November 26, 2014

Metropolis Mailbag: Convergence?

drakayl asked:

Have you seen that DC's Convergence event is going to revisit 90s DCU? They're even being brave enough to include Matrix Supergirl and Lex Luthor Jr! I jusy hope it's a legit crossover and not some imitation pocket universe cop-out ...

I have! Yeah, I was surprised that they’re acknowledging Matrix and Luthor Jr. after decades of limbo, so I’m definitely checking out that issue. It took me a second to recognize Luthor, though, because his beard was usually fuller than how they drew it in the preview art:

I’m also curious about the return of Cool ‘90s Jacket-Wearing Superboy (one of my favorite characters ever), Louise Simonson on Steel, and Dan Jurgens on the Superman/Lois marriage. And speaking of Mr. Jurgens…