Cover: Pete Woods

Countdown #17

Mar 2008 · DC · 2.99 USD; 3.65 CAD

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In "This Means War!", Mary Marvel’s climactic clash with Eclipso ends with her crashing onto Paradise Island, while the true nature of Bob the Monitor is exposed as he attempts to kill Ray Palmer. With Ray narrowly escaping, Solomon the Monitor eliminates Bob, setting off a chain of escalating tensions. Written by Paul Dini, Keith Giffen, Justin Gray, and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Ron Lim and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes action and shocking betrayals, all rendered in vibrant colors by Pete Pantazis and sharp lettering by Ken Lopez. The cover by Pete Woods captures the intensity of the moment.

Contains 2 stories

This Means War!

19 pp · Superhero

Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]Challengers of the Beyond [Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Donna TroyJason Todd]Atom [Ray Palmer]Jean Loring (Earth-51dies)Sue Dibny (Earth-51)Ralph Dibny [Elongated Man] (Earth-51dies)Iris Allen (Earth-51)Barry Allen [Flash] (Earth-51dies)Zatanna Zatara (Earth-51dies)Eclipso [Jean Loring] (villain)Bob the Monitor (villain, dies)Solomon the Monitor (villain)Monitors (villains)Monarch [Nathaniel Adam] (villain)Crime Society [Ultraman (Earth-3)Superwoman (Earth-3)Power Ring (Earth-3)] (villains)

In "This Means War!", Mary Marvel’s clash with Eclipso reaches its climax, sending her crashing onto Paradise Island. As Bob the Monitor’s hidden agenda surfaces and he turns on Ray Palmer, the battle for survival escalates—until Ray escapes and Solomon the Monitor eliminates Bob in cold blood.

The Origin of Monarch

2 pp · Superhero

Monarch [Hank Hallas Hawkas Extant] (origin)Monarch [Captain AtomNathaniel Adam] (origin)Dove [Dawn Granger]Mr. MajesticWaveriderCrime Society [Ultraman (Earth-3)Superwoman (Earth-3)Power Ring (Earth-3)]