I need an "Infinite Crisis for Dummies"...(spoilers)

[DR.MID-NITE]

Alright, I have been trying to keep up with everything. But, these month gaps in stories drives me nuts...Trying to keep up with so many stories. I am losing my mind. Is someone here inclined to make a list of what has happened so far??
(ie- 1-Blue Beetle is dead 2-Rock of Eternity exploded). Yes, I know DC has the Crisis counseling. But, this will be the one spot myself and others can look back to to catch up if we miss something.

Thanks!!


ps-On a side note. What is up with some long time supporting characters going nuts? First Batman's Dr.Thomkins going letting people die. And now Superman's Dr.Emil Hamilton going homicidal as Ruin.

[Jin Kazama]

DC put out a pretty cool "Countdown to Crisis" one-shot right before/after the 80-pager with the death of Beetle. Had clips and, in some cases, full issues of the comics that had an effect on Crisis.

Plus, the Crisis min-series collections have preludes at the front of them in the same format, explaining what led to those mini-series. Really informative. If I can dig up that one-shot, maybe it'll help a bit. But, if you can find it, check that out. Really good.

[Jack Frenzy]

Jin Kazama: "Countdown to Infinite Crisis" was the 80 page special. I think you mean the "Prelude to Infinite Crisis" TPB.

DR.MID-NITE: For an overview of the Countdown miniseries, you can have a peek at the first post on the Infinite Crisis talkback thread. It needs some updating, but covers pretty much all the major points up to (but not including) Infinite Crisis #1.