Convergence: Shazam! #2 concludes the Marvel Family's arc in DC's big crossover by pitting Captain Marvel against the Victorian Age Batman from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. In comic tradition the two heroes battle before teaming up against Mr. Mind who has gathered Batman's enemies together to make a new Monster Society of Evil led by his steam-punk-powered Mr. Atom.
Convergence: Shazam! #2 may not have the Big Red Cheese factor of the previous issue, or enough of the supporting Marvel Family characters for my tastes, but Gaslight Batman is more interesting that I expected (in an odd variation of the Batman vs. Superman fight from The Dark Knight Returns) and the twist of having the heroes work together really helps save the issue from prolonging the battle more than necessary.
With Convergence over I'm hoping this isn't the last we see of the Marvel Family's alternative Earth (which is far more interesting than most of the New 52). Worth a look.
[DC, $3.99]
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