Convergence: Detective Comics #1 (DC)

writer: Len Wein

artist: Denys Cowan

Wait, why am I using an art sample from an issue that by the cover is supposed to feature Robin and Huntress as featured in full '70s Justice Society alternate reality mode?

Because Len Wein is another of the writers clever enough to do something interesting with the opportunity he's been given.  See, he gives equal time to Superman: Red Son's Soviet soldier.  And this is a very good idea.  The conversation between Dick Grayson and Helena Wayne (daughter of Batman and Catwoman) throughout the issue, at least for me, is far less interesting, mostly Huntress needling Robin for wearing a hybrid of Boy Wonder and Batman costumes (in this reality, Batman is dead) rather than outright assuming the blue cowl.  Of course, by the end of the issue, it seems Huntress has let her impetuousness prove fatal.  We'll see.

The art is from Denys Cowan, who's pulling double Convergence duties (he's also the artist on record for Batman and Robin).  I like his work better here, especially for Superman (another reason to cheer this part of the book on).