COUNTDOWN # 49: What are the Secrets of the Batcave?
BY "FREE" STEVE CHUNG

Last week, in Countdown #50, we saw Mary Bromfield, the former Mary Marvel, being drawn towards a certain building. Although abandoned, the place seems vaguely familiar ... and it isn't long before the young heroine discovers why.

WHO COUNTS IN COUNTDOWN? EPISODE # 49
BY BRUCE MaCINTOSH

This week’s issue of DC’s new year-long series, Countdown, introduces some more characters that may be unfamiliar to readers. Fear not! THE PULSE is here to shed some light on the background on these characters, so you can hit the ground running with the series. This week, we’ll look at the history and background of Mary Marvel, along with Red Arrow, and two more of the Flash’s Rogues, Trickster and Pied Piper.

COUNTDOWN # 50: What are the Secrets of the Batcave?
BY "FREE" STEVE CHUNG

Last week, in Countdown #50, we saw the Dark Knight Detective dealing with a deadly threat in the Batcave, and begin to uncover a mystery which may affect both of his identities. But just what are some of the secrets of the Batcave? What wonders are housed in this unique location? And, how did it save the Batman and Robin's secret identities? The answers are in this week's installment ....

WHO COUNTS IN COUNTDOWN? EPISODE # 50
BY BRUCE MaCINTOSH

This week, DC Comics released the first issue of its new weekly series, Countdown, the follow-up to the company’s successful year-long event, 52. If you enjoyed 52 – or even if you are new to the current DC Universe – but are unsure about jumping into a story with unfamiliar characters… Fear not! THE PULSE will be here every week with character bios and fun facts about each character as they appear in each issue of Countdown.

COUNTDOWN # 51: What Is/Was/Will Be The Great Disaster?
BY "FREE" STEVE CHUNG

At the end of Countdown #51, we learn that the "Great Disaster" is the end time that was foretold, and is fast approaching. It is unknown what is going to happen, and how or IF it can be prevented.Was the Great Disaster a result of World War III -- the Great Atomic War, which left a world in ruins? We don't know, but here is some background information on a possible future foretold over four decades ago in the DC Universe.

WHO COUNTS IN COUNTDOWN? EPISODE # 51
BY BRUCE MaCINTOSH

This week, DC Comics released the first issue of its new weekly series, Countdown, the follow-up to the company’s successful year-long event, 52. If you enjoyed 52 – or even if you are new to the current DC Universe – but are unsure about jumping into a story with unfamiliar characters… Fear not! THE PULSE will be here every week with character bios and fun facts about each character as they appear in each issue of Countdown.

COUNTDOWN # 48: Of Daily Planets & Stars
BY "FREE" STEVE CHUNG

Last week in Countdown #48, we saw Jimmy Olsen in conference with Perry White and Lois Lane at the Daily Planet when disaster struck. But, what are the origins of this great metropolitan newspaper, and how does the Daily Planet tie-in with the events of the DC mega-series, Countdown?

WHO COUNTS IN COUNTDOWN? EPISODE # 48
BY BRUCE MaCINTOSH

Every week, DC’s new year-long series Countdown, introduces characters who may be unfamiliar to readers. Fear not! The Pulse is here to shed some light on the background on these characters, so you can hit the ground running with the series. This week, we’ll look at the history and background of Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen and the nefarious Black Adam.

COUNTDOWN # 47: What's In Jimmy Olsen's Apartment?
BY "FREE" STEVE CHUNG

Last week in Countdown #47, we saw Jimmy Olsen suffering from a nightmare, and wondering what's happening to him. If dreaming of being stuck on a living wall is enough to make Jimbo scream, then what would he make of these past Pre-Crisis predicaments he found himself in thanks to some of the items he kept stashed in his pad?

WHO COUNTS IN THE COUNTDOWN # 47: DONNA TROY & LIGHTRAY
BY BRUCE MaCINTOSH

Every week, DC’s new year-long series Countdown, introduces characters who may be unfamiliar to readers. Fear not! THE PULSE is here to shed some light on the background on these characters, so you can hit the ground running with the series. This week, we’ll look at the history and background of the omnipresent Donna Troy and local crater creator Lightray.

COUNTDOWN # 48 BONUS: What Are The Monitors Talking About?
BY BRUCE MaCINTOSH

“History of the Multiverse” is a four page story at the end of each issue of Countdown, which features the Monitors and their secret plans for the 52 universes created in the wake of Infinite Crisis. In Issue #48 – out this week – the Monitors discuss the first meetings between the superheroes of Earth-1 and Earth-2, and THE PULSE thought you should know about the annual JLA/JSA meeting that was the big event in comics – the highly anticipated extravaganza every summer.

COUNTDOWN # 48: Of Daily Planets & Stars
BY "FREE" STEVE CHUNG

Last week in Countdown #48, we saw Jimmy Olsen in conference with Perry White and Lois Lane at the Daily Planet when disaster struck. But, what are the origins of this great metropolitan newspaper, and how does the Daily Planet tie-in with the events of the DC mega-series, Countdown?