The following contains spoilers for Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4, on sale now from DC Comics.

The original Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series, by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, is well-remembered by comic book fans as being one of the first stories to make profound and lasting changes to the DC Universe. This was the story that brought about the deaths of two major heroes (The Flash and Superman's cousin Supergirl) and ushered in an entirely new era in the comic book universe by introducing the deadly cosmic threats of Pariah and the Anti-Monitor. DC has returned to the story first told in the mid-eighties in the new mini-series Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. Originally known as Dark Crisis, Issue #4 reveals the true name of the series and establishes its firm connection to the classic tale.

CBR sat down in a one-on-one interview with writer Joshua Williamson. to discuss the connection his story has to the original epic. The acclaimed creator also spoke about the ultimate fate of the Justice League members who were "killed" in battle with Pariah at the onset of the series, the personal journeys of the main characters, and what fans can expect in the latter half of the story.

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CBR: Dark Crisis #4 officially changes the name of this series to Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. How does your story connect to the original Crisis on Infinite Earths?

Joshua Williamson: The stories have always been connected because of Pariah, who kickstarted the original Crisis on Infinite Earths. He was a genius on his world who lost touch with humanity and became obsessed with the secrets of the universe. In the original series, he created the anti-matter chamber device, and when he stepped inside, he got to see the creation of the universe. Unfortunately, his actions cause the destruction of his entire world and awaken the Anti-Monitor, who sets off to destroy all the other worlds. In the original story, Pariah is not only the main character but also the narrator.

One of the things that I never understood about the original story is that when Pariah confesses to what he's done, Uncle Sam of the Freedom Fighters convinces the other heroes to not fight him, claiming that he had been punished enough. I remember reading that and feeling like it was the wrong way for the heroes to handle things. But in a way, Uncle Sam had a point. Pariah was left floating in darkness for millions of years before he was freed, and as a result, he was not well mentally. And on top of that, he is cursed to go to worlds right before they are destroyed. He's a

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How exciting was it for you to recreate the classic dynamic between Barry Allen's Flash and Hal Jordon's Green Lantern for Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths?

It's one of the highlights of this whole project. I love writing them together, and this is one of the few opportunities I've had to do so. I wrote them together once in a two-part story in The Flash, but not much since. So here, I had the opportunity to bring them back together in a fun kind of way. They are really good friends, and, as such, they like to poke fun at each other. They're really fun to write.

Issue #4 probably features them together the most, but they have some fun moments in Issues #5 and #6. as well. The thing to remember is that they have no idea about what's happening on Earth. They think they're just on a mission to save the Justice League and aren't really aware of all the bad things that are happening.

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Another cool part of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 is the introduction of the Green Lantern Corps into the story. What can you share about that?

That was pretty awesome. I feel bad for artist Daniel Sampere in a way because it means he has to draw like a million figures, but thankfully, he loves the Green Lantern Corps. They have some really cool moments that are coming up, and one of my favorites involves Guy Gardner in Issue #6 and a one-liner he has. He can be a jerk at times, but getting him and all the other Green Lanterns back together for this was great.

Issue #6 is going to be darker than the destruction of Titans Tower in Issue #2. I wanted to give a moment of hope knowing what is in the cards, and that was the return of the Corps to a position of prominence as well as having Green Lantern Kyle Rayner as a part of that group.

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Black Adam has one of the most interesting story arcs in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, as he transitions from hero to drill sergeant to reluctant villain in a relatively short period of time. What can you share about his journey and what it says about him overall as a character?

Black Adam's story is probably my favorite character arc of Dark Crisis. He regularly walks the line between hero and villain, and he embraces and rejects legacy. Deathstroke hates legacy, and Nightwing is a major representation of legacy, but Adam is somewhere in between, and I wanted to have him walk that subtle line a little bit more in this story.

Is there a particular moment in the latter half of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths that you can't wait for fans to see?

There's some really big stuff coming up in Issue #5. Actually, I think the last pages of all the upcoming issues are really exciting, and the last page of that particular issue is especially cool. Issue #6 is one big over-the-top fight scene. There's a two-page spread in that issue that fans are going to love, and I think that's what I'm looking forward to the most.

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 is written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Daniel Sampere. The issue is on sale now from DC Comics.