Injustice 2 might finally be coming this year!
Here are 10 DC characters we hope to see in this highly-anticipated sequel.
It looks likeInjustice 2will finally be announced at E3 2016.
Then NetherRealm Studios honcho andMortal Kombatco-creator Ed Boon all but confirmed the news withthis funny tweet.
Injusticewas easily successful enough to guarantee a sequel lock.
That begs the question: who should be in it?
What I mean is that Im going tocount the comicsas canon to the sequel.
SUPERGIRL
You know, its kind of weird that Supergirls been quiet all this time.
Maybe she doesnt exist in theInjusticeworld.
Maybe shes just off to the side, doing her own thing.
Supergirl would be an interesting addition to the story due to her New 52 personality.
Shes a lot more emotional than her cousin, and that could work with or against him.
She doesnt care for humanity all too much, but still has an innate distrust for Superman.
Theres potential in there.
I really cant say what side Static would be on between Superman and Batman.
Seriously, the behind-the-scenes goings on of his New 52 solo series was such a headache its ridiculous.
POISON IVY
Ivy has had a minor presence in the firstInjustice.
For instance, thats why Venom wasnt inMarvel vs. Capcom 3.
With Ivy, you get the best of both worlds.
His unique personality, Lantern-like moveset, and wildcard factor would fit the sequel perfectly.
Whenever they choose to revisit the world ofStarman, they always go with Shade as the protagonist.
Might as well keep that idea going.
Its Red Hoods history combined with the backstory of the game that I find intriguing.
If anyone should have an opinion on Supermans moral downfall, its him.
He was disgusted that Batman never got revenge in his name and killed the Joker.
Red Hood held that against Batman for years until realizing what horrors vengeance truly leads to.
Would he side with Superman or consider him nothing more than a hypocrite?
CAPTAIN COLD
Really, Captain Cold should have been in the first game.
I know Killer Frost gives us another bare-legged female character, but shes just so boring.
Captain Cold is easily one of the best villains in DC Comics.
For one,look at him.
Hes an Eskimo who will regularly fight the Flash despite being armed with a freeze gun.
Captain Cold gets by as a professional who thinks his capers through.
Never overstepping his boundaries.
Never killing unless he absolutely has to, especially when it comes to heroes.
Keeping a close web connection with his fellow Rogues and treating them like family.
Cold is also a guy who refuses to be strong-armed and pushed around by fear.
Hes even a current member of the Justice League because of it.
But which Red Lantern?
Guy Gardner is kind of dead.
Atrocitus is the main Red Lantern, but all he does is sulk.
Bleez works out just fine.
DARKSEID
If anyones a lock forInjustice 2, its Darkseid.
Hell, hes the only DC character fromMortal Kombat vs. DC Universenot to show up in the firstInjustice.
Or, to be more specific, to not be playable in the main game.
Darkseids received enough lip service in theInjusticecomic without writing him off.
Darkseid could possibly work alongside Superman.
Of course, the real question is what happens when they inevitably turn on each other?
Does Superman have his moment of redemption or does he simply usurp Darkseid and become just as bad?
AMAZO
Amazo is like the most underutilized villain in DC Comics gaming media.
An android built to destroy the Justice League.
What are his powers?
Amazo has the powers of everyone in the Justice League.
How has henotbeen in a fighting game?!
Guy who can do everyones moves is the most basic fighting game boss concept.
Really, just make him the Taskmaster ofInjustice.
Give him moves of heroes and villains who arent even in the game if you want.
BOOSTER GOLD (AND MAYBE BLUE BEETLE?)
In fact, to this day, it bugs me that we never got Johnny Cage vs.
Booster Gold inMortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.
Then again, maybe hes trying to stop something even worse?
Much like Noob-Smoke inMortal Kombat: Deception, you could always make Booster a tag-team character with Blue Beetle.
Whether its Ted Kord as Blue Beetle or Jaime Reyes, Im easy.
Just as long as NetherRealm Studios finally gives DC Comics most underutilized hero his due.
So obviously, the sequel would have Superman escape prison, but then what?
Where do you go from there?
The first game already opened the Pandoras box to the multiverse.
What ifInjusticeSuperman found himself in that world?
Imagine those two hooking up and becoming a dark version of the Worlds Finest, threatening the entire multiverse.
Plus it would be a Batman who doesnt take pride in sticking to his humanity and wouldnt hold back.
Someone who would gladly replace bodyparts with cybernetic attachments.
Always planked by robot bat drones.
Nowthatwould be an awesome boss character.
Or just go with Owl Man.
A version of this article originally ran on March 6, 2015.
