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'''''Infinite Crisis''''' is the title of a seven-issue ] ] published by ] which began in October 2005. It is written by ], with art by ]. Each issue will be available with two different covers, one drawn by ] and the other by ].


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"'''Infinite Crisis'''" is a 2005–2006 comic book storyline published by ], consisting of an eponymous, seven-issue ] ] written by ] and illustrated by ], ], ], and ], and a number of tie-in books. The main miniseries debuted in October 2005, and each issue was released with two variant covers: one by Pérez and one by ] and Sandra Hope.


The series storyline was a ] to DC's 1985 limited series '']'', which "rebooted" much of the DC continuity in an effort to fix 50 years of allegedly contradictory character history. It revisited characters and concepts from ''Crisis'', including the existence of DC's ]. Some of the characters featured were ] of comic icons such as an alternate ] named ], who came from a parallel universe called ]. A major theme was the nature of heroism, contrasting the often dark and conflicted modern-day heroes with memories of "lighter" and ostensibly more noble and collegial heroes of ]s' ].
Although the first issue of ''Infinite Crisis'' was released on ] ], the plot threads, and various precursors, had been explored for a long time in many major events, such as the 2004 mini-series '']''. DC officially began leading up with '']'', a one-shot issue written by ], ], and ]. Afterwards, four mini-series intended solely to tie-in to ''Infinite Crisis'' were launched. A ] entitled ''Prelude to Infinite Crisis'', released in late June 2005, collects a number of earlier story references to ''Infinite Crisis''.


''Infinite Crisis'' #1 was ranked first in the top 300 comics for October 2005 with pre-order sales of 249,265. This was almost double the second ranked comic '']'' #7, which had pre-order sales of 134,429.<ref>{{cite web| date=2005-11-15| url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/7812.html| title=Top 300 Comics Actual—October 2005| publisher=icv2.com
'''One Year Later...''': After the events of ''Infinite Crisis'', the DC Universe will jump forward in time one full year, and a weekly series, titled '']'', scheduled to begin publication win May 2006, for a year, to fill in the missing period in "real-time".
|access-date=2008-07-10}}</ref> ''Infinite Crisis'' #2 was also the top seller in top 300 comics for November 2005 with pre-order sales of 207,564.<ref>{{cite web| date=2005-12-19
|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/7956.html| title=Top 300 Comics Actual—November 2005| publisher=icv2.com| access-date=2008-04-21}}</ref>


==Synopsis== ==Overview==
The plot begins when, in ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'', ] (the Superman of pre-''Crisis'' Earth-Two), the ], ] of pre-''Crisis'' Earth-Three, and ] of pre-''Crisis'' Earth-Two voluntarily sequestered themselves in "paradise". DC officially began leading up to the new ''Crisis'' with a ] issue '']'', followed by four six-issue limited series that tied into and culminated in ''Infinite Crisis''.
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The series begins in the aftermath of the leadup mini-series and several stories in other titles. The ] has been destroyed, ], ], and ] are feuding, the ]s are hunting down heroes and villains alike, a rift in space and time has opened in deep space, the Spectre is hunting and destroying magic, and the villains of the DC world have banded together into the ], killing prominent heroes like the ].


Once the ''Crisis'' was completed, DC used the '']'' event to move the narratives of most of its DC Universe series forward by one year. The weekly series '']'' began publication in May 2006, and depicts some of the events which occurred between ''Infinite Crisis'' and ''One Year Later''.
In response to this, the ] of ] breaks out of the world in which he departed at the end of ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'', accompanied by Earth-Two's Lois Lane, ] of ], and Alexander Luthor of ]. Upon his return, he finds ] and is able to restore her memories of Earth-Two. He then declares his plans and intentions—to reverse the decision made during the Crisis on Infinite Earths to save Earth-One, and make Earth-Two the dominant and primary Earth again.


In June 2008, a third series, '']'', set immediately following the conclusion of ''Countdown'', began.
Power Girl struggles with whether to support the returned heroes on this venture, knowing that Earth-Two must be restored for Lois Lane-Kent to live. Kal-L visits Batman to enlist his support, stating that the mistrust and hostility Batman has developed -- leading him to create the Brother Eye satelite -- was due to the selection of Earth-One over Earth-Two. Batman refuses to coperate, and subsequently learns that it was Earth-Prime's Superboy who intercepted the ] when the JLA Watchtower exploded. In the meantime, the two Luthors confront one another, only to have the blue-eyed Luthor reveal himself to in fact be Earth-Three's Alexander Luthor. Power Girl learns that the returned heroes have created a machine, using kidnapped heroes and villains as well as the remains of the ] from the original Crisis, presumably to restore Earth-Two.


==Publication history==
Meanwhile, the other known survivor of the multiverse, ], gathers a group of heroes to ] for a mission into space to fight an unknown menace to the cosmos.<br style="clear:both" />
===Lead-ups===
''Infinite Crisis'' was announced in March 2005. The event was kicked off with the release of '']''. ''Countdown to Infinite Crisis'' was followed by four six-issue ]: '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'', as well as a four-part ] ''DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy''. These first four limited series each had a special tie-in issue, released at monthly intervals during the ''Infinite Crisis'' event.


===Tie-ins===
==Leadups to ''Infinite Crisis''==
As with many large-scale comic crossovers, ''Infinite Crisis'' featured a large number of tie-ins. Before the event was announced, books such as '']'' and '']'' were being described as part of bigger plans. After ''Countdown'', several books were identified as tie-ins to the four mini-series. Thus, although ''Infinite Crisis'' itself is only seven issues long, its plot elements appeared in dozens of publications.
''Infinite Crisis'' was announced at the end of March 2005, with the release of ''Countdown to Infinite Crisis'' (which had previously simply been solicited as "DC Countdown" to keep the title and nature of the upcoming miniseries a secret) followed by four six-issue miniseries.


Some of these books were of direct and major importance, such as the ''Superman: Sacrifice'' and ''JLA: Crisis of Conscience'' storylines, the latter of which ended with the Justice League's lunar ] being destroyed, leading directly into ''Infinite Crisis'' #1. Another notable tie-in is '']'', which features the return of then-dead second ] ] as the ] ].
===''Countdown to Infinite Crisis''===
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* '']'' #1
''Countdown to Infinite Crisis'' is a ] publication and the official start of the ''Infinite Crisis'' storyline. It was released ], ], sold out, and quickly went to a second printing. It was included as part of '']'' ] collection published November 2005(ISBN 1401208371). <!--"It also included small teasers of the plots of the other three miniseries." "It" meaning the Countdown one-shot or the Omac trade paperback?-->
* ''Infinite Crisis'' #1–7
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* ''Infinite Crisis Secret Files and Origins'' 2006
The main plot concerns Ted Kord, the superhero and former ] member known as the ], investigating the theft of funds from his company that has left him nearly bankrupt. Most of the other DC heroes dismiss Kord's concerns, either politely or outright. Only ], another second-string superhero and Kord's best friend, eventually decides to help complete the investigation, but before he can he is seriously injured by an explosive trap.
* ''Day of Vengeance'' #1–6, ''Infinite Crisis Special'' #1
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* '']'' #1–6, ''Infinite Crisis Special'' #1
* '']'' #1–6, ''Infinite Crisis Special'' #1
* ''Rann-Thanagar Holy War'' #1–8
* '']'' #1–6, ''Infinite Crisis Special'' #1
* '']'' #826, 829–831, 836
* ''] Special'' #1
* '']'' #639, 642–643, 645, 648–649
* '']'' #35, 37
* '']'' #635–641, 645–650, ''Annual'' #25
* '']'' #66
* '']'' #83, 87–90
* '']'' #7
* '']'' #6–7
* '']'' #46–49
* '']: The Return of ]'' #1–4
* '']'' #17–22
* '']'' #225
* '']'' #37
* '']'' #52-59
* '']'' #7
* '']'' #46–49, ''Special'' #1
* '']'' #115–125
* '']'' #73–80, 82
* '']'' #4
* '']'' #13–14
* '']'' #109–110, 112–117
* '']'' #29–33
* '']'' #140–147
* '']'' #216–217, 219, 221–226
* '']'' #29–33, ''Annual'' #1
* '']'' #219–221, 224
* ''Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for ]'' #1–6
* ''Crisis Aftermath: The ]'' #1–3
* '']''
* ''Superman Secret Files and Origins 2004''
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===Editorial planning===
Alone and unaided, Blue Beetle continues to follow the clues to ] where he infiltrates the castle base of the ] organization. There he confronts ], who is revealed to be using his Justice League files and Batman's satellite, the Brother MKI, to keep an eye on the superhero community, which he considers a threat to the human race. After Kord's refusal to join the anti-metahuman strike, Lord shoots the Blue Beetle in the head, killing him.
DC Comics executive editor ] stated that ''Infinite Crisis'' was being hinted at in various stories for two years prior to its launch, starting with the "death" of ].<ref>{{note|newsarama.1}} {{cite web | title=Counting Down in the DCU with Dan Didio | url=http://www.newsarama.com/pages/DC/Didio_Countdown.htm | access-date=February 10, 2006 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060410185820/http://www.newsarama.com/pages/DC/Didio_Countdown.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = April 10, 2006}}</ref>


With ''Countdown to Infinite Crisis'', ''Infinite Crisis'' began to visibly affect DC's editorial policy. ] signed an exclusive contract with DC, receiving a similar editorial role. DC replaced its official decades-old logo (the "DC bullet") with a new one (the "DC spin") that debuted in the first issue of ''DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy''.
When this comic was first published, the fate of Blue Beetle was kept secret and the cover did not reveal his death. When the comic received a new printing a few months later, the cover was modified to clearly show the corpse of Blue Beetle.
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Aside from marking a major editorial shift within DC Comics, ''Infinite Crisis'' was a return to large company-wide crossovers of a sort that had been uncommon since the downturn of the comic industry in the 1990s.
===''The OMAC Project''===
'']'' is the most direct follow-up from the ''Countdown to Infinite Crisis'' special, picking up the story where it left off. This six-issue miniseries is written by ] with art by ]. While the ] look similar to the 1970s ] creation ], these are quite different, with a different acronym than the original One-Man Army Corps. Currently, the acronym stands for "Omni Mind And Community" (though the acronym for the OMACs first stood for "Observational Metahuman Activity Construct").


==Plot==
In this miniseries, the OMACs are modified humans who work as sleeper agents, a product of the Checkmate organization, now led by Maxwell Lord. They possess the Brother Eye spy satellite built by Batman following his realization, after the events of ''Identity Crisis'', that his fellow Justice Leaguers had wiped his memory some years before. ''The OMAC Project'' ended with an autonomous Brother Eye having command of over 200,000 OMACs and seemingly planning war on the superheroes, starting with the worldwide broadcast of Maxwell Lord's death at the hands of Wonder Woman.
The story begins in the wake of the four lead-in ], with ], ], and ] feuding, the ] destroyed, and the heroes of the world all facing a variety of menaces. Over this backdrop, ] (the ] Superman), along with ], ]'s ], and ] escape from the ] where they had initially fled to at the end of '']''.<ref name="IC1">{{Cite comic|Writer = Johns, Geoff|Title = Infinite Crisis|Volume = 1|Issue = 1|Date = December 2005|Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref> Kal-L seeks out his cousin, ], also a survivor of Earth-Two. Believing Lois' health will improve on her native world, he hopes to replace the current Earth with Earth-Two, which he considers perfect.<ref name="IC2">{{Cite comic|Writer = Johns, Geoff|Title = Infinite Crisis|Volume = 1|Issue = 2|Date = January 2006|Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref><ref name="jsa82">''JSA'' #82 (2006)</ref>


Kal-L tries to enlist Batman's support, stating that the Post-Crisis Earth's inherent "bad" nature caused Batman's recent mistrust and hostility. Batman refuses and tries to use his Kryptonite Ring. This fails as the Kryptonite is not native to Kal-L's universe, and Superman destroys it with his heat-vision. Afterward, Batman learns Superboy-Prime destroyed the JLA Watchtower.<ref name="IC3">{{Cite comic|Writer = Johns, Geoff|Title = Infinite Crisis|Volume = 1|Issue = 3|Date = February 2006|Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref>
===''Rann-Thanagar War''===
'']'' is a six-issue miniseries written by ] with art by ] and ] featuring ], ] ] and ], ], ], and other DC space adventurers. It follows on from the events of the 2004 ''Adam Strange'' miniseries where the inhabitants of ], Adam Strange's adopted world, and ], Hawkman and Hawkwoman's homeworld, find themselves living in close proximity.


Alexander reveals to Power Girl that he and Superboy-Prime had been leaving their "paradise" for some time, manipulating events to help create an inter-dimensional tuning fork. Using the ]'s remains and captured heroes and villains attuned to former universes, Alex restores Earth-Two, unpopulated except for the Earth-Two heroes transported there.<ref name="IC4">{{Cite comic|Writer = Johns, Geoff|Title = Infinite Crisis|Volume = 1|Issue = 4|Date = March 2006|Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref>
The series follows the war between Rann and Thanagar, two planets that are forced to orbit the same star. At the end of the series the war has not ended, but ] is dead, the main villain of the series is rendered in seven pieces and a rip in the space-time fabric emerges. The rip looks very much like those seen in the original ''].''


Superboy-Prime attacks ], this world's Superboy. Multiple super-teams intervene. Superboy-Prime accidentally kills several heroes before the ]es and ] force him into the ], assisted by the speedsters already within it. ], the only speedster left behind, says the Speed Force is now gone.<ref name="IC4" /><ref name="tt31">''Teen Titans'' (vol. 3) #32 (2006)</ref>
===''Villains United''===
'']'' is a six-issue miniseries written by ] with art by ] and ]. The series focuses on the new "]", organized by ] in the wake of the revelation that the DC heroes had altered the memories of several supervillains. The Society is resisted by the ], a group brought together by a mysterious figure known as ].


Seeking to create a perfect world, Alexander restores many alternate Earths. When Earth-Two Lois dies of old age, an aggrieved Kal-L and the younger Post-Crisis Superman Kal-El fight until Wonder Woman separates them.<ref name="IC5">{{Cite comic|Writer = Johns, Geoff|Title = Infinite Crisis|Volume = 1|Issue = 5|Date = April 2006|Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref><ref name="s226">''Superman'' (vol. 2) #226–227 (2006)</ref><ref name="aos648">''Adventures of Superman'' #648 & #649 (2006)</ref> Bart Allen (wearing ]'s costume and aged to adulthood) emerges from the Speed Force, warning that he and the other speedsters were unable to hold Superboy-Prime, who returns wearing Anti-Monitor inspired armor that stores yellow sun radiation to empower him, making him even stronger.
The Six fail to destroy the Society<!--rest of this sentence is unclear. Subject of sentence is "they," but now "they" appears to mean the Society. Assuming the Secret Six brings the Society to a standstill, what does "standstill" mean in this context? Are the Society members calling for a time-out? :-) , although they do come to a standstill-->. The central revelation is that Mockingbird is actually Lex Luthor, and that the Luthor organizing the Secret Society is actually an alternate-universe version of Luthor. <!--"Also notable is Luthor's apparent murder of ], a prominent character from ''Crisis on Infinite Earths''." WHICH Luthor??-->


Batman's strike force destroys Brother Eye, a satellite AI created by Batman that had gone rogue and begun transforming civilians into nano-infused robots geared to hunt down and exterminate supers. Alexander selects and merges alternate Earths, trying to create a "perfect" Earth, until ] blocks his efforts. Conner, ], and ] release the Tower's prisoners.<ref name="tt32">''Teen Titans'' (vol. 3) #33 (2006)</ref><ref name="IC6">{{Cite comic|Writer = Johns, Geoff|Title = Infinite Crisis|Volume = 1|Issue = 6|Date = May 2006|Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref> Fighting each other, Conner and Superboy-Prime collide with the tower, destroying it. The multiple Earths recombine into a "New Earth" as Conner dies in Wonder Girl's arms. Power Girl soon arrives and asks Kal-El what happened to Lois. The answer causes her to break down prompting her to ask Kal-L why. He answers her simply, telling her it was because he chose the wrong Superboy to condemn and the wrong Superboy to condone.
===''Day of Vengeance''===
'']'' is a six-issue mini series written by ] with art by ] and ]. This series deals with ] quest, inspired by ], who has now merged with ], to destroy all magic in the DC universe. The series follows a ragtag bunch of magical heroes called the ] and magic-based superhero ] in their attempts to stop The Spectre, a quest which they fail at, although they do manage to stop Eclipso.


When a horde of supervillains attack Metropolis,<ref name="ic villains">''Infinite Crisis Special: Villains United'' (2006)</ref> heroes, current and retired, fly off to the rescue, and they are joined by the National Guard. The battle results in multiple deaths on both sides, including many by Superboy-Prime himself, who kills villains and heroes alike. During the battle, Superboy-Prime takes off to destroy ], planning to collapse the Universe in a big bang event, and recreate it with himself as the only superhero. Superboy-Prime is slowed down by a 300-mile thick wall of willpower created by the ], but he kills thirty-two Green Lanterns before Kal-L and Kal-El carry him toward a kryptonite field surrounding the remnants of ]. The Supermen fly Superboy through Krypton's red sun Rao, destroying his armor and causing all three Kryptonians' powers to diminish. Falling to the sentient planet (and Green Lantern Corps member) ], they fight. Kal-El finally knocks Superboy-Prime out before succumbing to the kryptonite radiation poisoning (but saved the Corps) and the older Superman Kal-L dies of his injuries.
The series ends with The Spectre attacking and killing the Wizard ], leading to the scattering of many magical artifacts, including the old Blue Beetle Scarab, throughout the world. Shazam's death also leads to a particular crisis over ] when his lair, the Rock of Eternity, splits into many pieces, freeing many magical forces and threats.


Back on Earth, Batman, struggling with Superboy's death and Nightwing's severe injuries sustained during the Metropolis battle, contemplates shooting Alex. Batman is dissuaded by Wonder Woman. Alex manages to escape.<ref name="dc-ency">{{Cite book | last = Wallace | first = Dan | contribution = Batman | editor-last = Dougall | editor-first = Alastair | title = The DC Comics Encyclopedia | pages = 40–44 | publisher = ] | place = London | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7566-4119-1 }}</ref>
===Other key tie-in issues===
Though this article is by no means a complete checklist of ''Infinite Crisis'', below is a list of key issues of other titles that have crossed into the story.
*''DC Special: The Return of ]'' #1-4. Donna is ressurected by the ] as the Goddess of the Moon. With the help of the ] and the ], her true memories are restored. Donna has a crucial role in the upcoming events and it is revealed that she is a living embodiment of all the Donna Troys that have ever existed in the multiverse and possessed all of their memories.
*'']'' #115-119 "Crisis of Conscience". This story covers the breakdown of relationships within the ] over events that occurred in '']'', and ends with the destruction of the lunar Watchtower, which leads directly into Infinite Crisis.
*''] Classified'' #1-4 "Power Trip". This story deals with ] and her post-Crisis origin, establishing that she "survived" the original Crisis, and that her origins somehow are re-established as being from the Krypton of Earth-Two.
*Coming out from January to March 2006 will be four ''Infinite Crisis'' Specials, one for each of the six-issue lead-in miniseries described above.


], Batman, and ] later meet up in ]. Wonder Woman plans to find out who she is. Batman plans a similar journey of self-discovery, revisiting the training of his youth, this time with ], now healthier, and with ] joining him. Superman retires from super heroics until his powers return, focusing his career as a journalist in the meantime.<ref name="upupaway">]</ref>
==Editorial planning and ''Infinite Crisis''==
As the original ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' was an effort to clear the perceived confusion of multi-universes in DC Comics' continuity, ''Infinite Crisis'' seems to be an proposed solution to the perception on the part of some that the DC Universe, and comics in general, has become too dark and "gritty".


Hiding in an alley in ] and making new plans, Alexander Luthor is found by ] and the ]. The Joker mutilates Alexander by spraying acid onto his face, then electrifies it, and kills Alexander by shooting him as Lex mocks him.
] has stated that ''Infinite Crisis'' was being planned in some form for two years prior to its launch, starting with the "death" of Donna Troy. {{fact}} The leadup was mostly understated until the release of the ''Adam Strange'' miniseries in , at which point industry press began to report that DC was planning a very large event, mentioning the titles ''Teen Titans'', ''The Flash'', and ''JSA'', all written by Geoff Johns. {{fact}} ''Comic Book Resources'' gossip columnist ] announced DC planned a sequel to ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' with Johns and Jiminez in August of 2004, and predicted the "One Year Later" event.


The Green Lantern Corps imprison Superboy-Prime inside a red Sun-Eater. The series ends with him carving an '']'' into his chest and declaring that he has escaped from worse prisons than this.<ref name="IC7">{{Cite comic|Writer = Johns, Geoff|Title = Infinite Crisis|Volume = 1|Issue = 7|Date = June 2006|Publisher = DC Comics}}</ref>
It was not until ''Countdown to Infinite Crisis'' that ''Infinite Crisis'' began to actively reshape DC's editorial policy. Geoff Johns and ] were both given editorial positions in addition to their writing duties, with Johns in charge of coordinating the coherence of the DC Universe and Morrison in charge of handling reimaginings of several characters. In ] signed exclusively with DC and was given a similar editorial role. The leadup to also saw DC change its decades-old logo with a new one that debuted on the first issue of ''DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy''.
<!--if it's coincidental, how is it significant? Coincidentally, but still significant in terms of how ''Infinite Crisis'' coincided with a major change in direction at DC. The lead-in to ''Infinite Crisis'' also saw a number of long-time DC writers depart as well. ] and ] both went exclusively to ] in the lead-up to ''Infinite Crisis''.-->
<!--What do the reports actually say? "Reports suggest" is interpretive, which means subject to misinterpretation. Why NOT give the actual statements? Reports from DC editorial also suggest that despite the lengthy planning going into ''Infinite Crisis'', as it approaches, DC's editorial practice has become increasingly spontaneous, with late cancellation of a fifth ''Infinite Crisis'' miniseries, to be called ''Amazons Attack'', and a number of post-IC titles being cancelled almost as soon as they're announced. -->


==Collected editions==
The strong editorial investment in ''Infinite Crisis'' also led to unusually high-profile sniping between DC and rival Marvel Comics. DiDio launched the first volley in the preface to ''Prelude to Infinite Crisis'', asking pointedly, "Why settle for a House when you can have <nowiki></nowiki> Universe," a shot at Marvel's "]" event. Marvel editor-in-chief ] fired back in an interview that DC's comics were "corporate" driven, whereas Marvel's were "creator" driven.
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|+
!Title
!Material collected
!Published date
!ISBN
|-
|''Infinite Crisis''
|''Infinite Crisis'' #1–7
|December 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1401210601}}
|-
|''] Infinite Crisis''
|''Infinite Crisis'' #1–7
|December 2016
|{{ISBNT|978-1401265359}}
|-
|''Day of Vengeance''
|''Day of Vengeance'' #1–6, ''Action Comics'' #826, ''Adventures of Superman'' #639, ''Superman'' #216
|November 2005
|{{ISBNT|978-1401208400}}
|-
|''The OMAC Project''
|''The OMAC Project'' #1–6, ''Countdown to Infinite Crisis,'' ''Wonder Woman'' #219
|January 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1845762292}}
|-
|''Rann–Thanagar War''
|''Rann–Thanagar War'' #1–6
|March 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1845762315}}
|-
|''Villains United''
|''Villains United'' #1–6
|April 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1845762322}}
|-
|''Superman: Infinite Crisis''
|''Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins'', ''Infinite Crisis'' #5, ''Superman'' #226, ''Action Comics'' #836, ''Adventures of Superman'' #649
|August 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1845763428}}
|-
|''Superman: Sacrifice''
|''Superman'' #218-220, ''Adventures of Superman'' #642-643, ''Action Comics'' #829, ''Wonder Woman'' #219-220
|January 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1401209193}}
|-
|''JLA: Crisis of Conscience''
|''JLA'' #115-119
|May 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1845762797}}
|-
|''JLA: World Without a Justice League''
|''JLA'' #120-125
|August 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1845763350}}
|-
|''Infinite Crisis: Companion''
|''Day of Vengeance: Infinite Crisis Special'', ''The OMAC Project: Infinite Crisis Special'', ''Rann–Thanagar War: Infinite Crisis Special,'' ''Villains United: Infinite Crisis Special'',
|October 2006
|{{ISBNT|978-1401209223}}
|-
|''Infinite Crisis Omnibus''
|''Action Comics'' #826, 829, ''Adventures Of Superman'' #639, 642, ''Countdown To Infinite Crisis'', ''Day Of Vengeance'' #1-6, ''Day Of Vengeance Infinite Crisis Special'', ''JLA'' #115-119'', Infinite Crisis'' #1-7, ''Infinite Crisis Secret Files'', ''The OMAC Project #''1-6,  ''The OMAC Project Infinite Crisis Special'', ''Rann-Thanagar War'' #1-6, ''The Rann-Thanagar Infinite Crisis Special,'' ''Superman'' #216, 219, ''Villains United'' #1-6, ''Villains United Infinite Crisis Special'', ''Wonder Woman'' #219
|June 2012
|{{ISBNT|978-1401235024}}
|}


=== Hardcover revisions ===
==Consequences of ''Infinite Crisis''==
The ] collecting all seven issues of ''Infinite Crisis'' included changes in coloring, as well as, more significantly, alterations in ], most of which relate to hints to the re-emergence of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jigsawmen.googlepages.com/thecollectededition|title=The Collected Edition|publisher=The Annotated Infinite Crisis|access-date=2008-02-19 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080703223840/http://jigsawmen.googlepages.com/thecollectededition <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://blog.newsarama.com/2007/01/24/marvel-at-math/?p=1330|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707044738/http://blog.newsarama.com/2007/01/24/marvel-at-math/?p=1330|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-07|title=nfinite Rewrites, or: Crisis on Infinite Versions of DC's Major Crossover Series|work=]|date=2006-10-11|access-date=2008-02-19}} </ref>
===Deaths===
Also changed is the two-page spread near the end of the book, where a new ] image is substituted. Four additional pages of art by ] were added, who also illustrated new cover art for the dust jacket of hardcover collection. An interview section included as an afterword explains the reasoning behind some of these alterations.
The following characters died in the six-month leadup to ''Infinite Crisis'':
*] (''Countdown to Infinite Crisis'')
*] (''Manhunter'' #9)
*] (''Wonder Woman'' #219)
*] (''The OMAC Project'' #3)
*] (''The OMAC Project'' #5)
*] (''The OMAC Project'' #6, beaten by OMACs, deaths unconfirmed)
*] (''The OMAC Project'' #6, beaten by OMACS, deaths unconfirmed)
*] (''The OMAC Project'' #6, beaten by OMACS, death unconfirmed)
*] (''The OMAC Project'' #6, beaten by OMACs, death unconfirmed)
*] (''Rann/Thanagar War'' #5)
*] (''Villains United'' #1)
*] (''Villains United'' #3, executed by Deadshot)
*] (''Villains United'' #6, shot but death unconfirmed)
*] (''Villains United'' #6)
*] (''Villains United'' #6, shot but death unconfirmed)
*Black Bison (John Ravenhair) (''Day of Vengeance'' #1)
*] (''Day of Vengeance'' #6)


==Consequences==
The following characters died in the course of ''Infinite Crisis'' and its tie-ins:
{{main|Character changes during Infinite Crisis|Continuity changes during Infinite Crisis}}


===Aftermath===
'''Heroes'''
*'']'': Weekly comic book presenting events that occur during the year between ''Infinite Crisis'' #7 and the ''One Year Later'' stories.
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*'']'' #1–6
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*'']'' #1–3
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*Carissa, Amazon Warrior (''Infinite Crisis'' #2) *''Crisis Aftermath: In the Wake of Infinite Crisis: Brave New World''
*'']'': After the publication of ''Infinite Crisis'' #5, storylines in most DC Universe series jumped forward one year, occurring after the events chronicled in ''52''.
*Tekla, Amazon Warrior (''Wonder Woman'' #)
*'']'' is a weekly series that is actually a lead in to yet another crisis, '']''. It does not take place immediately after '']''; it actually, chronologically speaking, takes place concurrently with the comics DC was publishing at the time, over a year (in real world time, less in internal comic book time) after the One Year Gap.
*] (debatable, ''JSA'' #79)
*] (debatable, ''JSA'' #79)


===Series cancelled during the crossover===
'''Villains'''
A number of series were cancelled with the "One Year Later" jump. Some ended outright, like '']'', '']'', and '']'', while others were suspended and restarted later with new volumes, notably '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. Additionally, '']'' returned to its original title of ''Superman'', while the book that had previously been coming out as ''Superman'' since 1987 was canceled, thus making the Superman line's two books, ''Superman'' and ''Action Comics'', match the Batman lines ''Batman'' and ''Detective Comics'' (in addition to the shared title '']''.)
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #2, defeated but deaths unconfirmed)
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #2, death rumored)
*The Fisherman ('']'' #37)
*] ('']'' #647)
*] ('']'' #832)


==Alternate versions==
Along the way, at least four immortals appeared to have died in the course of this event: ], ], the King of the ], and ] of the ] (appeared dead in ''Infinite Crisis'' #1, reported missing in #2).
In '']: Infinite Crisis'', after ] takes over ] when he kills ], he manages to subvert most of Alexander Luthor's plans before confronting Luthor and Superboy-Prime directly.


===Returns=== ==Adaptations==
], under the imprint of the ] and published by the ], released an October 2006 novelization adaptation of the series written by ], with an introduction by ], and cover art designed by Georg Brewer and illustrated by ].<ref>Cox, Greg. ''Infinite Crisis'' (October 2006) Ace Books. {{ISBN|0-441-01444-5}}</ref> The novel was primarily adapted from the seven-issues mini-series published by ] (December 2005 to June 2006). Additional materials on the book was adapted from:
The following characters returned from death or long absence either during or in the immediate lead-up to ''Infinite Crisis''
*''Aquaman'' #37 (February 2006)
*] (''DC Special: Return of Donna Troy'' #1-4)
*''Day of Vengeance: Infinite Crisis Special'' (March 2006)
*] (''Villains United'' #5)
*''Gotham Central'' #38 (February 2006)
*], the ] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*''JLA'' #119 (November 2005)
*] ] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*''JSA Classified'' #4 (December 2005)
*] (''Infinite Crisis'' #1)
*''Rann/Thanagar War: Infinite Crisis Special'' (April 2006)
*] Alexander Luthor, Jr. (''Infinite Crisis'' #1, but appears to have been posing as Lex Luthor of Earth-One even earlier)
*''Teen Titans'' #32 (March 2006)
*Possibly ] as the ] (''Batman'' #617, ''Batman'' #638)
*''Wonder Woman'' (vol. 2) #223–224 (January and February 2006)


GraphicAudio produced an audiobook of the novelization of ''Infinite Crisis''. The audiobook spans two volumes with 6 CDs each and features a full cast, music and sound effects. Volume 1 and 2 were released in May-July 2007.
==See also==

* '']'': Weekly storyline post-Crisis, and related events.
===Video game===
{{main|Infinite Crisis (video game)}}
A ] video game adaptation loosely based on the comic book series was developed by ] and released in 2015.

==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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*, ]
*Gallery of by J. Lee
* * (over 140K words)
* * list of trades spanning ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' to ''Infinite Crisis''
* Page by page, panel by panel notes on ''Infinite Crisis''
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2005–2006 comic book limited miniseries by DC Comics
Infinite Crisis
Cover of Infinite Crisis #1 (October 2005). Art by Crisis on Infinite Earths' original artist George Pérez
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
ScheduleMonthly
FormatLimited series
Publication dateOctober 2005 – April 2006
No. of issues7
Main character(s)
Creative team
Created by
  • Geoff Johns
  • Phil Jimenez
Written byGeoff Johns
Penciller(s)
Inker(s)Andy Lanning
Colorist(s)
Collected editions
Infinite Crisis (hardcover)ISBN 1-4012-0959-9
Infinite Crisis (softcover)ISBN 1-4012-1060-0

"Infinite Crisis" is a 2005–2006 comic book storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous, seven-issue comic book limited series written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Ivan Reis, and Jerry Ordway, and a number of tie-in books. The main miniseries debuted in October 2005, and each issue was released with two variant covers: one by Pérez and one by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope.

The series storyline was a sequel to DC's 1985 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, which "rebooted" much of the DC continuity in an effort to fix 50 years of allegedly contradictory character history. It revisited characters and concepts from Crisis, including the existence of DC's Multiverse. Some of the characters featured were alternate versions of comic icons such as an alternate Superman named Kal-L, who came from a parallel universe called Earth-Two. A major theme was the nature of heroism, contrasting the often dark and conflicted modern-day heroes with memories of "lighter" and ostensibly more noble and collegial heroes of American comic books' earlier days.

Infinite Crisis #1 was ranked first in the top 300 comics for October 2005 with pre-order sales of 249,265. This was almost double the second ranked comic House of M #7, which had pre-order sales of 134,429. Infinite Crisis #2 was also the top seller in top 300 comics for November 2005 with pre-order sales of 207,564.

Overview

The plot begins when, in Crisis on Infinite Earths, Kal-L (the Superman of pre-Crisis Earth-Two), the Superboy of Earth Prime, Alexander Luthor Jr. of pre-Crisis Earth-Three, and Lois Lane Kent of pre-Crisis Earth-Two voluntarily sequestered themselves in "paradise". DC officially began leading up to the new Crisis with a one-shot issue Countdown to Infinite Crisis, followed by four six-issue limited series that tied into and culminated in Infinite Crisis.

Once the Crisis was completed, DC used the One Year Later event to move the narratives of most of its DC Universe series forward by one year. The weekly series 52 began publication in May 2006, and depicts some of the events which occurred between Infinite Crisis and One Year Later.

In June 2008, a third series, Final Crisis, set immediately following the conclusion of Countdown, began.

Publication history

Lead-ups

Infinite Crisis was announced in March 2005. The event was kicked off with the release of Countdown to Infinite Crisis. Countdown to Infinite Crisis was followed by four six-issue limited series: The OMAC Project, Rann–Thanagar War, Day of Vengeance, and Villains United, as well as a four-part limited series DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy. These first four limited series each had a special tie-in issue, released at monthly intervals during the Infinite Crisis event.

Tie-ins

As with many large-scale comic crossovers, Infinite Crisis featured a large number of tie-ins. Before the event was announced, books such as Adam Strange and Identity Crisis were being described as part of bigger plans. After Countdown, several books were identified as tie-ins to the four mini-series. Thus, although Infinite Crisis itself is only seven issues long, its plot elements appeared in dozens of publications.

Some of these books were of direct and major importance, such as the Superman: Sacrifice and JLA: Crisis of Conscience storylines, the latter of which ended with the Justice League's lunar Watchtower being destroyed, leading directly into Infinite Crisis #1. Another notable tie-in is Batman: Under the Hood, which features the return of then-dead second Robin Jason Todd as the antihero Red Hood.

Editorial planning

DC Comics executive editor Dan DiDio stated that Infinite Crisis was being hinted at in various stories for two years prior to its launch, starting with the "death" of Donna Troy.

With Countdown to Infinite Crisis, Infinite Crisis began to visibly affect DC's editorial policy. Mark Waid signed an exclusive contract with DC, receiving a similar editorial role. DC replaced its official decades-old logo (the "DC bullet") with a new one (the "DC spin") that debuted in the first issue of DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy.

Aside from marking a major editorial shift within DC Comics, Infinite Crisis was a return to large company-wide crossovers of a sort that had been uncommon since the downturn of the comic industry in the 1990s.

Plot

The story begins in the wake of the four lead-in limited series, with Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman feuding, the JLA Watchtower destroyed, and the heroes of the world all facing a variety of menaces. Over this backdrop, Kal-L (the Earth-Two Superman), along with Earth-Two's Lois Lane, Earth-Three's Alexander Luthor, and Superboy-Prime escape from the pocket universe where they had initially fled to at the end of Crisis on Infinite Earths. Kal-L seeks out his cousin, Power Girl, also a survivor of Earth-Two. Believing Lois' health will improve on her native world, he hopes to replace the current Earth with Earth-Two, which he considers perfect.

Kal-L tries to enlist Batman's support, stating that the Post-Crisis Earth's inherent "bad" nature caused Batman's recent mistrust and hostility. Batman refuses and tries to use his Kryptonite Ring. This fails as the Kryptonite is not native to Kal-L's universe, and Superman destroys it with his heat-vision. Afterward, Batman learns Superboy-Prime destroyed the JLA Watchtower.

Alexander reveals to Power Girl that he and Superboy-Prime had been leaving their "paradise" for some time, manipulating events to help create an inter-dimensional tuning fork. Using the Anti-Monitor's remains and captured heroes and villains attuned to former universes, Alex restores Earth-Two, unpopulated except for the Earth-Two heroes transported there.

Superboy-Prime attacks Conner Kent, this world's Superboy. Multiple super-teams intervene. Superboy-Prime accidentally kills several heroes before the Flashes and Kid Flash force him into the Speed Force, assisted by the speedsters already within it. Jay Garrick, the only speedster left behind, says the Speed Force is now gone.

Seeking to create a perfect world, Alexander restores many alternate Earths. When Earth-Two Lois dies of old age, an aggrieved Kal-L and the younger Post-Crisis Superman Kal-El fight until Wonder Woman separates them. Bart Allen (wearing Barry Allen's costume and aged to adulthood) emerges from the Speed Force, warning that he and the other speedsters were unable to hold Superboy-Prime, who returns wearing Anti-Monitor inspired armor that stores yellow sun radiation to empower him, making him even stronger.

Batman's strike force destroys Brother Eye, a satellite AI created by Batman that had gone rogue and begun transforming civilians into nano-infused robots geared to hunt down and exterminate supers. Alexander selects and merges alternate Earths, trying to create a "perfect" Earth, until Firestorm blocks his efforts. Conner, Nightwing, and Wonder Girl release the Tower's prisoners. Fighting each other, Conner and Superboy-Prime collide with the tower, destroying it. The multiple Earths recombine into a "New Earth" as Conner dies in Wonder Girl's arms. Power Girl soon arrives and asks Kal-El what happened to Lois. The answer causes her to break down prompting her to ask Kal-L why. He answers her simply, telling her it was because he chose the wrong Superboy to condemn and the wrong Superboy to condone.

When a horde of supervillains attack Metropolis, heroes, current and retired, fly off to the rescue, and they are joined by the National Guard. The battle results in multiple deaths on both sides, including many by Superboy-Prime himself, who kills villains and heroes alike. During the battle, Superboy-Prime takes off to destroy Oa, planning to collapse the Universe in a big bang event, and recreate it with himself as the only superhero. Superboy-Prime is slowed down by a 300-mile thick wall of willpower created by the Green Lantern Corps, but he kills thirty-two Green Lanterns before Kal-L and Kal-El carry him toward a kryptonite field surrounding the remnants of Krypton. The Supermen fly Superboy through Krypton's red sun Rao, destroying his armor and causing all three Kryptonians' powers to diminish. Falling to the sentient planet (and Green Lantern Corps member) Mogo, they fight. Kal-El finally knocks Superboy-Prime out before succumbing to the kryptonite radiation poisoning (but saved the Corps) and the older Superman Kal-L dies of his injuries.

Back on Earth, Batman, struggling with Superboy's death and Nightwing's severe injuries sustained during the Metropolis battle, contemplates shooting Alex. Batman is dissuaded by Wonder Woman. Alex manages to escape.

Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman later meet up in Gotham City. Wonder Woman plans to find out who she is. Batman plans a similar journey of self-discovery, revisiting the training of his youth, this time with Dick Grayson, now healthier, and with Tim Drake joining him. Superman retires from super heroics until his powers return, focusing his career as a journalist in the meantime.

Hiding in an alley in Gotham City and making new plans, Alexander Luthor is found by Lex Luthor and the Joker. The Joker mutilates Alexander by spraying acid onto his face, then electrifies it, and kills Alexander by shooting him as Lex mocks him.

The Green Lantern Corps imprison Superboy-Prime inside a red Sun-Eater. The series ends with him carving an S into his chest and declaring that he has escaped from worse prisons than this.

Collected editions

Title Material collected Published date ISBN
Infinite Crisis Infinite Crisis #1–7 December 2006 978-1401210601
Absolute Infinite Crisis Infinite Crisis #1–7 December 2016 978-1401265359
Day of Vengeance Day of Vengeance #1–6, Action Comics #826, Adventures of Superman #639, Superman #216 November 2005 978-1401208400
The OMAC Project The OMAC Project #1–6, Countdown to Infinite Crisis, Wonder Woman #219 January 2006 978-1845762292
Rann–Thanagar War Rann–Thanagar War #1–6 March 2006 978-1845762315
Villains United Villains United #1–6 April 2006 978-1845762322
Superman: Infinite Crisis Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins, Infinite Crisis #5, Superman #226, Action Comics #836, Adventures of Superman #649 August 2006 978-1845763428
Superman: Sacrifice Superman #218-220, Adventures of Superman #642-643, Action Comics #829, Wonder Woman #219-220 January 2006 978-1401209193
JLA: Crisis of Conscience JLA #115-119 May 2006 978-1845762797
JLA: World Without a Justice League JLA #120-125 August 2006 978-1845763350
Infinite Crisis: Companion Day of Vengeance: Infinite Crisis Special, The OMAC Project: Infinite Crisis Special, Rann–Thanagar War: Infinite Crisis Special, Villains United: Infinite Crisis Special, October 2006 978-1401209223
Infinite Crisis Omnibus Action Comics #826, 829, Adventures Of Superman #639, 642, Countdown To Infinite Crisis, Day Of Vengeance #1-6, Day Of Vengeance Infinite Crisis Special, JLA #115-119, Infinite Crisis #1-7, Infinite Crisis Secret Files, The OMAC Project #1-6,  The OMAC Project Infinite Crisis Special, Rann-Thanagar War #1-6, The Rann-Thanagar Infinite Crisis Special, Superman #216, 219, Villains United #1-6, Villains United Infinite Crisis Special, Wonder Woman #219 June 2012 978-1401235024

Hardcover revisions

The hardcover collecting all seven issues of Infinite Crisis included changes in coloring, as well as, more significantly, alterations in dialogue, most of which relate to hints to the re-emergence of the DC Multiverse. Also changed is the two-page spread near the end of the book, where a new George Pérez image is substituted. Four additional pages of art by Phil Jimenez were added, who also illustrated new cover art for the dust jacket of hardcover collection. An interview section included as an afterword explains the reasoning behind some of these alterations.

Consequences

Main articles: Character changes during Infinite Crisis and Continuity changes during Infinite Crisis

Aftermath

  • 52: Weekly comic book presenting events that occur during the year between Infinite Crisis #7 and the One Year Later stories.
  • Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Blüdhaven #1–6
  • Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre #1–3
  • Crisis Aftermath: In the Wake of Infinite Crisis: Brave New World
  • One Year Later: After the publication of Infinite Crisis #5, storylines in most DC Universe series jumped forward one year, occurring after the events chronicled in 52.
  • Countdown to Final Crisis is a weekly series that is actually a lead in to yet another crisis, Final Crisis. It does not take place immediately after 52; it actually, chronologically speaking, takes place concurrently with the comics DC was publishing at the time, over a year (in real world time, less in internal comic book time) after the One Year Gap.

Series cancelled during the crossover

A number of series were cancelled with the "One Year Later" jump. Some ended outright, like Batgirl, Gotham Central, and Batman: Gotham Knights, while others were suspended and restarted later with new volumes, notably JLA, JSA, Flash, and Wonder Woman. Additionally, Adventures of Superman returned to its original title of Superman, while the book that had previously been coming out as Superman since 1987 was canceled, thus making the Superman line's two books, Superman and Action Comics, match the Batman lines Batman and Detective Comics (in addition to the shared title Superman/Batman.)

Alternate versions

In Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis, after Ted Kord takes over Checkmate when he kills Maxwell Lord, he manages to subvert most of Alexander Luthor's plans before confronting Luthor and Superboy-Prime directly.

Adaptations

Ace Books, under the imprint of the Berkley Publishing Group and published by the Penguin Group, released an October 2006 novelization adaptation of the series written by Greg Cox, with an introduction by Mark Waid, and cover art designed by Georg Brewer and illustrated by Daniel Acuña. The novel was primarily adapted from the seven-issues mini-series published by DC Comics (December 2005 to June 2006). Additional materials on the book was adapted from:

  • Aquaman #37 (February 2006)
  • Day of Vengeance: Infinite Crisis Special (March 2006)
  • Gotham Central #38 (February 2006)
  • JLA #119 (November 2005)
  • JSA Classified #4 (December 2005)
  • Rann/Thanagar War: Infinite Crisis Special (April 2006)
  • Teen Titans #32 (March 2006)
  • Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #223–224 (January and February 2006)

GraphicAudio produced an audiobook of the novelization of Infinite Crisis. The audiobook spans two volumes with 6 CDs each and features a full cast, music and sound effects. Volume 1 and 2 were released in May-July 2007.

Video game

Main article: Infinite Crisis (video game)

A multiplayer online battle arena video game adaptation loosely based on the comic book series was developed by Turbine, Inc. and released in 2015.

References

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  2. "Top 300 Comics Actual—November 2005". icv2.com. 2005-12-19. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
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  5. Johns, Geoff (w). Infinite Crisis, vol. 1, no. 2 (January 2006). DC Comics.
  6. JSA #82 (2006)
  7. Johns, Geoff (w). Infinite Crisis, vol. 1, no. 3 (February 2006). DC Comics.
  8. ^ Johns, Geoff (w). Infinite Crisis, vol. 1, no. 4 (March 2006). DC Comics.
  9. Teen Titans (vol. 3) #32 (2006)
  10. Johns, Geoff (w). Infinite Crisis, vol. 1, no. 5 (April 2006). DC Comics.
  11. Superman (vol. 2) #226–227 (2006)
  12. Adventures of Superman #648 & #649 (2006)
  13. Teen Titans (vol. 3) #33 (2006)
  14. Johns, Geoff (w). Infinite Crisis, vol. 1, no. 6 (May 2006). DC Comics.
  15. Infinite Crisis Special: Villains United (2006)
  16. Wallace, Dan (2008). "Batman". In Dougall, Alastair (ed.). The DC Comics Encyclopedia. London: Dorling Kindersley. pp. 40–44. ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1.
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  21. Cox, Greg. Infinite Crisis (October 2006) Ace Books. ISBN 0-441-01444-5

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