Magic Eight Ball Mondays: Countdown to Who Cares?

Another Monday, another session with the magic eight ball. About last week: yes, the magic eight ball really did respond no right away and, yes, I wanted to do that joke at some point. Now, it's been done, so we won't be doing it again. This week, I'll ask the magic eight ball questions about DC's Countdown stuff. As always, anything that's positive is a yes (like "outlook good"), anything negative is a no and anything else will be followed as directed. Let's do this:

Me: So, ready to go, magic eight ball?

8: It Is Certain

Me: Good. Now, will Countdown be a success on the whole?

8: You May Rely On It

Me: Really?

8: Most Likely

Me: No, no, no . . . really????

8: It Is Certain

Me: Wow. I, uh, didn't see that coming. Let's move on: Will Mary Marvel remain a skank?

8: Cannot Predict Now

Me: Will the New Gods all die?

8: Ask Again Later

Me: Will Jason Todd become a well-liked and respected character?

8: Yes

Me: Will the Jokester be a cool character?

8: Better Not Tell You Now

Me: The one thing I care about . . . again, the New Gods--are they all going to die?

8: Reply Hazy Try Again

Me: Will all of the New Gods die?

8: Better Not Tell You Now

Me: Will Jimmy Olsen die?

8: Signs Point To Yes

Me: Will the Joker kill him?

8: Concentrate And Ask Again

Me: WILL. THE. JOKER. KILL. JIMMY. OLSEN?

8: Yes Definitely

Me: Is the Martian Manhunter in love with Batman?

8: My Sources Say No

Me: Are Kingdom Come Superman and Mullet-Superman bullies now?

8: Without A Doubt

Me: Will the Teen Titans kill Darkseid just to shut up the JSA geezers?

8: Yes

Me: Is the DCU having its period?

8: Outlook Not So Good

Me: Seriously, will Countdown be a success overall?

8: Outlook Good

Me: But, but, but, but--HOW?

8: Signs Point To Yes

Me: Er, sorry. Will is be because of Grant Morrison? Will Grant make it alright?

8: Most Likely

Me: So, Final Crisis will redeem it all?

8: It Is Certain

Me: But, will Countdown the book remain crap?

8: Without A Doubt

Me: Okay, that makes sense. Did I forget anything?

8: Outlook Good

Me: Oh. Was it important?

8: As I See It Yes

Me: Uh . . . will they find Ray Palmer?

8: Cannot Predict Now

Me: Will evil actually inherit the Earth?

8: Most Likely

Me: Fuck, I'm sick of this, can we stop?

8: Better Not Tell You Now

Me: . . .

Alright, that does it for another week. Hope you've learned something. If you have a question for the magic eight ball, submit it to us via the comments or e-mail.