The Rogues break into Iron Heights, where they've heard that those former Rogues who have returned as Black Lanterns have been busy. Captain Cold is determined to put them down. But Owen Mercer has plans for his father.

Barry has been recruited into the Blue Lantern Corps on a temporary basis. Drawn to the intense hope that drives him, the Blue Ring calls out to him that all will be well. Throughout the Blackest Night, he's been trying to suppress his emotions to stay off the Black Lanterns' radar - but now he's convinced that the only way to be victorious is to let his light shine.