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| − | '''Beige Countdown''' is a | + | '''Beige Countdown''' is a [[Classic LNH]] miniseries, spinning out of the ''[[Infinite Leadership Crisis]]'' multi-writer event. It depicts the year between the ''Infinite Leadership Crisis'' and ''[[Beige Midnight]]''. |
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| + | === Credits === | ||
The ideas for the series were developed by [[Arthur Spitzer]], [[Lalo Martins]], [[Martin Phipps]], [[Saxon Brenton]], and [[Rob Rogers]], and the series was written by Arthur, Lalo, Martin, and Rob (with a sentence by [[Dave Van Domelen]]). The numbering of the series counts down (eh? eh?), starting at issue number twelve and ending with issue number zero. | The ideas for the series were developed by [[Arthur Spitzer]], [[Lalo Martins]], [[Martin Phipps]], [[Saxon Brenton]], and [[Rob Rogers]], and the series was written by Arthur, Lalo, Martin, and Rob (with a sentence by [[Dave Van Domelen]]). The numbering of the series counts down (eh? eh?), starting at issue number twelve and ending with issue number zero. | ||
| − | === Skipped Issues === | + | === Note on Skipped Issues === |
''Beige Countdown'' #8 and #4-2 have been skipped; Rob hasn't finished #8, and #4-2 haven't been claimed by any writer. These issues may eventually be posted, but it's not necessary for a reader to read them in order to understand ''Beige Countdown''. | ''Beige Countdown'' #8 and #4-2 have been skipped; Rob hasn't finished #8, and #4-2 haven't been claimed by any writer. These issues may eventually be posted, but it's not necessary for a reader to read them in order to understand ''Beige Countdown''. | ||
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| + | === Awards === | ||
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| + | In 2008, issue #10 won [[RACCies:Favorite Single Issue]]. | ||
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| + | === Legacy === | ||
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| + | The end of ''Beige Countdown'' lead straight into the senses-shattering event known as ''[[Beige Midnight]]''! | ||
= The Series = | = The Series = | ||
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=== Beige Countdown Prologue === | === Beige Countdown Prologue === | ||
| − | [http://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2007-June/003581.html An Important Public Service Announcement!]: Written by Arthur Spitzer | + | [http://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2007-June/003581.html An Important Public Service Announcement!] |
| + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] | ||
| − | [[Irony Man]] and [[Billy the Butterfly Magic Kid]] do a public service announcement about the [[ | + | [[Irony Man]] and [[Billy the Butterfly Magic Kid]] do a public service announcement about the [[Net.ahuman Responsibility Act]]! |
=== Beige Countdown #12 === | === Beige Countdown #12 === | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2007-August/003897.html The New Triumvirate] |
| + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] | ||
| − | A mysterious [[Beige Clock Tower]] appears in the middle of [[Net.ropolis]] | + | A mysterious [[Beige Clock Tower]] appears in the middle of [[Net.ropolis]]. [[Fearless Leader (Classic)|Fearless Leader]] discovers a plot by the [[Legion of Net.Villains]] to free the [[Looniverse]]'s worst villains from the [[Ultimate Black Hole]]. The [[Ultimate Ninja]] is charged with the murder of [[wReamicus Maximus]], and decides to temporarily resign, appointing The New Triumvirate! |
=== Beige Countdown #11 === | === Beige Countdown #11 === | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2007-October/004126.html Knight to Bishop to King] |
| + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]], [[Lalo Martins]], and [[Martin Phipps]] | ||
| − | + | [[Hexadecimal Luthor]], President of the [[Loonited States of Ame.rec.a|Loonited States]] and Beige King of the [[HexFire Club]], reveals the truth about [[wReamicus Maximus]]'s seeming demise. The Triumvirate picks the Ultimate Ninja to lead a team to stop the LNV from reaching the Ultimate Black Hole. And could it be... the [[Ultimate Savior]]!? | |
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== The Ultimate Black Hole == | == The Ultimate Black Hole == | ||
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=== Beige Countdown #10 === | === Beige Countdown #10 === | ||
| − | + | Who Stole The Stars And Put Them In Your Eyes? [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-May/004853.html Part One], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-May/004854.html Part Two], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-May/004855.html Part Three] and [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-May/004856.html Part Four] | |
| + | : Written by [[Rob Rogers]] | ||
| − | A team of LNH'rs led by the Ultimate Ninja chase down | + | A team of the greatest and most powerful LNH'rs, led by the Ultimate Ninja, chase down [[Mynabird]] and the Legion of Net.Villains, trying to prevent them from reaching the Ultimate Black Hole. They catch up with them, but the villains are prepared, and far off in space, the strongest Legionnaires face their hardest battle yet! |
=== Betterman's Last Flight === | === Betterman's Last Flight === | ||
| − | Written by Rob Rogers | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2012-October/010639.html Betterman's Last Flight] |
| + | : Written by [[Rob Rogers]] | ||
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| + | Betterman, the greatest hero in the world, has something to tell his true love, nosy reporter Marie Sioux... | ||
=== Beige Countdown #9 === | === Beige Countdown #9 === | ||
| − | The Created and the Damned: Written by Rob Rogers | + | The Created and the Damned: [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-April/011539.html Chapter One], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-April/011570.html Chapter Two], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-April/011613.html Chapter Three], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-May/011688.html Chapter Four], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-May/011727.html Chapter Five], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-May/011748.html Chapter Six], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-May/011776.html Chapter Seven], and [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2013-May/011808.html Chapter Eight] |
| + | : Written by [[Rob Rogers]] | ||
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| + | The team is scattered across space, with many of its members stranded on [[The Collector's Planet]]. As they struggle to regroup and redefine themselves despite the net.villains' tricks and traps, the LNV reach the Ultimate Black Hole and what lies within... | ||
=== Beige Countdown #8 === | === Beige Countdown #8 === | ||
| − | + | : Not yet written by [[Rob Rogers]] | |
== The Election == | == The Election == | ||
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=== Beige Countdown Special === | === Beige Countdown Special === | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2007-October/004085.html Debate This!] |
| + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] | ||
| − | [[McLaughlin Man]] | + | [[McLaughlin Man]] chairs a debate between the contenders in the [[2007 LNH Election]]... or ''does'' he? |
=== Beige Countdown #7 === | === Beige Countdown #7 === | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2007-November/004242.html The Last Dance] |
| + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] | ||
| − | The heroes are back from their space mission and the Ultimate Ninja is in prison | + | The heroes are back from their space mission, and the Ultimate Ninja is in prison. [[Manga Man]] and Hex Luthor decide to sacrifice their pawn, to destroy Fearless Leader's chance to win the leadership election, and put Irony Man on the throne! |
=== Beige Countdown #6 === | === Beige Countdown #6 === | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2007-December/004334.html And the Next Leader of the LNH Is...] |
| − | + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] and [[Martin Phipps]] | |
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| − | + | Irony Man becomes the Beige Knight of the HexFire Club, while Hex Luthor does everything he can to destroy the other candidates for leadership of the LNH! Hex reveals that Catalyst Lass is now under his control, thanks to the mind-controlling powers of [[Mister Tiddles]] and a [[Freedom Chip]] that was put in her brain. His plan to stop the the Bryttle Brothers involves implanting Freedom Chips in the brains of billions of people the world over! | |
| − | + | Irony Man goes on a date! Ultimate Ninja vs. Irony Man! And the Ninja goes free – or does he!? | |
=== Beige Countdown #5 === | === Beige Countdown #5 === | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-February/004445.html The Bicycle in the River] |
| + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] | ||
| − | [[Bicycle Repair Lad]] | + | [[Bicycle Repair Lad]], Hex Luthor's greatest arch-enemy, is framed and sent to a secret prison! But is this Hex's greatest triumph, or the beginning of his fall? |
== The 'Don't Know What Happens Here' == | == The 'Don't Know What Happens Here' == | ||
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| + | ''[[Hungry, Hungry Sabertooths!]]'' #50 suggested these issues might be about [[Token Girl]] dealing with intrigue in the [[HexFire Club]] while [[Catalyst Lass]] was infiltrating it, but really, who the hell knows. | ||
=== Beige Countdown #4 === | === Beige Countdown #4 === | ||
| − | + | : Skipped | |
=== Beige Countdown #3 === | === Beige Countdown #3 === | ||
| − | + | : Skipped | |
=== Beige Countdown #2 === | === Beige Countdown #2 === | ||
| − | + | : Skipped | |
== The Conclusion == | == The Conclusion == | ||
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=== Beige Countdown #1 === | === Beige Countdown #1 === | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-March/004720.html the Palm of the HeartThrob] |
| + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] | ||
| − | The Ultimate Ninja breaks free from his | + | The Ultimate Ninja breaks free from his dreamlike prison, and seeks revenge on those that put him there! |
=== Beige Countdown #0 === | === Beige Countdown #0 === | ||
| − | [[ | + | The Book of Deus ex Machinas! [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-April/004767.html Part One], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-April/004768.html Part Two], [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-April/004769.html Part Three] and [https://lists.eyrie.org/pipermail/racc/2008-April/004770.html Part Four] |
| − | + | : Written by [[Arthur Spitzer]] (with a sentence by [[Dave Van Domelen]]) | |
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| − | + | [[Occultism Kid]] finds the [[Book of Deus ex Machinas]], and discovers that Dekay and Diskolor, the cosmic entitles known as the [[Bryttle Brothers]], are actually trapped inside the book! [[Bart the Dark Receptionist]] steps in! The [[Ring of Retcon]]! The [[Insanity Gauntlet]]! And the [[Cosmic Plot Device]]!! | |
[[Category:Classic LNH Miniseries]] | [[Category:Classic LNH Miniseries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:19, 25 July 2023
Beige Countdown is a Classic LNH miniseries, spinning out of the Infinite Leadership Crisis multi-writer event. It depicts the year between the Infinite Leadership Crisis and Beige Midnight.
Contents
Credits
The ideas for the series were developed by Arthur Spitzer, Lalo Martins, Martin Phipps, Saxon Brenton, and Rob Rogers, and the series was written by Arthur, Lalo, Martin, and Rob (with a sentence by Dave Van Domelen). The numbering of the series counts down (eh? eh?), starting at issue number twelve and ending with issue number zero.
Note on Skipped Issues
Beige Countdown #8 and #4-2 have been skipped; Rob hasn't finished #8, and #4-2 haven't been claimed by any writer. These issues may eventually be posted, but it's not necessary for a reader to read them in order to understand Beige Countdown.
Awards
In 2008, issue #10 won RACCies:Favorite Single Issue.
Legacy
The end of Beige Countdown lead straight into the senses-shattering event known as Beige Midnight!
The Series
The New Triumvirate
Beige Countdown Prologue
An Important Public Service Announcement!
- Written by Arthur Spitzer
Irony Man and Billy the Butterfly Magic Kid do a public service announcement about the Net.ahuman Responsibility Act!
Beige Countdown #12
- Written by Arthur Spitzer
A mysterious Beige Clock Tower appears in the middle of Net.ropolis. Fearless Leader discovers a plot by the Legion of Net.Villains to free the Looniverse's worst villains from the Ultimate Black Hole. The Ultimate Ninja is charged with the murder of wReamicus Maximus, and decides to temporarily resign, appointing The New Triumvirate!
Beige Countdown #11
- Written by Arthur Spitzer, Lalo Martins, and Martin Phipps
Hexadecimal Luthor, President of the Loonited States and Beige King of the HexFire Club, reveals the truth about wReamicus Maximus's seeming demise. The Triumvirate picks the Ultimate Ninja to lead a team to stop the LNV from reaching the Ultimate Black Hole. And could it be... the Ultimate Savior!?
The Ultimate Black Hole
Beige Countdown #10
Who Stole The Stars And Put Them In Your Eyes? Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four
- Written by Rob Rogers
A team of the greatest and most powerful LNH'rs, led by the Ultimate Ninja, chase down Mynabird and the Legion of Net.Villains, trying to prevent them from reaching the Ultimate Black Hole. They catch up with them, but the villains are prepared, and far off in space, the strongest Legionnaires face their hardest battle yet!
Betterman's Last Flight
- Written by Rob Rogers
Betterman, the greatest hero in the world, has something to tell his true love, nosy reporter Marie Sioux...
Beige Countdown #9
The Created and the Damned: Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three, Chapter Four, Chapter Five, Chapter Six, Chapter Seven, and Chapter Eight
- Written by Rob Rogers
The team is scattered across space, with many of its members stranded on The Collector's Planet. As they struggle to regroup and redefine themselves despite the net.villains' tricks and traps, the LNV reach the Ultimate Black Hole and what lies within...
Beige Countdown #8
- Not yet written by Rob Rogers
The Election
Beige Countdown Special
- Written by Arthur Spitzer
McLaughlin Man chairs a debate between the contenders in the 2007 LNH Election... or does he?
Beige Countdown #7
- Written by Arthur Spitzer
The heroes are back from their space mission, and the Ultimate Ninja is in prison. Manga Man and Hex Luthor decide to sacrifice their pawn, to destroy Fearless Leader's chance to win the leadership election, and put Irony Man on the throne!
Beige Countdown #6
And the Next Leader of the LNH Is...
- Written by Arthur Spitzer and Martin Phipps
Irony Man becomes the Beige Knight of the HexFire Club, while Hex Luthor does everything he can to destroy the other candidates for leadership of the LNH! Hex reveals that Catalyst Lass is now under his control, thanks to the mind-controlling powers of Mister Tiddles and a Freedom Chip that was put in her brain. His plan to stop the the Bryttle Brothers involves implanting Freedom Chips in the brains of billions of people the world over!
Irony Man goes on a date! Ultimate Ninja vs. Irony Man! And the Ninja goes free – or does he!?
Beige Countdown #5
- Written by Arthur Spitzer
Bicycle Repair Lad, Hex Luthor's greatest arch-enemy, is framed and sent to a secret prison! But is this Hex's greatest triumph, or the beginning of his fall?
The 'Don't Know What Happens Here'
Hungry, Hungry Sabertooths! #50 suggested these issues might be about Token Girl dealing with intrigue in the HexFire Club while Catalyst Lass was infiltrating it, but really, who the hell knows.
Beige Countdown #4
- Skipped
Beige Countdown #3
- Skipped
Beige Countdown #2
- Skipped
The Conclusion
Beige Countdown #1
- Written by Arthur Spitzer
The Ultimate Ninja breaks free from his dreamlike prison, and seeks revenge on those that put him there!
Beige Countdown #0
The Book of Deus ex Machinas! Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four
- Written by Arthur Spitzer (with a sentence by Dave Van Domelen)
Occultism Kid finds the Book of Deus ex Machinas, and discovers that Dekay and Diskolor, the cosmic entitles known as the Bryttle Brothers, are actually trapped inside the book! Bart the Dark Receptionist steps in! The Ring of Retcon! The Insanity Gauntlet! And the Cosmic Plot Device!!
