Countdown #17
In "This Means War!", Mary Marvel’s climactic clash with Eclipso ends with her crashing onto Paradise Island, while the true nature of Bob the Monitor is exposed as he attempts to kill Ray Palmer. With Ray narrowly escaping, Solomon the Monitor eliminates Bob, setting off a chain of escalating tensions. Written by Paul Dini, Keith Giffen, Justin Gray, and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Ron Lim and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes action and shocking betrayals, all rendered in vibrant colors by Pete Pantazis and sharp lettering by Ken Lopez. The cover by Pete Woods captures the intensity of the moment.
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Mary Marvel and Eclipso have their final battle, and Mary lands on Paradise Island. Bob the Monitor's true intentions are revealed as he tries to kill Ray Palmer. When Ray Palmer escapes, Solomon the Monitor kills Bob.
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