52 Weeks (2006) #40

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Pat Olliffe & Drew Geraci, Joe Bennett, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid. Breakdowns by Keith Giffen. Art by Chris Batista & Rodney Ramos.

Backup features by Mark Waid and various. Cover by J.G. Jones. 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: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes.

32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.