comes the critically acclaimed prequel comic to the smash hit fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us!

From the ashes of Metropolis comes Superman and the JLA's newest ally: Lex Luthor! Against all odds, he's not only survived but now embraces Superman's goals. Of course, Lex has his own ideas for how to create a better world. The Man of Steel trusts him, but can the rest of his allies be so sure?

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Review: I really enjoyed the first graphic novel collection of Injustice: Gods Among Us. I haven't played the game, but the story concept is so cool. I love that the events in these comics take place separate from the main comics so you don't have to keep up with so many different comic lines. Also, big major life changing events can take place to these characters that have been around for decades. 

This second volume keeps up with the awesomeness that was the first. I like how different characters are matched up than usual. 

If you want a more standalone DC story, these volumes are so well written and epic! I give this second volume a 4/5 and highly recommend it!


--PAUL

Injustice: Gods Among Us Vol. 1 - Paul's REVIEW

***I was provided an ecopy from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***

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Title: Injustice: Gods Among Us Vol. 1
Author: Tom Taylor
Illustrations: Jheremy Raapack
Year Published: 2013

Upcoming Release Date: November 19, 2013

Synopsis: Things in the DC Universe have changed after Superman is tricked into destroying the one thing he loves the most. Now unwilling to let crime go unpunished, the heroes of our world must choose if they are with Superman or against him. But not every country will submit to his new world order and neither will Superman's greatest threat—Batman!

Review: This is a great comic book based off a video game. It doesn't feel like a video game. It feels like its own story. Although, there are a lot of awesome pairings and/or duels that I could tell are referencing the game. 

I liked that this story takes place in its own world. Big events happen. Characters change. The problem with characters like Superman and Batman is that its usually just the same tale told a little differently. This is a new story that puts Justice League members against each other. 

My favorite and the most hilarious pairing in this book is Harley Quinn and Green Arrow. I also liked Batman's protégés, Nightwing and Batman's own son, Robin. 

There are some epically badass battles in this book. I'm not a huge video gamer, but I would love to watch someone play this game just based off of reading this book. I'm definitely interested in reading the next volume. I give this book a 5/5.


-PAUL