Synopsis: (Prologue) A satellite crashes into a cloaked object which is revealed to be a large golden sphere orbiting the earth. Narration notes the passing of "the most recent of crises" and that "all must be observed"...
Notes: Framing sequence for the six preview stories for upcoming DCU titles.
Synopsis: in the present, a figure in shadow subdues a rooftop sniper. Two weeks ago, Martian Manhunter meets with a project director from S.T.A.R. Labs who has in his possession an unexpected artifact from the Manhunters past. Back in the present, the true identity of the shadowed figure is revealed.
Synopsis: Mike is awoken in a flophouse. He can't remember his recent past. His girlfriend, who he can't remember either, starts to explain they are being chased when OMACs break in! They escape. Michael wonders how he, a petty thief and drug addict from Gotham ended up in Las Vegas on the run from superhumans. He hears the voice of Brother Eye in his head! OMACs find them again, but they are saved by Superman. Suddenly things get surreal...
Synopsis: Andre (Firebrand from Battle for Bludhaven) is hitchhiking south, following the bidding of a voice in his head. Meanwhile, Father Time is briefing government and military officials on the importance of SHADE, the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive. To illustrate his point, his team takes down a group of terrorists on the white house lawn, to the delight of local news crews. Back in Mississippi, Andre reaches his destination and finds out who has been calling him...
Notes: Additional Credit: "Based on ideas and concepts developed by Grant Morrison"
Synopsis: The Creeper takes down a hitman who offers up a tip on an upcoming hit on Senator Thurman in exchange for his life. Cut to Jack Ryder, TV show host and "the nation's number one lefty blowhard". During his show, his thoughts wander regarding how much has changed "since the Creeper came into my life". Next he encounters Detective DeConnick who questions him about the Creeper. How does it all tie together???
Synopsis: Ryan Choi, the Atom, is engaged in battle with insectoid invaders. With the help of his crew in the normal-sized world, he defeats them before they can enact their plan: implanting a mind-control probe in the brain of the president's master !?!
Notes: Additional Credit: "Based on Ideas and Concepts developed by Grant Morrison"
Synopsis: With the destruction of the Rock of Eternity (see Day of Vengeance), the earth's magical heroes confront sudden manifestations of wild magic. In the middle of battle, both Captain Marvel Junior and Mary Marvel suffer the catasrophic loss of their powers. Where does this power go? And where is Captain Marvel?