Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1

"Superman Again"Part of the Convergence (event) event.

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Convergence: Superman Vol 1 #1
June, 2015
**Rated T for Teen (12+)**

Executive Editor
Bobbie Chase

Cover Artists
Lee Weeks, Brad Anderson

Writers
Dan Jurgens

Pencilers
Lee Weeks

Inkers
Lee Weeks

Letterers
Sal Cipriano

Editors
Marie Javins, Brittany Holzherr, Michael Kraiger

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Convergence: Superman #2

  *I thought that world... that timeline would replace ours. If it meant my son would live again-- so much the better. But we weren't replaced. We survived. And them? If Bruce is alive... how do I fight them?*
— **Batman (Flashpoint Timeline)**

## Synopsis for "Superman Again"

Robbed of his super-human powers by the dome around Gotham City, Clark Kent tries to *continue* to fight crime without them, aided from afar by *quite* pregnant Lois Lane. As he tries to fight off a gang of thugs, hoping to channel the skill and expertise of his friend Batman, a voice from beyond the dome suddenly rings out over the city. Lois warns him to *ignore* it, so he doesn't get himself killed. Though he keeps fighting, his failure to listen to the voice prevents him from hearing the news that saves his life: the disappearance of the dome heralds the return of his powers. As such, he is *barely* spared being burned to death by a mad thug with a flamethrower. Superman is *back*.

Jimmy Olsen, who was excitedly watching the fight before, finds himself taken hostage by crooks who realize they've lost the upper hand. Before they can react, though, Superman has grabbed Jimmy away from them and taken him to safety. The three Metropolitans had been *stuck* in Gotham ever since the dome appeared while they were there for a news convention. Superman warns Jimmy that he doesn't have time to talk about it, intending to investigate the dome's removal.

He first goes back to Lois, who is hopeful that the dome's disappearance means that they can have their baby in Metropolis - and the baby is coming *soon*. She warns him, though, not to *cheat* with his recovered X-Ray vision and tell her whether it's a boy or a girl. Despite getting cut off from the world for a year, the pair of them have been happier than they've *ever* been. Still she wonders what the voice thing was all about. Clark assures her he'll check it out later, but asks to enjoy the moment for now.

Having thought ahead, Lois recorded the voice, and once he's ready, she plays it back for Superman. From the recording he learns that when the dome came down, they were taken *off* of Earth to another planet. The planet that was theirs is *dead*. They will now have to act as champions for what remains of their world's people, and fight *other* cities' champions for the right to *exist*. Worriedly, Clark knows he must get to work, and Lois prepares to give him backup from home.

Superman flies up high, and sees with his telescopic vision that there are cities taken from a *variety* of worlds, all laid out on the planet's surface. He hopes, though, that he can find away to *avoid* the fighting that was called for.

Meanwhile, in the Gotham City of another timeline, its Batman warns his allies that they must prepare themselves for a *war*. Even if they don't *want* to fight, a being who is capable of imprisoning them on the planet without their powers is surely just as capable of *forcing* them into battle. As Batman picks up an incoming flyer coming in fast from another Gotham, he warns everyone to assume the worst, and fight for their lives.

Meanwhile, at S.T.A.R. Labs, Jimmy confers with Emil Hamilton regarding the voice's words. He wonder's what the voice has to *gain* from making the cities fight - and why it would choose *Gotham* over Metropolis. Dr. Hamilton suggests he leave those questions to be answered by other men. Jimmy admits he prefers to do that, and explains his intention to leave the dome and get some pictures of the beings from *other* worlds. Dr. Hamilton intimates that he might have a *vehicle* that will be of use to Jimmy in that regard.

As Superman flies toward the other Gotham, he notes that it seems to be *worse* than the one he's leaving. Suddenly, he is bowled over by a being faster than he could perceive - someone *ranting* about a woman he has seen *alive* in another city. Clark warns Lois that whoever it was, he's heading her way. He is suddenly tackled, though, by Captain Thunder, who is insistent that he won't let an enemy who strikes first get the better of him. Superman knocks him back, begging to be *heard*, but further heroes from this other Gotham come at him. Desperately, Superman tries to reason with them, and *nearly* succeeds, before Jimmy arrives in a jet-propelled *car*, frightening the reluctant attackers into *confidence* that Jimmy and Superman are the enemy.

The other Batman monitors from afar as his Kryptonian Kal-El seeks out Lois Lane. He realizes that the opposing Gotham might be the world of Barry Allen - the Flash of another timeline. He had *hoped* that when Barry went back in time, that his own timeline would be over-written. He'd hoped that he would be gone, and his *son* would live again. Somehow, he still exists, though - but if his *son* exists in this other Gotham, he isn't sure he could bring himself to fight them.

Kal-El breaks down the door to Lois' apartment, and insists that he is there to *save* her. He warns that her city is going to die, and he won't let her die with it. Desperately, Lois calls to *her* Superman for help, as he is overwhelmed by the angry citizens of the alternate timeline.

## Appearing in "Superman Again"

**Featured Characters:**

* Superman/Clark Kent (Pre-Flashpoint)

**Supporting Characters:**

* Prof. Emil Hamilton (Pre-Flashpoint)
* Jimmy Olsen (Pre-Flashpoint)
* Lois Lane (Pre-Flashpoint)

**Antagonists:**

* Batman/Thomas Wayne (Flashpoint Timeline) ***(Flashback and main story)***
* Captain Thunder (Flashpoint Timeline)
* Cyborg (Flashpoint Timeline)
* Gotham Underworld (Pre-Flashpoint)
* Green Lantern/Abin Sur (Flashpoint Timeline)
* Subject One/Kal-El (Flashpoint Timeline)
* Telos Template:Voice

**Other Characters:**

* The Flash/Barry Allen (Pre-Flashpoint) ***(Flashback only)*** ***(Cameo)***
* Lois Lane (Flashpoint Timeline)/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]] Template:Flashback Dies ***(Cameo)***
* Batman/Bruce Wayne (Pre-Flashpoint) ***(Mentioned only)***
* Captain Marvel (Pre-Flashpoint) ***(Mentioned only)***
* God ***(Mentioned only)***
* Kryptonians ***(Mentioned only)***
* Wayne Casinos (Flashpoint Timeline) ***(Mentioned only)***

**Locations:**

* Hypertime/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
	+ Blood Moon/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
		- Gotham City/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]] of Flashpoint Timeline
			* Batcave/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
		- Gotham City of New Earth (Pre-Flashpoint)
			* S.T.A.R. Labs/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
			* Wayne Tower/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
				+ Kents' Apartment
	+ Flashpoint Timeline/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]] ***(Flashback only)***
		- England/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
			* London/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]] ***(Flashback only)***
* Pre-Flashpoint Multiverse
	+ New Earth/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
		- Metropolis ***(Mentioned only)***

**Items:**

* Batcomputer/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
* Batsuit/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]] ***(Flashback and main story)***
* Green Lantern Ring/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
* Thomas Wayne's Letter ***(Flashback only)*** ***(Cameo)***

**Vehicles:**

* Whiz Wagon/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]

**Concepts:**

* Emotional Electromagnetic Spectrum/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]
* Flashpoint ***(Flashback only)***
* Magic/Appearances|Convergence: Superman Vol 1 1]]

## See Also

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* Cover gallery for the Convergence: Superman series

## Links and References

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