| Issue | #8 |
| Published | June 2008 |
| Cover Price | 3.50 USD; 3.50 CAD |
| Pages | 44 |
| Editing | Mike Marts; Jeanine Schaefer (associate) |
| Characters | Forever People [Vykin; Serifan; Big Bear; Beautiful Dreamer; Mark Moonrider]; Mantis; Darkseid; Desaad; Granny Goodness; Takion; Kanto; Highfather; Orion; Big Barda; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Mister Miracle [Scott Free]; Virman Vundabar; Lightray; Kalibak; Metron; Black Racer |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Script | Jim Starlin ? |
| Pencils | Jim Starlin |
| Inks | Art Thibert |
| Characters | Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Source; Orion; Darkseid (villain) |
| Synopsis | This 8-part saga of cosmic proportions ends with the proverbial bang as the Fourth World is forever changed! Learn the final fates of Apokolips, New Genesis, Darkseid, Orion and all of the New Gods in this final issue - and see how it ties into the final issues of COUNTDOWN! [per solicitation] |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Script | Jim Starlin |
| Pencils | Jim Starlin |
| Inks | Art Thibert |
| Colors | Jeromy Cox |
| Letters | Travis Lanham |
| Notes | Darkseid and Orion's final battle is in COUNTDOWN (DC, 2007 series) #2. |
| Script | Dan Didio |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Dan Didio talks about the "Sightings" banner that will indicate significant DCU issues throughout the year. Hot list - SUPERMAN/BATMAN #47, COUNTDOWN #1 and DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #8. |