{"id":2107,"date":"2021-10-31T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-injustice-comic-book\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:45:43","slug":"review-injustice-comic-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-injustice-comic-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Injustice (Comic Book)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The original Injustice<\/strong> game debuted in 2013, followed by the sequel, Injustice 2<\/a><\/strong>, from Warner Bros. studio NetherRealm, four years later. These titles are fundamentally classic fighting games<\/strong>, enhanced by a compelling storyline. Consequently, the arrival of Injustice<\/strong> as an animated feature film immediately piqued my interest.<\/p>\n

Superman (Justin Hartley)<\/strong> is manipulated by The Joker (Kevin Pollack)<\/strong>, leading to devastating consequences. The once benevolent and just Superman misuses his extraordinary powers, and the remaining members of the Justice League<\/strong> must endeavor to halt his descent.<\/p>\n

Despite some familiarity with the narrative arc, I was captivated throughout the initial half of Injustice<\/em>. This is among the darkest and most mature DC films I have encountered. Its impact surpasses series like The Boys<\/strong> and Invincible<\/strong>, largely because it centers on established characters with whom audiences have a pre-existing connection. I began creating my own Superman comics at a young age, drawing his iconic “S” emblem before even understanding its significance.<\/p>\n

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Therefore, as Injustice<\/em> unfolds and impacts our beloved heroes, no one is safe from the consequences. In a particularly gruesome and memorable sequence, The Joker exhibits his unadulterated nature, unconstrained by the need for character preservation across multiple films. He inflicts significant damage, resulting in a simultaneously compelling and unsettling experience.<\/p>\n

The filmmakers have taken considerable liberties with the characters, achieving a level of narrative divergence that surpasses even Marvel’s What If<\/strong> on Disney+<\/strong>. Injustice<\/em> features competent voice acting and striking animation. While the voice cast is generally effective, and Kevin Pollack<\/strong> delivers a truly exceptional performance as The Joker, the inclusion of Kevin Conroy<\/strong> and Mark Hamill<\/strong> as Batman and The Joker, respectively, would have elevated the film to perfection.<\/p>\n

However, some compromises are inevitable. Toward the latter part of the film, Injustice<\/em> experiences a slight deceleration in momentum. Despite the strength of the overall narrative, the film’s pacing falters somewhat. The visuals are exceptionally sharp, and the animation maintains a consistently epic aesthetic in HD. Colors are vibrant, with no discernible color bleeding. The DTS-HD<\/strong> 5.1<\/strong> audio is suitably robust, providing impactful sound effects where necessary and maintaining clear dialogue in the center channel.<\/p>\n

The supplemental materials include two complete episodes of animated series and insightful behind-the-scenes interviews.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, Injustice<\/em> ranks among the most compelling animated feature films from DC, primarily due to the filmmakers’ willingness (and authorization) to explore unconventional narrative paths. I offer a strong recommendation for this shocking and graphically violent superhero film.<\/p>\n

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