- Script:
- Frank Tieri
- Pencils:
- Liam Sharp
- Inks:
- Rob Hunter
- Colors:
- Dave Baron
- Letters:
- Pat Brosseau
- Genre:
- Superhero
- Characters:
- Americommando [James] (Earth-8); Diane (Earth-8); Challengers of the Beyond [Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]; Donna Troy; Jason Todd]; VILLAINS: Lord Havok (Earth-8); The Extremists [Carny (Earth-8; flashback; deceased); Dr. Diehard (Earth-8); Dreamslayer (Earth-8); Gorgon (Earth-8); Tracer (Earth-8)]; Paul (Earth-8; dies)
- Synopsis:
- Lord Havok! Dr. Diehard! Tracer! Gorgon! Dreamslayer! Carny! Meet these dangerous individuals and learn why they are so integral to COUNTDOWN and the fate of the Multiverse! [per solicitation]
The events of this issue take place prior to COUNTDOWN (DC, 2007 series) #29.
- Script:
- Dan Didio
- Pencils:
- Jim Starlin
- Inks:
- Matt Banning
- Colors:
- Jeromy Cox
- Letters:
- typeset
- Characters:
- Mr. Miracle [Scott Free]; Big Barda
- Reprints: show reprint note before migration
Dan Didio talks about the Fourth World, the DEATH OF THE NEW GODS mini-series, and the coming of the Fifth World. Hot list - COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK & THE EXTREMISTS #1, CRIME BIBLE: THE FIVE LESSONS #1 and DC INFINITE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1. House ad for COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK & THE EXTREMISTS #2.