Contagem Regressiva

In the late 2000s, Panini Brasil published Contagem Regressiva, a 13-issue miniseries that served as a Brazilian take on the "Countdown" concept, weaving together a sprawling narrative of heroes and villains facing an impending cosmic crisis. Anchored by the work of writer Ed Benes and a team of Brazilian artists, the series stands as a notable example of the publisher's efforts to produce original, event-driven content for the local market during that era. It matters as a distinct, self-contained saga that reflects the international reach of superhero storytelling.