{"product_id":"convergence-blue-beetle-2-2015-vf-nm","title":"Convergence: Blue Beetle # 2 2015 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConvergence: Blue Beetle #2\u003c\/b\u003e (2015) concludes the story of the Charlton heroes from \"Hub City\" as they face off against the Legion of Super-Heroes with a clever, non-violent solution. The issue was written by Scott Lobdell with art by Yishan Li. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue begins with the arrival of a large contingent of Legionnaires from the 30th Century's Metropolis. While both groups of heroes are hesitant to fight, the rules of the Convergence event dictate that only one city can survive. \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;\"\u003eA Battle of Wits: Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) attempts diplomacy with the Legion, specifically Brainiac 5, but when that fails, he retreats with his allies Captain Atom and The Question into his airship, \"The Bug\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHacking the Enemy: Inside the Bug, Ted uses data Tracy, an ally, gathered from the Legionnaires' flight rings to identify key members he needs for a specific plan: Saturn Girl, Princess Projectra, and Computo. He calls them to his location and proposes a compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Illusion of Defeat: An \"earthquake\" seemingly destroys Hub City, shocking all the heroes. However, once inside the Bug, Ted reveals that the devastation was an elaborate psychic illusion created by the three Legionnaires Ted recruited. They faked the city's destruction to trick Telos into believing there was a winner, thus ending the need for a physical fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Happy Ending: The city of Hub City is spared, and the heroes successfully circumvent Telos's rules through intelligence and cooperation rather than outright violence. The issue ends with Ted Kord content, having saved his home and its people. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters\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;\"\u003eBlue Beetle (Ted Kord): The clear leader and hero of the story, using his intelligence and technology to find a peaceful resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCaptain Atom and The Question: Ted's allies who provide backup and help fight off the other Legionnaires while Ted implements his plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Legion of Super-Heroes: A large cast of 30th-century heroes, including Cosmic Boy and Brainiac 5, who are also reluctant participants in the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47911902806116,"sku":"BO13","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_15_15_50_11_760.jpg?v=1771192310","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/convergence-blue-beetle-2-2015-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}