History Characters / NewGods

* LightTheWay

* LightTheWay

First appearing in ''[[{{Superman}} Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen]]'', Darkseid is a character within the Fourth World, a Jack Kirby series that was originally supposed to be self-contained and finite. However, ExecutiveMeddling prevented the conclusion that Kirby originally intended, which would have killed most of the New Gods and ended their storylines, and Darkseid was drafted into the DCU at large along with the rest of the New Gods. Darkseid has served as the BigBad for numerous {{DCU}} heroes and titles in the decades since his first appearance. Since Jack Kirby was never able to introduce the conclusion to the New Gods that he originally wanted, Darkseid has often drifted without clearly defined goals and roles within the DCU, and at times this results in rather drastic BadassDecay and CharacterDerailment when authors try to fit him into stories for which he was not originally intended. This led writer GrantMorrison to put an end of it in FinalCrisis - CrisisCrossover in which Darkseid not only regains his badassery and motives, but even manages to TookALevelInBadass and become [[CosmicHorror God Of Evil]], who's been killing entire Universe just by existing.

** {{Flanderization}} and possibly CharacterDerailment. Orion in the original comics often tried to prevent and angsted about his UnstoppableRage

* Mooks

During ''{{Genesis}}'', Izaya's physical form was killed by the Olympian war-god [[Characters/WonderWoman Ares]], but his spirit lived on inside the Source. He sometimes returned to aid New Genesis by possessing the body of his hand-picked replacement, Takion. After the end of the Fourth World, Izaya incarnated on Earth as a homeless man and led the struggling good gods. Following ''FinalCrisis'', he has been resurrected to lead the gods of good in their new home.

The son of Darkseid, but raised on New Genesis as its greatest champion according to the terms of Highfather's peace treaty with Darkseid.

One of the few mortals to ascend into the New Gods, Joseph Saunders was a blind human whom Highfather appointed guardian of the Source because he was apparently "without fate", meaning he would not be missed. Izaya made Saunders a "Source elemental" and his own avatar. In ''{{Genesis}}'', Izaya was killed, and Takion took his place as Highfather, sometimes serving as a conduit for Izaya's spirit. He died in the Fall of the New Gods.

Ruler of New Genesis. He is Darkseid's good counterpart.

Darkseid's middle son. His greatest wish is to prove himself a worthy heir to his father, but that will never happen.

* CrossDressingVoices: Portrayed by Ed Asner in {{the DCAU}}.

* BigBeautifulWoman

->'''AKA:''' G. Gordon Godfrey

* TheStarscream: During the Legends X-Over, he ultimately plans on stealing Doctor Fate's helmet to add to his powerful army on Earth and overthrow Darkseid.

* IWasQuiteALooker: She was extremely beautiful (in a harsh, spartan sort of way), as shown in a flashback.

!!Kalibak

!Highfather / [[MeaningfulName Izaya]] the Inheritor

!Mister Miracle I / Scott Free

!Takion

!Black Racer / Willie Walker

!Mister Miracle II / Shilo Norman

!{{Darkseid}} / Uxas

!Amazing Grace
One of Darkseid's greatest minions, she pretends to organize a rebellion every once in a while. When it inevitably fails, the people are left hopeless again, solidifying Darkseid's control once more. She is Glorious Godfrey's sister.

* AbsoluteCleavage
* CompellingVoice
* DatingCatwoman: She was Superman's girlfriend, after Darkseid briefly rendered Superman amnesiac.
* InTheHood
* TheMole

!{{Darkseid}}/Uxas

!Desaad

!The Female Furies
Darkseid's elite female warriors. They serve him without question. {{Supergirl}}, [[{{Shazam}} Mary Marvel]], and other powerful women have served on this team, usually thanks to {{Brainwashing}}.

* ActionGirl
* AmazonBrigade
* BodyguardBabes
* DarkActionGirl
* HotAmazon
* {{Stripperific}}

!Glorious Godfrey
Darkseid has Godfrey pose as a televangelist to turn the people against their superheroes and preach the gospel of "Anti-Life" -- unthinking obedience, making them easier to conquer. He is Amazing Grace's brother.

During ''FinalCrisis'', Glorious Godfrey possessed a human man and posed, again, as a televangelist to distract people from Darkseid's plan. He dies when his host body burns out and Darkseid refuses to create a new body for him.

* BadHabits
* CompellingVoice: That can turn the masses into an angry mob out to destroy the resident superhero.
* DarkMessiah
* DivideAndConquer
* GloriousLeader
* HighOctaneNightmareFuel: Can control anyone with the sound of his voice.
* SmugSnake
* TheStarscream: During the Legends X-Over, he ultimately plans on stealing Doctor Fate's helmet to add to his powerful army on Earth and overthrow Darkseid.

!Kalibak
Darkseid's son. His greatest wish is to prove himself a worthy heir to his father, but that will never happen.

In ''FinalCrisis'', Kalibak first possessed a human thug; after his host died, Darkseid's scientists created a bestial tiger-man body for him to inhabit. He was killed in combat by [[Characters/{{Shazam}} Talky Tawny]].

* AbusiveParents
* AgonyBeam: The Beta Club has one.
* TheBrute
* DumbMuscle
* MightyGlacier
* PrimalStance
* TheUnfavorite: Orion is Darkseid's favorite son. Kalibak is treated as an annoyance.
* WeaponOfChoice: The Beta Club.
* WellDoneSonGuy

!Kanto
Darkseid's personal assassin. Kanto is a master of both courtly intrigue and fencing, and ruins men just as efficiently with the pen as with the sword. He dresses in the manner of a Renaissance nobleman.

* MasterSwordsman
* NiceHat
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Kanto's appearance is based on both Cesare Borgia and ErrolFlynn.

!Steppenwolf
The uncle of Darkseid and general of the armies of Apokolips. Steppenwolf is one of Darkseid's most loyal and trusted servants. He is a genius tactician who rides a hover bike with the same power as Orion's Astro-Harness.

* AnAxeToGrind: He wields an "electro-axe".
* TheDragon
* TheStrategist

!Highfather/[[MeaningfulName Izaya]] The Inheritor

!Mister Miracle/Scott Free

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!Black Racer
The AnthropomorphicPersonification of {{Death}}, as even the NewGods must die, someday. He looks like a knight with skis.

* TheDragon

!Kalibak
Darkseid's son. His greatest wish is to prove himself a worthy heir to his father, but that will never happen.

In ''FinalCrisis'', Kalibak first possessed a human thug; after his host died, Darkseid's scientists created a bestial tiger-man body for him to inhabit. He was killed in combat by Talky Tawny.

* AbusiveParents
* AgonyBeam: The Beta Club has one.
* TheBrute
* DumbMuscle
* MightyGlacier
* PrimalStance
* TheUnfavorite: Orion is Darkseid's favorite son. Kalibak is treated as an annoyance.
* WeaponOfChoice: The Beta Club.
* WellDoneSonGuy

!Glorious Godfrey
Darkseid has Godfrey pose as a televangelist to turn the people against their superheroes and preach the gospel of "Anti-Life" -- unthinking obedience, making them easier to conquer. He is Amazing Grace's brother.

During ''FinalCrisis'', Glorious Godfrey possessed a human man and posed, again, as a televangelist to distract people from Darkseid's plan. He dies when his host body burns out and Darkseid refuses to create a new body for him.

* BadHabits
* CompellingVoice: That can turn the masses into an angry mob out to destroy the resident superhero.
* DarkMessiah
* DivideAndConquer
* GloriousLeader
* HighOctaneNightmareFuel: Can control anyone with the sound of his voice.
* SmugSnake
* TheStarscream: During the Legends X-Over, he ultimately plans on stealing Doctor Fate's helmet to add to his powerful army on Earth and overthrow Darkseid.

!Amazing Grace
One of Darkseid's greatest minions, she pretends to organize a rebellion every once in a while. When it inevitably fails, the people are left hopeless again, solidifying Darkseid's control once more. She is Glorious Godfrey's sister.

* AbsoluteCleavage
* CompellingVoice
* DatingCatwoman: She was Superman's girlfriend, after Darkseid briefly rendered Superman amnesiac
* InTheHood
* TheMole

* IWasQuiteALooker: She was extremely beautiful, as shown in a flashback.

* TokenMinority: She is the only black New God seen so far.

!Orion
The son of Darkseid, but raised on New Genesis as its greatest champion according to the terms of Highfather's peace treaty with Darkseid.

''FinalCrisis'' begins with Orion [[HarbingerOfImpendingDoom found dying of a bullet wound and foretelling doom with his last words]]; the murder investigation kicks off the story.

* {{Badass}}
* TheBerserker
** {{Flanderization}} and possibly CharacterDerailment. Orion in the original comics often tried to prevent and angsted about his UnstoppableRage
* TheChosenOne: As half of the stories he's appeared in remind the reader, prophecy foretells that Orion will [[SelfMadeOrphan be the one to finally kill his father]].
* GlamourFailure: If he removes his Mother Box. He still looks human without it, just somewhat deformed facially.
* InTheBlood: His UnstoppableRage is described as part of his heritage, and is a large source of angst for him.
* JusticeLeagueOfAmerica: Served twice, including during GrantMorrison's run.
* PerpetualFrowner
* RedBaron: The Dog Of War.
* ReluctantWarrior: Has some elements of this in the original comics.
* UnstoppableRage
* WarriorPoet: Also has some elements of this in the original comics. [[DependingOnTheWriter Occasionally he gets this back]].
* YoureNotMyFather: Hates Darkseid with every fiber of his being.

!Big Barda
A former leader of the Female Furies. She defected and married Mister Miracle. The pair were also members of the JusticeLeagueOfAmerica in the "Justice League International" era.

* ActionGirl
* BoobsOfSteel
* ChainmailBikini: Frequently worn outside of combat (or when the stakes are low).
* DefectorFromDecadence
* HappilyMarried: To Mister Miracle.
* HotAmazon: She is over seven feet tall.
* InstantArmor: She summons a set when it's time to get dangerous.
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Her appearance is based off the actress Lainie Kazan...
** RealitySubtext: While personality wise she's influenced by Kirby's own wife.
* StuffedIntoTheFridge: She dies early on in ''Death of the New Gods'' to motivate Mister Miracle in a textbook example of WomenInRefrigerators.

! Forager

! The Forever People
A group of five young New Gods from New Genesis, who went to Earth to fight against Darkseid. They acted much like Kirby's idea of flower children at the time the stories were published. The five of them were able to summon "Infinity Man" in emergencies.

In ''Death of the New Gods'', the Forever People died in a BusCrash before the story began. Grant Morrison published vaguely goth designs for their new incarnations in a ''FinalCrisis'' sketchbook, but the actual story revealed that their new counterparts were actually the Japanese "Super Young Team".

!!Mark Moonrider
Mark Moonrider is the team's unofficial leader. He has a "Megaton Touch" that shoots energy from his hands.

!!Vykin the Black
The keeper of the Mother Box, Vykin has powers of magnetism and technopathy.

!!Big Bear
The team's muscle. Big Bear is a hulking young man who drives the Forever People's super-cycle. He can alter the density of objects.

!!Serifan
Serifan is a young and wistful young man who dresses like a cowboy. He has no powers but carries two pistols that shoot "cosmic cartridges".

!!Beautiful Dreamer
Possessed of psychic powers that allow her to cast illusions, Dreamer is the team's heart. She is romantically linked to Mark Moonrider.

A mysterious being that observes the events of the universe.

!Black Racer
The AnthropomorphicPersonification of {{Death}}, as even the NewGods must die, someday. He looks like a knight with skis.

* BlackKnight
* DisabilitySuperpower: Willie Walker basically astrally projects himself as the Black Racer.
* TheGrimReaper
* ImplacableMan
* LegacyCharacter: In his original appearance, the original Black Racer [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence returns to the Source]] and gives his powers to Willie Walker, a paralyzed soldier.
* {{Psychopomp}}
* SkySurfing

First appearing in ''[[{{Superman}} Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen]]'', Darkseid is a character within the Fourth World, a Jack Kirby series that was originally supposed to be self-contained and finite. However, ExecutiveMeddling prevented the conclusion that Kirby originally intended, which would have killed most of the New Gods and ended their storylines, and Darkseid was drafted into the DCU at large along with the rest of the New Gods. Darkseid has served as the BigBad for numerous {{DCU}} heroes and titles in the decades since his first appearance. Since Jack Kirby was never able to introduce the conclusion to the New Gods that he originally wanted, Darkseid has often drifted without clearly defined goals and roles within the DCU, and at times this results in rather drastic BadassDecay and CharacterDerailment when authors try to fit him into stories for which he was not originally intended. This led writer GrantMorrison to put an end of it in FinalCrisis - CrisisCrossover in wich Darkseid not only regains his badassery and motives, but even manages to TookALevelInBadass and become [[CosmicHorror God Of Evil]], who's been killing entire Universe just by existing.

** Her capturing Batman also counts, as far as Granny not only single-handedly defeating Batman but also her speach where she exclaims how completely and utterly fucked Batman is now that she has him prisoner.

* TheChosenOne: As half of the stories he's appeared in remind the reader, prophecy fortells that Orion will [[SelfMadeOrphan be the one to finally kill his father]].

Serifan is a young and wistful young man who dresses like a cowboy. He has no powers but carries two pistols that shoot "cosmic cartidges".

* OverlordJr

* DatingCatwoman: She was Superman's lover for a time.

* HighOctaneNightmareFuel

* XanatosSucker: Long ago, Darkseid killed Izaya's wife, but left him alive. The RoaringRampageOfRevenge that ensued caused the death of Darkseid's uncle Steppenwolf, clearing Darkseid's path to gain complete power over Apokolips.

* XanatosSucker: Darkseid planned for Scott to escape Apokolips, knowing that it would break the treaty and allow him to resume the war with New Genesis.

* {{Psychopomps}}