Countdown #44

In "Changes of Address," Mary Marvel faces off against Billy Batson in a tense standoff that shakes their long-standing bond, while Jimmy Olsen grapples with the unpredictable nature of his newly awakened powers. As Monarch begins to assemble his forces by recruiting the enigmatic Forerunner, Holly's journey leads her to the Amazonian stronghold, and the fugitive Pied Piper and Trickster flee the aftermath of Bart Allen's tragic end. Written by Paul Dini and Adam Beechen, with bold artwork by Carlos Magno and dynamic inks by Jay Leisten, this issue captures a pivotal moment in a fractured DC Universe—where alliances shift and identities are tested. The cover by Ed Benes and Mariah Benes captures the urgency of the moment in striking detail.