Story by Paul Dini; Breakdowns by Keith Giffen; Script by Tony Bedard; Art by Al Barrionuevo; Cover by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund

Karate Kid confronts Brother Eye! Jimmy Olsen is grabbed by Forager! Shadowpact tries to subdue an out-of-control Mary Marvel! The Crime Syndicate, the Extremists and Monarch gather against the Challengers! Holly and Harley arrive on Paradise Island — and begin their "training"! A lucky coin-toss might have Two-Face save Piper and Trickster from Checkmate! And who is the mysterious— but funny — Jokester? Oh, and Mister Mxyzptlk explains it all!

Plus, more DC villains origin back-up stories written by Scott Beatty, including Zod, Deadshot and Two-Face. The COUNTDOWN continues!