Universe At LargeEver since its first game`s release in 2013, the Injustice series has spawned a critically acclaimed universe comprised not just of games, but a wealth of comics as well. The lore that surrounds these has shaped and formed many of the interactions between characters in Injustice 2, and much of what you see are actually fun details that subtly nod to important events surrounding the Injustice universe. There are also a few references to other games, like Super Mario Bros. and NetherRealm`s other fighting game series, Mortal Kombat. With so many little details to discover, we`ve gathered nine of the coolest references that you might`ve missed in Injustice 2.Be wary, there are potential universe spoilers ahead.For more on Injustice 2, read our in-depth review, or watch our footage of high-level battles in the game`s Multiverse mode. You can also check out our feature showcasing our favorite epic gear in the game, all the premiere skins and how to unlock them, and our beginner`s guide with 9 essential tips. Shazam Is DeadThe death of Shazam, AKA Billy Batson--a teenaged hero given superpowers by a mysterious wizard--is directly referenced during some of the introductory battle banter you hear in-game. It`s heard specifically between Batman and Superman, Blue Beetle and Superman, and Flash and Cyborg.For the uninitiated, in Injustice: Gods Among Us, Shazam served Superman`s tyrannical regime as a messenger and enforcer. But when Superman plotted to level both Gotham City and Metropolis as an example to the heroes that continually defied him, Shazam rebelled, pointing out that Lois Lane would`ve never wanted this. That prompted Superman to murder Shazam in cold blood with his heat vision. Mirror Master: The Man Who Almost Had SupermanA criminal known as Mirror Master is mentioned during the introductory battle banter between Cheetah and Captain Cold. This is a reference to the moment in the Injustice comics when Captain Cold gave up the locati ...
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