Overview:
DC’s Convergence event, launched in 2015, is a crossover storyline in the DC Universe. Penned by a lineup of talented authors including Jeff King and Scott Lobdell, with a mix of artistic styles from the likes of Carlo Pagulayan and Stephen Segovia, it explores a unique multiverse concept.
Critical and fan reception was diverse. Some praised the nostalgic return to characters and continuities from the pre-“Flashpoint” era, while others found the plot convoluted. The event’s tie-in issues had varying degrees of success in maintaining reader interest.
Major heroes, villains, and teams from different timelines and universes are thrown together in a domed city, resulting in unexpected alliances and conflicts. Notable characters like Superman, Batman, and the Justice League play pivotal roles.
Convergence’s impact on the DC Universe is notable, serving as a bridge between the pre-“Flashpoint” and “New 52” eras. While it doesn’t introduce a permanent status quo change, it offers a nostalgic exploration of DC’s rich history, letting fans revisit beloved characters in a new light.
Background Reading:
Related Guides
Best Way To Read:
Main Collection
Main Story
- Convergence
- Collects: Convergence #0-8
Tie-Ins
- Convergence: Flashpoint Book One
- Collects: Convergence: Superman #1-2 , Convergence: The Question #1-2, Convergence: Justice League #1-2, Convergence: Batgirl #1-2, Convergence: Nightwing & Oracle #1-2
- Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two
- Collects: Convergence: The Atom #1-2, Convergence: Speed Force #1-2, Convergence: Titans #1-2, Convergence: Batman and Robin #1-2, Convergence: Harley Quinn #1-2
- Convergence: Zero Hour Book One
- Collects: Convergence: Justice League International #1-2, Convergence: Catwoman #1-2, Convergence: Superboy #1-2, Convergence: Green Arrow #1-2, Convergence: Suicide Squad #1-2
- Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two
- Collects: Convergence: Superman: The Man of Steel #1-2, Convergence: Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1-2, Convergence: Aquaman #1-2, Convergence: Supergirl: Matrix #1-2, Convergence: Green Lantern/Parallax #1-2
- Convergence: Crisis Book One
- Collects: Convergence: Batman and the Outsiders #1-2, Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #1-2, Convergence: Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #1-2, Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #1-2, Convergence: Hawkman #1-2
- Convergence: Crisis Book Two
- Collects: Convergence: Wonder Woman #1-2, Convergence: Swamp Thing #1-2, Convergence: The Flash #1-2, Convergence: New Teen Titans #1-2, Convergence: Justice League of America #1-2
- Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One
- Collects: Convergence: Action Comics #1-2, Convergence: Detective Comics #1-2, Convergence: Justice Society of America #1-2, Convergence: Infinity INC. #1-2, Convergence: World’s Finest #1-2
- Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two
- Collects: Convergence: Shazam #1-2, Convergence: Booster Gold #1-2, Convergence: Blue Beetle #1-2, Convergence: Crime Syndicate #1-2, Convergence: Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters #1-2
For crossover and significant events, I typically only read the main story the first time I encounter it. Trying to read all of the tie-ins with the story tends to make them increasingly convoluted and are not crucial to the main narrative. However, I think they are important to read, as many series-shifting plotlines can happen.
For the tie-in issues, I only read them as they come up in the reading guide that I am working through. This can become problematic because the tie-in issues are not always included in collected editions of the event. So you may need to hunt for them.
Reading Order:
| Title | Importance | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Convergence #0 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence #1 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence: Speed Force #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Speed Force #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Superman #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: Superman #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: Nightwing & Oracle #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: Nightwing & Oracle #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: The Question #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: The Question #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: Batman and Robin #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Batman and Robin #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Batgirl #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: Batgirl #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: Harley Quinn #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Harley Quinn #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Justice League #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: Justice League #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book One |
| Convergence: The Atom #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: The Atom #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Titans #1 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence: Titans #2 | Convergence: Flashpoint TBD | Convergence: Flashpoint Book Two |
| Convergence #2 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence: Aquaman #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Aquaman #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Green Arrow #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Green Arrow #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Green Lantern/Parallax #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Green Lantern/Parallax #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Suicide Squad #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Suicide Squad #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Justice League International #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Justice League International #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Superboy #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Superboy #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Batman: Shadow of the Bat #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Supergirl: Matrix #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Supergirl: Matrix #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Catwoman #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Catwoman #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book One |
| Convergence: Superman: The Man of Steel #1 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence: Superman: The Man of Steel #2 | Convergence: Zero Hour TBD | Convergence: Zero Hour Book Two |
| Convergence #3 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence: Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: Hawkman #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: Hawkman #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: The Flash #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: The Flash #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: Batman and the Outsiders #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: Batman and the Outsiders #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book One |
| Convergence: Wonder Woman #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: Wonder Woman #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: Swamp Thing #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: Swamp Thing #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: New Teen Titans #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: New Teen Titans #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: Justice League of America #1 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence: Justice League of America #2 | Convergence: Crisis TBD | Convergence: Crisis Book Two |
| Convergence #4 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence: Booster Gold #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Booster Gold #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Action Comics #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Action Comics #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Detective Comics #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Detective Comics #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Justice Society of America #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Justice Society of America #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Infinity INC. #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Infinity INC. #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: World’s Finest #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: World’s Finest #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book One |
| Convergence: Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Shazam #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Shazam #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Crime Syndicate #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Crime Syndicate #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Blue Beetle #1 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence: Blue Beetle #2 | Convergence: Infinite Earths TBD | Convergence: Infinite Earths Book Two |
| Convergence #5 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence #6 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence #7 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
| Convergence #8 | Main Story Essential | Convergence |
Publications Impact
Convergence marked the end of DC’s New 52 era and transitioned into the “DC You” initiative, which launched several new series in mid-2015, such as We Are Robin, Cyborg, and Black Canary. The event allowed for more creative freedom and diverse storytelling, ultimately setting the stage for DC’s Rebirth in 2016. Several long-running New 52 titles concluded as part of this shift.
- Series Spun out of the Event
- We Are Robin
- Cyborg
- Black Canary
- Midnighter
- Starfire
- Martian Manhunter
- Doctor Fate
- Justice League of America (2015 series)
- Bat-Mite
- Batman Beyond
- Constantine: The Hellblazer
- Earth 2: Society
- Red Hood/Arsenal
- Series Ended in the Event
- Aquaman and the Others
- Arkham Manor
- Batman Eternal
- Batwoman
- Green Lantern Corps
- Green Lantern: New Guardians
- Infinity Man and the Forever People
- Justice League Dark
- Klarion
- Red Lanterns
- Secret Origins
- Supergirl
- Superman/Wonder Woman (relaunched after Convergence)
- Swamp Thing
- Trinity of Sin
- World’s Finest
References:
Feature image Convergence #0 Cover art by Marcelo Maiolo and Ethan Van Sciver
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