This title is written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid. It includes breakdowns by Keith Giffen. It includes art by various. It includes backup features by Waid and various. It features a covers by J.G. Jones. The end is near! As the year races towards its close, we follow our heroes through their final steps in space - and time! From the mean streets of Gotham to the far reaches of deep space, the last weeks tick down to their shattering conclusion. 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! "52": a year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman ...but not a year without heroes.