The latest volume of Injustice has suffered from an annoying lack of focus as writer Brian Buccellato has juggled the ongoing conflict with the Greek gods alongside various other storylines. This fourth issue puts the book back on track to an extent, as the impending war between Superman's empire and the gods renders all other matters null and void for the time being.
That renewed focus comes despite the fact that both chapters spend a significant amount of time in the past. Buccellato delves deeper into the origins of the Batman/Ares alliance and what motivates the gods to venture down from Mount Olympus in the first place. None of the revelations are necessarily surprising, but they make logical sense in the context of Superman's increasingly firm grasp on global power. Meanwhile, Buccellato writes some great material involving Lex Luthor, taking advantage of the fact that Injustice's Luthor is a far more noble and well-meaning character than his traditional self. At this point, Luthor may well be the most sympathetic character in the book.
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That renewed focus comes despite the fact that both chapters spend a significant amount of time in the past. Buccellato delves deeper into the origins of the Batman/Ares alliance and what motivates the gods to venture down from Mount Olympus in the first place. None of the revelations are necessarily surprising, but they make logical sense in the context of Superman's increasingly firm grasp on global power. Meanwhile, Buccellato writes some great material involving Lex Luthor, taking advantage of the fact that Injustice's Luthor is a far more noble and well-meaning character than his traditional self. At this point, Luthor may well be the most sympathetic character in the book.
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