Final Crisis

Final Crisis Part 2 of 7

Grant Morrison’s epic Final Crisis continues in this issue of Batman Legends, picking up the non-stop action where we left off in Superman Legends #25. The Dark Knight and the Justice League are up against a cosmic conspiracy, with the fate of the Multiverse in the balance!

Batman R.I.P. The Conclusion: Hearts In Darkness

The heartrending confrontation between Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet; the final fate of the Dark Knight; the horrifying and shocking truth behind the Black Glove; and the origins of Batman Zur En Arrrh – all is revealed in the final chapter of Batman R.I.P, setting everything up nicely for Final Crisis!

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Final Crisis # 2

Batman # 681

The year's most mind-blowing event is collected in this spectacular new hardcover featuring FINAL CRISIS #1-7! What happens when evil wins? That's the devastating question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every other super being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of followers actually win the war between light and dark. Written by superstar creator Grant Morrison (JLA, BATMAN) with stellar art from J.G. Jones (52 covers), Carlos Pacheco (SUPERMAN) and Doug Mahnke (BLACK ADAM), this event defined the DCU and the New Gods for the 21st century and beyond!

Batman Last Rites: The Butler Did It

Final Crisis continues in this issue of Batman Legends, but there’s also a special two-part story that bridges the gap between the multiverse-spanning saga and Batman RIP. Delve deep into the Dark Knight’s subconscious and behold a vision of Gotham City where Batman never existed!

Final Crisis: Superman Beyond

Zillo Valla has just ‘translated’ Superman to the Monitor’s home plane – in the form of an immense Superman ‘thought robot’. The Man of Steel faces the ultimate villain – even if he survives, can he return home?

Batman Last Rites: What The Butler Saw

Narrated by Sir Alfred Pennyworth, Grant Morrison and Lee Garbett’s homage to the Dark Knight mixes a surreal dream world and everyday reality in spectacular style. With guest appearances by some of Batman’s famous friends, it’s a fitting tribute to the world’s greatest crime fighter!

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Final Crisis: Superman Beyond # 2

Batman # 682, 683

This is it! The greatest DC characters! Your favorite writers and artists! Everything leading to Final Crisis and beyond starts here for just 50¢! Take a journey through the past and present of the DCU, and witness the emergence of the greatest evil in the universe — and the stunning return of a force for good! You dare not miss DC Universe: Zero!

Much like previous DC events, Final Crisis kicks off with a specially priced one-shot highlighting the state of the DC Universe. Unlike previous events, this DC one-shot also gives the straight dope on some non-Crisis related things about to take off, so let's cover all the bases shall we?

Overview

Meet Libra and the Human Flame, two central villains in the upcoming FINAL CRISIS! Where'd the Human Flame come from, and who does he hate more than anything in the universe? As Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman assess the future of the Justice League, their days may be numbered.

The issue begins with the big three of DC comics talking about the team privatly in a inter-dimensional universe. Fastfoward too Baltimore, Maryland where the super-villain The Human Flame is robbing a bank where you learn how Martian Manhunter ruined his life. Red Arrow and Hawkgirl arrive on the scene where hawkgirls wings are burnt off and red arrow is put on fire. After hawkgirl saves red arrow she pursues Human Flame into a nearby alley when Libra apperes and knocks her out with a simple throw then takes human flame to his headquarters. The villains Libra has gathered converse Libra then learns that human flame wants Martian Manhunter dead. You then see Martian Manhunter being teleported then the issue ends.

Witness the historic start of the final chapter in the Crisis trilogy that could only spring from the mind of Grant Morrison — Final Crisis, featuring stunning art by J.G. Jones (52 Covers)! Worlds will live and heroes will die in this epic tale spanning the beginning and end of the DC Universe! The entire Multiverse is threatened as the mysterious Libra assembles an army of the DCU's most terrifying super villains. But what is the ultimate plan, and who will live to find out?
 

The issue begins in a prehistoric time with metron showing a teenager of that time fire. The teenager then enteres a battle sight then sets the whole place on fire. Back to the present where Inspecter Dan Turpin investigates the death of Orion. Fastfowarding to John Stewarts workplace with the weather out of control the issue then goes to Turpin and Renee Montoya conversing about the dark side club. When Hal Jordan arrives and converses with John Stewart about the deth of orion while far in space the Guardians of the Universe dispatch Alpha Lanterns to the scene.

The issue then goes to a junkyard where doctor light and mirror master subdue Empress, Mas, Menos and Sparx to take a chair to Libra. Fastfowarding to Libras headquarters where he converses with many of the villains then furfilling his promise to satisfy their hearts desire he kills Martian Manhunter by stabbing him through the chest simpily because Human Flame wanted him too. Turpin then goes to interrogate Boss Dark Side about the club but is then brought to his knees. The JLA is then seen conversing in the hall of juctice as the Alpha Lanterns secure the crime scene. While the moniters exile one of their own then goes back to a destroyed world where the teenager is told to use fire against the gods. Where the issue ends.

The prelude to "The Blackest Night" begins here! They come from a place of great anger and hatred. They are the Red Lanterns and they will have their revenge against the greatest Green Lantern - Sinestro. That is, unless the Guardians have theirs first.

This issue takes place between Final Crisis #1 & #2.

A very special FINAL CRISIS one-shot honoring the passing of a great hero who's been a staple in the DC Universe for years. All that remains is one final memory that the League experiences together as they must fulfill his last wishes or die trying.

The era of Terror has begun. A group of young heroes has been abducted by the Terror Titans and sold to the Dark Side Club. As the Terror Titans are facing some kind of leadership problem, Ravager is the new rising star in the arena, not without a dead hero in her conscience. The question remains, will Rose succumb to her dark nature or the hero in her will stand victorious?

The Clock King begins staging tournament battles between the teen metas at the Dark Side Club, but this time the fighting's not just for entertainment – he has a far more sinister purpose in mind that not even the Terror Titans know about! And Ravager, drawn to the Clock King by their similar precognitive power, is doing nothing to interfere with his life-threatening machinations. Is she biding her time until she can defeat him, or does she just want to get her hands dirty by entering the tournament?

Dreadbolt faces a terrible decision, and his choice could elevate him in the Clock King's eyes – but at an unthinkable cost. Meanwhile, the tournament between teen metas continues, and the fate of the winners and losers becomes clearer as the Clock King's ultimate plan comes to light. Ravager's role in the plan also becomes clearer, and she is beginning to openly rebel. So, to sweeten the deal, she is granted the honor of fighting the Dark Side Club's hidden and true champion – one she could never have expected!

The hidden champion of the Dark Side club is revealed – Milestone's own Static, in his shocking introduction to the modern DC Universe! Since proving too powerful for the confines of the Club, Static has been kept under lock, key and heavy sedation in its basement cells. Now he's unleashed against Ravager as her ultimate test!

As the Terror Titans wrestle with the revelations brought about by Clock King's trials, one teen stands triumphant in the Dark Side Club tournament. The winner will lead Clock King's newly formed army to their first – and final – target.

It's the explosive finale! Clock King's final, twisted plan terrorizes Los Angeles. Can Ravager stop it? Will she even want to? What role will Static play? And when the dust settles, how will each of the Terror Titans feel about the Clock King, their team...and themselves?

Meet Japan's number one pop culture heroes, the Super Young Team and their languid leader, Most Excellent Superbat! Join legendary wrestler Sonny Sumo and super escape artist Mister Miracle as they team to face the offspring of the Anti-Life Equation! See Earth's superheroes mourn one of their oldest allies! Witness costumed criminals sinking to new depths of cowardice and depravity as Libra takes things too far! Uncover the doomsday secrets of the poisoned city of Blüdhaven! Learn the shocking identity of the prime suspect in the murder of a god! And read on if you dare as Batman becomes the first of Earth's champions to face the Fallen of Apokolips. All this and a spectacular return from the dead...

Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones' multiverse-spanning epic continues with bombshell after bombshell in FINAL CRISIS #2 — "Ticket to Blüdhaven"!

The Super Young Team in a club in japan discuss their status and disdain from a older generation of Japanese superheroes but their leader The Most Excellent Superbat notices the japan's popular fighter Sonny Sumo (a Omega Sanction survivor) enter the club.

Sonny Sumo is challenged by a mecha named Megayakuza Sonny possibly kills Megayakuza then leaves to the restroom to recover. The Super Young Team sends Big Atomic Lantern Boy to get a autograph for them all but is turned away by Sonny. Shilo Norman then enters the restroom with the last remnant of the Fourth World the Motherboxxx that heals Sonny. Shilo (still having memories of the Fourth World) asks Sonny to help prepare for the threat of Darkseid, the two's conversation is heard by the Super Young Team.

Nix Uotan prepares for work at a fast food restaurant with no memories of his life as a Monitor. Nix still maintains some understanding that he is part of some bigger destiny saying any word he can think of that will be his magic word to take him home while he draws Overman Overgirl and Captain Atom of Earth 4.

Dan Turpin is seen in Mad Hatter's hideout beating him information out of him on the kidnapped children's whereabouts he shudders at the fact that he seems o be enjoying the beating. Mad Hatter reveals to Turpin that the he just did designs for the Secret Society and that the children were taken to Bludhaven.

On Mars the superheroes of Earth hold a funeral for martian Manhunter with Superman giving the eulogy praying for a resurrection. Inside the Secret Society headquarters Libra asks who still questions his promise of the Hearts desires for those dedicated to him, Clayface seems next in line after Human Flameto get a reward for a show of dedication. Lex Luthor still skeptical plans with Dr. Sivana and Vandal Savage a takeover of the Society. As the other Secret Society members leave Libra takes Human Flame get what he owes him.

In the Justice League headquarters JLA members Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and the Wally West Flash examine the body of Orion but are interupted by Hal Jordan and his superior officer Alpha Lantern Kraken who is unimpressed by the JLA. Batman informs her of his theory of a bullet wound in Orion's head but Kraken rebuffs Batman's theories and orders Hal to take time off duity.

John Stewart is investigating the murder scene of Orion and is joined by a alien Green Lantern Opto wanting to know of his investigation process. John then discovers a Radon bullet but is attacked and severely injured by Opto who is under Darkseid's orders. Hal is awakened in his bedroom by Alpha Lanterns who place Hal under arrest for the murder of Orion and attempted murder of John Stewart. Back at the JLA Headquarters Batman tells Superman that he doesn't believe Hal murdered Orion, Superman says that he will be back in a few hours while he maintains his secret identity leaving Batman alone. Batman then goes to Orion's body and sees Kraken there, she explains that Orion's New God body is returning to The Source and that soon there will be nothing left. Kraken states her rationale for suspecting Hal based on his past as Parallax but then screams that she is being mind controlled, Batman attempts to subdue Kraken but is himself attacked by Kraken revealing herself as Granny Goodness she than captures Batman via Boom Tube.

Dan Turpin now in Bludhaven makes way around the rubble and is found by Reverend Good (who is in fact Glorious Godfrey of Apokolips) leads Turpin to Gene Command Station D where Darkseid's followers are preparing for their invasion of Earth Godfrey even hints that Darkseid is in Turpin's mind. Dan Turpin sees Kamandi and the other children who have been exposed to Anti-Life it is clear at this point that Dan has no memory of first seeing the children in the Dark Side Club. Dan sees Simiyan, Mokkari and Kraken operating on a humanoid lion body in the back of the room Batman is attached to a device that secrues a helmet and needles over Batman's head while he screams to warn the Justice League.

At the Daily Planet Superman in his Clark Kent identity feels something strange in the air. Jimmy Olsen is asked to run a disk downstairs but Superman knows that Jimmy Olsen is across the street, "Jimmy" is in fact Clayface in disguise and left a bomb that detonates and explodes the Daily Planet. Superman survives but sees Lois' arm not moving.

Jay Garrick and Wally West make their way to the Secret Society hideout to investigate and look for a connection between Orion and Martian Manhunter's murders. The two find the Crime Bible and Metron's Mobius Chair, as Jay touches it the Chair sparks and the two see Barry Allen running from The Black Racer with the Radion bullet near.

The critically-acclaimed FLASH team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Scott Kolins reunites for a tale of villainy and twisted justice tying in to FINAL CRISIS! Captain Cold and the Rogues were accessories to the murder of Bart Allen. They've become what they never set out to be – wanted! Wanted by the good guys, by former Rogue Pied Piper, and by the Secret Society of Super-Villains. But just as they try to disappear underground, good, old-fashioned revenge yanks them back. And where is the Flash during all of this? It's a Crisis — take a guess.

The Rogues arrive at Gambi's shop.  They need to lay low for awhile and he's one of the only friends in town that they've got.  Someone seems to have gotten to him first though.  The tailor is a bloody mess.  The villains ask who's responsible for this and Gambi answers "Rogues."

Mirror Master finds one of his mirrors and a group of young hoods addresses them from the other side.  Their leader wears a visor and wields a cold gun.  He introduces himself as Chill and says that he and the others, Mirror Man, Weather Witch, Mr. Magic and Burn are the new Rogues.  They've stolen the Rogues' weapons and kidnapped Cold's father.  He says that if they don't go appologize to Libra, the new Rogues will kill him.

Cold tells the kid that he's going to find them and kill them all.  And when he's done, he'll kill his dad himself.  With that, he breaks the mirror.

Elsewhere, Zoom is beating the tar out of Inertia, telling him that he will wear Kid Flash's costume.  Inertia tries to escape and asks why the Reverse Flash wants him to become Kid Flash.  Zoom responds that he doesn't.  Libra does.  Meanwhile, Piper spies on the speedsters.

Mirror Master easily traces his Mirrors back to the new Rogues and the old Rogues appear through a reflective door.  They make short work of their "replacements," brutally murdering them one and all.  Cold confronts his father, who blames him for his sisters' death.  Cold punches his dad in the face but tells Heat Wave to do it for him.  Mick burns the entire place to the ground.

Back at the Secret Society's headquarters, Libra and Grodd discuss their failed plan.  However, Libra has another trick up his sleeve.  He's kidnapped the Weather Wizard's son and if the Rogues don't join him, he'll scewer the boy in front of his father...

Overview:
Captain Cold and the Rogues only want one thing – revenge. But with the Secret Society hitting the Rogues where it hurts, that revenge is being kept at an arm's length. Not to mention, the subject of their revenge is now under Libra's protection. It's do or die time for the Rogues as this villainous mini-series concludes! Plus, what's up with...Barry Allen?

Summary

Weather Wizard and the Rogues continue to find refuge as they try an find a way to get Wizards son back without a full on confrontation with Libra. Inertia an Zoom continue their training, but soon find that the Rogues have some unfinished business with Inertia.

The finale battle between Libra and Rogues is upon us, But what will they do when faced with the man who obeys Darkeid. And Who will stay true to their colors, When the day is over will the Rogues finally hang their coats and accept that they may still be the badasses they know but that they need to move on.

The issue starts with Superman being blasted by what looks to be a Monitor, who is chipping away at Superman’s "cosmic armor". We follow Superman back in time to see Clark Kent sitting next to Lois Lane's hospital bed saying that he'll do anything to save her.  The Monitor Zillo Valla shows up and stops time, saying that if Superman helps her, she will save Lois' life. Superman follows her to her ship, where it is being attacked by another ship. Superman realizes that Zillo Valla has recruited Supermen of other universes to help in her mission: Ultraman from the Anti-Matter Earth, Captain Marvel of Earth-5, Overman of Earth-10, and Captain Allen Adam, the "Quantum Superman" (and a Doctor Manhattan look-alike), of Earth-4.   The enemy ship takes damage from Ultraman and crash lands on Earth-51, part of the "graveyard universe", named that after the fight between Superman-Prime and Monarch destroyed most of the universe.   The Monitor's ship then lands in Limbo, where the Supermen are greeted by Merryman. Superman and Captain Marvel make their way to the Library of Limbo to see the one book that Merryman tells them is there.  

When they get to the Library, they see that the book is a book with an infinite number of pages, all occupying the same space. Superman and Captain Marvel realize that if they can get the book to the ship, the ship will be able to process all of the infinite number of stories and would figure a way to fix itself. When they try to pick up the book, it starts to tell them a story about the Monitors.  

The story says that there was one Monitor who was as large as the void itself, but a flaw was found in it. To contain this flaw, the Monitor creates the Multiverse to contain it, but it didn’t foresee the birth of complex life within the Multiverse. So the Monitor sends out a probe, possibly the original Monitor from Crisis on Infinite Earths, to investigate the abnormality within the flaw. It witnesses the events of the original Crisis and encounters the concept of "stories" and feels threatened by the existence of "stories", realizing that it has no defense against it. The Monitor seals the flaw, and all that seems to remain is a statue of Superman, dubbed "a vast, uncanny form". After eons of the form standing idle, the race of Monitors develops around it.   They determine, after a few eons, that the form must be some sort of weapon that will help them against some ultimate enemy. Meanwhile, as blood falls from the sky, presumably from the Bleed, the Eater of Life, called Mandrakk, senses his freedom.

There is suddenly a burst of lightning as Superman and Marvel are blasted back from the book and Marvel is transformed back into Billy Baston, who can't remember who he is or his magic word. Superman makes his way back to the ship, telling Captain Adam that he’ll need his help to get the book. Demanding answers, Superman rips off Zillo Valla's door, only to see her sucking out the blood, vampire-style, of Overman. It turns out that she needs to drain "life" from Overman in order to power her ship. Valla tells Superman that the destroyer from earlier is considered Mandrakk's nanotechnology and the he has found them. Captain Adam tells Superman to come outside; the sky has just shattered. The sky has turned red, Ultraman is holding the infinite book and saying that evil wins, and a ship bearing, what looks like, Brainiac’s symbol appears in the sky.

The epic voyage beyond reality concludes in this heart-stopping finale as the multiverse-spanning quest for the elixir of the supergods reaches its end on the shores of a battlefield beyond imagination! But first, the Supermen of five worlds must lay bare the darkest secret of the multiverse, expose the shocking origin of the Monitors and come face to face with a seemingly unstoppable evil fueled by the power of 52 living universes!

As the sun sets on existence itself, Mandrakk, the dark Monitor, is awakening! Can Superman prevail against the ultimate enemy of life and find his way home before utter darkness falls across the cosmos? With a startling 3-D section and 3-D glasses, twists and turns that have to be seen to be believed and cosmic action on a mind-shattering scale, SUPERMAN BEYOND ties directly to FINAL CRISIS and cannot be missed!

Batman missing in action! Superman immobilized! Green Lantern on trial for his life!

A shadow is falling across Earth's super heroes — and now it's Wonder Woman's turn to face the Evil Gods!

What bizarre warning from beyond awaits Frankenstein, The Question and the agents of S.H.A.D.E. in the shadows of the Dark Side Club? What grim fate lies in store for The Human Flame? What happens when the Anti-Life Equation hits the internet? Can the Fastest Men Alive outrun The Black Racer — Death himself? And who are the Justifiers?

The answers are all here as the unstoppable rise of evil continues in FINAL CRISIS #3 by Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones.

Frankenstein and some S.H.A.D.E. operatives track down Renee Montoya to the Dark Side Club and see the mummified body of Boss Dark Side, the operatives attempt get Montoya but she escapes it seems the S.H.A.D.E. leaders wish to invite Renee to join their ranks. Frankenstein discovers a secret prophecy in Boss Dark Side's office that says "Know Evil". Outside in the the streets seems to be a meteor crashing in the streets but it is in fact Overgirl of Earth 10 in the street seriously injured, Renee attempts to help her but Overgirl possibly gives a warning in the German language possibly passes away. Renee is then approached by the S.H.A.D.E. agents.

Nix Uotan is fired from his job because his boss says that he is disturbing the customers with his questions about the Gravitons as the two talk Monitor Zillo Valla listens and leaves. Nix making his way home sees news coverage of sightings of Metron's symbol all over the globe he is still watched by Zillo Valla.

Jay Garrick is seen resting speaking to his wife Joan, Wally West's wife Linda and Barry Allen's widow Iris and Wally's children Jai and Iris. Jay tells how him Wally and Barry attempted to stop the Radion bullet from hitting Orion as the two were chased by The Black Racer. Jay then assures an emotional Iris that her husband Barry is indeed alive.

Libra shows his gratitude toward Human Flame by giving him a new helmet, weapons and headquarters acting like it is a good gesture but then sneaks from behind and shoves the helmet on Human Flame that infects him with the Anti-Life Equation turning him into a mindless servant. Lex Luthor along with his bodyguards comes to tell Libra he still doesn't trust him but Libra surrounds Luthor with Anti-Life soldiers telling him it is either listen to him or become an Anti-Life slave.

Superman is seen with his wife at the hospital because she is in critical condition after the attack on The Daily Planet. Superman says that it is his own heat vision that is keeping her heart beating. The Monitor Zillo Valla then stops time and comes to speak to Superman telling him she knows everything about him and that she can help Lois but they must leave together "Before it's too late".

The Alpha Lanterns take Hal Jordan into custody blaming him for Orion's murder. Although the other heroes believe that Hal is not the murderer he says that he can't recall he was when Orion was murdered so he must still go to trial.

Wonder Woman Alan Scott and Black Lightning state their skepticism at the accusations aimed at Hal. Alan reminds Wonder Woman there has always been the good New Gods to help Earth fight the evil New Gods but without their help they are at a disadvantage he then reminds Wonder Woman of the draft President Roosevelt used in World War 2 to assemble superheroes called Article X.

Drafted superheroes include Oracle, (who is told by Alan Scott she can provide coordination between the Superheroes now that Martian Manhunter is dead) the mysterious new Aquaman,

Freddie Freeman (who is saddened at his lost of contact with Billy Bastion and Mary Marvel),

Supergirl, Tawky Tawny, Black Canary and Green Arrow. All the drafted heroes comprise of members of the JLA, JSA, Teen Titans, Outsiders and various other factions and independent superheroes.

In Japan Shilo Norman and Sonny Sumo discuss their mutual belief that the evil New Gods have infiltrated Earth without anyone knowing (Sonny Sumo seems to recognize Shilo's Motherboxxx but not his life in the Forth World) both are soon attacked by Justifiers only to be saved by the Super Young Team who still are waiting for a autograph. The group of heroes then leave Japan for help.

Wonder Woman and the Atomic Knights go into Bludhaven to investigate who has taken over Command-D test site only to discover dead agents on the ground. They are confronted by slightly disturbed Mary Marvel wearing black leather with pink hair who kills members of the Atomic Knights and engages Wonder Woman in battle. Mary admits in battle that she listens to Darkseid now and that the evil New Gods are in fact hiding in human bodies she then breaks a capsule with the omega symbol on it on Wonder Woman saying they needed a disease carrier and that it's Wonder Woman.

Mokkari then emails the Anti-Life Equation to every computer on Earth despite the best efforts of resistance from Oracle and Mister Terrific.

Wally West and Barry Allen then arrive in Central City apparently a few weeks in the future with crimson skies. Wally asks Barry to talk to him but Barry still is regretful of not saving Orion from the Radion bullet. The two do not see the new Female Furies in the form of a Anti-Life infected Wonder Woman, Batwoman, Catwoman and Giganta coming to kill them

New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) makes his return to the DC Universe — and superstar artist Adam Kubert (ACTION COMICS) is riding shotgun!

The final battle is quickly approaching. How do the heroes of the DCU prepare for the end? Whom do they approach and say goodbye to before they make the ultimate sacrifice? Featuring the entire DC Universe, Meltzer takes us deep into the hearts and psyches of our heroes. It's the day before you die. What would you do?

From the moment Kal-El landed on earth until the end of time, the Time Trapper has sought to erase Superman's impact on the universe. But the Legion of Super-Heroes have always been there to stop him. This time, though, even the Legion won't be enough. The Time Trapper has found the ultimate weapon to carry out his plan – a twisted mirror image of the boy of steel from a parallel Earth long dead: Superboy-Prime! Who will answer the Legion's call for help? Find out here as the Crisis of the 31st century begins!

Overview:

With the end of creation nigh, Crispus Allen must embrace his role as The Spectre by exacting God's vengeance on some of the DC Universe's most vile sinners. But even as Allen struggles with his duty, a new threat is arising – one that only his former partner, Renee Montoya, a.k.a. The Question, can help him fight!

Overview:
Geoff Johns and George Perez continue crafting the Crisis of the 31st Century! As Superboy-Prime leads the Legion of Super-Villains against everything and everyone inspired by the legacy of Superman, the Legion of Super-Heroes are forced to call for help from beyond their world. Meanwhile, contingency plans are created by Brainiac 5 as he attempts to overcome Colu's devastating betrayal, Dawnstar and Wildfire pull off a startling rescue, but at a horrible cost to the universe, and Saturn Girl uncovers the source of the Legion's troubles.

Summary

Superboy Prime has finally done it, taken a life of a Legionare. And the Legion will stop at nothing to avenge their fallen comrade. As this worlds Legionaires stand against Superboy Prime, Brainiac Five brings forth another team from another universe. Furthering their sides chances at winning.

Who is the person Mon-El and Shadow Lass bring their fallen comrades remains too....and will he ever help them?

The Question’s been marked for death by The Spectre! How will Renee escape the grasp of the Spirit of Vengeance? Can either of them stop the immortal Vandal Savage once he has the Spear of Destiny? Plus, the return of Batwoman!

The Legion of Super-Heroes call in the reinforcements against Superboy Prime and the Legion of Super-Villains as the Crisis of the 31st Century continues. While Superboy Prime comes face-to-face with the last of the Green Lanterns, Brainiac 5 and XS attempt to ignite an electrical storm using the lightning rod, which is destined to turn the tide of the war. And what are Polar Boy, Dawnstar and Wildfire up to in the 20th Century?

The Anti-Life Equation has infected Gotham City, turning friend, foe and family into mindless slaves of Darkseid, and the might of the Spear of Destiny has left The Spectre powerless. Can The Question find the answer to restoring hope inside the one being capable of saving the world?

The issue begins with Mercy retelling what god gave all of us, the choice to sin an the choice not to. Those who sinned were cast away and those who didn't were saved. Then she comes to her senses as the Anti-Life controlled citizens of Gotham slam onto the three heroes. Spectre,and Mercy huddled together in a force field created by the Spectre. As Mercy tells how she died Sister Clarice she attempts to calm the citizens, yet to no avail. She comments that it should have worked and Spectre tells her it happened to him when he confronted Libra that its God's idea of a joke. Mercy barks at Spectre telling him that God doesn't joke with life. Commenting to herself that she speaks to him with authority she does not feel.

Outside the Question tries to defend herself from Batwoman. The woman she once loved under the control of Darkseids Anti-Life equation, Batwoman continues to beat the life out of Question. Question tries to beg an reason with Kate(Batwoman) but to no avail, she strikes Question down slamming her fist into her back. The pain is almost too much for Question. All the time Mercy can feel the pain from Question, and soon the fight is stopped with Spectre screaming "ENOUGH!" as he blasts Batwoman. Spectre believes if god wont allow him to restore Kate then she shall be ended by his hands. Question jumps in front of Batwoman telling him that she cant control the evil she is committing that she is under control of the Anti-Life, Spectre comments thats even worse. Mercy does not want to see anymore bloodshed and she teleports Question,Spectre and herself out of the area for the safety of them an the ones around them.

Cain and his followers continue their trek towards Spectre, Cain stops and comments on the work he has done already that his father would be proud. His followers commenting on what he has already done, he tells them that its almost over that this is nothing that awaits once he is revenged upon god.

Back with Spectre an company he comments that this is what God wanted. That he has abandoned them, leaving them powerless to do anything against what they are fighting against. Soon the Questions wounds become too much for her an Spectre points out the damage, soon afterward Mercy places her hand on Question and heals her. Spectre then grows angered that god allows Mercy to heal Question while his power is bit by bit whittling away, that he was unable to stop Libra because god wouldn't allow it. That why was she spared and not his brother Jake.

Soon more people come to the church they are in looking for help, as Question helps them in Mercy in her human form gasps in surprise. Spectre now in human form comments that the people outside who are being controlled are stopped cause they are protected, but Mercy interjects saying that they are waiting. Spectre asks waiting for what ?. Question tells them both she already told them, it was all in the Crime bible. The people are waiting for Cain that he has the spear and is coming for Spectre. Mercy continues with what Question was saying, telling Spectre that Cain is after him because he was the one who took him down that Cain is coming back for revenge....revenge upon god by killing Spectre. Mercy finally seeing something is up with their powers pointing out three men in the church asking if Spectre feels anything if god is pointing them out, when Spectre says no she tells him that they were the three that killed her. She walks up to them turning into Mercy asking if they remember her to look at what they did to her. They plead to her telling her sorry and asking for forgiveness, she replies "I don't know how to." then Questions gaze turns to the door as she tells them "HE'S HERE".

Cain is outside goading Spectre to come out an stop being a coward, to come out an fight him. Surrounded by his people who worship him along with the ones controlled by the Anti-Life. Soon Spectre does as he is asked an comes out fists swinging, Cain laughs at his attempts at fighting telling him he is using his fists when he has great power at his disposal. That Spectre knows nothing of vengeance and gouging out Spectre's eye out, as Spectre writhes in pain Cain tells him "I birthed murder...allow me to demonstrate." And plunges the Spear of Destiny into Spectre.

In a world overrun by Darkseid’s Anti-Life Equation and his relentless storm troopers, do you choose to RESIST? The world’s only hope for survival depends on one-time JLA mascot Snapper Carr, Mr. Terrific, and Checkmate. With the aid of the villainous Cheetah, Snapper must rally the various factions of Checkmate and awaken an evil from a Crisis past. Could this actually be the end?

Cain walks the Earth with the Spear of Destiny in his hand, and the only one who can stop him is the Spectre! But the Spectre hovers at death's door, split from his host, and only one person can save him: Crispus Allen. Meanwhile, the Question, Radiant, and Huntress struggle to defend what's left of Gotham in the face of a Justifier siege.

The sky rains blood, Darkseid's legion of slaves rampage across the planet, and in Gotham City, The Question and Huntress struggle to defend the few men, women and children who remain free. But without the Spectre, do they even have a chance against the might of Cain and the Spear of Destiny? The final battle is at hand, and the fate of the DCU hangs in the balance.

Don't miss this issue as lightning strikes again in the DC Universe! The Crisis of the 31st century continues as a great hero falls and another returns to help Superman and the Legion combat the murderous Superboy-Prime! Meanwhile, the Time Trapper makes his move against the three Legion founders, Polar Boy's bizarre mission comes to an end and Superman makes a shocking discovery that will redefine the terms of this war.

Finally, the secrets of this year's most talked about event can be revealed! Witness how Darkseid's death shattered the Multiverse, creating continuity ripples throughout the DC Universe! Submit to Darkseid and read the full Anti-Life Equation! This is a book you cannot resist to buy!

This is it! The time-stopping finale to this FINAL CRISIS tie-in arrives as Superman, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl battle Time Trapper while Prime and the Legion of Super-Villains engage in an all-out war with the Legions! Leading into the all-new ADVENTURE COMICS #1!

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In a world overrun by Darkseid's Anti-Life Equation and his relentless storm troopers, do you choose to SUBMIT? As the lines between Super Hero and Super-Villain become blurred, the ultimate odd couple of Black Lightning and Tattoo Man, in what could be their final adventure, battle against the odds to save a family from the great darkness.

Read this issue before Final Crisis #4

Overview:

It's one month after the Anti-Life Equation was released worldwide. Millions now toil as slaves of Darkseid, while the Justifier shock troops of Apokolips lay waste to the planet Earth and hunt down its protectors.

The remaining free humans and superheroes are stationed around the world, besieged within the walls of ten very familiar 'Watchtowers', as they fight a desperate, losing battle against the triumphant forces of evil.

While Green Arrow and Black Canary attempt to deliver the secret of humanity's last hope across America's blasted wastelands, the Outsiders brave the horrors of the Bludhaven bunker in search of Batman. The ultimate battle is coming…but which heroes will become villain – and vice versa? And what part do the Secret Society have to play in the dawning of this new Age of Evil?

Darkness is falling and death rules the day. Is this truly the end of the Age of Super Heroes?

The Ray narrates how the Anti-Life Equation has infected most people on Earth and how the Darkseid's forces have taken over very easily. The Ray arrives at the Hall of Justice to give information to survivors of Anti-Life the group includes Green Arrow, The Tattooed Man (with some sort of symbol Black Lightning told him about), Black Canary, Oracle, Jai and Iris West, Wally West's wife Linda and Jay Garrick's wife Joan.

The first wave of the Bludhaven have been defeated. Dan Turpin is resisting the control of Darkseid in Command-D station. His followers Simyan Mokkari and Godfrey cannot properly reside in human bodies and argue who Darkseid will save. It is revealed that Kalibak is in the body of a humanoid tiger that has been created for him.

In the Watchtower the survivors show their doubt of fighting Darkseid but Ray tells them of some hope they have because a informant in Libra's Secret Society has given them information of a internet that only villains use called the Unternet which is now being used by Checkmate and all other forms of the Resistance to Darkseid to coordinate their attacks.

Mister Terrific and Alan Scott use the Unternet to lead the Resistance who have made "Watchtowers" all over the globe. Amanda Waller has now come in contact with Renee Montoya who is told she plays a big part of a plan to save Earth. Black Adam is convinced by Captain Marvel to join The Resistance. Alan Scott tells the other heroes that as many of them must converge at Bludhave at dawn to fight Darkseid.

At the Hall of Justice The Tattooed Man rearranges his tattoos and shows the symbol Black Lighting told him of and resembles Metron. Black Lighting himself breaks the defense of the Hall.

Wally West and Barry Allen briefly enjoy their reunion as Barry tells Wally he is not sure how he was brought back to life. The two then battle the new Female Furies in the form of a Anti-Life infected Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Batwoman and Giganta. Wally and Barry then escape to find their families.

In the Hall of Justice Green Arrow rushes the others to the Watchtower teleporters but chooses to stay behind and remove the teleporters location codes so they cannot be tracked to outer space. Black Canary attempts to give him a kiss goodbye but is interrupted by a Anti-Life infected Black Lightning with other Justifiers. Green Arrow tries to fight back but is infected with Anti-Life via Justifier helmet. Aboard the outer space Watchtower briefly reflects on Green Arrow's sacrifice and then tells the other to search for weapons.

As The Resistance continue to battle their own who are infected with Anti-Life, Hawkgirl notices that the sky is raining Blood. In the Command-D facility Mary Marvel puts a helmet on Dan Turpin's head and Darkseid's followers taunt Dan Turpin to become the new body for Darkseid but Turpin still resists.

Iris Allen West walks home infected by Anti-Life but is surprised to see Barry and Wally. Barry then kisses Iris and has somehow removed the Anti-Life Equation's influence. The reunited couple then tearfully embrace.

At the Checkmate castle in Switzerland a boomtube opens up with Shilo Norman, Sonny Sumo and The Super Young Team all with Mr. Miracle's "M" symbol on their faces. Shilo attempts to get the attention of Checkmate and talk to them but is shot in the chest.

As Shilo Norman is shot Dan Turpin gives in and becomes Darkseid.

Two issues of BATMAN in one month! Now that "Batman R.I.P." has concluded, the aftermath begins! If you thought mastermind writer Grant Morrison surprised you with "R.I.P.", just wait until you see what he has planned for this retrospective story. In his last hours, Alfred the Butler tells the life story of the Batman as you've never seen it before in this two-part adventure which bridges the gap between the events of "Batman R.I.P." and FINAL CRISIS. Learn the secrets of Batman's early years! Witness the nightmare of a Gotham City where Batman never existed!

This special two-part tale narrated by Sir Alfred Pennnyworth reflects upon the life and times of Gotham City's most celebrated citizen - and hints at what's next for The Dark Knight. Grant Morrison delivers a story of past memories, present heartache and future promises. A spectacular, unforgettable farewell to The Dark Knight, mixing memory, dream and speculation as Alfred closes the casebook on the greatest crimefighter of all time. With guest appearances by Batman friends

Humanity enslaved! Time shattered and bleeding! Anti-Life triumphant! Can Earth's demoralized, beaten heroes rally their scattered forces for the ultimate super-battle against the nightmare armies of Apokolips when the forces of good meet the forces of evil on the bridge to Blüdhaven? As Darkseid's presence causes reality itself to sicken and the lights to go out across the universe, as even the Guardians fall, the true power of the evil gods finally reveals itself, and a major character returns for a shocking conclusion.

Does the secret of humankind's salvation lie in a mysterious cave painting and a bolt of lightning? Or has the Last Day come for us all?

Hal Jordan is in trial on Oa and stands accused of the murder of Orion and attempted murder of John Stewart. "Alpha Lantern Kraken" claims that Hal is still under the influence of a fear parasite. Kyle Rayner and Guy Gardner then arrive and confirm Hal's innocence and say he was implanted with a suppressor chip so he cannot remember his whereabouts at the time of Orion's murder. Alpha Lantern Kraken is in fact Granny Goodness attacks the Green Lanterns and injuries one of the Guardians. She tries to infect the Green Lantern's Central Battery but is subdued by the Green Lantern Corps. Hal is cleared of all charges and is told that Darkseid's fall has caused damage to Earth crumpling it's timezone and literally cracking outer space Hal, Kyle and Gardner go to Earth with any other volunteering Green Lanterns to stop Darkseid.

Renee Montoya is at some Checkmate headquarters where she sees the new Omacs and is told by that she is a big part of a plan to save Earth the day superheroes cannot.

In Bludhaven Mokkari Simyan and Godfrey all beg Darkseid (Who has completely taken over Dan Turpin's body) to save them and give them new bodies. Darkseid says that his hour comes soon and tells his Female Furies (Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Batwoman, Giganta) to get ready for "the hour of Apokolips".

As The Resistance continues to battle the Anti-Life infected heroes and villains in the Checkmate Castle The Super Young Team are angry at Checkmate for shooting Shilo Norman (a accident by a Checkmate soldier). However Shilo Norman is unharmed thanks to his impact-proof vest he's wearing.

In Bludhaven Kalibak and his Tiger henchmen battle the first attack wave (Which includes Captain Marvel, Black Adam , Frankenstein, John Stewart, Supergirl and more). Mary Marvel heads to battle Supergirl but is interrupted by Black Adam who tries to kill her saying she is not truly Mary anymore and under someone else's control. Mary defeats Black Adam and then begins to beat Captain Marvel. Tawky Tawny arrives to help Captain Marvel but is confronted by Kalibak.

Nix Uotan is put in a room somewhere and is talked to by some sort of Gorrilla man in a hood while a man in a wheelchair turns a rubix cube, the room is for those that are different and cannot be affected by Anti-Life. Nix states his doubt at any hope to survive The hooded man then uncrumbles one of Nix's papers and sees a drawing the female Monitor Weeja Dell and reminds Nix that maybe he can use his powers and tells him that sometimes power is in words like someone who cared only for him. At that moment Nix remembers Weeja Dell's name some of Darkseid's scientists and Justifiers enter the room to punish them fro being different but just then the man in the wheel chair finishes his rubix cube there is a flash of light that possibly kills some of the Justifiers.

Libra brings Calculator to be executed in public for betraying the Secret Society and Darkseid for telling the superheroes of the Unternet. Libra tells Luthor that he may be in charge of the forces against the Superheroes in Bludhaven.

The superheroes attempt to break the force field around Command-D station but Supergirl is attacked by Mary Marvel. Darksied's followers are all severely injured saying how Batman has escaped. The Green Lantern Corps arrive on Earth but the effects of Darkseid's fall is causing a singularity so they chose to power down all Green Lantern rings to life support and chose to fall to Earth.

As the Earth literally darkens Darkseid takes over half the planet's population and controls billions of human bodies.

Nix Uaton is now fully powered and back in his true Monitor form as someone calls him the judge of all evil.

As the entire world turns against them, the last of Earth's Super Heroes must face the unstoppable power of the Gods of Apokolips for the final time. Supergirl vs. Mary Marvel! Superman vs. Darkseid! The fate of the Flash! And the incredible return of the New Gods! The End of Days has come and the ultimate war between good and evil will at last be decided on the battlefield of a broken world!

And as the skies bleed, as the walls between universes crumble and fall, the ultimate threat to life makes its presence felt as an evil beyond imagining arrives to claim its prize. Mandrakk the Dark Monitor is coming and the DC Multiverse will never be the same again!

Superman and Brainiac 5 are seen walking in a strange structure, Superman demands that since he helped The Legion in their Crisis he needs to send him back to help with the Crisis in his time. Brianiac 5 states that the Crisis and Darksied's fall has affected time travel and that he cannot possibly send him to the correct point in time he promised. Brianiac 5 also shows Superman the Ultimate technology created by the Controllers called the Miracle Machine, a super powered device that can make thoughts reality he asks Superman to remember its design only for Superman to fade away.

On board the Watchtower Black Canary makes The Tattooed Man an honorary member of the Justice League so he can tell The Resistance about his symbol that Black Lightning told him of. Soon the Watchtower is then confronted by the Justifiers in various space ships Black Canary orders The Ray to leave.

Supergirl and Mary Marvel continue to fight each other an injured Black Adam feels the power of the Gods that give the Marvels their powers fading away and confirms that it is Desaad that took over Mary Marvel. Supergril briefly stops Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel tells Supergirl he has an idea on how to stop Mary.

Tawky Tawny fights and finally kills Kalibak after his fight Kalibak's soldiers bow to Tawny, while Supergirl is distracted from her fight with Mary Marvel by a group of human that Darkseid has taken control of but Captain Marvel grabs Mary and screams Shazam the two are struck by the magic lightning leaving a depowered Freddie and Mary who cries at her actions under the influence of Desaad saying she can never use her powers again.

In the Checkmate Castle Shilo Norman tells Mr. Terrific that the importance of the "M" symbol on his and Sonny Sumo and The Super Young Team faces telling them how it appeared as ancient markings, crop circles and cave paintings saying it means "Freedom from Restriction". Mr. Terrific is then pulled away from the conversation by his duties as Checkmate White King. Shilo Norman then speaks to Sonny Sumo on the effect the Omega Sanction had on him Sonny states that the original Sonny was sent in feudal Japan and died a happy man and how he somehow stumbled through a hole in his life into Sonny's body. Secretly Atomic Lantern Boy admits to Sonic Lightning Flash his love for Aquazon while Aquazon admits to Lolita Canary she loves Sonic Lightning Flash all the members of The Super Young Team are gathered by Shilo Norman who wants to state their powers but Superbat says his poer is his wealth.

Back in the Watchtower the Anti-Life survivors Black Canary, Oracle, Jai West, Iris West, Joan Garrick, Linda Park West are brought to their knees by the Justifiers led by an Anti-Life infected Black Lightning and Green Arrow. As the Justifiers almost place the Anti-Life helmets on them The Tatooed Man fights back and uses the "M" symbol which starts to disrupt the Anti-Life Equation on the Justifiers Green Arrow himself is confronted by his wife Black Canary.

Renee Montoya is in the Checkmate: Omega's headquarters where she is introduced to The Atoms Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi who are assigned to ride the graviton superhighway to another universe. Renee also sees the psychics who are attempting to remove the effect of the Anti-Life Equation she also sees the mystics attempting to contact The Spectre and sees the autopsy of Overgirl. Montoya is then confronted by Lord Eye the key to Checkmate: Omega who reveals her role in the plan with Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi are successful and make contact with another one of the alternate Earths they will move their Earth's population on it with Renee Montoya leading the Global Peace Agency that will establish the remnants of their Earths on the new one.

At the public execution of The Calculator Sivana and Lex Luthor make their move against Libra Sivana chose to fight Libra when he saw his daughter forced into an Anti-Life helmet designed by Mad Hatter Luthor's reason is because he is still fond of life and Darkseid is leading a war against it. Libra then returns to estimate that Luthor was the informant in the Secret Society to The Resistance Luthor then with his fully charged armor kills Libra but Sivana is skeptical about his death. Sivana tells Luthor that his signal jammer will disrupt the voice Anti-Life victims hear as Luthor's and not Darkseid letting Luthor control those near him Luthor then saves Calculator from hanging.

In Iris Allen West's apartment all The Flashes reunite Barry Allen asks Jay Garrick to look after Iris while Barry and Wally decide to maneuver The Black Racer (a grim reaper) to hit Darkseid. Barry tells Wally that technically Darkseid is at the center of a personal singularity beyond the reach of light meaning they will have to run faster than they have ever ran the two then zoom out of the room.

In Darkseid's chamber room he tells Batman to come out and confront him. A visibly injured and tired Batman then confronts Darkseid holding a unique looking gun. Batman says that he will break his rule about firearms once and shots Darkseid in the chest with the same God-killing bullet used to kill Orion at the same time Darkseid blasts Batman with the Omega Sanction.

Metron holding a rubix cube talks to the fully repowered Nix Uaton saying that his arrival inaugurates the Fifth World and says that the humans face a threat greater than Darkseid. Nix is overwhelmed seeing some of the events of the universe at the same time including the Green Lantern Corps nearing Earth, Hawkman admitting to Hawkgirl that he would rather die and be reborn in a new so that maybe she could love him again and Supergirl and Freddie and Mary seeing something in the sky.

It is in an angry Superman who blasts the force field around Darkseid's strong hold while the other heroes see the sky turn red and see other Earths, Superman breaks through and holds Batman's dead burnt body.

The dramatic finale to the epic, seven-part saga of the DC multiverse concludes with an apocalyptic battle for the soul of humanity that must be seen to be believed! Can the heroes of 52 Earths save the multiverse? And is the only way to save it, to change it forever?

On an alternate Earth the African American President of the United States gathers information on the Red skies surrounding his Earth he goes into the oval office and removes his suit showing a Superman costume underneath making him that world's Superman. This Superman and that world's Wonder Woman Nubia see a mysterious and possibly supernatural spaceship arrive. Inside the spaceship is Renee Montoya (wearing her Question mask, hat and a new costume), the Captain Marvel of Earth 5 and other alternate Supermen.

The Watchtower is shown as the universe breaks down Lois Lane narrarates as she recalls how Earth 44 collided with their Earth and battled with the Metal Men and Doc Tornado of Earth 44.

Lois Lane then says how she wrote the final edition of the Daily Planet that details the entire story of the battle with Darkseid it is placed inside a rocket and blasted off. The final events of the battle with Darkseid are shown:

Superman still holding Batman's body confronts an injured Darkseid but is hesitant to do anything to him as he recognizes the body he is in as Dan Turpin's Superman is then attacked by all the humans in Darkseid's control. Darkseid pulls out a gun about to shoot Superman with it Barry Allen and Wally West lead The Black Racer to Darkseid which severely injures Darkseid further. Other events at the time include Aquaman "returning" to save Atlantis, Checkmate fighting till their defeat, Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi attempting to reach a alternate Earth but held back as the interdimensional tunnel is damaged and shuts down, Black Canary and a cured Green Arrow drifting inside a powering down Watchtower as The Ray used his powers and made the "M" symbol all over the planet, The Super Young Team trying to survive as the interdimensional tunnel breaks down further, Aquazon screaming her love for Sonic Lightning Flash, Lolita Canary injured, Hawkman and Hawkgirl attempted to stop the tunnel before it closed down killing everyone but along with Mr. Terrific were caught in its explosion.

At Some point after this ended Superman and the remaining heroes and villains began building the Miracle Machine. As Supergirl told various surviving children in the Watchtower the defeat of Darkseid:

Renee Montoya arrives on New Earth with the group of alternate Supermen Renee then tells Overman that her sister died he is then seen clutching her body crying.

Superman looking down on Darkseid is confronted by the Female Furies (an Anti-Life infected Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Giganta and Batwoman) and the Justifiers. Then Lex Luthor and Sivana along with the mind controlled Secret Society arrive to help Superman and The Resistance against Darkseid's forces. At Some unspecified point in the battle Wonder Woman was freed and strung Darkseid with her magic lasso removing him from Dan Turpin's body.

Inside The Watchtower all the survivors are transformed into microscopic cells and placed inside a freezer in the Miracle Machine except Superman who is to activate the Miracle Machine and Supergirl who leaves to check on any other survivor.

Superman is then confronted by the bare consciousness of Darkseid without a body. Superman tells Darkseid of how everything is just vibrations and how they can be canceled out by counter-vibrations he screams some musical note and kills Darkseid.

Superman then sees Metron's abandoned Mobius Chair and pulls Element X from the chair something that can take any shape he loads it up in the Miracle Machine but hears then sees Mandrakk the Dark Monitor accompanied by a now vampire Ultraman holding Supergirl over his shoulder. Mandrakk tells Superman that he now wishes to feed on Superman as he shows The Spectre and The Radiant defeated and drained of power saying there is no light to power the Miracle Machine. Superman then uses the solar energy in his body to activate the Miracle Machine. As the Green Lantern Corps come near Earth the alternate Supermen all arrive to fight Ultraman and the Mandrakk.

The events are then narrarated by Nix Uaton he arrived the alternate Supermen and used his powers to summon Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew, the Last Angel army of God, The Forever People of the Fifth World (The Super Young Team) and the Green Lantern Corps all of whom simultaneously blast Mandrakk and Ultraman with their combined powers with Hal Jordan delivering the killing blow to Mandrakk.

Lois Lane narrarates as she describes Earth surviving the Crisis and life beginning to recover.

Narraration then goes to Nix Uaton who describes to the other Monitors that the Multiverse returned to normal by the alternate Supermen and Green Lantern Corps.

He explains that Apokolips was recreated as New Genesis and home to the Forth World and the returned good New Gods and implies that they will that they will guide the recently destroyed Earth-51 (now home to Kamandi and many of the animal people of Command-D gene station), restoring it to prosperity and peace. Nix then says that it was the interference of the Monitors that threatened the Multiverse and says the time has come for them to step down.

Nix Uotan then goes to talk to Weeja Dell, his former lover, and says that the Final Crisis is for the Monitors he tells her how her face in his dreams gave him strength and kisses her on her forehead as the Monitors' realm starts to end. She asks what did Superman wish for with the Miracle Machine and he says "a happy ending". Nix then wakes up in his room on New Earth and hears on the radio that the people of Earth discovered the Multiverse.

Anthro is seen as an old man still holding the torch Metron gave him and still wearing the "M" symbol on his face he carves Metron's symbol on a cave wall in the distance there is the rocket ship launched from the Watchtower. Anthro smiles then passes away Batman then puts his belt on Anthro and starts carving the Batman symbol on the cave wall.

The Human Flame is a dead man. Literally just waking up after the events of FINAL CRISIS, he realizes all the heroes in the DC Universe target him as the lowlife who taped the murder of the Martian Manhunter with his cell phone. On top of that, all the villains in the world want to kill him for selling them out to Libra. He's powerless and penniless, and his only chance for survival is to run! This 6-issue miniseries examines the underbelly of the DCU and what happens when the wrong choices catch up with you. Nothing can prepare you for this chase.

Japan's Super Young Team wants nothing more than to be seen as heroes in the eyes of their adoring public. Unfortunately, their adventures during FINAL CRISIS have gone unnoticed, and they've been reduced to performing at public appearances and on various TV shows literally dancing for their livelihood. But the appearance of a new American teammate and a deadly threat complicates the motives of the team as they try and find what truly makes somebody not just a hero, but a sensational hero. Discover the path to greatness in this exciting 6-issue miniseries!

In the wake of FINAL CRISIS, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, the rewards from his new lifestyle are a welcome change from the rest of what his existence has been, but soon the pressure to stay above temptation and evil start to wear him down. Matters are quickly complicated when he wakes up in the middle of the night to find his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos that seem to have a life of their own. In this 6-issue miniseries from newcomer writer Eric Wallace (TV's Eureka) and artist Fabrizio Fiorentino, the Tattooed Man finds himself in the middle of a life and death struggle with his own powers and the master plan they seem to have for him – whether he likes it or not!

Nemesis awakens to find himself held captive by the Global Peace Agency inside the walls of the mysterious Electric City. His fellow prisoners are all members of the superhuman intelligence community, and they're subjected to systematic torture in an attempt to siphon the secrets of the DC Universe heroes in an effort to destroy them. As Nemesis works to escape, he finds few people he can truly trust. But nothing could prepare him for the hideous truth behind his situation!

Straight outta Liberty Hills comes a crazy hero named Tattooed Man! With his powers out of control and the police breathing down his neck, Mark Richards is having a hard time keeping up as the new guardian of Liberty Hill. But Mark is dedicated to his new path in life, even if he needs to take a few shortcuts to get what he wants. Will Mark rise above his past or is he doomed to fall back into the gutter?

The Super Young Team would like to formally and publicly sever all ties with the manufacturers of OXY-GEN. When the team agreed to be celebrity sponsors of the product, their contracts in no way disclosed the potential deadly side effects. We in no way endorse a product that could cause our fans to be harmed, and will be making a donation to the charities helping the victims of the OXY-GEN tragedy. In the meantime, please visit our website where you can leave video messages for your favorite member of Super Young Team, and be sure to take part in the trivia challenge!

Good morning, and welcome to the second day of your stay in Electric City. We are your providers, the Global Peace Agency. Time to take a dip in the Time Pool. What's the worst that can happen? You are a valued guest. You can leave any time you want. You have nothing to fear. You will tell us everything.

Cars explode! Fireworks explode! People explode! Surprise villains make appearances ... and explode! Get ready to run as the Human Flame ends up finding a new 'benefactor' who may grant him a fate worse than death. Did we mention the explosions? Good, because this issue has tons of them.

The Super Young Team is dismayed and saddened by the recent events that took place at the "Super Young Team Fan Appreciation Convention" in Dubai. The group would like to reemphasize that this event was not sanctioned by the team and therefore not sponsored by Super Young Team Inc. Their appearance at the show and the subsequent disaster were unfortunate acts of nature. While we reflect on these sad times, we'd like to remind you to visit the all-new merchandise store on the SYT website and check out the new line of signed 8x10's. Thank you.

Everything you've come to love about RUN! is on display this month: beatings, fire, explosions, guns, jokes at the expense of the less fortunate, stupid costumes and stupid people. You get all this entertainment plus the shocking chain of events that leads to the Human Flame getting a new girlfriend. It's all downhill from here...

Things are not looking up for Mark Richards, the Tattooed Man. His family is in trouble, his powers are out of control, and his city is looking to him for help before it goes up in flames. Too bad Mark is too busy getting his face kicked in by a couple of new villains to do anything about it. This is the part where being a hero gets tough, and Mark realizes he might not be up to the task.

Why do you fight? Are you not happy here? Are you not provided for? The Global Peace Agency loves you. Why would you ever leave? The recent reports of torture and death in Electric City are greatly exaggerated. We will protect you. Just tell us everything you know...

The Super Young Team are real heroes! And if you don't believe them please check out the Mission Statement on their website. Or peruse the video log of their charity work that's posted on several social networking sites. And while you're at it, go ahead and check out the fabulous new t-shirt designs in their web store. All-new t-shirts are 110% bio-friendly; meaning that they actually leave the environment better than it was before you bought the shirt. Can the JLA say that about their merchandise?

In this issue, someone dies! Actually, in this issue, tons of people die! If you thought RUN! was full of trashy humor and unnecessary violence before this issue – you ain't seen nothing yet! We cause more property damage and hideous disfigurement in the first half of this issue than any other comic you'll read this year (besides RUN! #5 and #6, because those are pretty ridiculous too). Join in the fun!

The drugs are wearing off, and Nemesis can finally clear his head enough to make sense of life in Electric City as a "guest" of the Global Peace Agency. So what could be worse than having to experience Electric City under the influence of tranquilizers and truth serums? How about living there with a clear understanding of what's really going to happen when they're done with you...

In the past few days the Tattooed Man has lost control of his powers, made enemies out of a group of corrupt cops and been attacked by Super-Villains. Now he's going to get even - but how far can he go while still remaining true to his vow to remain Liberty Hill's protector?

As Nemesis prepares his plan to gain freedom from the Global Peace Agency, he's dealt one last fatal setback. He hasn't been able to trust anybody in Electric City, and now he's not even sure if he can trust himself. Is he doomed to a life of torture and paranoia?

Something sinister is going on in the Super Young Team's homeland of Japan. Can they put their bickering aside long enough to find the truth? Or will the promise of a more lucrative future keep them from uncovering their nation's deadliest secret?

Science is not your friend! The Human Flame is about to learn this the hard way as he accidentally unlocks the terror behind the doors of the most secret facility at S.T.A.R. Labs. Mike's on the cusp of becoming one of the most powerful villains in the DC Universe! Or he may just be on the cusp of being horribly murdered! It's hard to tell with cusps sometimes.

The situation in Liberty Hill just went from bad to worse as the Tattooed Man struggles to keep his city from being destroyed. But what help can he offer thousands of terrified citizens? He can't even keep himself out of danger from any number of threats, including the cops, an unseen villain and his own powers!

Secrets are revealed as we learn the mystery of the true threat to Liberty Hill and the Tattooed Man in this final chapter of the miniseries. Learn what it takes to truly become a hero, and catch a glimpse at the Tattooed Man's future in the DC Universe!

Nemesis and Chase finally steal a chance to escape from the clutches of the Global Peace Agency! But for every secret they uncover, an ugly truth awaits. It's freedom or death in Electric City as this miniseries comes to a shocking conclusion - sending ripples across the DC Universe.

Super Young Team to action! The group rallies for a stand against a villain they have no hope of beating in this final issue! And even if they survive, they're poised to learn an even harder lesson about the true price of fame.

This is it! The chase is over as everything finally catches up to the Human Flame. But if he's going down, he's going down punching and setting stuff on fire! And maybe, just maybe, he's about to find out he's got more power than he ever imagined. Now if he can only manage not to screw things up

BATMAN AND ROBIN double ships in February with part 2 and 3 of "Blackest Knight" guest-starring Batwoman, Knight, and Squire! Only months into his new role as Batman, Dick Grayson faces prehaps the biggest threat of his life. In hopes of attaining his heart's desire, has Dick instead unleashed a terror the likes of which the world has never seen? 
Meanwhile, back in Gotham City, Alfred and a recuperating Robin are at the mercy of someone both fearsome and familiar...

Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel re-team to tell the exciting 2-part, untold tale of Bruce Wayne and his adventures between Batman R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS! What happened to Batman - and Dr. Hurt for that matter - after the devastating events at the climax at the end of R.I.P.? And what secrets within this story point towards THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE? Continues in Batman #702.

Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel continue their captivating untold tale of Bruce Wayne and his adventures between BATMAN R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS! Discover the shocking secrets that point toward THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE that we couldn't show you until now!

In the shadow of the "Return of Bruce Wayne," The Man of Steel remembers the fall of The Dark Knight as Dick Grayson takes the mantle of the Bat. But the new Batman is surprised to learn that his first obstacle is Superman! And a threat both alien and mystical erupts in Gotham City that will forge – or break – this new World's Finest team.