Countdown #4
In "The Beginning of the End," the heroes return to their Earth, each heading home after the chaos. Mary Batson steps into her apartment to find Darkseid waiting—his presence alone is a shock, and his proposition is one she can't easily ignore. Written by Paul Dini, Keith Giffen, and Sean McKeever, with art by Jamal Igle and inks by Keith Champagne, this pivotal issue delivers a chilling moment of confrontation. The cover by Adam Kubert captures the tension in a single, striking image.
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The heroes arrive back on their Earth, and go their separate ways. Mary Batson arrives at her apartment and finds an unexpected guest: Darkseid, and he's got an offer she can't refuse.
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