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Apokolips
Apokolips is a fictional planet that appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The planet is ruled by Darkseid, established in Jack Kirby's Fourth World series, and is integral to many stories in the DC Universe. Apokolips is considered the opposite of the planet New Genesis.''Superman'' (vol. 2) #3 (March 1987) Apokolips is a large planet covered entirely by a city (an ecumenopolis). It is a notoriously dismal place, where Hunger Dogs (low-class citizens) labor to feed the pits that supply light and power to the world. Both Apokolips and New Genesis exist in a different plane of existence, located near the Source that originated the Old and New Gods. Apokolips represents a dystopian society. As Jack Misselhorn writes: "No one on Apokolips evolves spiritually because there is no love. It is a stagnant society, its inhabitants living in ignorance, the legacy of oppression". Because it exists in another dimension outside of the multiverse, Apokolips is primari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Gods
The New Gods are a fictional extraterrestrial race appearing in the eponymous comic book series published by DC Comics, as well as selected other DC titles. Created and designed by Jack Kirby, they first appeared in February 1971 in ''New Gods'' #1. Publication history Volume 1 (1971) The New Gods are natives of the twin planets of New Genesis and Apokolips. New Genesis is an idyllic planet filled with unspoiled forests, mountains, and rivers and ruled by the benevolent Highfather, while Apokolips is a nightmarish, polluted dystopia filled with machinery and fire pits, ruled by the tyrannical Darkseid. The two planets were once part of the same world, a planet called ''Urgrund'' (German language, German for "primeval ground"), but it was split apart millennia ago after the death of the Old Gods during Ragnarök. The characters associated with the New Gods are often collectively referred to as "Fourth World (comics), Jack Kirby's Fourth World". Unhappy with Marvel Comics at the ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Female Furies
The Female Furies are a group of women warriors and supervillains appearing in comics published by DC Comics. All of them are New Gods who serve Darkseid. They operate directly under Granny Goodness, who trains all of Darkseid's soldiers. Publication history The Female Furies first appeared in ''Mister Miracle'' #6 (February 1972) and were created by Jack Kirby. In November 2018, the Female Furies headlined their own six-issue miniseries by writer Cecil Castellucci and artist Adriana Melo. Fictional team history The Female Furies are New Gods fanatically loyal to Darkseid. They have been trained by Granny Goodness to serve as Apokolips's elite strike force. Infighting among the Furies is commonplace, most typically to appoint a leader to the group. After former leader Big Barda defected to Earth to be with her lover, Mister Miracle, Darkseid gave a kill order on the pair, prompting the rest of the Female Furies to strike. First, Mad Harriet and Stompa ambushed Barda but vanished ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkseid
Darkseid () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character first made a cameo appearance in ''Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen'' #134 (December 1970), before being fully introduced in ''Forever People'' #1 (February 1971). Formerly known as Uxas, Darkseid is a New Gods, New God and the tyrannical ruler of the planet Apokolips. His ultimate goal is to find and gain control over the Anti-Life Equation to enslave the Multiverse (DC Comics), multiverse by eliminating all hope and free will in sentient beings. Regarded as one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe, Darkseid serves as one of Superman's greatest List of Superman enemies, adversaries and the archenemy of the Justice League. Darkseid has been adapted in various media incarnations, having made his live-action feature debut in the 2021 DC Extended Universe film ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'', portrayed by Ray Porter. Michael Ironside, Andre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steppenwolf (character)
Steppenwolf (German for "Steppe wolf") is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''New Gods'' #7 (February 1972). A New God and military general from the planet Apokolips, Steppenwolf is Darkseid's uncle and subordinate who commands his army of Parademons. The character is featured in the DC Extended Universe, portrayed by Ciarán Hinds via motion capture. Fictional character biography Steppenwolf is a New God who is the younger brother of Heggra (Darkseid's mother) and the uncle of Uxas (Darkseid). He is also a member of Darkseid's Elite. He leads the military forces of Apokolips and rides hounds bred for battle. Steppenwolf is one of the earliest survivors of Doomsday, the monster who once killed Superman. 245,000 years ago, Steppenwolf takes an Apokoliptian shuttle with Darkseid, Master Mayhem and a small crew to the planet of Bylan 5. The planet holds delicate natural materials A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parademons
List of alien races in DC Comics is a list of fictional extraterrestrial races that have appeared in comic book titles published by DC Comics, as well as properties from other media that are listed below, with brief descriptions and accompanying citations. Overview There are countless different extraterrestrial races in the DC Comics universe. The vast majority are humanoid in structure. United Planets The United Planets is a governing body which is active starting in the 21st century all the way to the 31st century. The planets of the Solar System and Htrae are known members alongside the artificial planet-sized satellites, the buffer planets that were seeded by Mon-El, and the neighboring empires. In the 21st century, they are led by the corrupt Durlan Thaaros. 0-9 5th Dimensional Imps Zrfff is the homeworld of all 5th Dimensional Imps, including Mister Mxyzptlk, Miss Gsptlsnz, Vyndktvx, Brpxz, Mister Genie (Genro), Quisp, Bat-Mite, Kcid Nosyarg (Larry), Zook, Gazook, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanto (comics)
Kanto is a supervillain appearing in media published by DC Comics. A New God from the planet Apokolips, he is a servant of Darkseid and a master assassin. Kanto has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with the New Gods. He is voiced by Michael York in the DC Animated Universe and Troy Baker in '' Justice League Action''. Publication history Kanto first appeared in '' Mister Miracle'' #7 (March/April 1972), and was created by Jack Kirby. His appearance is modeled after Renaissance nobleman Cesare Borgia and actor Errol Flynn.Ro, Ronin. ''Tales to Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and the American Comic Book Revolution'' (Bloomsbury, 2004) Fictional character biography A former student of Granny Goodness on Apokolips, Iluthin is accused of stealing weaponry from the assassin Kanto 13 and is exiled to Renaissance-era Earth. Subsequently, he trains under Italian teachers and falls in love with a woman named Claudia before Kanto 13 kills her. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Six (DC Comics)
This is a list of teams and organizations that appear in various DC Comics publications. Note: Please check :DC Comics superhero teams before adding any redundant entries for superhero teams to the page. 0-9 100 1,000 2000 Committee A Academy of Crime Academy of Arch-Villains The Academy of Arch-Villains was a gathering of Wonder Woman villains Angle Man, Human Fireworks, and Mouse Man. Ace, King, Queen and Jack of Crime Acme Toys A.C.R.O.S.T.I.C. Agency Agenda Agony and Ecstasy Agony and Ecstasy are a duo of enforcers of Hell. Aerotroopers Ajan Enterprises Alien Alliance There are two versions of the Alien Alliance: Alien Alliance I Alien Alliance II Alleytown Kids Alliance Competalian rebels from ''JLA: Haven''. Allied Supermen of America The Allied Supermen of America team was created as an homage to the Golden Age Justice Society of America and the Silver Age Justice League. The team was created by Alan Moore and included characters created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Granny Goodness
Granny Goodness is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is a New God from Apokolips and a servant of Darkseid who trains others to serve him. Goodness has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with Darkseid and the New Gods. Ed Asner, Deborah Strang, and Cloris Leachman, among others, have voiced the character in animation. Publication history Granny Goodness first appeared in '' Mister Miracle'' #2 (May 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby. Her appearance was modeled after Phyllis Diller. Fictional character biography Granny Goodness is originally a peasant on Apokolips before being taken from her parents and trained to serve Darkseid. As part of her training, she is forced to kill her war dog Mercy. After proving herself to be one of Darkseid's elite and most reliable soldiers, Goodness is tasked with running the "Orphanage", a training camp for his minions. Additionally, she becomes the leader of the Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fourth World (comics)
"Fourth World" is a metaseries of connected comic book titles written and drawn by Jack Kirby and published by DC Comics from 1970 to 1973. Although they were not marketed under this title until the August–September 1971 issues of '' New Gods'' and '' Forever People'', the terms ''Fourth World'' and ''Jack Kirby's Fourth World'' have gained usage in the years since. Kirby created the Fourth World concept in the 1970s. The series is a science-fiction based mythology that revolves around ancient space deities known as the New Gods. The New Gods are similar to the gods of Earth lore. Publication history Initial 1970s comics As the newsstand distribution system for comics began to break down, Jack Kirby foresaw a day when comics would need to find alternate venues for sale. Toward this end, Kirby envisioned a finite series that would be serialized and collected in one tome after the series had concluded. He began the "Fourth World" in '' Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen'' #133 (Oct. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virman Vundabar
Virman Vundabar is a fictional extraterrestrial supervillain published by DC Comics. Publication history Virman Vundabar was created by Jack Kirby and first appeared in ''Mister Miracle'' #5 (December 1971). His physical appearance is modeled after Benito Mussolini.Ro, Ronin. ''Tales to Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and the American Comic Book Revolution'' (Bloomsbury, 2004) The name "Vundabar" is a corruption of the German word "wunderbar", which means "wonderful", and has also been spelled as "Vunderbarr". His first name "Virman" is a corruption of the word "vermin". Fictional character biography Vundabar is a New God from Apokolips and minion of Granny Goodness and Darkseid who models his appearance after Prussian culture. He has orchestrated many schemes to gain power, often collaborating with Darkseid's lieutenants Doctor Bedlam, Steppenwolf, and Kanto. In ''Death of the New Gods'', Vundabar is killed by Darkseid before eventually being resurrected. In ''Terror Titans'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metron (character)
Metron is a fictional antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. A member of the New Gods, he is an amoral and neutral collector of knowledge. He is commonly seen in the Mobius Chair, which can travel across time and space. Metron has been adapted into various works featuring the New Gods. He is voiced by Daniel Dae Kim in ''Justice League Unlimited'' and Phil LaMarr in ''Young Justice (TV series), Young Justice''. Publication history Metron first appeared in ''New Gods'' #1 (February–March 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby for his ''Fourth World (comics), Fourth World'' series. He was based on Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of the ''Star Trek'' character Spock and designed as a character who "would frequently change sides (between New Genesis and Apokolips)".Ro, Ronin. ''Tales to Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and the American Comic Book Revolution'' (Bloomsbury, 2004) The Metrons in ''Star Trek'' serve a similar capacity in the episode "Arena (Star Trek: T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |