Convergence: The Question #2

writer: Greg Rucka / artist: Cully Hamner/ DC Comics Really, this issue should just be titled Gotham Hero Girlfriends Go on an Adventure because that’s essentially what you’re going to get. And you know what? I love it. Hell, if you’re marginally a fan of any of the three women on the front you’ll love it (and let’s be honest, the homage to Charlie’s Angels is a pretty cute start). Not since Gail Simone’s original Birds of Prey have I enjoyed the level of costumed snarkiness offered by this book and by Gotham it’s an absolute delight when placed in a super love triangle. In the previous issue we learned that Renee’s father, who cut her off from the family after she came out, is quickly dying of cancer. I appreciate starting with this plot point as it really highlights the theme of sacrifice and the real consequences choosing to fight for justice can have, which in this case is Renee’s absence from her father’s side. We then cut to everyone’s favorite trio of constantly-confused-for-being-members-of-the-Bat-family-proper heroes bickering/flirting on a rooftop as they discuss what their plan is now that they know Two-Face must fight his other dimensional self in order for the city to be saved. And I’m not even joking about the bickering. Some key quotes include: “If you two are finished being sweet on each other” and “you and she… you’re very close.”

Spoilers, the alternate Harvey Dent turns out to be “good,” which in itself provides an interesting standoff since neither man i…