If you block an attacking creature then remove your blocking creature from combat somehow (often by sacrificing it or bouncing it back to hand), the attacking creature still counts as being blocked
Last year Wizards of the Coast announced a Magic: The Gathering crossover with Street Fighter, and today weve got the first official look at the eight cards that will be part of that Secret Lair drop as well all 33 cards included in the other drops that will be part of the upcoming February Superdrop
When that spell or ability resolves, the creature spell won't be countered, but any additional effects of that spell or ability will still happen
Orphans of the Wheat seem to be experiencing something similar
Let Counterbalance resolve, revealing Armaggon to counter their Darksteel Monolith
Collectors can pick this card up for around $15 right now, but considering how popular 151 is, getting your hands on any Illustration Rare from the set when the prices are good is a decent investment