| Title | : | Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Two, Vol. 1 |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1401250718 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781401250713 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 |
| Publication | : | First published January 8, 2014 |
The best-selling prequel to the hit videogame picks up right where it left off! Year one is over--now, year two begins. The death of one of their own has divided Earth's protectors as hero turns against hero. As Superman's iron grip on the world tightens, at the edge of the galaxy, anothe grave threat approaches...
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR 2 continues the story from the New York Times best-selling graphic novel with rising star writer Tom Taylor (EARTH 2) and a team of artists including Mike S. Miller, Bruno Redondo and Tom Derenick.
Collects INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR 2 #1-6.
Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Two, Vol. 1 Reviews
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4.5 stars
I was understandably worried that this would suck...or at least not live up to my expectations.
I mean, Injustice has been the on a short list of Must-Read titles for me since I managed to get my grubby paws on the first one.
After the shocking ending of
Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 2, I've been wondering if this title could keep the momentum going.
The deaths of several major characters, plus that thing that happened to Batman at the end?
How the hell is Taylor going to top that?!
I had no idea.
Fortunately, Taylor did.
The last two volumes focused on the roles that Batman and Wonder Woman were playing in Superman's decision making process. No, they certainly weren't the entirety of the cast, but they were heavily featured.
Take them out of the equation, and what power players do you have left?
Well, with Wonder Woman out of commission for a while, the role of sympathetic partner in crime falls to Hal Jordan. He believes in the world that Clark is trying to create, even if he has some doubts about the way it's being created. The end justifies the means.
And while you're inside Jordan's head, you can see where he's coming from.
I know, right?! Taylor is gooooood.
Exhibit A:
The U.S. senate/congress is getting ready to pull one of their We-Can't-Agree-On-Shit-So-We'll-Shut-Down-The-Government things.
Supes says NO. That's unacceptable to him, and he sends Hal and Flash in to sort it out.
Jordan has some reservations about telling the United States government how to run things, and tells Superman that he doesn't think this is within his jurisdiction.
Superman replies that he has the entire space sector 2814 within his jurisdiction...and the United States falls within those bounds.
And you know what?
I was cheering Hal on as he shut those monkeys in, and told them to *Do Their Fucking Job.
Speaking of Green Lanterns...
What do the Guardians on Oa think of Superman's little hostile takeover?
Frankly, they aren't very happy campers. They have a strictly hands-off policy when it comes to letting worlds decide their own fate, and Superman isn't playing by those rules anymore. Ganthet makes an attempt to reason with Superman, but once Sinestro sticks his nose into it, things go sideways quickly.
"Hey, Clark? Why don't you ask Ganthet if the Guardians stood back and watched Krypton burn?"
Oops.
And when Jordan takes a stand against the Blue Man Group, it turns into an all-out War between Lanterns.
At the end of the last volume, Batman was in pretty bad shape. Well, he's down, but not out. The resistance has him hidden away in...
Did you really think I' was going to tell you? Bwahahahahaha!
Not a chance.
So who's taking up the mantle of protector in Gotham?
Alrighty, let's meet the breakout star of the show: Jim Gordon! He may not be the badass that Bruce Wayne is, but he certainly delivers his lines! I would love to give you a hint as to what goes down, but I'm trying to avoid any major spoilers.
Although, Jim isn't the only game in Gotham. Oracle, and her Birds of Prey make an appearance as part of the resistance. And I have to say, it's nice to see Babs getting her geek on again!
Of course, there's also Gotham, itself. Or rather, the people of Gotham. It's arguably the dirtiest, roughest, toughest city in the DC universe, so would anyone expect the people in it to just lie down and take martial law?
That's soooo not happening...
Ok, while the last volume racked up a nice little death toll, this volume is surprisingly light. Don't get me wrong, not everybody's gettin' outta this one alive, but don't expect a bloodbath this time around.
And that's the thing I love about Injustice.
It never stops surprising me.
Highly Recommended!
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➸ Volume 1 :
Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 1 ★★★★★
➸ Volume 2 :
Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 2 ★★★★★
➸ Volume 4 :
Injustice, Year 2, Vol. 2 ★★★
Actual rating : 4.5 stars
Always fucking awesome. More Batman and less Green Lantern would be great, though. Oh, and Superman? I'll never forgive you. -
Which is more improbable:
a) the third volume of a video game tie-in comic remains one of the best things published by DC comics
OR
b) Guy Gardner has been developed into a character who doesn't make me grind my teeth
Your answer doesn't matter, because Taylor did both. Instead of being focused on Batman, like the previous year's stories were, this volume was very Green Lantern. See, Oa is not looking favorably on Superman's agenda, and they just don't trust the guy. But Hal does, at least for now. Finding out that Superman's been taking advice from Sinestro might make him reconsider.
I appreciate that Taylor has put enough thought into Superman's position to make his side at least a little tempting. It's obvious that Supes has gone off the deep end, and is going deeper, but he does have a point. It's kind of nice to not have totally black and white sides. And it's nice for a book to be able to have rousing action and emotionally resonant scenes. Also, Black Canary being badass. I liked that, too.
I've been pleasantly surprised with Injustice from the first volume, and Taylor continues to impress. Who knew a fighting game could inspire such a great series? -
I think the title is only getting better. I love the Green Lantern line anyway, so when we get a super-war between the greens and yellows, all I see is tons and tons of red.
I can't believe how good these are. It's like stepping into an alternate universe where good writers and artists stepped up to the plate and decided to mess with our heads and do it right.
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Vote: 4,5
Can you believe a videogame-based Elseworld could be better than the comics universe inspiring it?
No shocking main characters deaths like in previous volumes, but this one hits hard and low the reader too... and it's a real pleasing surprise. Sadly sometimes artworks are just not as good as the (awesome) storyline. -
Damn Tom, three in a row. Tom Taylor’s Injustice: Gods Among Us title gets it’s hat trick with this, the third volume in the series. Never woulda thought a series based on a video game set in an alternate reality could be better than the DC universe’s “actual” reality (the New 52). Now that I think about it, comparing it to most of the New 52 isn’t saying much, but shit is this GOOD. I’m actually wishing this was the New 52, but DC doesn’t have the balls for that. After the first collection I remember thinking “no way Taylor can keep this up past the first volume”. Ate those words. And now he continues to write the series that’s neck and neck with Snyder’s Batman competing for my favorite ongoing DC title. Injustice: Gods Among Us Year 2: Volume 1 is really that good.
Green Lantern fans will certainly find something to love in this one. There’s plenty of Lanterns to go around. Most of this collection focuses on Hal, but John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner, and a bunch of other all-star Lanterns take part in the action. While Hal has never been my favorite GL, I really ended up wanting to pimp-smack the shit outta the man in this one. Of course you can’t have Hal around without inviting Sinestro. And he is his good ole' ruthless self in this one. Really like the parallels Taylor draws between Sinestro and Supes. Taylor’s story, while set in an alternate reality, seems to really channel how these classic DC characters would act and interact lending a high level of plausibility to the title. This is how these characters might really react given these circumstances. I just love it. Add to that the fact that Taylor’s not afraid to kill a guy and it doesn’t get much better. Couple of folks bite the dust in this one.
Black Canary, Babs Gordon, and the rest of Batman’s little league sort of take a back seat in this volume. But it’s clear that Tom is setting up something involving that group in the next collection. Still, gotta agree with
Kat in wishing there was more Bats. Superman continues to play the part of dictator and may have finally sold his soul at the end. But there are moments when you can still see the old “boy in blue”. Still hate him though.
Bruno Redondo and Julien Hugonnard-Bert provide all of the terrific artwork in this collection. Every artists involved in this title since it’s beginning have done a great job of providing illustrations that are nicely drawn and consistent in appearance and style. Fucking great.
Hurry up with Injustice: Gods Among Us Year 2: Volume 2 DC. I’m chomping at the bit to get my hands on it. Read this one in one sitting and it’s an easy recommend. Hope you like it as much as me.
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Slightly disappointed by this volume. The art was kinda shaky. I'm also not a huge GL fan, making this volume a bit of a grind.
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This was a pretty interesting read.
We see things going cosmic this volume as we have the Guardians intervening and well Sinestro allyng himself with Superman and we see how the conflict begins and escalates and interesting stuff with Hal and John and how the mahinations of the villains manipulations happen and I love the conflict growing in Hal's mind and it will lead to some interesting things down the line. Plus BOP and Jim and Harvey putting up a resistance that will be a big plot point later. Its becoming more cosmic with Hal and Sinestro involved and it will make for a great read and also I am loving the art, it just gets so much better and the colors really accentutae the whole reading experience! One of my fav volumes! -
4.5 stars
I admire that Year Two, Vol. 1 is largely talking-head dialogue / scheming scenes, involving dozens of characters - the real action is only in the last quarter of the book - but yet it's still one hell of an entertaining superhero soap-opera. Or does it sound better to call it a 'serialized drama'?
Taylor & company are keeping the quality consistent, and there is a perverse joy to be had watching these former co-workers clash with each other (the early Superman / Black Canary exchange is a particularly good example) in a variety of hostile ways. Another bonus is a Batman / Zatanna scene, and even though it is brief, we can never have enough of those in the DC universe. Oh, and now Sinestro is also involved in the mix, so we all know that things will be just fine. [hollow laugh] -
Riveting stuff. Superman's rampage continues. He's decided that he needs to rule over mankind so he can keep it safe. Not everyone is down for it, so things come to a head between him and Batman. Heartbreaking, really. Batman will not give up. He's not made that way. Even he will take on a madman with unlimited power. Superman has lost his grip and he's developed a cult of personality around him. Very timely subject matter. Some leaders can do that, and that's when people have to make the truth clear. Even at great cost. Meanwhile, some galactic protectors need to decide if they will get in involved.
Batman is not able to to watch over Gotham (let's leave it at that), so Jim Gordon and his crew take up the mantle, along with the Birds of Prey. They have an asset in their favor to even the odds a little.
I wish I had written this review sooner, but it's so intense and affecting, and I'm not describing it well. Let's just suffice it to say that you can't read these books and be okay afterwards. It's good to be able to say, it's only fiction, and not all the DC books reflect this reality. Let's take this fiction and learn some lessons so we don't repeat these mistakes in real life, okay? -
I think the story remains interesting here with the introduction of new characters and yet we are starting to see stories splinter off and the main story slightly running out of steam. Still great art though.
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4.5 Stars
The first volume was pretty good but this volume is all kinds of awesome. Tom Taylor pretty much did the impossible in making Guy Gardener one of the more despised DC heroes of all time kind of cool. The 2nd half of the book is all action with most of the Green Lantern Corp heavies trying to subdue Superman which was a real treat for the eyes. Actually I was wishing they’d really kick his smug ass into next week but there’s always next year.
Give this a read if you want to see Superman way out of his normal Boy Scout depiction.
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Re read this because I released I missed the volume before it. Tom Taylor does a good job of juggling so many characters. Like a boss.
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Superman’in önderliğinde tam tamına 2 yıl geçti ve dünya artık tanrılaşma sürecini tamamlamak üzere olan kahramanların kontrolünde. Batman ve ona destek veren herkes adeta terörist ilan edilmiş durumda.
Öte yandan, Jim Gordon sahnede! Jim, hem Batman’in hem de Oracle’ın kimliğini uzun zamandır bildiğini öfkeli biçimde ilan ediyor ve ipleri eline almak için öne çıkıyor. Süperlerin iki cephesinde de işler daha da kötüleşiyor. Sonunda Lantern Corps bile karışıyor!
Korkulan olmaya başladı. Superman’in yeni dünya düzeni işini bitirmek üzere ve bu gidişle dünyayı da aşıp evrene yayılmaya başlayacak. Peki bu gidişata kim dur diyebilecek? Bu sorunun henüz bir cevabı yok. Bekleyip göreceğiz…
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Another good volume in the Injustice series. Not as good as year one, but that may be because there's a lot more behind the scenes dialogue and intrigue instead of out-and-out battles. Of course, it ends on a cliffhanger.
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Another very good story here. Superman clearly has some issues that need addressing. Even though this idea can seem kinda redundant, Taylor and company are keeping Injustice from falling into cheap theater.
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This volume opens with a much-needed light-hearted flashback featuring Hal Jordan, and adorably playful interactions between Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance. It's cute, shows how secure and comfortable Ollie is with himself, and Dinah gets to show off a little.
And then it's back to the present where the situation continues to become more tense between Superman and the heroes who don't support him. The Guards of the Universe (or whatever they're called) have just about had enough and are going to interfere, but Superman teams up with and old enemy against the Green Lantern Corps.
Meanwhile, under Superman's orders, Gotham City is being taken over by an army of enhanced soldiers with no morality or reason. The police, heroes, and people of Gotham aren't going to stand for it.
How has this series maintained such high quality writing so far? Tom Taylor is swiftly becoming one of my favourite comic book writers. He's doing splendid work with each issue of All-New Wolverine as well. The man knows how to write great characters. And thankfully, the one character he didn't seem to write to my satisfaction (Wonder Woman) is benched for this volume!
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SO GOOD!
This series is amazing, it just gets better and better. We see Superman sink deeper into darkness and Sinestro steps in to take advantage...man he's a bad ass.
This book was Green Lantern heavy which I loved. Plus we start to see Gotham City push back against Supes' police state.
There is a great balance between action, drama, and comic relief. The series continues to be well drawn and move at a fast pace.
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Why are they showing us awesome Green Arrow/Canary scenes?! ;( I'm grateful for the flashbacks, but WHYYYYYYYYYY *SAD FACE* I wish we could have explored their partnership more.
Not nearly enough Batman in this volume, but given his condition... understandable. It was great to see Jim Gordon step up and I can't wait to see the effect his 'game changer' will have in the next volumes!
The only issue I have is that this reads TOO FAST. I came to the end all too suddenly and I don't have the next volume yet. I'm really worried about my comic reading future as Injustice is setting a really high bar that many will likely fall short of reaching. -
The first issue begins with a hilarious little flashback scene that had me all giddy and happy and shit and then immediately made me super fucking sad. It's weird how such a fun, action-packed comic can be drenched in so much bleakness and depression. But it works. It works brilliantly. -
Damn this book hits ya hard. Not as many deaths as the last volume, nor as "OMG" moments but there are still a few, it runs nice and easy, and overall another volume to read that's too fun. Check this out, it's so good for any DC fan or not.
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Great continuation, even before you can play the second part of the video game. The plot is on the right track I hope I did not end up hating the comic.
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Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Two Volume 1 by Tom Taylor gets away from the Batman and Superman strife of who is wrong by adding the Green Lantern Corps. The epicness died down a little in this volume but the potential is still really high for a huge payoff. Out of all the members of the Justice League I'm least familiar with Green Lantern and the Green Lantern Corps, this graphic novel is heavy on those characters. Sinestro and Lex Luthor have some great lines about what power is. Jim Gordon stands up to Superman and takes the super the super pill along with the entire Gotham P.D.. Hal Jordon's loyalty is tested if he sticks with Superman or The Green Lantern Corps. Injustice: Gods Among Us Year two Volume 1 collects issues 1-6 of Injustice: Gods Among Us Year Two from DC comics.
The Plot: The Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois and his unborn child, when her heart stops a nuclear bomb destroys Metropolis. Superman distraught kills The Joker and declares martial law on the whole world, vowing that no one should die needlessly. He develops a pill that will make ordinary people super to start an army of supermen that he controls. Batman wants the world to be safe but still give the people free will, Batman sacrificed his body to get the formula for the super pill to give his side a chance. Superman's action have drawn attention to the Green Lantern Corps who's power is all about will power, see this as an affront to not let free will. Sinestro is manipulating Superman telling his own story and the way the Green Lantern Corps will attack, he makes an alliance that brings Sinestro and his minions as added protection. The Gotham P.D. is told they are not needed as the city is being patrolled my Superman's army, but Batman has a gift the pills that give super strength.
What I Liked: Superman pulling Billy Batson out of school because e needs Shazam. Sinestro calling Lex Luthor out for his need for power. One of the best lines, "You can see all that goes on in the world? so your peeking through the window binds, for what? Just to be creepy. " Says Guy Gardener to a guardian looking at Hal Jordon with his lady. Jim Gordon confronting Superman, when he basically tells him what a crappy job he has done as commissioner, Jim gordon throwing it right back at Superman. The Sinestro origin story was good and I needed a refresher.
What I Disliked: Too much of the Green Lantern Corps it was kind of like I read three issues of Injustice and three issues of the Green Lantern Corps, don't get me wrong there is some good stuff but it was a little much. Batman is hardly in this volume.
Recommendations: This story is still epic, I love where it is going, and still can not wait for the next volume. If you like the Green Lantern Corps then you will like this volume a little bit more than I did. I rated Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Two Volume 1 by Tom Taylor 4 out of 5 stars. This novel was closest to a 3 star I really hope the Injustice Series keeps up the quality. -
This story goes beyond the scope of Year One, to a galactic level, and it's just as much of a fun ride as before. The author has been killing heroes right and left, so he brings in more, like Kyle Raynor who gets killed in his own intro by Sinestro who considers joining Superman's side, the Guardians of the Universe who believe the conflict on Earth is likely to expand throughout the universe if it's not stopped soon, Zatanna who hides the wounded Batman in Doctor Fate's dimension, Oracle who resumes her default role under Batman.
The Green Lantern Corps are getting involved in the conflict and Batman's stolen drug can create a superpowered force that may turn the tide later on. The Justice League are interfering in the US government, accusing it of not acting in the interest of the people. This is viewed as unacceptable by the Guardians of the Universe. The Amazons take Wonder Woman back to Themyscira to heal her with their gods, so she is out of picture for now. -
The whole thing about Superman is that he’s too powerful. What’s to stop him from taking over the world? These books answer that: pretty much nothing.
This is a tie-in to a Mortal Kombat-style video game. It shouldn’t be this good, yet it is. In fact, it’s better. This is, hands down, the best DC title I’ve read this century.
I don’t know how Taylor has managed to make boring and/or annoying characters like Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner interesting, but he’s done it. That by itself would be impressive. The fact he can also take one-note evil Sinestro, whose very name is ludicrously evil, and turn him into a compelling schemer is amazing.
It helps that this is basically an Elseworlds story, so he can break continuity as he sees fit. If the regular DC universe we’re allowed to play by these rules, it’d be awesome. So would Marvel, come to that. A crossover with actual stakes? Where main characters can die?
This like superhero Game of Thrones. So good. -
The story gets darker
Superman continues his mission to protect earth, by controlling/policing it. He has really gone over the deep end and it seems Flash and Hal have gone with him. If the Green Lantern Corps cannot stop Superman, who can? -
Um.
Wow.
Bats is still out of commission, Supes is still a batshit crazy Tyrant, Dinah is grieving and Wondy is out of commission too.
I'm firmly team Bats, have been since the beginning. I felt for Clark but by the third issue I lost all sympathy.
This volume does not make me gain it back. Superman has gone too far and frankly there is no coming back. The only question is who can and who will stop him.
Humanity is getting restless, the Green Lanterns have been asked to bring him I'm for trial and even the Flash is wondering what's up.
Superman must be brought down.
Action packed, tense, with the right amount of heart and emotion, this second year promises a full ride. -
Injustice continues on... and the Guardians and the Green Lantern Corps have it in for Superman's regime. We get to see some things here I never thought I would see. ( I didn't know the Watchtower could do that!)
Another great story, good art, and feels very much like its building to another strong battle at the end of Year Two. Will we get to see the Guardians get involved in the battle? Can't wait till Vol 2!
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Wow - they don't pull any punches on this series, do they? I had forgotten some of what happened in the last volume. When these are all done, I may have to read them all straight through.
This one was great reading, too - very epic - and now I'm looking forward to Year 2, volume 2.
Way to step up, Commissioner Gordon!
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Yes, I know I am reading these out of order.
