An unidentified narrator, who identifies himself with the entirety of the Universe, tells of the recent events of Countdown, as well as additional threats, including:

Superman: Even in the 31st Century, people will look to the sky for Superman. He is shown battling Tyr, while Brainiac 5 and White Witch make contact with the unknown. The narrator remembers that Superman always asked him to call him "Clark".
Batman: The Joker is visited by Batman in Arkham, where he deals cards (A Dead Man's Hand),as Batman asks him about a person or organization called The Black Glove. The Joker tells him that "Some very, very bad people have decided to hurt you. Hurt you so bad you'll never recover... Because they can. Because they think you deserve it ... The Dead Man's Hand [as he deals the cards, red and black] is missing a finger. That last fatal card [Ace of Spades]." Batman is unintimidated and tells the Joker to "let them come"
Wonder Woman: Apollo plots against Wonder Woman from the shadows, saying that "Our fate cannot be left to Wonder Woman and the Amazons. It is time to recognize what you and I have both known for centuries. Changin the world is not a job for women -- it is a job for men." An army of Greek warriors is revealed. At the same time, various mad scientists collect dirt from places where genocide occured, planning to make a weapon to destroy Wonder Woman and the Amazons.
Green Lantern: Hal Jordan investigates the scene of Black Hand's explosion. He tries to use his ring to track down Black Hand, but the ring is unable to track him.
Black Hand: He is shown wandering a barren landscape while scenes from each of the new Lantern Corps are revealed. He says, to nobody visible, "I hear you". A Black Lantern Power Battery is shown.
Spectre: The narrator hopes the Spectre will recognize his powers beyond mere Vengeance.
Libra: Libra meets with various super-villains in Central City, saying he is here to balance the books. He claims that "... there is a God. There is a New God in whose name the bad men can offer up their prayers and he will answer! And here is his book![1] And I am the prophet of his new age! Here is the great news! All who follow me in his name will be granted their heart's desire!"
The Narrator: Appears to fall to Earth, on fire, saying "The Light. The Shadow. I'm the only one who can see the shadow. This gigantic shadow cast across the Multiverse. Falling over everything. I'm the only one who knows there was a war in Heaven. And Evil won. The Multiverse takes a single breath ... like a runner poised on the line ... and it's my breath. There is a sound. A sound like the crack of doom. Like a starter's pistol ... and this is me. And now I remember." At that moment, a crack of lightning strikes just above Twisters Strip Tease.