The Crisis continues to explode across the DCU as a great power is unleashed. But whose side is it on? Witness a shocking confrontation between Batman and Nightwing, a vicious battle that threatens to tear the heroes of the DCU further apart, and a startling change to the recently deceased. Plus, guest appearances by more characters than we can list!


All hell really breaks loose this issue with a fight between both Superboys (Prime and proper), the fate of Bludhaven, and the Spectre's punishment. I saw this issue as the "meat" of the Crisis. No more multiple threats tearing apart the DCU and yadda yadda. Batman seems to finally understand what's going on and talks to Nightwing to get him to help out. Alexander Luthor reveals that he has, in fact, left his "heaven" with Superboy Prime to orchestrate most (if not all) of the events leading up to IC. Also, the DCU's superteams (minus the JLA) take on Superboy Prime. Unfortunately luck doesn't run well with the Flash...all of them...

By the end of the issue, one old hero gets his wish. Or does he?