![]() Black Manta is the first of several new characters hitting the Injustice sequel, which also includes Mortal Kombat’s Raiden and Hellboy. The current version that Injustice 2 seems to be drawing inspiration from is that of a son seeking to revenge the death of his father that came at the hands of Aquaman.īecause like I said, Aquaman is kind of a massive douche in Injustice 2. A character with a complicated past, Black Manta has been everything from a thief, an escapee from Arkham Asylum after an autism cure went wrong and even a proponent of black rights as he sought to create a new refuge in the ocean for his people. ![]() You factor in all of his suit-based weaponry, that hover ability which will break up the flow of anyone’s combo and that spear gun attack and he looks like a formidable mirror to the king of Atlantis.Īlso, he really likes manta rays so go figure. In the comics, Black Manta’s helm is equipped with all manner of weapons, the wide dome giving him a wider field of view and those destructive beams. 23, 2017 Characters for Fighter Pack 2 were announced today at gamescom 2017 and will be made available for Injustice 2 starting around mid-September. Yes his helmet is silly and for good reason. While also looking cool as he walks away from an explosion without looking back. Fortunately, Black Manta is here to cut him down to size. Because the Injustice 2 Aquaman may be the biggest dick in the seven seas. If he looked down on characters any further, he’d be risking his neck snapping in two as his spine reaches ludicrous angles.įortunately, Black Manta is here to cut him down to size. If DC Comics and NetherRealm wanted to distance themselves as far as possible from the stereotypical image of a founding Justice League member whose moist schtick has been mercilessly mocked for decades, then job well done. It’s just his personality that I find grating. ![]() Aquaman is brilliant in that regard, with his special Water of Life ability giving him a split-second advantage that works to devastating effect in the right hands. Look I’ve got no problem with how he plays in Injustice 2. If DC Comics and NetherRealm wanted to distance themselves as far as possible from the stereotypical image of a founding Justice League member whose moist schtick has been mercilessly mocked for decades, then job well done.
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