DC Convergence (Spoilers)
David_D
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I don't get #0 or #1 until my next DCBS shipment (I think I only ordered those two to start), but I was curious for those of you reading off the rack-- what do you think so far?
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"...there are 11 pages of a Who's Who in Convergence [#0]... with the first page being an introductory couple paragraphs and the remaining 10 having 4 small paragraphs each describing the city and universe, with the final 10th page having 5. That equals 41 cities. Is that the exact number of 2 issue books coming out this and next month?"
The "backmatter" in Convergence #1 is the same introductory page with couple of paragraphs, and then just two pages with 4 city/world, for a total of 8 city/worlds.
That makes 49. Will each of the remaining 7 issues have 8 more? That would equal 105 cities/worlds.
Additionally, a further description for the blurb, and image, for each of these city/world besides the small paragraph (maybe just one sentence), is that it says what title/issue first had this city/world in it. The image is the cover of that issue.
If you didn't pick it up and you are at all a fan of Pre-Flashpoint Superman, I suggest you pick this up.
I wonder how long it will be until they wind up in the cheapy box?
In a more direct answer to your question, I think so. I don't see it going from quarter-finals, to semi-finals, finals, like most brackets would, as there doesn't seem to be enough time for that. But every non-main title is supposed to be a match-up between two different cities/worlds/universes.
I also read JLI 1. I liked it. It wasn't great, but it was good. Having them battle the Kingdom Come JLA is fitting. The JLI were the original post - crisis JL and the KC group were the last incarnation of the post - crisis JL.
Seeing Ted always makes me happy.
Another way to look at it is the JLI were the first JL of the Grim-n-gritty era (ironically, they were neither grim nor gritty...unless you count Breakdowns...) and the JL KC were the "Twilight of the God's " of the Grim-n-gritty era. A sort of alpha and omega, if you will.
The best because this 'IS' Superman to most of us. You immediately connect with this Superman and get what his motivations, principals, and ethics are. He is confident, loving, and strong.
The worst because it shows how poorly the New 52 Superman has been written. As a reader of all Superman titles, I struggle to understand the need to make Superman this flawed, conflicted person post relaunch. Superman is meant to represent all that is good in humanity. Superman is confident and sure of his position. While he isn't infallible, Superman was/is the embodiment of the American ideals. I am not sure how that got lost...
You put that most succinctly! I totally agree.
To say that I am not optimistic after seeing the over-muscled-t-shirt wearing-motorcycle riding - Superman that is coming after Convergence would be an understatement.
Looking at the creative changes and new comics coming post convergence has me wondering about his position ar DC. And now dc announced that one of the top editors at archie is going to be over the superman family books.
I've got zero knowledge, but it appears that he is on his way out.
I'm more inclined to believe the later. I started having this feeling the minute I heard gene leun yang was writing superman. I would not be suprised if he steps down at dc within the next 6 months.