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Creation & Design

Darkseid was created by Jack Kirby as part of his Fourth World saga, introduced in the early 1970s. He was designed as a powerful antagonist for the New Gods and a representation of tyranny and oppression.

Early Years

Darkseid first appeared in the pages of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen and quickly became a central figure in the DC Universe, often clashing with Superman and the Justice League.

Character Development

Over the years, Darkseid has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with deep motivations, often representing the darker aspects of power and control. His interactions with other characters have added layers to his persona, making him one of the most iconic villains in comic book history.

Cultural Reception

Darkseid has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often cited as one of the greatest comic book villains. His portrayal in various media, including animated series and films, has solidified his status in popular culture.

Character Details

Real Name:
Uxas
First Appearance:
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133
Aliases:
Lord of Apokolips, The Dark God, The Tyrant of Apokolips
Species:
New God
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Apokolips, The New Gods, The Anti-Life Equation
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathy, Energy manipulation, Immortality
Equipment:
Omega Beams, Mother Box, Anti-Life Equation
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
1' 6"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none

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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133
DC ⋅ 1970
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133
 
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1st appearance of Morgan Edge

1st team appearance of Intergang, an organized crime ring outfitted with high-tech weaponry from Apokolips

Introduction of what would later be referred to as The Fourth World, where New Genesis and Apokolips replaced the Asgardian gods after Ragnarok

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134
DC ⋅ 1970
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134
 
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1st cameo appearance of Darkseid, the ruler of Apokolips

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #135
DC ⋅ 1971
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #135
 
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2nd cameo appearance of Darkseid

1st appearance of Simyan and Mokkari, henchmen of Darkseid

1st appearance of the Golden Guardian, James Harper

1st appearance of Project Cadmus, responsible for genetic experimentation and cloning

Forever People, The #1
DC ⋅ 1971
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Forever People, The #1
 
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1st full appearance of Darkseid

1st team appearance of The Forever People: Beautiful Dreamer, Mark Moonrider, Serifan, Big Bear, Vykin the Black

First mention of Mother Boxes, sentient supercomputers of vast power and the Anti-Life Equation

1st appearance of Infinity-Man, a protector of The Forever People

New Gods #1
DC ⋅ 1971
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New Gods #1
 
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1st appearance of Orion, son of Darkseid

1st appearance of Highfather, Leader of New Genesis

1st appearance of Metron, Boom Tube inventor

1st appearance of Orion's half-brother, Kalibak

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1st appearance of Lightray

1st team appearance of the Parademons

Introduction of New Genesis and Apokolips

Debut of the Mobius Chair

New Gods #2
DC ⋅ 1971
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New Gods #2
 
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1st cover and 2nd full appearance of Darkseid

1st cameo team appearance of the Deep Six, Darkseid's mercenary force that respawn when killed

1st cameo appearance of Slig

New Gods #3
DC ⋅ 1971
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New Gods #3
 
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1st appearance of the Black Racer, the physical embodiment of death

Forever People, The #3
DC ⋅ 1971
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Forever People, The #3
 
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1st appearance of Glorious Godfrey

1st team appearance of the Justifiers, Darkseid's mercenary force

Mister Miracle #3
DC ⋅ 1971
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Mister Miracle #3
 
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1st appearance of Doctor Bedlam, a scientist whose area of study is terror

3rd appearance of Mister Miracle

Forever People, The #5
DC ⋅ 1971
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Forever People, The #5
 
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First mention of the Anti-Life Equation, an undiscovered formula of emotions that have the potential to destroy free will

1st appearance of Lonar, a solitary New God and his horse, Thunderer

New Gods #7
DC ⋅ 1972
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New Gods #7
 
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Origin of Orion

1st appearance of Steppenwolf, Darkseid's Uncle

1st appearance of Tigra, ex-wife of Darkseid and mother of Orion

1st appearance of Heggra, mother of Darkseid

New Gods #8
DC ⋅ 1972
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New Gods #8
 
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1st appearance of Suli, Darkseid's first wife and mother of Kalibak

1st Issue Special #13
DC ⋅ 1976
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1st Issue Special #13
 
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Debut of new Orion costume

DC Graphic Novel #4
DC ⋅ 1985
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DC Graphic Novel #4
 
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1st team appearance of The Hunger Dogs, slaves of Apokolips

1st appearance of Bekka, the daughter of Himon and wife of Orion

Death of Himon

Destruction of New Genesis

New Gods #17
DC ⋅ 1990
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New Gods #17
 
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1st appearance of Yuga Khan, father of Darkseid

Darkseid vs. Galactus: The Hunger
DC/Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Darkseid vs. Galactus: The Hunger
 
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One-shot crossover story - Galactus's search for worlds to devour leads him to Apokolips, the home of Darkseid

Adventure Comics #515
Key Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2010
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Adventure Comics #515
 
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1:25 variant cover art featuring Darkseid

DC Universe: Legacies #8
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011
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DC Universe: Legacies #8
 
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Variant cover art by Frank Quitely

Justice League #6
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2012
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Justice League #6
 
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Variant cover art by Ivan Reis

Justice League #23.1
DC ⋅ 2013
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Justice League #23.1
 
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Origin of Darkseid

Justice League #40
DC ⋅ 2015
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Justice League #40
 
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1st cameo appearance of Grail, daughter of Darkseid

âš  Misconception: cited by some sources as the first appearance of Grail but she is obscured by shadows in the final panel. First full appearance of Grail - Free Comic Book Day 2015: Divergence #1

Free Comic Book Day 2015: Divergence #1
DC ⋅ 2015
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Free Comic Book Day 2015: Divergence #1
 
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1st full appearance and origin of Grail, daughter of Darkseid

Justice League #41
DC ⋅ 2015
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Justice League #41
 
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1st appearance of Myrina Black, the mother of Grail

2nd appearance of Grail

Justice League #41
SDCC ⋅ DC ⋅ 2015
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Justice League #41
 
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San Diego Comic Con 2015 exclusive

'Fight Poster' edition featuring Darkseid vs the Anti-Monitor

Justice League #50
DC ⋅ 2016
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Justice League #50
 
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Jessica Cruz becomes a Green Lantern

Death of Myrina Black

1st appearance of Jason, Wonder Woman's brother

Batman reveals that the Mobius Chair informed him that there are three individual Jokers who he has faced throughout the years

Mister Miracle #11
DC ⋅ 2018
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Mister Miracle #11
 
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Death of Darkseid

Infinite Frontier #6
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2021
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Infinite Frontier #6
 
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Variant cover art by Puppeteer Lee

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