Dex-Starr tried attacking some alien sadists and was attacked himself, and ultimately saved by Atrocitus. Atrocitus returns the injured Dex-Starr to Ysmault. There, found his Red Lanterns fighting amongst themselves and ignoring his authority, coupled with his own disappointment for not killing Krona himself, leaving Atrocitus questioning his dedication to the Red Lantern Corps. On Earth, two brothers fight after their grandfather was injured in a store robbery. On Ysmault, Atrocitus used the blood of the dead Krona to ask the universe what he must do. He saw the suffering in the universe, which re-fired his rage, but was left unsure if his Corps members were up to the challenge.
