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Jan 2013 · DC · 150.00 USD; 172.00 CAD
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This massive omnibus collects the entire 52-issue weekly series that chronicled a full year in the DC Universe following the events of Infinite Crisis, focusing on lesser-known heroes and the world without Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid, with breakdowns by Keith Giffen, the story weaves together multiple plotlines involving characters like Booster Gold, The Question, and Black Adam. The 52 Omnibus also includes extensive behind-the-scenes material, covers, and annotations from the original series' production team.

"Golden Lads & Lasses Must..." — a pivotal chapter in the 52 Omnibus (2013) — brings together a powerhouse lineup of writers including Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid, with dynamic art by Keith Giffen and Joe Bennett, and vivid colors by Alex Sinclair. Set during the series’ opening week, it follows Ralph Dibny at his lowest, Renée Montoya wrestling with her past, Steel’s relentless heroism, the Question’s quiet pursuit of truth, Black Adam’s rising power, and Booster Gold’s return to the spotlight — all threaded with a haunting memorial, a cryptic message for Ralph, a hero’s fading legacy, and the sudden disappearance of Doctor Sivana. The cover, a striking piece by J. G. Jones, captures the era’s bold aesthetic.

Contains 52 stories
Golden Lads & Lasses Must...
24 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRalph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Steel [John Henry Irons]Natasha IronsBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Doctor SivanaRay [Ray Terrill]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Flash [Jay Garrick]Bart AllenFire [Beatriz Da Costa]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Clark KentJimmy OlsenMammoth [Baran Flinders]

In the wake of the 52 reboot, "Golden Lads & Lasses Must..." follows a fractured roster of heroes navigating personal and cosmic upheaval. As Ralph Dibny grapples with loss, Renée Montoya seeks refuge in quiet despair, and Booster Gold reemerges with a spotlight he never asked for, a cryptic message and the sudden disappearance of Doctor Sivana send ripples through the team. With the weight of memory and the promise of redemption, the heroes—each carrying their own burdens—must answer a call that feels less like a mission and more like a reckoning.

Looking Back at Tomorrow
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsQuestion [Vic Sage]Ralph DibnyRenée MontoyaDoctor Will MagnusWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]T. O. Morrow

In the aftermath of a cryptic message, Ralph Dibny digs into a growing Kryptonian-inspired movement centered on Superboy—and Wonder Girl’s unexpected role within it. Meanwhile, Booster Gold brings Skeets to Doctor Will Magnus for answers as the robot’s behavior grows increasingly unpredictable, while the Question enlists Renée Montoya to unravel a deeper mystery. As Magnus crosses paths with T. O. Morrow, a warning surfaces about missing scientists—hinting at a threat buried in the past.

New World Order
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsSteel [John Henry Irons]Maggie SawyerJosie MacLois LanePower GirlNatasha IronsBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Lex LuthorNooseRough HouseShockwave [Arnold Pruett]Terra Man [Tobias Manning]

In the wake of Alex Luthor’s mysterious death—altered to resemble Lex—Power Girl finds herself blocked from Kahndaq airspace by Black Adam, who makes it clear he won’t tolerate outside interference. Meanwhile, Steel answers S.T.A.R. Labs’ call while balancing fatherhood, Booster Gold grapples with a stolen endorsement, and Lex Luthor reemerges, spinning a new narrative with ruthless precision. As Black Adam asserts his vision of justice through force, and Intergang’s overtures are swiftly rejected, the world watches as the lines between heroism and tyranny blur.

Dances with Monsters
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRalph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Steel [John Henry Irons]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Devem [Derek Mathers]Fire [Beatriz Da Costa]Halo [Gabrielle Doe]

In the shadowed corners of Gotham, Renée Montoya keeps watch over a forgotten building, her resolve tested by what she sees—and what she doesn’t. As Booster Gold burns bridges and Steel falls prey to an unseen foe, Halo scours the wreckage of hope for signs of the missing space team. With Ralph Dibny drawn into the mysteries of a Kryptonian cult and Wonder Girl caught between faith and doubt, the week’s unraveling truths leave more questions than answers.

Stars in Their Courses
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRalph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Steel [John Henry Irons]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Ellen BakerMaxine BakerCaptain Maggie SawyerDoctor Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]Herald [Mal Duncan]

In "Stars in Their Courses," the return of those who followed Donna Troy into space sends ripples through the team, as Green Lantern delivers grim news to the still-hopeful Ellen Baker. While Steel steps in to help with the aftermath, Alan Scott recounts the final moments before their return, and tensions rise as Captain Maggie Sawyer presses Renée Montoya on the truth behind an abandoned building. Meanwhile, three team members face the harsh reality of being stranded in the void.

China Syndrome
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern [John Stewart]T. O. MorrowDoctor Will MagnusBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Great Ten [Accomplished Perfect Physician [Yao Fei]August General in Iron [Fang Zhifu]Ghost Fox KillerImmortal-Man-in-Darkness [Chen Nuo]Mother of Champions [Niang Guan Jun]Seven Deadly Brothers [Yang Kei-Ying]Thundermind [Zou Kang]Celestial Archer [Xu Tao]Shaolin RobotSocialist Red Guardsman [Gu Lao]]Manthrax [Bill Castell]
Going Down
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRalph DibnyRenée MontoyaAdam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]Kate KaneLois LaneManthrax [Bill Castell]

In "Going Down," Renée Montoya grapples with her role in the Question’s investigations, reaching out to an old flame for answers while Ralph Dibny confronts Booster Gold over misplaced priorities. As Booster is publicly dismantled by the enigmatic Manthrax, a shocking presence emerges in space—Adam Strange, Animal Man, and Starfire realize they’re not alone on their mission.

Thief
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRalph DibnySteel [John Henry Irons]Supernova [Michael Jon Carter]Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]Natasha IronsGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Lex LuthorMercy GravesClark Kent

In the wake of sudden powers and shifting alliances, Steel turns to S.T.A.R. Labs for answers, while Ralph Dibny digs into the shadows of a growing cult. Booster Gold voices his frustration over a new hero in Metropolis, and Natasha Irons finds herself at a crossroads, seeking guidance from Lex Luthor. Meanwhile, far from Earth, Adam Strange and the others struggle to survive the deadly traps of the Pursuer in the depths of space.

Dream of America
20 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Steel [John Henry Irons]Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]Devilance the PursuerBatwoman [Kate Kane]Natasha IronsLex Luthor

In a fractured moment of hope and tension, Steel stands face-to-face with Lex Luthor over Natasha Irons and a dangerous metahuman experiment, while the stranded space travelers make a desperate bid to escape Devilance the Pursuer. As the Question draws Renée Montoya deeper into a web of secrets, Batwoman observes from the shadows—watching, waiting, as the lines between justice, ambition, and survival blur.

Stop the Press
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsSupernova [Michael Jon Carter]Clark KentLois LanePerry WhiteBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Andrianna TomazWill MagnusT. O. Morrow

In "Stop the Press," Black Adam's diplomatic push to rein in American metahumans puts pressure on the Daily Planet’s inner circle, forcing Clark Kent to step into Lois Lane’s investigative role with surprising results. Meanwhile, Booster Gold grapples with his sudden fall from grace, Skeets by his side, as Will Magnus renews his unsettling visit with T. O. Morrow—just as Perry White faces a crisis behind the newsroom’s headlines.

Batwoman Begins!
20 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Whisper A'DaireKyle Abbot

Ralph Dibny’s obsession with the "Cult of Connor" pushes him to the edge, while the Question and Renée Montoya dig deeper into InterGang’s web—leading them into dangerous territory where Batwoman’s presence is both a lifeline and a mystery. As secrets surface and old alliances shift, the team must navigate a conspiracy that threatens to unravel everything they’ve built.

Mighty
20 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Maggie SawyerWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]

In a story that weaves mystery and power across the DC Universe, Black Adam brings Andrianna Tomaz to the Rock of Eternity, where she’s offered the mantle of Isis—and accepts. Meanwhile, Ralph Dibny seeks out Wonder Girl, asking to join her in a dangerous ritual tied to the Cult, while the Question and Renée Montoya prepare to follow their leads into the heart of Kahndaq.

Haystack
20 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyDevem [Derek Mathers]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Zauriel

Ralph Dibny gathers a handful of allies for a high-stakes ritual tied to the Cult, but the gathering quickly spirals into something far more dangerous than anyone expected. With tensions rising and old alliances tested, Black Adam and Isis press forward on a mission to save her brother, even as the line between rescue and reckoning begins to blur.

Sand and Rust
20 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Steel [John Henry Irons]Kala AvastiWill MagnusMercury

In the scorched ruins of Black Adam’s homeland, Renée Montoya and the Question follow a trail of secrets that cut deeper than the desert sands. Meanwhile, Steel lies wounded and isolated, haunted by a recent assault, while Will Magnus struggles to revive the Metal Men—caught between loyalty to his creations and the government’s growing demands. As tensions rise and old alliances fray, one thing is clear: the past is not buried, it’s waiting to rise.

Outshined
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsSupernova [Michael Jon Carter]Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Clark Kent

Booster Gold, desperate to reclaim his fading fame, pushes Skeets to find him a real hero moment—only to be upstaged again by his own past self, Supernova, as a sea monster wreaks havoc in Metropolis. Meanwhile, in Kahndaq, the Question and Renée Montoya quietly slip away from a tense police welcome, their own mission just beginning.

Uhebbuki
20 pp · Superhero
Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]Tawky TawnyUncle Dudley

In "Uhebbuki," the Marvel Family gathers in Kahndaq for the long-awaited wedding of Black Adam and Isis, a moment of celebration that quickly turns urgent when Montoya intervenes to thwart a bombing attempt. Amid the festivities, the joy is matched by tension as the team navigates threats both earthly and interstellar, with Adam Strange and his crew finally making their escape from a distant world.

Last of the Czarnians
20 pp · Superhero
Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]Devilance the PursuerLoboEliza HarmonErik StornHannibal BatesGerome McKennaJacob ColbyNatasha IronsLex LuthorMercy GravesRed Tornado [John Smith]

In the aftermath of a failed experiment, a desperate team of metahumans unleashed by Lex Luthor confronts the remnants of Kobra’s followers, while Adam Strange and his companions face a new kind of isolation—stranded on a desolate asteroid, where they’re unexpectedly rescued by the unpredictable Lobo. Meanwhile, deep in the Australian Outback, Red Tornado stirs to consciousness, unaware of what awaits him in a world that has moved on without him.

Dismantled
19 pp · Superhero
Daniel CarterSkeetsRalph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Clark KentCroatoan Society [Detective Chimp [Bobo T. Chimpanzee]Terri ThirteenEdogawa SangakuTim Trench]Shadowpact [Blue Devil [Dan Cassidy]Enchantress [June Moone]Nightmaster [Jim Rook]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Ragman [Rory Regan]]Beefeater [Michael Morice]Mind Grabber Kid [Lucian Crawley]Oddman [Clayton Stoner]Yellow Peri [Loretta Grant]

In "Dismantled," the aftermath of the royal wedding lingers as Black Adam pays solemn tribute to fallen heroes, while Renée Montoya wrestles with her own unraveling resolve. The Croatoan Society mourns a loss when a colleague falls to the Helm of Fate, and the Shadowpact watches closely as Ralph Dibny grapples with the weight of grief and the shifting balance of power.

History Repeats
20 pp · Superhero
Daniel CarterSkeetsAdam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]LoboSupernova [Michael Jon Carter]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Weather Wizard [Mark Mardon]

In "History Repeats," Skeets guides Daniel Carter back to Rip Hunter's bunker, where old secrets and new dangers begin to surface. Meanwhile, Adam Strange and his crew navigate a desolate galaxy, learning unsettling truths from Lobo’s unexpected faith, while Supernova finally meets Wonder Girl under circumstances that promise more than chance.

God Is Fragged
20 pp · Superhero
Supernova [Michael Jon Carter]Steel [John Henry Irons]Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]LoboEkron

In "God Is Fragged," Supernova's visit to the Batcave sets off a chain of escalating tensions as Steel uncovers more about Luthor's synthetic super-hero program, while Adam Strange and his crew find themselves targeted by the relentless Ekron. With Starfire, Lobo, and Animal Man caught in the crossfire, the line between hero and weapon blurs in this high-stakes chapter of The 52.

Teambuilding Exercises
22 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnySteel [John Henry Irons]Lex LuthorMercy GravesInfinity, Inc [Starlight [Natasha Irons]Everyman [Hannibal Bates]Fury [Erik Storn]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]Skyman [Jacob Colby]Trajectory [Eliza Harmon]]Teen Titans [Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Hot Spot [Isaiah Crockett]Little BardaPower BoyRaven [Rachel Roth]Zachary Zatara]Blockbuster
Burial Ground
20 pp · Superhero
Supernova [Michael Jon Carter]Steel [John Henry Irons]Jon Standing BearWill MagnusMercuryLex LuthorMercy Graves

In "Burial Ground," Lex Luthor's obsession with Supernova's true identity deepens as secrets from the past stir in Metropolis. Jon Standing Bear arrives under uneasy circumstances, drawn by an ancient call he never asked for, while Steel crosses paths with a disillusioned former Everyman project member. Meanwhile, Will Magnus faces another unexpected visit from the government, and Mercury watches from the shadows as old tensions rise.

The Island of Professor Morrow
20 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]Whisper A'DaireWill MagnusT. O. MorrowDoctor SivanaIQ [Ira Quimby]Baron BugRigoro Mortis

On Oolong Island, where forgotten geniuses have vanished into madness, Will Magnus arrives with a mission — but he’s not the only one drawn to the island’s secrets. The Question, Renée Montoya, Black Adam, and Isis uncover a hidden book and a missing Amon Tomaz, while Whisper A'Daire and the enigmatic T. O. Morrow watch from the shadows. With Doctor Sivana, IQ, Baron Bug, and Rigoro Mortis also present, the island becomes a crucible of old grudges and dangerous experiments.

Just Imagine
20 pp · Superhero
SkeetsRalph DibnyBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]Oliver Queen [Green Arrow]Ambush Bug [Irwin Schwab]Bulleteer [Alix Harrower]Firehawk [Lorraine Reilly]Firestorm [Jason Rusch]Flying StagMartian Manhuter [J'onn J'onzz]Super-Chief [Jon Standing Bear]Atom Smasher [Albert Rothstein]Amanda WallerAugust General in Iron

In "Just Imagine," the fractured remnants of the Justice League grapple with a shifting landscape as Firestorm seeks to rebuild the team, reaching out to mayoral candidate Oliver Queen. Meanwhile, Skeets works a quiet, deliberate game, Black Adam tries to temper the ambitions of his global allies, and J'onn J'onzz watches in grim silence as his efforts to dismantle Checkmate begin to unravel—while Amanda Waller, ever the architect of shadows, reactivates long-buried tactics.

Liminal Times
20 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]Mary Marvel [Mary Bromfield]Will MagnusT. O. MorrowGreen Lantern [Alan Scott]Mister Terrific [Michael Holt]Infinity, Inc. [Starlight [Natasha Irons]Everyman [Hannibal Bates]Fury [Erik Storn]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]Skyman [Jacob Colby]Matrix [Sierra]]Bruno MannheimChang TzuMirage [Mike]Sabbac [Ishamel Gregor]Tigress [Artemis Crock]Icicle [Cameron Mahkent]

In "Liminal Times," the fate of Gotham hangs in the balance as Bruno Mannheim unveils his latest scheme, while Sabbac finds himself outmatched by the combined might of the five Marvels. Ralph Dibny confronts the hidden cost of magic, and threads of intrigue weave toward Checkmate, as the enigmatic master of Oolong Island begins to stir.

Halfway House
20 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Steel [John Henry Irons]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Andrianna Tomaz]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]SobekRichard DragonAristotle RodorStarlight [Natasha Irons]Jack RyderVeronica CaleBug BaronT. O. MorrowDoctor Death [Karl Hellfern]Rigoro MortisDoctor SivanaVenus SivanaDoctor Sivana, Jr.Georgia SivanaMagnificus SivanaBeautia Sivana

In "Halfway House," the Black Marvel Family gathers with the Sivana Family under uneasy truce, as Venus Sivana seeks unexpected aid amid rising tensions. On Oolong Island, a mysterious new arrival stirs old secrets, while Osiris forms an unexpected bond with a stranger—just as the fragile peace begins to crack.

The Past Best Hope
21 pp · Superhero
SkeetsRalph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Richard DragonAristotle RodorSpectre [Aztar]Sue DibnyWaverider [Matt Ryder]Eclipso [Jean Loring]Time Commander [John Starr]

In the final stretch of the 52 series, Ralph Dibny seeks the Spectre’s aid in a desperate bid to change the past, while Waverider is caught in a temporal tug-of-war between Rip Hunter and Skeets. Meanwhile, Renée Montoya confronts unsettling truths about Charlie and Gotham, as the threads of fate tighten across time and memory.

Beyond the Black Stump
21 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]LoboEkronRed Tornado [John Smith]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Bruno Mannheim

Renée Montoya and the Question return to Gotham with a dire warning, while Red Tornado teeters on the edge of recovery—just as Adam Strange and his team uncover something deeply unsettling about Ekron. Amid the chaos, Batwoman, Lobo, and Bruno Mannheim find themselves drawn into a mystery that stretches beyond the known world, testing alliances and revealing secrets buried beneath the Black Stump.

Name Calling
22 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons]Doctor Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Infinity, Inc. [Starlight [Natasha Irons]Jade [Nicki Jones]Everyman [Hannibal Bates]Fury [Erik Storn]Matrix [Sierra]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]Skyman [Jacob Colby]]Justice Society of America [Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Wildcat [Ted Grant]]Obsidian [Todd Rice]Garfield Logan [Beast Boy]Veronica CaleWill MagnusT. O. MorrowIQ [Ira Quimby]Doctor SivanaChang Tzu

In "Name Calling," Infinity, Inc. leads a Thanksgiving parade past the Justice Society headquarters, a moment of celebration shadowed by growing tensions. As Green Lantern and Obsidian receive troubling news, Steel uncovers a chilling detail about the Everyman Project, while chaos brews at the "Mad Scientists Thanksgiving" where Will Magnus faces betrayal.

Dark Knight Down
20 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Robin [Tim Drake]Kyle Abbot

In the thirty-first week of The 52, Batman, Nightwing, and Robin are in North Africa, where Batman confronts the roots of his training while the others grapple with echoes of Gotham’s chaos. Meanwhile, the Question’s deteriorating condition strains his bond with Renée Montoya, who’s hosting him, and Batwoman reaches out to a returning ally to counter Intergang’s growing threat—while Kyle Abbot watches the storm unfold.

Human Resources
20 pp · Superhero
Supernova [Michael Jon Carter]Ralph DibnyAdam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]Infinity, Inc. [Natasha Irons [Starlight]Nicki Jones [Jade]Everyman [Hannibal Bates]]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]LoboEkronGreen Lantern [Thormon Tox]Green Lantern [Xax]Captain Comet [Adam Blake]Lady Styx

In the midst of escalating chaos, Adam Strange and his team bear witness to the storm unleashed by Lady Styx and the shocking fall of Captain Comet. On Earth, Everyman’s unsettling influence spreads as Ralph Dibny navigates tense encounters with Cassie Sandsmark and Supernova, each moment tightening the pressure on a fragile alliance.

Seven Days in Nanda Parbat
21 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyAdam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]SobekCaptain Marvel, Jr. [Freedy Freeman]Accomplished Perfect Physician [Yao Fei]LoboRama KushnaTeen Titans [Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Raven [Rachel Roth]]

In the heart of Nanda Parbat, Ralph Dibny finds himself entangled in a mystery that tests his mind and resolve, aided by the enigmatic Accomplished Perfect Physician. Meanwhile, Beast Boy calls for new recruits to the Teen Titans, and Adam Strange’s team races to devise a strategy amid rising tension—seven days that could change everything.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
20 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyRenée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Adrianna Tomaz]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]SobekInfinity, Inc. [Starlight [Natasha Irons]Jade [Nicki Jones]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]]Lex LuthorMercy GravesAmanda WallerSuicide Squad [Captain Boomerang [Owen Mercer]Atom Smasher [Albert Rothstein]Count Werner Vertigo]

In the heart of a chaotic holiday season, Ralph Dibny tracks down a mysterious artifact at the Flash museum, while Batwoman prepares a quiet gift that carries more weight than it seems. As the Question begins to fade and Black Adam reaches out across the shadows, Lex Luthor celebrates a victory built on someone else’s downfall—just as Amanda Waller moves the Suicide Squad into position, and the fate of Infinity, Inc. hangs in the balance.

Suicidal Tendencies
21 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Kate Kane [Batwoman]John Henry Irons [Steel]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Adrianna Tomaz]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]SobekAmanda WallerSuicide Squad [Atom-Smasher [Albert Rothstein]Captain Boomerang [Owen Mercer]Count Werner VertigoElectrocutioner [Lester Buchinsky]Persuader [Cole Parker]Plastique [Bette Sans Souci]]Infinity, Inc. [Starlight [Natasha Irons]Jade [Nicki Jones]Matrix [Sierra]]Lex LuthorMercy GravesClark Kent

In "Suicidal Tendencies," the Suicide Squad launches another high-stakes assault on the Black Marvels, testing the limits of loyalty and survival. As tensions rise and old wounds surface, Renée Montoya and Question [Vic Sage] reflect on the year’s chaos, while Steel and Kate Kane navigate the fallout—each grappling with choices that blur the line between duty and desperation. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor’s simmering frustration reaches a breaking point, and the shadows of the past loom over the team’s next move.

Rain of the Supermen
22 pp · Superhero
Supernova [Michael Jon Carter]John Henry Irons [Steel]Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]LoboEkronInfinity, Inc. [Starlight [Natasha Irons]Jade [Nicki Jones]Fury [Erik Storn]Matrix [Sierra]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]Skyman [Jacob Colby]]Lex LuthorTeen Titans [Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Raven [Rachel Roth]]Aquagirl [Lorena Marquez]Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Plastic Man [Patrick O'Brian]Offspring [Luke O'Brian]

In the wake of Lex Luthor’s latest scheme, tensions rise as Natasha Irons of Infinity, Inc. begins to question what’s really happening, while John Henry Irons and Adam Strange work to counter the escalating threats. With the city under strain and the team scattered, old allies and unlikely heroes must find common ground before the next crisis hits.

How to Win a War in Space
20 pp · Superhero
Supernova [Michael Jon Carter]Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Adam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]LoboEkronLady StyxRip HunterOsiris [Amon Tomaz]Sobek

In the 36th week of the war, Adam Strange’s team faces a brutal showdown with Lady Styx, paying a heavy price in the process. With Renée Montoya determined to reclaim the lost path to Nanda Parbat, Osiris turns to his sole confidant for strength, while Rip Hunter’s long-awaited arrival stirs new hope—and uncertainty—among the scattered heroes.

Secret Identities
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRip HunterAdam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koriand'r]LoboOliver Queen [Green Arrow]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]

In "Secret Identities," the usual chaos of The 52’s weekly rhythm takes a sharp turn when Skeets stumbles upon Rip Hunter and his mysterious ally Supernova, throwing the team into uncharted territory. With Oliver Queen campaigning for mayor and Lobo making ominous remarks, the line between hero and hidden self begins to blur—especially as Booster Gold, Animal Man, Starfire, Black Canary, and even the unpredictable Lobo find their public personas at odds with the secrets they’re keeping.

Breathless
20 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]John Henry Irons [Steel]Doctor Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Starlight [Natasha Irons]Chang TzuWill MagnusVeronica CaleT. O. MorrowDoctor SivanaDoctor CyclopsAzraeuzRoggraZorrm

In "Breathless," Renée Montoya grapples with mounting despair as Chang Tzu’s schemes reach their peak, forcing her to confront the cost of her choices. With Natasha Irons facing a decision that could alter everything, and allies like John Henry Irons, Doctor Mid-Nite, and the Question racing to respond, the line between sacrifice and survival grows dangerously thin.

Powers & Abilities
20 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Adrianna Tomaz]SobekInfinity, Inc. [Starlight [Natasha Irons]Everyman [Hannibal Bates]Skyman [Jacob Colby]]Lex LuthorMercy GravesMercuryWill MagnusT. O. MorrowDoctor SivanaDoctor Tyme [Percival Sutter]

In "Powers & Abilities," Natasha Irons of Infinity, Inc. grapples with revelations that unsettle her understanding of her own abilities, while Ralph Dibny presses forward in his quest, meeting Aquaman and inching closer to his elusive goal. Meanwhile, the experiments of mad scientists begin to unfold, Will Magnus walks a thin line between invention and intervention, and the shadows over Kahndaq grow darker—just as Lex Luthor secures the advantage he's long sought.

Man Ain't Nothing But a Man
23 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons]Teen Titans [Aquagirl [Lorena Marquez]Offspring [Luke O'Brian]Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Raven [Rachel Roth]]Natasha IronsInfinity, Inc. [Everyman [Hannibal Bates]Fury [Erik Storn]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]]Lex LuthorMercy GravesOsiris [Amon Tomaz]Sobek
Miracles & Wonders
20 pp · Superhero
Ralph DibnyProfessor MiloRenée MontoyaAristotol RodorRichard DragonWonder Woman [Diana]Starfire [Koriand'r]Adam StrangeGreen Lantern [Mogo]Green Lantern [Opto309v]

In the final stretch of Week Forty-One, Adam Strange and Starfire fight to hold on as their mission teeters on collapse, while Renée Montoya battles unseen trials in the shadow of Nanda Parbat. Ralph Dibny inches toward a breaking point, and the threads of fate begin to tighten—especially as Professor Milo, Richard Dragon, Wonder Woman, and even the Green Lanterns Mogo and Opto309v find their paths converging in ways no one could have predicted.

Trigger Effect
20 pp · Superhero
Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Renée MontoyaFire [Beatriz DaCosta]Felix FaustNeron
Family Matters
20 pp · Superhero
Animal Man [Buddy Baker]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Adrianna Tomaz]Osiris [Amon Tomaz]SobekCaptain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]Lady Styx

In the final week of The 52, the Marvel Family—Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Mary Marvel, and their allies—gather under tense circumstances, while Osiris stands at a crossroads with a decision that could alter everything. Meanwhile, high above Earth, a revived Animal Man fights for survival in the void, his fate entwined with forces beyond his control.

Deaths in the Family
22 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaRichard DragonAristotle RodorBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Isis [Adrianna Tomaz]AzraeuzRoggraYurrdZorrm

In the wake of the Four Horsemen’s assault on Kahndaq, Black Adam faces a crushing cost for his defense. Meanwhile, in the shadows of Nanda Parbat, Renée Montoya is drawn into a somber journey after losing another ally, setting her on a path neither expected nor welcome.

Every Hour Wounds, the Last Kills
22 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Veronica CaleDoctor SivanaIQ [Ira Quimby]AzraeuzBruno MannheimAmanda WallerAtom-Smasher [Albert Rothstein]Great Ten [Socialist Red Guardsman [Gu Lao]Thundermind [Zou Kang]Accomplished Perfect Physician [Yao Fei]August General in Iron [Fang Zhifu]]Checkmate [Sasha BordeauxGreen Lantern [Alan Scott]Mister Terrific [Michael Holt]]

In the wake of a funeral that marks the end of one chapter, Black Adam turns his fury toward a reckoning, leaving Renée Montoya and the other Marvels behind as he begins his path of retribution. As his actions stir unease among the Great Ten and Checkmate, and delight in the heart of Doctor Sivana, the line between justice and vengeance grows dangerously thin.

Mad Science
20 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons]Steel [Natasha Irons]Clark KentLex LuthorEveryman [Hannibal Bates]Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Wildcat [Ted Grant]Atom-Smasher [Albert Rothstein]Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Will MagnusBaron BugVeronica CaleDoctor CyclopsDoctor SivanaDoctor Tyme [Percival Sutter]IQ [Ira Quimby]Komrade KrabbT. O. MorrowRigoro MortisChang Tzu

In "Mad Science," the fallout of chaos unfolds across Oolong as Lex Luthor and Everyman make a final, desperate move, while the JSA grapples with the unexpected arrival of a lost son. Amid the wreckage, a gathering of mad scientists—Sivana, Tyme, Cyclops, and others—find their schemes tested by forces beyond their control, all while Steel [John Henry Irons], Clark Kent, and the rest of the heroes watch the line between genius and madness blur.

Revelations
18 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaNightwing [Dick Grayon]Whisper A'DaireKyle AbbotBruno MannheimAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]John Henry Irons [Steel]Steel [Natasha Irons]Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Will MagnusMercuryTinWonder Woman [Diana]Bruce Wayne [Batman]Robin [Tim Drake]

In the final week of The 52, Renée Montoya ventures into the shadows of Nanda Parbat, where secrets run deep and truths are harder to face than any enemy. As Nightwing, Robin, and Wonder Woman each grapple with revelations that shake their foundations, alliances shift and old wounds surface—while the fate of the world hangs in the balance, unseen but ever-present.

Asked and Answered
21 pp · Superhero
Question [Renée Montoya]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Kyle AbbotWhisper A'DaireBruno MannheimDoctor SivanaT. O. MorrowChang Tzu

In the final week of The 52, Gotham teeters as Hell itself threatens to break through, leaving only Question and Nightwing to stand between the city and the abyss. With Batwoman, Kyle Abbot, and Whisper A'Daire caught in the chaos, the line between hero and monster blurs—especially when figures like Bruno Mannheim, Doctor Sivana, and T. O. Morrow surface with their own agendas. As the city burns, Chang Tzu emerges with a chilling proposition: a new weapon, ready for a new world.

Eve of Destruction
20 pp · Superhero
Black Adam [Teth-Adam]Justice Society of America [Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Power GirlAtom-Smasher [Albert Rothstein]]Doctor Death [Karl Hellfern]Doctor SivanaIQ [Ira Quimby]T. O. MorrowChang TzuWill MagnusMetal Men [GoldIronMercuryTinLean]Great Ten [August General in Iron [Fang Zhifu]Socialist Red Guardsman [Gu Lao]Thundermind [Zou Kang]]Infinity, Inc. [Jade [Nicki Jones]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]]

In the climactic week of The 52, the Justice Society of America pushes deep into Ooloong Island to rescue Black Adam, facing off against Doctor Death, Doctor Sivana, and the enigmatic IQ, while the Great Ten hold the line and Will Magnus reveals the true scope of his secret work—amidst the looming presence of the Metal Men and the mysterious Infinity, Inc.

World War III
24 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Rip HunterSteel [John Henry Irons]Steel [Natasha Irons]T. O. MorrowBlack Adam [Teth-Adam]Justice Society of America [Atom-Smasher [Albert Rothstein]Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Hourman [Rick Tyler]Jakeem ThunderMister Terrific [Michael Holt]Power GirlWildcat [Ted Grant]]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]Sand [Saderson Hawkins]Stargirl [Courtney Whitmore]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Zachary ZataraZatanna ZataraGreat Ten [Accomplished Perfect Physician [Yao Fei]August General in Iron [Fang Zhifu]Celestial Archer [Xu Tao]Ghost Fox KillerSeven Deadly Brothers [Yang Kei-Ying]Shaolin RobotThundermind [Zou Kang]]Nuklon [Gerome McKenna]
Homecoming
20 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRip HunterMister MindT. O. MorrowAdam StrangeAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]Starfire [Koryand'r]LoboGreen Lantern [John Stewart]Green Lantern [Opto309v]Cliff BakerEllen BakerMaxine BakerClark KentJimmy OlsenBruce Wayne [Batman]Robin [Tim Drake]Kid Devil [Edward Devil]Ravager [Rose Wilson]Diana PrinceWonder Woman [Donna Troy]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]

In the final week of The 52, Animal Man returns home, his journey culminating in a poignant reunion with his family—Cliff, Ellen, and Maxine Baker—while the wider hero community gathers in Metropolis for a moment of convergence. As Mister Mind stirs from his long concealment, the city hums with tension, and the echoes of past conflicts ripple through the streets, setting the stage for a story where legacy, connection, and the unseen forces shaping the world collide.

A Year in the Life
40 pp · Superhero
Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]SkeetsRip HunterSupernova [Daniel Carter]Mister MindBlue Beetle [Ted Kord]Doctor SivanaDoctor Sivana, Jr.Georgia SivanaMagnificus SivanaBatwoman [Kate Kane]Question [Renée Montoya]Steel [John Henry Irons]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]

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Full credits

writer Greg Rucka
writer Mark Waid
inker Ruy José
colorist Alex Sinclair
cover pencils, inks J. G. Jones

Reprints

↩ Reprints 52 #1 (2006), 52 #2 (2006), 52 #3 (2006), 52 #4 (2006), 52 #5 (2006), 52 #6 (2006), 52 #7 (2006), 52 #8 (2006), 52 #10 (2006), 52 #11 (2006), 52 #12 (2006), 52 #9 (2006), 52 #13 (2006), 52 #14 (2006), 52 #15 (2006), 52 #16 (2006), 52 #17 (2006), 52 #18 (2006), 52 #19 (2006), 52 #20 (2006), 52 #21 (2006), 52 #22 (2006), 52 #23 (2006), 52 #24 (2006), 52 #25 (2006), 52 #26 (2007), 52 #27 (2007), 52 #28 (2007), 52 #29 (2007), 52 #30 (2007), 52 #31 (2007), 52 #32 (2007), 52 #33 (2007), 52 #34 (2007), 52 #35 (2007), 52 #36 (2007), 52 #37 (2007), 52 #38 (2007), 52 #39 (2007), 52 #40 (2007), 52 #41 (2007), 52 #42 (2007), 52 #43 (2007), 52 #44 (2007), 52 #45 (2007), 52 #46 (2007), 52 #47 (2007), 52 #48 (2007), 52 #49 (2007), 52 #50 (2007), 52 #51 (2007), 52 #1 (2007), 52 #52 (2007), 52 #2 (2007), 52 #3 (2007), 52 #4 (2008)

Reprinted in 52 #1 (2016), 52 #2 (2017)

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