Finally managed to get the first issue.
Yes, it's unexciting for the most part. But I see it as building up to something. Whether it will be worth it or not, remains to be seen.
DS actually looks good with a cape, interestingly enough.
Spoiler:My guess on who's hitting the new gods? AM, or at least one of his guys. He has more reason to go after them than most of the DCU.
One thing I found interesting, is the hint that Mr. Miracle's control of the ALE is how he does his insane escapes, and that it can warp reality. The rune circle that signifies it's use was a nice touch.
Whats Darkseids role in this. I know he is supposed to be the mastermind behind countdown and he has the ALE but everything just seems so random. When Orion had it , everything he did was blatantly obvious. Whats the point of a scheme when you already have one of the most powerful weapons in the universe.
Shadow Demons?
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Partial control of the Anti-Life Equation?
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A second wall?
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