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[Azrael]

PREVIEW: CONVERGENCE: CATWOMAN #2

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http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/convergence-catwoman-2-dc-comics-2015

[Batman Forever]

Kingdom Come

[Sefexir]

Letto Convergence #6

Ho intravisto qualcosa di davvero positivo in questo numero, qualcosa che può far terminare in bellezza la serie, nonostante 5 numeri che sono arrivati a malapena alla sufficienza (il primo numero, invece, è di altra fattura).
Non so, forse dipende dalla mia predilezione per i grandi gruppi di buoni e non, ma 'sto numero di hype per la battaglia finale ne ha messo non poco.

La parte migliore del numero, ovviamente, è la presenza

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Non sono da meno le pagine iniziali, che vedono

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Insomma, mentirei se dicessi che non si tratti di un numero che costruisce le basi per qualcosa di interessante. Perché non lo si è fatto prima?

[Man of Steel]

Letto #6
Non ti trattenere caro Sefexir, perchè questo numero spaccava!
Molto belle le matite, molto bello rivedere il vecchio Supes, quello nuovo, di Terra 2, Un Flash che pare preso dalla serie tv? (bhe non era biondo quindi...)
Secret Wars pare aver conquistato pure il mondo DC!
Insomma questo numero getta le basi per un ottimo scontro finale! Ancora 2 numero, speriamo bene dai!

[Sefexir]

Mi hai beccato! Mi son voluto trattenere per evitare di elevare troppo il mio hype al fine di evitare una futura delusione.

Lobdell ha co-sceneggiato Convergence #1 e #6, i numeri che finora ho gradito di più, e mi sembra di comprendere che anche tu sia del mio stesso parere. Coincidenza? Io non credo. Coraggio Lobdy, puoi ancora farcela!

[Man of Steel]

"Great minds think alike"

Letto Batman - Shadow of the Bat #2
Purtroppo nemmeno questo numero mi ha detto molto Cioè si fa leggere eh! però manca una giusta caratterizzazione dei pg e la missione in sé lascia il tempo che trova...
Semplicemente è una storia random Personalmente avrei cercato di ricreare le atmosfere di Knightfall, diamine io avrei fatto un rematch contro Bane!

Letto Green Arrow #2
Moooolto bello questo numero! Ho apprezzato questa bizzarra riunione famigliare, un po' meno il finale...poteva essere gestito meglio dai

[Man of Steel]

Letto Green Lantern/Parallax #2
Mi era piaciuto di più il primo in ogni modo, a quanto pare, Hal/Parallax è destinato a sacrificarsi no matter what!
Ovviamente niente batte il suo sacrificio originale

Letto Superboy #2
Giuro che stavo per urlare "Disastrooo" Perchè quello NON era Superman, nemmeno quello di KC
Meno male che Nicieza sa il fatto su e mi ha trollato! certo che Supes poteva spiegarsi meglio eh! Quello è Superboy, col cavolo che si arrende!
Ora si spiega anche perchè era alleato con Deimos!

Letto Supergirl - Matrix #2
Tutto molto divertente, ma non era quello che mi aspettavo dalla testata
Occasione sprecata...

Letto Superman: Man of Steel #2
L'ho letto per inerzia, tutto sommato non mi è dispiaciuto, ma Steel senza Supes non è la stessa cosa

[Azrael]

3/5

http://www.comicvine.com/reviews/convergence-green-lantern-parallax-2/1900-4110/

[Batman Forever]

letto il numero 6 altro numero fiacco, non mi convince per niente lodevole solo per il ritorno del mio Superman il resto noia

[Azrael]

3/5

http://www.comicvine.com/reviews/convergence-shadow-of-the-bat-2/1900-4116/

[Azrael]

Convergence: Suicide Squad #2

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Review by Oscar Maltby
'Rama Rating: 6 out of 10

Convergence #6

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Review by Pierce Lydon
'Rama Rating: 5 out of 10

[Azrael]

7/10

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/05/14/convergence-6-review

[Azrael]

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6.8/10

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7.5/10

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8.5/10

IGN

[Sefexir]

Letto Suicide Squad #2

Numero gradevole incentrato sul senso del dovere di Amanda Waller.
Come avevo predetto nella riflessione del primo numero, Tieri ha avuto difficoltà nel caratterizzare ogni personaggio, tant'è che ha dovuto mettere da parte quelli di Kingdom Come senza nemmeno sfiorarli; neanche la Suicide Squad ha ottenuto chissà quale caratterizzazione, tranne Deadshot e Deathstroke, con cui lo sceneggiatore ha usato il classico escamotage quando si parla di una squadra: chi è il leader.
Davvero troppi pg! Qualcuno in meno avrebbe certamente giovato al numero.

[Azrael]

Convergence #6 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Richard Gray; 'Rama Rating: 6 out of 10):

The sixth chapter of Convergence is something on a conundrum for followers of the event, having been asked to not only forget the machinations of Telos, the "villain" of the first five chapters, but now invest sympathy in him as well. Yet after five weeks of spinning its wheels, the series finally seems to be going somewhere, albeit to a very familiar place of multiversal confrontation. Thankfully, the art is gorgeous, with Ed Benes and Eduardo Pansica cutting loose on the "New 52" versions of the characters, and several other cameos. A successive run of splash pages gives this book the epic scope it needs. It seems unlikely that Convergence will be remembered for much beyond bringing a few classic characters back, but perhaps that is all that it need to achieve.

Convergence: Justice League International #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Michael Moccio; 'Rama Rating: 8 out of 10):

If I could choose any Convergence book to win the "Most Fun" award, this would be it. After all, despite the drama of the battle hardened Kingdom Come Wonder Woman fighting the happy-go-lucky Ted Kord, writer Ron Marz is able to inject a good amount of humor and heart into this issue. It works that the real story of this issue isn't the fight between these two worlds: it's the fight Blue Beetle experiences in trying to stay true to himself when facing this uncompromising version of Wonder Woman and her team. Sometimes, meeting your future self can be tacky, by Marz is able to make it feel organic and heartfelt to the degree that it doesn't matter if it's a cliché for Ted to fight alongside his older self. By making this a character-driven story, Marz lends narrative weight to the issue and makes is really worthwhile to read.

Convergence: Aquaman #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Michael Moccio; 'Rama Rating: 7 out of 10):

For anyone still thinking any version Aquaman is lame, let this be the final evidence to the contrary. Though this issue, like the other Convergence books, primarily revolved around an extended fight scene, writer Tony Bedard is able to make it worth the read. Even though it's Aquaman's Convergence book, it doesn't ever feel like he's actually going to win - at least, not until the end where Tony Bedard earns the drama of Arthur stabbing his adversary in the neck with his hook. Cliff Richards and John Rauch are able to make blood-soaked heroes look entirely badass without it looking hokey at all. Some of the best visuals of this book come from the action, especially when Deathblow's the one handing it out. The major thing this book suffers from resonates with most of the other Convergence books so far: it's doesn't seem to answer the 'so what?' question and tries to end on a dramatic look off to the distance without conveying much of anything.

Convergence: Shadow of the Bat #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Brian Bannen; 'Rama Rating: 5 out of 10):

Wetworks finds itself outmatched and outclassed by Batman and Azrael in this second and final issue of Convergence: Shadow of the Bat. The Wetworks team chases Bruce and Jean-Paul around a stationary aircraft carrier being handily beat by the world's greatest detective and his violent stand-in, both of whom prove that pragmatics and planning win out over brute force and gung-ho violence. But this makes the paper thin conclusion all the more troubling. Larry Hama has to find a way to make the group come together to defeat Telos, but the reasoning is so contrived that the finale is laughable. Hama does what he can under a time crunch, and the story definitely echoes that, but the results were never in doubt and thus the conclusion lacks any lasting punch.

Convergence: Green Arrow #2 (Published by Marvel Comics; Review by Jake Baumgart; 'Rama Rating: 5 out of 10):

Although Convergence: Green Arrow #2 isn't anything special, but it is a testament to writer Christy Marx working well with the restrictions of Convergence's story requirements. Marx has done a fine job with what she was given, in the way of reviving some anachronistic characters and forcing them to duke it out. However, while Marx has managed to give Green Arrow and Black Canary fans a concise story, there is little flair or bonuses to make this story any fun to read. Simply put, it serves its purpose and that's about it. Something is also lacking in the illustration department as well. Rags Morales' pencils seem remiss of any of the exciting details that were in his earlier work like Action Comics. The coloring was also very bare, relying strongly on gradient backgrounds and solid color fills which might have bleached Morales' artwork.

Convergence: Superman: Man of Steel #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Brian Bannen; 'Rama Rating: 4 out of 10):

Convergence: Man of Steel has promise in the dire situation it leaves its title character in. At the end of the previous issue, John Henry Irons was left defeated and literally broken. But five pages in, an easy solution is found, so the drama evaporates in place of a battle between Gen 13, the Parasite, and Steel's niece and nephew. This leads to an anticipated team up between all parties and rushed conclusion that ends with the cliched "battle is just over, but the war has just begun" quote. None of the characters is likeable enough to root for, even though Louise Simonson is clearly on Steel's side, so you don't really care who wins. I'll admit that the new Steel status quo has a lot of potential, and that Steel saves the issue from being a complete waste, but I don't have faith in the changes lasting beyond Convergence.

Convergence: Catwoman #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Michael Moccio; 'Rama Rating: 6 out of 10):

There's a certain excitement that comes about when the Kingdom Come superheroes facing younger, alternate versions of people they once knew. Writer Justin Gray does a phenomenal job at balancing the natural rapport between any Batman and any Catwoman, while still letting this unique pairing feel fresh. While the contents of the issue are fairly enjoyable, there's nothing really in Convergence: Catwoman #2 that makes you feel engaged beyond the buy-in from the Convergence event itself. Artist Ron Randall does a great job with breakdowns to make everything flow, but his line art feels too stiff to get the dynamism we'd expect from Kingdom Come Batman's force and Catwoman's grace, especially in the spreads. In the long run, it's Catwoman's final fate that detracts from the rest of the issue - it just didn't feel earned and seemed to serve only to increase the angst level for the Dark Knight.

Convergence: Supergirl: Matrix #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Michael Moccio; 'Rama Rating: 2 out of 10):

Let me preface this review by saying I'm not inherently opposed to irreverent humor, but Convergence: Supergirl: Matrix #2 takes it so far that it just becomes unpalatable. Ambush Bug is less of a humorous element than he is an annoyance and distraction from the narrative. It could just be the character or it could be writer Keith Giffen - either way, Ambush Bug's breaking of the fourth wall and continuous spackle jokes were just stale. It didn't help that literally all of the male characters had some kind of vocal critique for Supergirl and Lady Quark, and that Supergirl's method of overcoming that criticism is beating the crap out of her Lex Luthor. The one major highlight of this book is the dynamic between Supergirl and Lady Quark when they weren't fighting. Overlooking Supergirl's and Luthor's erratic and distracting hairstyles, the art otherwise remained solid, even if the inks from Joseph Silver seemed too thick at points. Ultimately, when Ambush Bug, in the second to last panel, asks "Ain't I a stinker?" it's hard to know whether or not he was referring to himself or the comic he was inhabiting.

Convergence: Suicide Squad #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Michael Moccio; 'Rama Rating: 2 out of 10):

Honestly, there couldn't have been a better premise for the Suicide Squad Convergence books than Amanda Waller bringing her whole, bad-ass self to the table to take on something as insurmountable as Kingdom Come Green Lantern's New Oa. Unfortunately, writer Frank Tieri buckles under the weight of the large cast of characters. What could have been an issue exploring the wonderful nuances of Amanda Waller quickly deflated into a long, drawn out, and ultimately meaningless fight scene. Tieri earns neither Waller's ending nor the issue's, as everything feels totally pointless as Tieri focuses more on the twists and surprises rather than the characters. It doesn't help that Tom Mandrake's art is so tonally grim and gritty that it becomes a chore to work through, and that Sian Mandrake's muted colors add to this effect. Aside from the few triumphant moments throughout the issue, Convergence: Suicide Squad #2 misses the mark.

Convergence: Green Lantern/Parallax #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Michael Moccio; 'Rama Rating: 7 out of 10):

As someone who didn't grow up reading Hal Jordan become Parallax when it first came out, these two issues were a fascinating look at what Jordan was like during these years. Writer Tony Bedard capitalizes on the fact that Kyle Rayner still new to the game and has hope for the Parallax version of Green Lantern. What sets this Convergence title apart from the others is that it's a long read - you'll feel like you got your money's worth with this. Part of it is due to the fact that Rayner goes back and forth between the cities, but it's also because Bedard is able to push enough emotion into the story to make you feel something. Unfortunately, these emotional instances are few and far between. this renders the main crux of the issue - namely, the conflict between the cities - feeling largely unimportant, despite the characters constantly referring back to it. At the end of the day, you'll come to see Parallax wreak some carnage, but you'll stay for Kyle Rayner.

Convergence: Superboy #2 (Published by DC Comics; Review by Michael Moccio; 'Rama Rating: 9 out of 10):

As a twenty-something, I'd like to think that I still have a good memory of what it felt like to be a teenager. One of the best parts of Convergence: Superboy #2 is how well writing Fabian Nicieza captures being a teenager, especially a teenager like Superboy eclipsed by the shadow of Superman. This isn't an issue about the fight between Kingdom Come Superman and Superboy, it's about Superboy overcoming his own feelings of inadequacy. Of course, the fight is fairly well done, especially due to the art team. Karl Moline, José Marzán Jr., and Hi-Fi do a splendid job rendering the fight, especially in the double spread page. Overall, they were quite consistent in artistic quality, despite some inking during the lab scenes that made it feel too cartoonish and tonally inconsistent with the rest of the issue. Between the emotional growth Superboy undergoes and the great art seen throughout the issue, Convergence: Superboy #2 becomes one of the best Convergence books