The Count on Countdown
Countdown isn’t 52 and it never will be.
Hanging out at …When I Heard the Countdown… it appears I’m not the only one dissatisfied and questioning the future of the title.
I’m beginning to wonder, in fact, if the huge rash of new announcements DC made in the various conventions they attended last week were not a form of damage control.
I agree.
McDuffie and Waid’s new assignments are designed to clean up problems left by previous creative teams. Additionally titles like Countdown to Adventure have been announced to make up for the apparent lack of movement and congruity in the weekly series.
This week provided a great opportunity for the Countdown to catch up. Karate Kid and The Rouges’ had been cooling their heals waiting for storylines featuring them elsewhere to wrap. The weekly title that’s supposed to deftly navigate these events remains out of step.
Countdown is in real danger of become a place holder full of advertisements for minis where the actual action will be taking place. Dini and crew must deliver on the fan’s expectations or they’re going to find those mini-spin-offs cannibalizing their sales.
If that’s the case you can expect Countdown to end ala Flash #13 with a big “We fooled you…” punch line.
-Johnny Zito
