{"product_id":"convergence-5-2015-vf-nm","title":"Convergence # 5 2015 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConvergence #5\u003c\/b\u003e (2015) is the turning point of the series where the \"Battle Royale\" premise is hijacked by a new villain, shifting the stakes from city vs. city to a fight for the multiverse itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue focuses on the heroes of Earth-2 as they navigate the shifting power dynamics on the planet Telos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Rise of Deimos: The ancient sorcerer Deimos (from the Warlord series) emerges as a major threat. He successfully imprisons Brainiac and defeats the planet's guardian, Telos, effectively taking control of the entire world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Revelation: Deimos reveals the truth to the gathered heroes: Brainiac didn't just save these cities; he took them to harvest their timelines. Deimos claims he can save everyone, but his true intent is to use the chronal energy of the inhabitants to become a god.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Alliance: Realizing Deimos is a far greater threat than the \"games\" they were forced to play, the Earth-2 heroes (led by Dick Grayson and Alan Scott) begin to form an alliance with versions of heroes from other timelines to stop him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Oracle: The cosmic entity known as the Oracle appears in the New 52 universe, sensing the massive temporal instability caused by Deimos' actions, signaling that the entire DC Multiverse is in danger of collapsing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Jeff King and Scott Lobdell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Andy Kubert (Penciller) and Sandra Hope (Inker).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artists: Andy Kubert and Brad Anderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47925082357860,"sku":"BO412","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_20_21_49_01_814.jpg?v=1771645826","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/convergence-5-2015-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}