52 After the Infinite Crisis and before One Year Later, the DCU spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. A year in which those heroes were needed more than ever as the fate of the world hung in the balance. Who stood up in their absence? And who sat out? The story of DC's most eventful year is told in an unprecedented weekly tale of death, danger, romance, intergalactic terror and the never-ending, universal meaning of heroism. Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; Breakdowns by Keith Giffen; Art by Joe Bennett, Ruy Jose and Jack Jadson; Backup feature by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert; Covers by J.G. Jones. For more info, see: DC Comics's 52 online magazine. In this special week-by-week online news magazine, the award-winning journalists of The Daily Planet take an in-depth look at the events that followed the heroic Crisis that shapes the lives of not just the citizens of Metropolis, but of the entire world... and the heroes that protect it. In addition to the hard-hitting Daily Planet reporting, there's top notch artistic interpretations of previously unreported events, and exclusive commentary from "behind the scene" experts. SpaceCast.com chats with Greg about 52 (video). 52 Week 52 May 2, 2007 The end is here! 52 Week 51 April 25, 2007 ...coming... 52 Week 50 April 18, 2007 Covers by J.G. Jones. 52 Week 49 April 11, 2007 Covers by J.G. Jones. 52 Week 48 April 4, 2007 As the year races towards its close, our heroes follow through their final steps in space—and time. World War III is just the beginning. Plus, more origins of the DC Universe, including the JLA with Ethan Van Sciver and Batman with Andy Kubert. These final issues feature art by Darick Robertson, Eddy Barrows, Joe Bennett, Justiniano and more. 52 Week 47 March 28, 2007 Covers by J.G. Jones and Alex Sinclair. 52 Week 46 March 21, 2007 Covers by J.G. Jones and Alex Sinclair. 52 Week 45 March 14, 2007 Covers by J.G. Jones and Alex Sinclair. 52 Week 44 March 7, 2007 Covers by J.G. Jones and Alex Sinclair. In the month to come, death and destruction will reign supreme in the DCU. Storylines will intersect with horrifying results, a main character will die, another will do something he hasn't done in years, and one will fall from grace. A war is coming, and the end is near. 52 Week 43 February 28, 2007 52 Week 42 February 21, 2007 52 Week 41 February 14, 2007 52 Week 40 February 7, 2007 The month begins with one of the main players in 52 having everything—and everyone—taken away from him, and ends with messages from beyond the grave that will have a lasting impact on several DC heroes. Also, Ralph Dibny's fate—or is that Fate?—is at last revealed as he solves the greatest mystery of all. Plus, more Origins of the DCU. 52 Week 39 January 31, 2007 It's the deadliest day Metropolis has ever seen. By the end of the month a villain will be revealed, a hero will fall in the outer reaches of the galaxy and the Supernova will deepen his mysteries even further. 52 Week 38 January 24, 2007 The Origin of Red Tornado by Waid and Phil Jimenez. 52 Week 37 January 17, 2007 The Origin of Firestorm by Waid and Jamal Igle. 52 Week 36 January 10, 2007 The Origin of Green Arrow by Waid and Tim Sale. 52 Week 35 January 3, 2007 The Origin of Black Canary by Waid and Howard Chaykin. 52 Week 34 December 27, 2006 A deadly countdown to the end of the year and the end of a life in the most heart-stopping cliffhanger yet. The New Year changes everything. 52 Week 33 December 20, 2006 More on the Batwoman! "I have brought my family here today to show to you that underneath the powers of gods long dead—we are as human as the rest of you." Plus, The Origin of Two-Face by Waid and Mark Chiarello. 52 Week 32 December 13, 2006 "You wished to be with her again. Come closer, I will show you how." Plus, The Origin of Blue Beetle by Waid and Cully Hamner. 52 Week 31 December 6, 2006 "Superman being out of the picture was the key. One of two keys, if you want to be cute about it." Plus, The Origin of the Metal Men by Waid and Duncan Rouleau. 52 Week 30 November 29, 2006 "Batman...No More"—a full length 22-page adventure featuring Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and Batwoman. 52 Week 29 November 22, 2006 "Th-th-they're going to kill me. S-S-Supergirl's going to kill me." "That's—the BLACK MARVEL FAMILY?" Plus, The Origin of The Joker by Waid and Brian Bolland. 52 Week 28 November 15, 2006 "Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado's gone walkabout." Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham. 52 Week 27 November 8, 2006 "It's Jean Loring. Sue's murderer." Plus, The Origin of Power Girl by Waid and Adam Hughes. 52 Week 26 November 1, 2006 "How altruistic can you be when you're funded by LexCorp?" Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett. 52 Week 25 October 25, 2006 "That's — the Black Marvel Family?" Plus, the Origin of Nightwing by Waid and George Pérez. 52 Week 24 October 18, 2006 "You don't really know me, but I'm a big fan and ...well...I wanted to invite you to ...to ...to join the new Justice League." Plus, the Origin of Booster Gold by Waid and Dan Jurgens. 52 Week 23 October 11, 2006 "Look what these monsters did to your brother, Isis! They deserve a slow death! Plucked apart like the insects they are!" Plus, the Origin of Wildcat by Waid and Jerry Ordway. 52 Week 22 October 4, 2006 "Good news, sir. Your son Kon-El didn't die in the Crisis after all." Plus, the Origin of Green Lantern by Waid and Ivan Reis and Marc Campos. 52 Week 21 September 27, 2006 Special full-length story. "No disrespect, Raven, but we're as much Infinity Inc. as you are Titans. Neither team is the same one it used to be." 52 Week 20 September 20, 2006 "Adam's right, Kory. This is way too big for the three of us." Plus, the Origin of Adam Strange by Waid and Kevin Nowlan. 52 Week 19 September 13, 2006 "What if I told you I could—using Booster's DNA—bioengineer a superhero identity for you?" Plus, the Origin of Animal Man by Waid and Brian Bolland. 52 Week 18 September 6, 2006 "Ralph, we're the CROATOANS. We found Shakespeare's GHOSTWRITER, we can find one of our own GUYS." Plus, The Origin of The Question by Waid and Joe Bennett. 52 Week 17 August 30, 2006 This week features art by Chris Batista, Jack Jadson and Ruy Jose, and can be described in one word: Lobo! Plus, the origin of Lobo by Waid and Giffen. 52 Week 16 August 23, 2006 Celebrate the nuptials of Black Adam and Isis, illustrated by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose. Plus, the origin of Black Adam by Waid and J.G. Jones. 52 Week 15 August 16, 2006 It's the death you never expected, featuring art by Shawn Moll and Tom Nguyen. Plus, the origin of Metamorpho by Waid and Eric Powell (The Goon). 52 Week 14 August 9, 2006 Steel faces a turning point, and Montoya and the Question go international. Plus, the origin of Steel by Waid and Jon Bogdanove. With art by Dale Eaglesham and Art Thibert. 52 Week 13 August 2, 2006 It's the resurrection of Sue Dibny. Are the Elongated Man's ex-teammates here to help, or hurt? Plus, the origin of Elongated Man by Mark Waid and Kevin Nowlan. Featuring art by Todd Nauck and Marlo Alquiza. 52 Week 12 July 26, 2006 Black Adam finds love in the arms of mythology in WEEK 12, with Art by Eddy Barrows and Rob Stull. Isis is here, plus the debut of the new SECRET ORIGINS backup featuring the origin of Wonder Woman by Mark Waid and Adam Hughes. 52 Week 11 July 19, 2006 WEEK 11, featuring Art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson and Todd Nauck and Marlo Alquiza, sheds light on the mysterious woman protecting Gotham City... wearing a very familiar uniform! 52 Week 10 July 12, 2006 WEEK 10 illustrated by Chris Batista (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and Jimmy Palmiotti, features the debut of Supernova, the new guardian of Metropolis! 52 Week 9 July 5, 2006 In WEEK 9, with Art by Shawn Moll and Tom Nguyen, learn who dies before Devilance. Plus, witness the debut of the new JLA! 52 Week 8 June 28, 2006 WEEK 8, with art by Eddy Barrows and Rob Stull, puts the spotlight on John Henry Irons...Man of Steel! With Superman gone, can he stop the never-ending schemes of Lex Luthor? "The History of the DC Universe," backup feature continues. 52 Week 7 June 21, 2006 Booster Gold sells out in WEEK 7, illustrated by Ken Lashley and KWL Designs, but he's sure to see the same people on the way down that he met on the way up. "The History of the DC Universe," backup feature continues. 52 Week 6 June 14, 2006 WEEK 6 features the debut of some major players, as Green Lantern discovers the world's newest sensations: China's own super-hero team. "The History of the DC Universe," backup feature continues. 52 Week 5 June 7, 2006 In WEEK 5, illustrated by Chris Batista and Jimmy Palmiotti, it's a mystery in space and a surprise so unexpected that even the cover is top secret. "The History of the DC Universe," backup feature continues. 52 Week 4 May 31, 2006 "The History of the DC Universe backup feature continues. 52 Week 3 May 24, 2006 "The History of the DC Universe backup feature continues. 52 Week 2 May 17, 2006 Also beginning with this issue: "The History of the DC Universe," a 10-part backup feature by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert that takes you on a tour through the legendary past of the DCU. 52 Week 1 May 10, 2006 A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes. 52 TRADE PAPERBACKS 52: The Companion October 2007 The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in this volume collecting the best of their solo stories. Included here are stories from MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1, GOTHAM CENTRAL #40, ANIMAL MAN #16, DETECTIVE COMICS #350, METAL MEN #45, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #97, STRANGE ADVENTURES #226, RIP HUNTER: TIME MASTER #97, SECRET ORIGINS #35 and JSA: SAVAGE TIMES. 52 Vol. 4 November 2007 Last of a four-volume collection. The story of the DC Universe's most eventful year concludes in this final action-packed volume in the series featuring an epic WORLD WAR III between the planet's super-powered beings. Discover the final fates of the stars of the series—Booster Gold, Renee Montoya, Black Adam, The Elongated Man, Animal Man, Lobo, Starfire and Adam Strange—from 52 #40-52. 52 Vol. 3 September 2007 Third of a four-volume collection, this edition featuring the lead stories from 52 WEEK 27-39 in the DC Universe's most eventful year ever. 52 Vol. 2 July 2007 Second of a four-volume collection, this edition featuring the lead stories from 52 WEEK 14-26, plus commentary on each issue by creators and editors, conceptual drawings, sketch material, thumbnails and more. 52 Vol. 1 May 2007 First of a four-volume collection, this edition featuring the lead stories from 52 WEEK 1-13 in the DC Universe's most eventful year ever.