Battle Arena match-ups concluded this week, introducing Sinestro & Hawkgirl as the final two reveals from the sixteen character tournament. As they make the leap from rumor to confirmed playable character, the Injustice Facebook takes the opportunity to offer a closer look at both.
Sinestro faces Superman in the Week 4 main event, reflecting his history of absolute power corrupt upon the hero-turned-dictator of the Gods Among Us universe.
Sinestro was once a celebrated Green Lantern, but as his brand of justice turned to tyranny, he was ousted from the intergalactic Corps by his human protege, Hal Jordan. Empowered by the Weaponers of Qward, Sinestro eventually forged his own collective of lanterns, founding the fear wielding yellow ring slingers of the Sinestro Corps.
Hawkgirl substitutes for her male counterpart in this weeks second Superfight: picking up the tab of the Hawkman/Green Arrow rivalry fondly remembered from comics. Her mace seeks emerald archer's face in a clash of heroes famously featured in the Justice League Unlimited cartoon series.
With the distinction of being one of the first major female superheroes: Hawkgirl's long and winding history is irrevocably shared with (and borrowed from) Hawkman. The result is a complex double helix of lives, alien and human, defined by romance and violence. The pair are said to be the reincarnation of Thanagarians who inhabited Ancient Egypt - cursed to forever find each others love before an untimely death.
The two new additions bring the total confirmed roster to nineteen playable characters, with Doomsday's in-game status still unknown.
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In a world where Superman's greatest fears have pushed him beyond the edge -- who better to bring him back than the master of fear: Sinestro? Depending who you ask, Supes was very nearly Earth's first Green Lantern. Had the honor been his, he would have been mentored by Sinestro: a former GL himself, ousted when he took justice too far, turning tyrant in the process. Sounds familiar, eh? Sinestro's Qwardian power ring affords him much the same abilities as green equivalents, but against a Superman unbound even one of the most powerful weapons in the universe may prove insufficient!
Hawkgirl substitutes for her male predecessor in this almost-classic clash of not-quite-rivals! Tensions between Green Arrow and Hawkman go way back, dividing them by the very issues Gods Among Us forces the heroes to face! We'll trust Hawkgirl to represent Hawkman and the token female vote, just as capable of wielding the fixed mace as the man who made it famous! An aerial assault makes Hawkgirl a tricky customer, but Green Arrow's seasoned hawk-eye is more than capable of keeping her in his sights!
It's a study in contrast as the old world charms of the monarch of the sea are tested by the futuristic tech of the man turned machine! This could easily become a debate about the credibility of Aquaman, but if you've seen 
Born on a Monday, Solomon Grundy was a real stick in the mud for classic arch-nemesis Alan Scott. That ring slinger had a weakness to wood the marsh-born Grundy could take advantage of, but he'll have no such luck against this Green Lantern! With his Oan ring, Hal Jordan can use his limitless willpower to conjure any form he conceives! Grundy may have brute strength, but Jordan has one of the most powerful weapons in the universe! Took ill on Thursday, grew worse on Friday!
The question of the superhero reserve raises its head as the fastest man alive clashes with the world's mightiest mortal! Superspeed gives Flash the right of first move in any battle, but against the sheer power of Captain Marvel, that might not matter! The power of Shazam grants tremendous physical strength and endrance, as well as deceptive insight. If the Flash isn't fighting to kill, then the Captain could have the edge, defending against speed with brute force, before unleashing his own flash attack - the lightning ambush!
It's the clown prince of crime against the brilliant criminal mastermind! Sheer insanity versus unrivaled brilliance! The mental battle between Joker and Lex Luthor is a clash of contrasts. Insanity could very well be Joker's edge, but Lex Luthor comes prepared, packing hardware enough to topple The Man of Steel! Joker can take a yolking and keep on joking, but even his casual penchant for lethal force will struggle to mitigate the focused assault of Lex Luthor!
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The action kicks off with a hardhitting main event grudge bout! Bane may be famous for breaking The Bat, but the 12-part Knightfall storyline included a plot to unleash Batman's deadliest enemies before delivering defeat. Bane studied and exhausted his foe over a deadly night, before delivering the backbreaker finish the world remembers. At peak fitness it's anyone's battle, but when push comes to shove, The Batman comes out on top!
It's an all-lady, all-star clash when the Princess of Amazons tackles The Joker's favourite gal! Amazonian discipline and powers to rival Superman give Wonder Woman the edge, but against the acrobatic insanity of Harley Quinn, the lasso of truth will be of little use! Unpredictability is Harley Quinn's key, but the tale of the tape leans much harder toward one clear winner in this preliminary clash! Wonder Woman looks too good in this battle!
