2: Countdown
COUNTDOWN
TO INFINITE CRISIS #1
Written by Geoff Johns,
Greg Rucka and Judd Winick
Art by Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis, Jesus Saiz, and various
Cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross
Three
of the most acclaimed and popular writers in comics — Geoff Johns, Greg
Rucka, and Judd Winick — join an all-star roster of artists for COUNTDOWN
TO INFINITE CRISIS, an 80-page Spectacular with the incredibly low cover price
of $1.00! The second printing is $1.99, featuring a variation on the Lee/Ross
cover highlighting the victim in Batman's arms.
Artists Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Ivan Reis, Phil Jimenez, and Jesus Saiz each pencil chapters of a story that follows JLA member Blue Beetle through a mystery that touches on nearly every character in the DCU!
Topped with a cover pencilled by Jim Lee and painted by Alex Ross, this special is an essential project that features nearly every major character operating in the DC Universe. It’s a project that will resonate for months to come and is a perfect jumping-on point for readers who’ve been wondering where the people who helped deliver IDENTITY CRISIS could possibly be going next. You won’t want to miss it! And the clock is ticking . . .
THE
OMAC PROJECT #1 (of 6)
Written by Greg Rucka ; Art by Jesus Saiz; Cover by Ladrönn
Every hero and villain in the DCU is under the gaze of an unbelievably powerful spy satellite. It's a technological marvel that answers to only one person — and he's got plans for it that are completely unknown to the superspy organization he controls: Checkmate!
In a world where men can fly and melt metal with their eyes, there's now an army created specifically as an answer to them: a One Man Army Corps. Batman and an old ally are about to learn the chilling truth behind the OMAC Project — but will they work with or against each other?
BATMAN
#639
Written by Judd Winick
Art and Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Matt Wagner
The identity of the Red Hood has been revealed – now a new story arc begins! But what other villains lurk in the Gotham night? Shocking revelations and age-old enemies make Part 1 of “Family Reunion” a can’t-miss!
BATMAN #640
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Matt Wagner
Superman guest-stars in Part 2 of "Family Reunion!" Batman travels
to Metropolis to visit an old friend, known to the world as the Man of Steel!
Meanwhile, the mysterious Red Hood joins Onyx in an attack on Gotham's sadistic
crime boss, the Black Mask!
BATMAN
#641
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Matt Wagner
The Red Hood has Onyx on her heels, but Batman's still in Metropolis! Can the
Dark Knight get back to Gotham in time to save the urban heroine from the city's
latest costumed psycho killer? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of "Family
Reunion!"
SUPERMAN
#217
Written by Mark Verheiden; Art and cover by Ed Benes
Former Smallville Supervising Producer Mark Verheiden joins with superstar artist Ed Benes (BIRDS OF PREY) to begin a new chapter in Superman's life! After the events of the past months, Superman has left Metropolis and created a new Fortress of Solitude in the Amazon jungle. Lois and Jimmy come to find him, only to meet some unexpected resistance and the emergence of a new major threat to the entire DCU!
ACTION COMICS #827
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
ACTION COMICS #828
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
DAY
OF VENGEANCE #1 (of 6)
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Justiniano and Walden
Wong
Cover by Walter Simonson
Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he finds himself aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress! Together, they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic . . . The Spectre!
JSA
#73
Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Don Kramer and Keith Champagne; Cover by Alex
Ross
Tying into DAY OF VENGEANCE, the sequel to last year's bestselling "Black Reign" begins here with Part 1 of the 3-part "Black Vengeance!" Free from the soul of Hal Jordan and evil of Parallax, the Spectre journeys to deliver vengeance across the globe — and it begins in the homeland of Black Adam. Captain Marvel returns to the JSA as the team ventures once again into enemy territory to face one of the most powerful forces in the DCU!
JSA
#74
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne
Cover by Alex Ross
The JSA ventures into Black Adam's homeland, coming face-to-face with the Spirit of Vengeance and the new Eclipso! But they arrive as unwanted guests, and one of their own suffers a serious setback. Meanwhile, the strange developments surrounding Power Girl continue . . .
JSA
#75
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne
Cover by Alex Ross
The Spectre's true target is revealed as he faces off against the power of the Thunderbolt and the might of the JSA. But vengeance will be had, and it may tear apart the JSA! Plus, Black Adam reaffirms his ties to a different Society.
DAY
OF VENGEANCE #2 (OF 6)
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Justiniano and Walden Wong
Cover by Walter Simonson
The uneasy alliance known as the Shadowpact has formed to protect the world from another unholy partnership: the Spectre and the new Eclipso, who wage a fearsome campaign to wipe out all magic!
DAY
OF VENGEANCE #3 (OF 6)
Written by Bill Willingham; Art by Justiniano and Walden Wong; Cover by Walter
Simonson
The 6-issue miniseries heats up as the Shadowpact — made up of Ragman, Blue Devil, The Enchantress, Nightmaster, and yes, Detective Chimp — attempt to hunt down the Spectre! But they may change their minds once they see what the Spectre does to Dr. Fate . . .
DAY
OF VENGEANCE #4 (OF 6)
Written by Bill Willingham; Art by Justiniano and Walden Wong; Cover by Walter
Simonson
The 6-issue miniseries is rocked by the awesome might of some of the DCU's most powerful beings! If the combined power of Shazam and the Shadowpact isn't enough to take down the Spectre, what will be? Does Detective Chimp have the answer?
TEEN
TITANS #24
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Matthew Clark & Mark Farmer
Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
"The Insiders," a 4-part crossover between the TEEN TITANS and OUTSIDERS,
begins here. For months, Superboy has been taunted by the secrets of his DNA
- that he's a clone created from Superman and Lex Luthor. But who cloned him,
and why? Meanwhile, the Titans and the Outsiders are rocked to the core as they
face two of the most powerful villains in the DCU in an all-out war to destroy
the young teams! Alliances will change and bonds will be broken as the teams
face their greatest challenge to date.
OUTSIDERS #24
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Carlos D'Anda
Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
Part 2 of the 4-part "The Insiders" crossover with TEEN TITANS! Secrets
are revealed and Indigo's origin is explored as the Outsiders join the Titans
for an all-out battle against two of DC's most powerful villains!
TEEN TITANS #25
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert
Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
Recovering from their first confrontation with Lex Luthor, the Titans and the Outsiders come under fire by another secret weapon - a squad of Superman robots! But with the changes to two team members, have the villains already won?
OUTSIDERS #25
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Carlos D'Anda
Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
The explosive finale of the 4-part "The Insiders" crossover with TEEN TITANS! Lex Luthor and his allies threaten to finish what they started and tear the teams apart. What does Donna Troy have to do with it all?
SUPERMAN #218
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ed Benes
The new creative team continues with the introduction of Blackrock - a new villain who makes his presence known when his powers go out of control! Can Superman take him out without becoming a bigger menace to the citizens of Metropolis?
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #641
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
With Ruin's identity revealed, Clark
Kent must come to grips with the fact that someone close to him has betrayed
him. Meanwhile, Lois continues her investigation into who was really behind
her shooting.
THE
OMAC PROJECT #2 (OF 6)
Written by Greg Rucka ; Art by Jesus Saiz; Cover by Ladrönn
When the JLA discovers the existence of the powerful, hero-monitoring Brother Eye satellite, battle lines are drawn between Batman and Superman! And Checkmate operative Sasha Bordeaux struggles with a secret act of treason — just as her agency commands the OMAC Project to kill!
THE
OMAC PROJECT #3 (OF 6)
Written by Greg Rucka ; Art by Jesus Saiz; Cover by Ladrönn
Once, she was the woman who broke Bruce Wayne's heart. Now, Checkmate agent Sasha Bordeaux might just break Batman's will by revealing the mind-blowing power behind the OMAC Project — unless an OMAC agent gets to Sasha and the Dark Knight first!
JSA #76
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Alex Ross
In the aftermath of the devastating "Black Vengeance" story, the JSA
must regroup and reassess their purpose - but Hawkman harbors a secret that
will change the JSA's role in the DCU forever! Plus, Mr. Terrific begins his
hunt for Roulette!
SUPERMAN
#219
Written by Mark Verheiden; Art and cover by Ed Benes
Part 1 of the 4-part
"Sacrifice," featuring the return of Superman's deadliest enemies!
Brainiac knows all of the Man of Steel's secrets, and he's putting that knowledge
to use in a lethal fashion. Is Superman about to lose another piece of his humanity?
ACTION
COMICS #829
Written by Gail Simone; Art by John Byrne and Nelson; Cover by Byrne
In Part 2 of the 4-part
"Sacrifice," Superman battles Darkseid in a fight for his life! And
the Man of Steel is even pitted against his allies in the JLA as he struggles
to defeat his foe and keep his loved ones safe! But is an even deadlier villain
behind it all?
ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #642
Written by Greg Rucka; Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
As Darkseid and Granny
Goodness amp up the danger to all those around Superman, will he have to take
matters into his own hands by becoming judge, jury and executioner?
WONDER
WOMAN #219
Written by Greg Rucka; Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair; Cover by J.G.
Jones
The 4-part "Sacrifice"
leaps from the Superman titles to its stunning conclusion in WONDER WOMAN, as
the Man of Steel turns his attention toward an unexpected enemy! But with Wonder
Woman deadset against Superman's plan to even the score, the two heroes collide
in an event that will send shock waves throughout the DCU!
THE
OMAC PROJECT #4 (OF 6)
Written by Greg Rucka; Art by Jesus Saiz; Cover by Ladrönn
The events of "Sacrifice" force an endgame in THE OMAC PROJECT! Checkmate turns against itself as titans clash in the heavens — and Brother Eye breaks free!
WONDER
WOMAN #220
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Rags Morales & Mark Propst
Cover by J.G. Jones
In the wake of last month's "Sacrifice" crossover, Wonder Woman must
face the consequences of her history-making encounter with the Man of Steel.
But when Checkmate gets involved, will it be to hurt Diana or help her?
ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #643
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
After the cataclysmic events of "Sacrifice," Superman, Batman and
Wonder Woman reach a turning point in their relationship. Where do they go from
here?
THE
OMAC PROJECT #5 (OF 6)
Written by Greg Rucka; Art by Jesus Saiz; Cover by Ladrönn
Checkmate rallies against the terrifying power of Brother Eye as the satellite begins to execute an apocalyptic final protocol! Can they succeed where the JLA failed?
SUPERMAN
#220
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art by Tony Daniel & Marlo Alquiza
Cover by Ed Benes
It's the return of the Supermen! In the aftermath of the "Sacrifice"
and "The Insiders" story arcs, Superman and Superboy find their way
to the ruins of the old Fortress of Solitude in the Arctic with John Henry Irons
to check on the missing Eradicator. Unfortunately, the Eradicator still believes
Krypton's sons are rogues, and he's prepared to take care of that problem!
THE
OMAC PROJECT #6 (OF 6)
Written by Greg Rucka; Art by Jesus Saiz; Cover by Ladrönn
To preserve the Omac
Project, Brother Eye plays the ultimate trump card!
WONDER WOMAN #221
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Rags Morales & Mark Propst
Cover by J.G. Jones
The power of OMAC comes after the Amazing Amazon! In the aftermath of the recent
events which have shaken the DCU, Wonder Woman goes on global patrol, saving
lives and spreading her message of peace wherever she can. But Brother I and
the Omac Project have other plans . . .
BATMAN #645
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Jock
VILLAINS
UNITED #1 (OF 6)
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger; Cover
by J.G. Jones
Spinning directly from the pages of DC COUNTDOWN, the villains of the DCU are now organized and deadlier than ever as superstar talents Gail Simone, artists Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger and cover artist J.G. Jones expose the new face of evil! But within the ranks of the world's vilest villains something perhaps even more wicked is brewing, and only the mysterious being code-named Mockingbird has all the answers.
Second printing cover
is a sketch by Dale Eaglesham.
VILLAINS UNITED #2 (OF 6)
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger
Six extraordinary criminals stand against DC's heroes and the combined might of Earth's villains, united by the powerful and secretive Society. Plus, someone on the team may be a traitor who will push the villains beyond the limits of endurance!
VILLAINS
UNITED #3 (OF 6)
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Val Semeiks and Wade von Grawbadger; Cover by
J.G. Jones
In the most intense issue yet, the rogue villain group known as The Six engage in a brutal, life-altering confrontation with The Society, and a possible traitor stands revealed!
VILLAINS
UNITED #4 (OF 6)
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger; Cover
by J.G. Jones
It’s more hard livin' and easy dyin' as the miniseries intensifies! The renegade Six — the criminals who have refused to join the ever-increasing ranks of the villainous Society — are given an unlikely and potentially deadly mission: rescue one of the DCU's most powerful heroes!
VILLAINS
UNITED #5 (OF 6)
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger; Cover
by J.G. Jones
Here it is - the battle you would never have imagined: Catman vs. Deadshot! The picture says it all as the group sworn to undermine the villainous Society finds itself at odds with one another as they try to determine the answer to a single mystery: Who is Mockingbird?
VILLAINS UNITED #6 (OF
6)
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger; Cover
by J.G. Jones
The red-hot miniseries comes to its deadly conclusion as the secret identity of the mysterious Mockingbird is revealed! This shocking revelation promises to shake the DCU to its core and leads straight into 2005's biggest event: Infinite Crisis!
HAWKMAN #46
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray
Art by Ron Randall, Art Thibert and Walden Wong
Cover by Adam Kubert
The Hawk team welcomes a new cover artist -- Adam Kubert -- in an action-packed
issue that serves as a prelude to Rann/Thanagar War! Hawkman and Hawkgirl battle
Satana's animal men during a daring heist and Brother Eye unleashes an OMAC
on St. Roch as they prepare to leave for deep space. Plus, Hawkman reflects
on his last meeting with the Atom.
THE
RANN/THANAGAR WAR #1 (OF 6)
Written by Dave Gibbons; Art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos
Rocketing out of DC COUNTDOWN and the death-defying conclusion of the ADAM STRANGE miniseries, the space heroes of the DCU take center stage in a galaxy-shattering story written by Dave Gibbons with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos! This star-spanning 6-issue miniseries will bring worlds to war and citizens to their knees!
Adam Strange, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and a cast of DC's greatest space adventurers come together to face an evil forged in the depths of Thanagar; an evil that threatens to bring down two planets and countless civilizations!
SUPERMAN #221
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Superman's being pulled in all directions in an issue that ties into most of
the four miniseries springing from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Omac is running
loose. Villains are united. Magic is everywhere. Naturally, it's a perfect time
for Bizarro to show up!
ACTION
COMICS #830
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
Cover by Dan Jurgens &
Kevin Nowlan
A VILLAINS UNITED tie-in! The Society comes to Metropolis to offer the city protection — over Superman's dead body!
ACTION
COMICS #831
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
Cover by Dan Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan
A VILLAINS UNITED tie-in! Get ready for Superman vs. Black Adam - and Doctor
Psycho will be there to pick up the pieces!
DC
SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #1 (OF 4)
Written by Phil Jimenez; Art by José Luís García-López
and George Pérez; Cover by Phil Jimenez and George Pérez
You can't afford to miss DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY, a spectacular 4-issue miniseries written by Phil Jimenez that unites artistic titans José García-López and George Perez for the first time and heralds the triumphant return of one of the DCU's most popular characters! She was raised as a goddess, linked by blood to Wonder Woman, crowned as a Titan among both mortals and gods — but Donna Troy's story is the triumph of the human spirit.
Torn from Earth by the events of TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY, Donna Troy has reemerged among the Titans of Myth as Troia, Goddess of the Moon. But memories of a different life haunt her as she leads the Titans of Myth in the final battle of a long campaign of interplanetary conquest, gathering weapons, warriors, and worshippers to fulfill a mission she has begun to doubt. It will take the combined might of the Outsiders and the Teen Titans to solve this cosmic mystery and reveal Troia's true destiny to her: a cosmic hero destined to unite legions against a threat to the entire universe!
This is a new beginning for Donna Troy — and a stunning prologue of things to come throughout the entire DCU!
(This is also the first comic to bear the new DC "spin" logo.)
DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN
OF DONNA TROY #2 (OF 4)
Written by Phil Jimenez; Art by José Luis García-López
and George Pérez; Cover by Jimenez and Pérez
A cosmic commute to an otherworldly battleground brings the Teen Titans and the Outsiders face-to-face with their long-mourned friend Donna Troy. There's just one problem: She's not the Donna they remember!
DC
SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #3 (OF 4)
Written by Phil Jimenez; Art by José Luis García-López
and George Pérez; Cover by Jimenez and Pérez
The Teen Titans and the Outsiders fight for the soul of long-lost comrade Donna Troy in a battle that literally drives to the core of an endangered planet — and reveals a shocking secret!
DC
SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #4 (OF 4)
Written by Phil Jimenez; Art by José Luis García-López
and George Pérez; Cover by Jimenez and Pérez
And in the stunning conclusion, it’s the Teen Titans and the Outsiders against the power of the Titans of Myth — and Donna Troy must choose sides for once and for all!
THE
RANN/THANAGAR WAR #2 (OF 6)
Written by Dave Gibbons; Art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos
The epic space war spinning out of DC COUNTDOWN continues to reverberate throughout the galaxy as Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner and Kilowog join the fight with L.E.G.I.O.N. against the Khund hordes! Meanwhile, Hawkman and Hawkgirl find themselves at odds with Thanagarian cop Hawkwoman!
THE
RANN/THANAGAR WAR #3 (OF 6)
Written by Dave Gibbons; Art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos
As the universe continues to feel the deadly effects of the war between worlds, the battle takes a decidedly personal turn that may turn hero against hero. Plus, an ancient evil begins to take advantage of a universe torn asunder.
THE
RANN/THANAGAR WAR #4 (OF 6)
Written by Dave Gibbons; Art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos
The galaxy-shaking war reaches new heights in this miniseries springing out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! As the greatest warriors in the universe battle, one of Thanagar's greatest enemies stands revealed with conquest on his mind. Beware the destructive might of Onimar Synn!
JSA #77
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne
Cover by Alex Ross
Alan Scott pays a visit to Hal Jordan as Hal prepares to leave Earth with Donna
Troy. But Alan has one last favor to ask Hal, and it will be one of the hardest
things a Green Lantern has ever tried to accomplish!
THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR
#5 (OF 6)
Written by Dave Gibbons; Art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos
The course of the war takes a surprise turn as traitors and unexpected allies reveal themselves. As battle rages, a world is reborn - but one warrior makes the ultimate sacrifice!
THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR
#6 (OF 6)
Written by Dave Gibbons; Art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos
The war takes an ugly, brutal turn as two worlds and countless lives are ripped asunder, setting the stage for the galaxy's greatest battle and leading into the Infinite Crisis.
DAY
OF VENGEANCE #5 (of 6)
Written by Bill Willingham; Art by Justiniano and Walden Wong; Cover by Walter
Simonson
Black Alice from BIRDS OF PREY joins the fray! But is her power enough to turn the tide against the Spectre’s mad quest to extinguish all magic in the DCU?
DAY OF VENGEANCE #6
(of 6)
Written by Bill Willingham; Art by Justiniano and Walden Wong; Cover by Walter
Simonson
The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS reaches an unbelievable finale in a tale called "The Death of Magic!" Can the combined forces of the Shadowpact finally stop the Spectre?
JLA
#115
Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg; Art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer;
Cover by Rags Morales and Farmer
A star-studded creative team starts a 5-issue tale that has the JLA confronting the fallout from IDENTITY CRISIS! Fan-favorite writer Geoff Johns is joined by The O.C. writer/producer Allan Heinberg for the first installment of this gripping adventure featuring visuals by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer and a cover by IDENTITY CRISIS artist Rags Morales and Farmer!
Before they can discuss the actions and repercussions of the League within the League, the JLA first must battle some old foes. The Secret Society of Super Villains has returned — and somehow they have more information on the heroes' lives than ever before!
JLA
#116
Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg; Art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer;
Cover by Rags Morales and Farmer
Armed with the memories of what once was, the Secret Society of Super-Villains is back and out for blood — literally — as they battle the JLA with the blackest of magic. The confrontation rocks the JLA to their very core, turning friends into foes and further splintering the once-great team!
JLA
#117
Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg; Art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer;
Cover by Rags Morales and Farmer
Batman has left the JLA, to fight! The Secret Society of Super-Villains knows all of the secrets of the JLA, and their first target is Superman’s wife, Lois Lane! But after a fierce battle, will the heroes decide to mind-wipe the villains once again?
JLA #118
Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg; Art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer;
Cover by Rags Morales and Farmer
the knockdown-dragout
battle between Martian Manhunter and Despero continues, as the fight that began
on the JLA Watchtower ends on Earth! Meanwhile, Superman intervenes in the Justice
League's vote to mindwipe the Secret Society of Super Villains, and Zatanna
makes a fateful decision.
JLA #119
Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg; Art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer;
Cover by Rags Morales and Farmer
The
JLA must face off against Despero in Wayne Manor! But in order to stop Despero,
the team will be forced to turn against one of its own…
ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #644
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
After the shocking revelations of Identity Crisis and JLA: "Crisis of Conscience,"
Superman confronts Zatanna!