Convergence: Nightwing/Oracle (2015) #1

Convergence: Nightwing/Oracle #1

by Gail Simone (Writer), Jill Thompson (Cover Art), Wes Dzioba (Colorist)

STARRING HEROES FROM THE PRE-FLASHPOINT DCU! Just as they’ve finally been reunited, the romance between Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon is sentenced to execution by Flashpoint Hawkman and Hawkwoman!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Superheroes, Comic Book

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 8, 2015

About the author

Gail Simone is a comic book writer well-known for her work on Birds of Prey (DC), Wonder Woman (DC), and Deadpool (Marvel), among others, and has also written humorous and critical commentary on comics and the comics industry such as the original "Women in Refrigerators" website and a regular column called "You'll All Be Sorry".

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

(A-) 81% | Very Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #1-2 and other tie-ins can be found here: Convergence: Flashpoint, Book One.

[✩ · Rating 5 out of 5]

And Convergence kicks off!Wow this was pretty awesome!Something Oracle fans will love sadly its convergence and not new 52 like.Wish Barbara and Grayson could actually be together in the comics.Anyways war has begun between the two Thanagarians that are left and Gotham city.Who will win?We gotta wait tell the next issue.):

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anytime Gail Simone writes Barbara Gordon, I spend a great deal of time flailing in glee. It's just SO GOOD.

[tess · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED IT FROM START TO FINISH TBH

[Kathryn Houghton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Barbara Gordon and her malewife Dick Grayson 😩😩

[David Monroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Pre-Flashpoint, late 20s, Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon VS Flashpoint Hawkman and Hawkwoman because reasons. Really, really silly reasons. But anyhoo... In the first of a two issue Convergence event, we get the chance to explore the lives of Oracle and Nightwing once again. We get to see some endearing moments between these two characters, and it’s rewarding to see this version of the characters celebrated once more. They have so much history together and Gail Simone does a masterful job of referencing that but also moving the narrative forward. I hadn't realized ow much I had missed *these* characters. Simone also digs into the psychological ramifications of the insane premise behind Convergence, and she lends a great deal of plausibility to it.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a rating for part 1 and 2. This was the best convergence story I’ve read, which isn’t saying too much. But I actually liked the narrative style. Gail Simone to the rescue. The art and layout was pleasing, though is it a nitpick to say that this book has 4 redheads and they all have the same face? Confusing.
Also the ending was weird given the timeline. So they’re in the middle of a battle royale and she managed to get all her family and friends together for a fancy wedding? Is this cutting forward to after the conflict is won? And how does Oracle the all knowing not know she’s been selected as a fighter when the dome goes down? Even Stephanie Brown, the village idiot, knew because she watches the news. Still a fun, self-contained comic where the villains are just a contrivance for the main characters to work through their internal issues.

[Arthi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Nightwing and Oracle's dynamic here, as well as the lack of love triangle drama.

[F.C. Schaefer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Among the many Convergence titles I have read, this might be the best. It brings back the pre-Flashpoint Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon aka Nightwing and Oracle. Both of them were big fan favorites back in the day and it's good to see this version of them again. The story by Gail Simone does them justice as Dick and Barbara have grown closer together in their domed Gotham City, where once fearsome villains like Mr. Freeze has given into despair. Not so our heroes who continue to keep the city safe. But when they are pitted against Hawkman and Hawkwoman in a battle for survival, things take a surprising turn when their opponents make an offer that will spare Gotham from annihilation-an offer that comes with a hefty price. Simone ends the issue on a cliffhanger that will surely please the many fans of this unique dynamic duo.

[Solace Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This might be one of my favorites so far. There is a lot going on here besides the dome that make it more worthwhile. Also, this one gives a glimpse of what has happened to someone else who already had to fight to save themselves. This answers the question, is it just one fight? Nope. You get to keep going to try to save your world! The story here is more character driven, which is the kind I prefer. Great story.

[Sidekicks Wanted · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cara: I don't know anything about Barbara Gordon, Nightwing, or Oracle so this was a bit lost on me. I liked the art though. 2 stars.

Emily:Anytime Gail Simone writes Barbara Gordon, I spend a great deal of time flailing in glee. It's just SO GOOD. 5 stars.

[Jeanet Alessandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

MY OTP ♥

[Kenning JP Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gail Simone shows us how a crossover is done. This is easily the best issue in the Convergence event yet.

[Chris Conley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was interesting from both sides, which is difficult to accomplish. It was a tad textbox heavy for my taste, but at least I understand why it happened.

[Cara · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know anything about Barbara Gordon, Nightwing, or Oracle so this was a bit lost on me. I liked the art though.