{"product_id":"convergence-justice-league-international-1-2015-vf-nm","title":"Convergence: Justice League International # 1 2015 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConvergence: Justice League International #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2015), written by Ron Marz with art by Mike Manley, features the classic pre-Zero Hour team struggling to maintain order in a domed Metropolis before being forced into a multiversal clash with the heroes of Kingdom Come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story opens after a year of life under the dome, which has neutralized the team's superpowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Metallo Siege: A powered-down team—including Blue Beetle (Ted Kord), Martian Manhunter, Fire, Ice, and Captain Atom—battles Metallo and his \"metallic men\". Despite having no powers, the team uses Blue Beetle’s gadgets to defeat the villain, though Beetle sustains a broken arm and his ship, The Bug, is heavily damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLife Under the Dome: The issue highlights the team's internal struggles. Ted Kord feels overwhelmed as the leader, dealing with dwindling resources and guilt over the destruction caused by their battles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Tournament Begins: The entity Telos announces the end of the dome and commands the cities to fight for survival. As the dome falls, the team’s powers return. Ted Kord is initially reluctant to participate in the forced tournament, but the arrival of aggressive challengers leaves him no choice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Opponents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJust as the JLI regains their abilities, they are ambushed on the roof of the Daily Planet by a high-powered team from the Earth-22 (Kingdom Come) universe: \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;\"\u003eWonder Woman (leading the group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eShazam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlue Beetle (Earth-22 version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJade, Obsidian, Nightstar, Huntress, and The Creeper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Themes and Creative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ron Marz with art by Mike Manley and colors by Sotocolor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTone: The issue contrasts the lighter, \"Bwa-ha-ha\" levity of the classic JLI with the grim severity of the Kingdom Come world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacter Study: Critics praised the issue for its focus on the human side of the heroes, particularly Ted Kord’s self-doubt and leadership struggles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47912000421988,"sku":"BO113","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_15_16_14_57_742.jpg?v=1771193781","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/convergence-justice-league-international-1-2015-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}