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open/close all folders Apokolips The dreaded domain of Darkseid. It is the polar opposite of New Genesis. DarkseidAKA: Uxas Evil Overlord. Galactic Conqueror. Omnicidal Maniac. Physical God.None can even begin to describe Darkseid — Darkseid IS.A creation of Jack Kirby (though made famous by Legion of the Super-Hero writer Paul Levitz, in "The Great Darkness Saga"), Darkseid stands tall among the New Gods, ruling dread Apokolips as he wages a constant war for control of the universe and possession of the Anti-Life Equation, which will allow him to either conquer the universe or destroy it, Depending on the Writer.First appearing in 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, Executive Meddling 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 Big Bad 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 Badass Decay when authors try to fit him into stories for which he was not originally intended. This led writer Grant Morrison to put an end of it in Final Crisis - Crisis Crossover in which Darkseid not only regains his badassery and motives, but even manages to Took a Level in Badass and become God Of Evil, who's been killing entire Universe just by existing.Darkseid has been featured in several animated TV series after his comic introduction, primarily serving as an opponent to Superman while continuing his search for the Anti-Life Equation. These series include:New Genesis is a stinking cosmic sewer. I have fouled paradise beyond repair and broken in the mire the shining cities of the gods. I have won! Is this vanity? Then I will remake the entire universe in the image of my soul, Desaad. And when at last I turn to look upon the eternal desolation I have wrought, I will see Darkseid, as in a mirror, and know what fear is. —Darkseid, JLA #13
Darkseid's EliteDarkseid's inner circle. After the God of Tyranny himself, these are the most potent and evil beings of Apokolips and the main instruments through which Darkseid works his dark will.Amazing GraceOne 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.
DesaadDarkseid's advisor and chief interrogator. This spineless, wormy little man dreams of one day ruling Apokolips himself. He is Bernadeth's brother.Desaad possessed Mary Marvel during Final Crisis, apparently revelling in turning the pure young heroine into an oversexed murderer. He was exorcized when Captain Marvel Junior used Shazam's lightning to turn Mary back to her mortal self.
Devilance the PursuerThe god of the hunt, Darkseid's chief tracker. He was a recurring foe of the Forever People. Devilance was eventually killed by Lobo.Doctor BedlamDarkseid's chief scientist, who is a disembodied entity who inhabits a number of robotic clones called "animates".Glorious GodfreyAKA: G. Gordon Godfrey / Rev. G. Godfrey Goode 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 Final Crisis, 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.
Granny GoodnessThe leader and trainer of the Female Furies. Although she is an elderly woman, she is one of the most wicked and dangerous beings alive.Granny incarnates on Earth in Final Crisis, first as a human pimp and later in the body of the Apokolips-born Green Lantern, Kraken. In this form, she captures Batman for the Evil Gods and nearly conquers Oa in Darkseid's name, but is exposed by Hal Jordan.
Kalibak the CruelDarkseid's son by his first wife Suli. His greatest wish is to prove himself a worthy heir to his father, but that will never happen.In Final Crisis, 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.
KantoAKA: Iluthin 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.
MantisMortallaSteppenwolfThe 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.
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The Deep SixThe Female FuriesDarkseid's elite female warriors, founded and led by Granny Goodness. They serve him without question. Supergirl, Mary Marvel, and other powerful women have served on this team, usually thanks to Brainwashing.
Alianna HubbardA human woman recruited by the Furies. Do not underestimate her.
ArtemizThe Furies' resident archer.
BernadethCo-field leader of the Furies. She shares this duty with Lashina, who she doesn't get along with. She is Desaad's sister.
Bloody MaryA vampire that can control her victims and use telekinesis.GilotinaHer swords, and karate chops, can slice through any matter like a hot knife through butter.KnockoutAKA: Kay A Fury who decided to escape to Earth when she saw the opportunity. She eventually joined the Secret Six. She was killed during the Death of the New Gods storyline.
LashinaCo-field leader of the Furies. She also works undercover as a prostitute when Granny Goodness requires it.
Mad HarrietA psycho with razor-sharp claws.
Malice VundabarA little girl dressed like Alice Of Wonderland. She has her shadow monster, Chessure, devour her victims.
Speed QueenShe skates along at extreme speed.StompaThis beefy woman's legs are so strong that she can generate earthquakes with her stomps.WundaShe has light based powers.GrayvenJustifiersParademons New Genesis The domain of Highfather. It is the polar opposite of Apokolips. BekkaBig BardaAKA: Barda Free A former leader of the Female Furies. She defected and married Mister Miracle. The pair were also members of the Justice League of America in the "Justice League International" era.
ForagerThe Forever PeopleA 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 Bus Crash before the story began. Grant Morrison published vaguely goth designs for their new incarnations in a Final Crisis sketchbook, but the actual story revealed that their new counterparts were actually the Japanese "Super Young Team".Mark MoonriderMark Moonrider is the team's unofficial leader. He has a "Megaton Touch" that shoots energy from his hands.Vykin the BlackThe keeper of the Mother Box, Vykin has powers of magnetism and technopathy.Big BearThe 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.SerifanSerifan 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 DreamerPossessed of psychic powers that allow her to cast illusions, Dreamer is the team's heart. She is romantically linked to Mark Moonrider.HighfatherAKA: Izaya the Inheritor Ruler of New Genesis. He is Darkseid's good counterpart. As part of the pact between New Genesis and Apokolips, his son, Scott Free, was given as hostage to Darkseid, while Darkseid's son Orion was given to Izaya; Orion became the New Gods's greatest hero, while Scott escaped Apokolips and became a hero as well. Of all the New Gods, Izaya has the closest connection to the Source, which he often consults in times of need.During Genesis, Izaya's physical form was killed by the Olympian war-god 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 Final Crisis, he has been resurrected to lead the gods of good in their new home.
HimonLightrayAKA: Sollis A fun-loving god, and Orion's best friend.
Mister Miracle IAKA: Scott Free The son of Highfather, but raised on Apokolips as part of Highfather's peace treaty with Darkseid. Darkseid left him to the mercies of Granny Goodness, who did her best to break his spirit — and failed. He eventually escaped and settled down on Earth with Big Barda. He and Barda were also members of the Justice League of America during the Giffen "JLI" era.
OrionThe Dog of War. The son of Darkseid, but raised on New Genesis as its greatest champion according to the terms of Highfather's peace treaty with Darkseid.Final Crisis begins with Orion found dying of a bullet wound and foretelling doom with his last words; the murder investigation kicks off the story.
Takion of the SourceAKA: Joshua Saunders 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.
Other Gods Black RacerAKA: Willie Walker The god of Death, as even the New Gods must die, someday. He looks like a knight with skis.
Infinity-ManAKA: Drax MetronThe god of knowledge. A mysterious being that observes the events of the universe. Metron traverses time and space in his Mobius Chair. He is highly amoral, and has worked with both Highfather and Darkseid to further his own ends, but always keeps his word.
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