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"Man Ain't Nothing But a Man"

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"Miracles & Wonders"

"Trigger Effect"

"Family Matters"

"Deaths in the Family"

"Every Hour Wounds, the Last Kills"

"Mad Science"

"Revelations"

"Asked & Answered"

"Eve of Destruction"

"World War III"

"Homecoming"

"A Year in the Life"


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Appearing in "Man Ain't Nothing But a Man"

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Synopsis for "Man Ain't Nothing But a Man"

Day 1
Steel, Aquagirl, Beast Boy, Plastic Lad and Raven storm the Metropolis offices of Lexcorp. Infinity, Inc. meets them in the lobby, prepared to protect Luthor's interests. Steel takes down Nuklon with his kinetic hammer. Fury attacks him from behind, but Steel quickly disables him as well. Tired of dealing with hired goons, Steel rockets upwards to the penthouse to face Lex Luthor directly.

When he arrives, Mercy tries to hold him at bay with her sidearm, but the bullets bounce harmlessly off of Steel's armor. He elbows her in the chin, knocking her out. Everyman approaches Steel, assuming the form of his daughter, Starlight. He then shape-shifts into a giant mutant crustacean and attempts to ensnare John Henry inside of his giant claws. Although the attack destroys the armor, Irons bursts free from Everyman's grip. Everyman tumbles backwards through the hole that Steel created and falls down several stories.

Lex Luthor finally decides to make his own move. He blasts Steel with a concentrated dose of heat vision, but Irons manages to keep charging at him. He smashes his hammer across Luthor's head, but Lex grabs it, and stabs John Henry through the stomach with it. He then uses his super strength to beat John Henry nearly to death.

Starlight figures out that a close range electrical pulse is required to cancel out the Everyman powers. She rewires her father's kinetic hammer to emit a low-yield EM pulse. The plan works, and Lex loses all of his super-abilities. John Henry takes advantage of Luthor’s weakness and beats him up.

Day 5
In Kahndaq, pouring rains continue to fall, yet plants continue to wither and die. The torrential elements create civil unrest and people begin rioting in the street. Black Adam is powerless to do anything about it. Osiris blames himself, and feels that his actions against the Suicide Squad have somehow cursed him. Confiding in Sobek, he decides to leave Kahndaq in search of the Rock of Eternity.

Appearing in "Miracles & Wonders"

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  • Mister Dewhurst
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Synopsis for "Miracles & Wonders"

Day 1
An alien known as Molek the Hunter comes upon the ship carrying Adam Strange and Starfire. He opens fire on them, causing significant damage to the vessel, but Adam manages to rocket away with Starfire in his arms. Fearing retaliation, Molek sets his own ship on self-destruct.

Day 2
In Nanda Parbat Renee Montoya and Aristotle Rodor lament the passing of their close friend Vic "Charlie" Sage, aka the Question. Montoya tries to swallow her sadness and guilt by honing her martial arts. Richard Dragon trains with her, and criticizes her for not properly honoring Charlie's memory.

Day 3
Ralph Dibny goes to the Haven Correctional Facility to visit Professor Milo. He consults with the security administrator Mister Dewhurst about the recent escape of several prisoners, including Professor T.O. Morrow. Upon visiting the paralytic Professor Milo, he finds that one of the wheels on his wheelchair is actually a mystical artifact known as the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath. It is the last item that Ralph needs in order to complete his plans.

Day 5
Wonder Woman travels to Nanda Parbat in her civilian guise to re-evaluate her life, and some of the drastic choices she has to make recently. She meets Montoya and the two have a heartfelt discussion. Later, Montoya returns to the ice cave and lights a candle in memory of Charlie. The smoke from the candle takes the form of a question mark.

Day 7
Adam Strange and Starfire pilot their damaged vessel to the planet Mogo where they crash-land into a lake. Green Lantern Opto309V observes their descent.

Appearing in "Trigger Effect"

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Synopsis for "Trigger Effect"

Day 2
Renee Montoya sits inside of a dark cavern in Nanda Parbat, meditating. She lights a candle, and gazes at her image refracted against the mirrored walls of the cave. The reflection staring back at her however has no face.

Day 3
Ralph Dibny brings the Helmet of Fate to Fate's Tower in Salem, Massachusetts. Armed with the mystical accoutrements needed for the spell, Ralph prepares to unite himself with his late wife, Susan. The Helmet of Fate urges him onward, until Ralph places the helmet over his head. He then picks up the Wishing Gun and shoots the helmet, sending it flying off his head onto the floor. The spirit of the sorcerer Felix Faust rises from inside the Helmet. It has been Faust who has been guiding Ralph's actions all these long months.

Felix scrambles to his feet and then realizes that Ralph knew it was him all along. Further, the liquid in Ralph's whisky flask isn't alcohol, but Gingold. Empowered with elasticity once again, the Elongated Man pounces on Felix Faust knocking him to the ground.

He holds the Wishing Gun to Felix's head and asks him why he has been tormenting him. Faust reveals that he bargained with the arch demon Neron for power in exchange for a pure soul. Faust chose Ralph Dibny. Felix knows Neron will soon come for one of them, and tries to escape. Unfortunately for him, Ralph used his knowledge of Doctor Fate to erect a binding spell, trapping Faust in the Tower.

Before long, Neron arrives to collect his prize. In truth, he has little interest in Dibny and only wishes to bring Faust back to Hell with him. Ralph tells him that Faust is his and he has no claim over him. Neron uses his demonic energy to sever Ralph's index finger. He then removes his wedding band and flicks it at superhuman speed. The ring travels like a bullet and pierces Ralph's chest, killing him.

The Elongated Man has the last laugh however. Having baited Neron to appear in the Tower of Fate, he is now trapped inside the binding circle. With Ralph dead, there is no one to cancel the spell's effects.

Day 7
It is late at night, and Fire arrives at Elysium Cemetery. She sheds a tear over the gravestone of Sue Dibny and places Ralph's wedding band on top of the marker.

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Synopsis for "Family Matters"

Day 1
Osiris is upset over the blight that has been sweeping across Kahndaq. He takes Sobek down to the Rock of Eternity and petitions an audience with Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel, Jr., and Mary Marvel. Junior had believed that Osiris' actions against the Suicide Squad, notably, the brutal murder of the Persuader, had been were doctored footage, and had told the Teen Titans such. Osiris confesses that it was an accident and he feels that his actions and his powers are a curse upon Kahndaq. Mary is able to calm Junior down, and Captain Marvel explains that he allowed Osiris to enter the cave because the Seven Deadly Sins did not want him there. Marvel interprets this as meaning that Osiris is a good man.

Black Adam and Isis enter the chamber, and Adam tries to reason with him. Osiris blames Black Adam for the darkness within him, and punches him across the room. Captain Marvel and Junior step in and try to break up the fight. During the scuffle, Osiris accidentally backhands Isis. He calms down and agrees to return to Kahndaq with Adam and Isis.

Day 4
In outer space, a group of aliens experiment on Buddy Baker. Having healed him, they intend on abandoning him on an asteroid. The space-faring powers of the space dolphins begins to wane, but Buddy manages to tap into a new power source - a Sun-Eater.

Elsewhere, Lady Styx resurrects herself inside the womb of a pregnant alien woman. She violently bursts forth from the woman's stomach and begins hissing.

Day 5
Back in Kahndaq, Osiris still feels as if his powers are a curse. Sobek suggests that if he speaks the magic words, then perhaps the blight on Kahndaq will be lifted. Osiris agrees, and feels that living in his broken, human body will serve as penance for his sins. Osiris shouts "Black Adam" and returns to a mortal state. Suddenly, Sobek's eyes glow red and he attacks Osiris, biting the crippled boy in half.

Appearing in "Deaths in the Family"

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Synopsis for "Deaths in the Family"

Day 1
In Kahndaq, Isis' efforts to make rain have been failing. She begs Black Adam to appeal for help, and Adam finally agrees to seek Captain Marvel's help. Suddenly, Black Adam is struck by lightning, and feels stronger.. He knows that it is the power that he once bestowed upon his brother-in-law, Osiris. Heading toward the palace, Adam and Isis find Amon partially digested body, in mortal form. In grief, Isis begs Adam to do something, but it is far to late.

Sobek emerges and reveals himself as Yurrd the Unknown, the Horseman of Famine. He tells Adam and Isis that he merely played the part of a timid, friendly creature. Yurrd's true allies, the Four Horsemen, reveal themselves, claiming responsibility for the misfortunes that have happened upon Kahndaq in recent weeks, to punish Adam for rejecting Intergang's request for safe passage through Kahndaq. Black Adam lunges at Sobek and hyper-extends his jaws, killing him.

Zorrm (Pestilence) disgorges a wave of filth and putrescence, inundating Isis. She quickly begins to falter to the effects of Pestilence's wasting disease. She channels the elements to aid her, but they prove fruitless.

The Horseman of War, Roggra, engages Black Adam, smashing him through several pillars and pounding him into the ground. Azraeuz, the Silent King quietly watches, waiting to take his turn. Roggra mocks Adam, saying that he failed to protect his first family all those millennia ago, and that his son begged for his life. Adam plunges his fist into War's mid-section and pulls out his innards. He then uses the creature’s arm-cannon to blast away at the head of Pestilence.

Finally, Azraeus takes on Adam, nearly overpowering the Black Marvel. Dying, Isis uses the last vestige of power to summon a geyser of lava that erupts from the ground overwhelming Azraeuz. The Horseman of Death ascends into the sky and disappears. Black Adam doesn’t pursue him, but instead rushes to Isis' side. Riddled with disease, she asks her husband to avenge her death, and then quietly passes on. A bolt of lightning streaks out of the sky and the power of Isis returns to Black Adam.

In Nanda Parbat, Renée Montoya observes a rose that wilts and dies. She knows that it can only mean that Isis is dead. Richard Dragon and Tot tell her that it is time for her to leave Nanda Parbat and investigate this most recent string of questions. They arm her with Charlie's hat, trench coat and a supply of pseudoderm.

Appearing in "Every Hour Wounds, the Last Kills"

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Synopsis for "Every Hour Wounds, the Last Kills"

Day 3
In Kahndaq, funeral services are held for Isis and Osiris. The Marvel Family attends the service and assist Black Adam with interring Isis and Osiris' remains inside of a mausoleum. After the funeral, Montoya addresses Black Adam inside the palace. She tells Adam that she understands his feelings of guilt for failing to save his family. Black Adam reacts violently to Montoya's perceived pity and pushes her to the floor. He tells her that he has traced Azraeuz' presence to Bialya. Bialya is in bed with Intergang and has been providing aid and support to the Four Horsemen project. He tells Montoya that she should return to Gotham City and look into Intergang’s actions there.

Day 4
In Bialya, Azraeuz arrives at the presidential palace. The president of Bialya contacts Bruno Manheim and tells him that their partnership with Intergang was supposed to be kept secret. He doesn’t understand why Azraeuz is in Bialya. Manheim sneers and tells him that Black Adam is probably on his way. He concludes the conversation by saying "Nice knowin' ya...".

Moments later, Black Adam smashes his way into the presidential palace and attacks the president. The meek man begs for mercy, and Adam accommodates him by killing him quickly. He then wreaks a path of destruction across Southern Bialya. News of his rampage travels quickly, and the United States government labors to devise a means to contain Black Adam. At Checkmate, Sasha Bordeaux tells Green Lantern and Mr. Terrific what is going on, but they all know that nothing will be able to contain Black Adam, and that Bialya is doomed.

At Belle Reve, Amanda Waller tells Atom-Smasher that the Suicide Squad needs to be one-hundred strong. Atom tells her to count him out. He still has faith in Black Adam and cannot believe that he would actually be responsible for such widespread carnage. Waller reminds Ataom that he's still a convicted criminal, but Atom gives Waller a choice: hand over his pardon, or Atom will tell Alan Scott about the Suicide Squad.

Day 5
Black Adam has been rampaging for a whole day, killing any soldiers who stand between him and his search for Azraeus. The common citizens begin hurling rocks and bottles at Black Adam, and he turns his attention toward them

Day 6
At the Great Ten's complex at the Great Wall, August General-in Iron informs the Great Ten of Black Adam's rampage. He orders them to begin formulating ways to neutralize him in the event of an attack. Thundermind and Accomplished Perfect Physician believe that they should investigate who caused the Four Horsemen to attack. August General says that their priority is the defense of the People's Republic, not investigating the Four Horsemen.

Back in Kahndaq, Black Adam faces off with Azraeuz. Azraeuz tells him that his own strength has intensified with every person Adam has killed. Adam tells him that he is "Death" no longer and barrels into him. Gripping him in his arms, he shouts the word, "Shazam", multiple times, channeling the mystic lightning into Azraeuz as well as himself. He then bashes Azraeuz into the ground, and tells him that he is going to spend the rest of the night interrogating him and watching him die.

Day 7
On Oolong Island, the Science Squad monitors Black Adam's actions. Veronica Cale is nervous that he may soon learn where the Four Horsemen originated. Doctor Sivana tells her that he likely already knows about their involvement and is on his way.

The alarm systems begin sounding off and all of the scientists except for Sivana grow scared. Sivana waves his arms maniacally and shouts, "Bring him on!"

Appearing in "Mad Science"

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  • Kinetic Hammer
  • Steel's Armor
  • Bug Baron's Insectrons
  • Doctor Mortis' Super-Hood Mark 2
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Synopsis for "Mad Science"

Day 1
The members of the Science Squad gather around the monitoring station to watch Black Adam's progress. He is only moments away from smashing his way through the island's defenses. Professor T.O. Morrow is the only scientist unconcerned with Adam's rampage. He is more interested in purchasing the remains of Red Tornado off an Internet auction. The terrified scientists begin activating the defenses that they personally constructed, but Dr. Sivana, the only one not in a state of panic, says that it will only make Black Adam mad. In fact, he's enjoying the "show".

While Black Adam's attack commences, Veronica Cale pulls Will Magnus into one of the unoccupied lab stations for a moment of passion. Afterwards, Cale can no longer endure the guilt she feels over the part she played in creating the Four Horseman. She tells Magnus that it's no longer about Intergang or Chang Tzu: the forces of evil are preparing for a final crisis, and by raising the Four Horsemen, they helped bring it about. She walks outside to await Black Adam’s judgment, but the villain, ignoring her, rushes past and smashes into the compound.

With Adam finally in the compound, I.Q. rallies the scientists to fight back against Black Adam. Doctor Tyme and Doctor Cyclops try to keep Adam at bay with their hi-tech weaponry, but this barely even slows him down. Finally, Professor Morrow takes a break from his auction long enough to use a remote that unfolds the dimensions of space the size of a football field in Adam's mind, which brings the Black Marvel to his knees. Doctor Sivana briefly immobilizes him with a Neuro Crown. Meanwhile, Professor Morrow wins his auction.

Day 3
In Metropolis, Steel, Starlight and several police officers frog-march Lex Luthor out of the Lexcorp building. The press corps are present to witness Luthor's downfall, including Clark Kent. Clark grows immediately suspicious and rushes past the police line into the building. Steel follows him, and Clark tells him that Lex would never give up so easily. Clark's suspicions prove truthful as they find the true Lex Luthor inside of a lead-lined hidden room. The Luthor in police custody is actually Everyman. Everyman reveals his true visage, but Starlight (now wearing an armor battle suit again) beats him down.

Day 4
In Bialya, the Justice Society vainly search for survivors. Green Lantern somberly indicates that he has accounted for over two-million dead. Jay and Ted are concerned over the state of affairs in the current super-hero community – specifically the JSA legacy heroes. As if on cue, Atom-Smasher arrives and volunteers his assistance in tracking down Black Adam.

Appearing in "Revelations"

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Day 1
In Nanda Parbat, Robin waits outside of a cave, while Bruce Wayne attempts to exorcise his inner demons. A monk speaks with Tim, and tells him about the Thörgal Ordeal.

Day 2
The following evening, Tim finds Wonder Woman, who has also been spending some time in Nanda Parbat. She is still dealing with the guilt surrounding her decision to kill Maxwell Lord.

In Gotham City, Bruno Manheim and Whisper A'Daire offer up a human sacrifice in the hopes of divining the location of Batwoman, the "twice named daughter of Cain". The offering fails to yield results and Brother Abbot criticizes Manheim for his consistent misinterpretation of the Book of Crime. The two begin to fight, and as Whisper tells them to stop, she realizes the meaning behind the words: the twice named daughter of Cain is not only named Batwoman, but also named Cain. Although they need to do is narrow down which woman named Cain in Gotham would be able to have the resources to function as Batwoman.

Day 3
On Oolong Island, Will Magnus stares at his Plutonium Man creation. He holds a Responsometer in his hands and wonders what his creation would be like if he were to activate it. Magnus is troubled by the tortous screams of Black Adam, which can be heard from another laboratory on the island.

Day 4
In outer space, a group of aliens observes Animal Man and his newfound abilities. By tapping into the power of a Sun-Eater, Animal Man can travel to any known point in the universe through an act of sheer will. The aliens show him images of his wife, Ellen, back on Earth. Animal Man is sickened to see his wife in the arms of another man.

Day 5
In Metropolis, Starlight has abandoned her friends in the Everyman Project and resumed wearing her old Steel armor. Beast Boy asks her if she has any interest in joining the Teen Titans, but Starlight prefers to remain home and help out her uncle John.

John and Kala Avasti step out of the factory and announce the foundation of a new Steelworks facility. Kala has quit her job at S.T.A.R. Labs to work for John. The two have since become romantically involved with one another.

Day 6
Back in Gotham, Renee Montoya arrives at Kathy Kane's apartment. The room is in shambles, and Kathy is nowhere to be found. Nightwing appears perched on the ledge of a broken window.

Day 7
In Nanda Parbat, Wonder Woman gains an audience with Rama Kushna. Rama reveals that in order for her to achieve true wisdom, it was necessary for her to learn the grief of failure. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne emerges from the Thörgal Ordeal with a smile on his face.

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Day 1
Nightwing and Montoya team-up with one another and work tirelessly to combat Intergang’s efforts in Gotham City.

Day 2
Nightwing and Montoya raid a night-club and fight against more Intergang members. They still have no idea where Bruno Manheim is however.

Day 3
Nightwing and Montoya burst into Kathy Kane's home only to find that Whisper A'Daire and her mutated Intergang agents have already arrived. While Dick and Renée fight off the creatures, Whisper gets the drop on Kathy. She injects her with a drug and takes her to a hidden sanctuary.

Day 4
Nightwing and Montoya continue fighting Intergang's monster horde. One of their number however, Brother Abbot, betrays his colleagues and joins with Dick and Montoya. He no longer believes in the prophecy and he thinks that Manheim and Whisper are insane.

Before fleeing the crime scene, the monsters activate a device which sets off satellite energy cannons all across the city. Montoya tells Dick that he is the only that can find all of the devices in time and shut them down. Meanwhile, she plans on tracking down Kathy. As she leaves, Renée activates a sample of Pseudoderm and uses it to disguise her face. She has now adopted the identity of the Question.

Montoya follows Intergang's trail to Cathedral Square where Kathy is being held captive. As she enters the church, she finds Bruno Manheim standing before an altar preparing to offer Kathy up as a human sacrifice. Renee fights past several more monster-men, but she is too late. Manheim plunges a ritualistic dagger into Kathy's chest. She begins shooting wildly at Manheim driving him back against the wall. While the two fight, Kathy struggles to rise from the altar. She pulls the dagger from her chest and hurls it at Manheim. The knife plunges into his back and he falls over dead. Montoya rushes to Kane’s side. She only has moments to live.

Day 5
On Oolong Island, Chang Tzu opens a radio broadcast to the people of the world. He informs them that his Science Squad has captured Black Adam and that he is up for auction.

Appearing in "Eve of Destruction"

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Synopsis for "Eve of Destruction"

Day 1

The Justice Society of America arrive on Oolong Island. Green Lantern pressures Chang Tzu into relinquishing their hold of Black Adam over to them. Chang Tzu has no intention of releasing Atom, but he is willing to barter for Adam's life.

Chang Tzu goes back inside the compound to check on Will Magnus and his Plutonium Man creation. Magnus explains to him the science behind the Responsometer technology. He then releases miniaturized versions of the Metal Men and orders them to attack Chang Tzu.

Meanwhile, the Great Ten set down on the shores of Oolong Island and confront the JSA. They want the JSA to stand down or else risk an international incident. Alan Scott theorizes that Chang Tzu is actually a member of the Great Ten and that they are all in league with one another. Scott is adamant and tells them that they are retrieving Black Adam and that he will be brought to justice.

Chang Tzu meanwhile attempts to fight off the Metal Men. Doctor Magnus produces a particle wave gun and blasts Chang Tzu's shell, killing him. Professor Morrow enters the chamber soon after, and knows that he has lost. Magnus, sympathetic towards Morrow due to their history together gives him the opportunity to escape justice.

As the JSA raid the compound, Atom-Smasher finds Black Adam in one of Doctor Sivana’s laboratories. He frees him from captivity and asks him if he was really responsible for the massacre on Bialya. Adam tells him, "They wanted a war, Albert. I'm going to give it to them" and flies off.

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Day 2
Black Adam's war against humanity begins in earnest. He fights Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel, Jr. and Mary Marvel in Cairo, Egypt and defeats them all, damaging the sorroundings as he goes. Captain Marvel tries to reason with him, but Adam is insane with rage.

Day 3
The Justice Society of America coordinates their actions in Australia. Atom-Smasher briefly returns to the team. He tries to explain Black Adam's actions, but the others think that he's trying to defend him.

Day 4
Black Adam fights the Doom Patrol in Italy.

Day 5
The Justice Society of America arrive in Italy to lend a hand. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is toppled onto the ground. Mister Terrific gets word from Checkmate that Black Adam was spotted in China.

Day 6
Black Adam fights members of the Great Ten in the skies over Beijing. He kills Immortal Man in Darkness. Ghost Fox Killer and Seven Deadly Brothers attempt to stop him, but their efforts barely even slow him down.

Day 7
The Justice Society leads a large assemblage of Earth's heroes to the Chinese border. The Chinese government refuses outside intervention, and the heroes reluctantly concede, for fear of a nuclear retaliation. Black Adam defeats Seven Deadly Brothers and Ghost Fox Killer and destroys the Shaolin Robot. Back at the Great Ten's command center, Thundermind and Accomplished Perfect Physician convince the reluctant August General in Iron to invite the American superheroes to come to their defense. The superheroes attack en masse, but not only does Black Adam hold his own, he dominates the battle. Atom-Smasher still tries to reason with Adam, but he will not relent.

At the Rock of Eternity, Captain Marvel crash lands to where the Phantom Stranger, Madame Xanadu, Zachary Zatara and Zatanna are waiting. His petition to the Egyptian Gods to remove Black Adam's powers failed; evidently, they support Adam's rampage and laughed at his request. They engage upon a new course of action.

Back in China, Steel and Natasha Irons (wearing a version of her Steel armor) arm a thunder missile and aim it at Black Adam. The missile is filled with A.I. nanites that they hope will shut down his motor functions. Suddenly, Booster Gold appears from out of the time stream and snatches the thunder missile, saying he needs it and it wouldn't have worked anyway. Steel and Natasha then join the battle.

The JSA finds members of the new Infinity, Inc. and ask them to help out. The amateur heroes are terrified however, and turn to run away.

Flash receives a mystical communiqué from Zatanna and coordinates with Green Lantern on a new strategy. Green Lantern and Power Girl snatch up Black Adam in an energy wave and begin pulling him upward into the sky.

Captain Marvel meanwhile flies downward towards Adam’s location. He shouts “Shazam”, and channels the power of the mystic lightning bolt into Black Adam, and in a brilliant explosion of energy, Black Adam is transformed back into Teth-Adam. Falling from the sky, he frantically screams "Shazam!" to no avail, but a giant hand catches him as he falls. When everyone regains their senses, Black Adam is nowhere to be found. Captain Marvel tells Flash that he changed the magic word, so Adam can no longer tap into his super-powers. He swears that he will never tell another living soul what the new word is. World War III is over.

Later, Teth-Adam is seen wandering the streets in Kahndaq, muttering various words that might hold the key to his powers.

Later that evening, Professor T.O. Morrow pilots Doctor Sivana's Omniship to the Rocky Mountains. He brings the head of the Red Tornado into a small lab facility, and the robot is still repeatedly droning, "52". Deciding to see what Red is talking about, Morrow puts on a pair of goggles to access his memory files—and is struck speechless by what he sees. Rip Hunter and Booster Gold suddenly appear in Morrow's lab, startling him. Rip say to Morrow, "Get your ass in gear, Prof. 'Cause we're already way outta time".

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Synopsis for "Homecoming"

Day 1
Ellen Baker comes home after a date with her new boyfriend, Roger. Suddenly, her long-lost husband, Buddy, appears before her doorstep enveloped in shimmering yellow energy. Ellen falls to her knees and thanks God that her husband is alive and safe.

Day 2
A massive gathering of heroes come together at Centennial Park in Metropolis. It is the one-year anniversary of the death of Superboy. Robin has changed his costume to red and black to honor his late friend. Wonder Woman is present, now laboring under the guise of special agent Diana Prince. Donna Troy has assumed the mantle of Wonder Woman. Ravager meets Kid Devil. Kid Devil is eager to get back into the hero game and asks her about the Teen Titans.

Day 3
Opto309V has brought Adam Strange back to Rann. The scientist Sardath clones Adam a set of new eyes, and he can see again for the first time in a year. John Stewart is present, and Adam tells him that Lobo has the Emerald Eye of Ekron.

Day 4
Lobo brings the Emerald Eye to the thrice-perfected dolphin God. The God tells Lobo that he coveted the eye because it is the only thing in the universe that can destroy him. Lobo sneers and says, "Ya don't say..." The Emerald Eye activates, unleashing a volley of green energy.

Day 6
Two alien bounty hunters employed by Lady Styx arrive at the Baker home to kill Animal Man. Starfire appears just in time to save the Bakers from being killed by their death rays. She then passes out from exhaustion on their front stoop.

Day 7
Rip Hunter, Booster Gold and Skeets arrive in the Rocky Mountains headquarters of Professor T.O. Morrow. Morrow is exhausted and stares wearily at the android face of Red Tornado in his workshop. Skeets begins shaking and the others discover that his robotic carapace has been functioning as super-advanced cocoon. The Venusian chrysalis, Mister Mind, emerges from the cocoon and threatens to consume the Universe. Rip, Booster and Morrow rush back into the Time Sphere. Hunter tells them that they are going back to where it all started.

Appearing in "A Year in the Life"

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Synopsis for "A Year in the Life"

Rip Hunter revealed to Booster Gold that, after the events of Infinite Crisis, the remaining Earths created by Alexander Luthor collapsed back together, combining historical remnants to form one New Earth. However, the single universe was too small to contain the energy inside it and it began replicating - into 52 identical Universes, a new Multiverse.

Further, in the few seconds after the creation of this new Multiverse, the Earths (and their corresponding Universes) "will occupy the same space, each on a different vibrational plane.

During their efforts to stop the vastly powerful Mr. Mind from destroying every universe, Hunter described Mind's efforts as "eating years and events from this universe's history -- altering the Earth with every flap of his wings". This resulted in the Earths changing, becoming different from New Earth in varying degrees.

Hunter's plan to defeat Mr. Mind rested with Booster, Supernova, and Skeets. By fortifying Skeets' shell with Sivana's invention, Suspendium, they managed to imprison Mr. Mind in Skeets. Booster threw Skeets through an opening in time while Supernova ensured that it ended up in the correct time: Week 0 Day 0. Mr. Mind's devolved form is found (again) by Sivana, who imprisons him. Hunter used the 52 seconds of missing time to bind Mr. Mind, forever condemned to live within that loop.

Hunter further states that "the notion that there's a Multiverse beyond the reality we know -- that's too dangerous a secret to spread." However, he had let that very thing slip in front of Doctor Sivana.

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  • This trade paperback collection reprints the following issues of 52:


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