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As one of the most redoubtable antagonist for any hero in the DC Universe , Darkseid’simpact over the course of its chronicle is undeniable . Darkseid first made his introduction back in 1970 as one of Jack Kirby ’s key innovation . More than 50 years later , the queen of Apokolips continue to endure the test of time as one of DC ’s most dangerous antagonists . From the moment he first appeared on - panel ( more on that later ) , there were tease for big plans on the horizon for the character . Since then , he ’s been portrayed as the Big Bad of the DC Universe , practically the final boss in the majority of DC ’s major events .
In being depicted as such a major threat to the DC Universe , Darkseid has also managed to affect the course of the cosmos ’s all-embracing lore and account in substantial room . If Darkseid never subsist , many of DC ’s heroes and most polar instant would either never have happened or have been considerably dissimilar . The trace appearance are some of the most authoritative moments in the chronicle of the character and , by proxy , some of the most pregnant event in DC ’s history overall .
10Darkseid’s First Appearance
Superman’s Pal Jimmy OlsenVol. 1 #134 (1970)
The debut of Darkseidtakes topographic point on the concluding page ofSuperman ’s Pal Jimmy Olsen#134 by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta . Darkseid is feature on one panel in which he speak on an intercom to his subordinate , Morgan Edge , all while alluding to future plans of his . It does n’t reveal much about Darkseid or his design , but as a first impression , he is immediately established as an intimidating , looming mien in the backgroundof the DC Universe that he uphold to be . In one panel and one house of cards of dialogue from him , the New God is immediately positioned as a top - grade villain .
9Anti-Life Introduced
Forever People#5 (1971)
The Anti - Life Equationdefines the bulk of Darkseid ’s mission financial statement , with most of his motivation and desire being drive by his want for it . Anti - Life is first introduced inForever People#5 by Jack Kirby , Vince Colletta , and John Costanza . Forever Peopleas a series in general is of the essence to the early persona edifice of Darkseid , not only by giving reviewer his first full appearance alfresco of the aforementioned cameo , but by bring out many of the ideas that would forever be associate with him . Forever Peopleintroduces ideas like the Mother Boxes and , of course , the Anti - Life Equation , which Beautiful Dreamer describes as giving anyone who holds it"absolute control over you . "
Darkseid is the greatest supervillain of all time , and in these 10 quotes he prove why no other villain will ever liken to the passe-partout of Anti - Life .
8Suli Dies
New GodsVol. 3 #8 (1989)
Suli outrank among one of the most important influences on Darkseid ’s life , if not arguably the most important . Introduced inNew Gods#8 by Mark Evanier , Paris Cullins , Will Blyberg , Gene D’Angelo , Bob Pinaha , Jonathan Peterson , and Mike Carlin , Suli is a scientist on Apokolips . She and Darkseid precipitate in honey , andif it ’s knockout to conceive how someone like Darkseid is capable of making love , her death is the grounds why his sum is cold now . His love for her even in short has him reconsider his ambitions of govern over the galaxy . regrettably , after the birth of their minor Kalibak , Darkseid ’s female parent Heggra has Suli poison under the imprint she makes her son weak . With Suli ’s death , Darkseid ’s nub is in a flash filled with wrath , hate , and bitterness in a path that he still has n’t recuperate from .
7Yuga Khan Returns
New GodsVol. 3 #17 (1990)
Speaking of Darkseid ’s family blood , his father is an even more domineering comportment over his life . In fact , Yuga Khan may be one of the few people in the universe whomDarkseid is actually afraid of . There was once a clock time when Yuga Khan was consider the most feared and the most powerful New God on Apokolips until he was one day trapped behind the Source Wall . As a testament to his ability , he ultimately does repay from it eventually inNew Gods#17 by Mark Evanier , Paris Cullins , Will Blyberg , Gene D’Angelo , Bob Pinaha , Jonathan Peterson , and Mike Carlin . Not approving of his son rule in his absence , he disposes of Darkseid with ease to repossess what he believe is his . Darkseid never gets his comeuppance either , as Yuga Khan ’s obstinacy run to him being trapped behind the Source Wall again . Back in office , Darkseid ’s pursuance for index is motivated mostly by the knowledge that he needs to be stronger than at least one other man who embarrassed him .
6Darkseid Swaps Orion for Mister Miracle
New GodsVol. 1 #7 (1972)
Mister Miracle is primitively the biological son of the Highfather on New Genesis , while Orion is one of Darkseid ’s sons on Apokolips . As part of a repose treaty between the two planets made when the boys are children , Highfather and Darkseid agree to trade and arouse their respective kid . Hunter identify his on-key stemma proves to be a thorn in his side and one that continues to define him as a lineament . Much of his upbringing unknowingly prepares Orion for keeping the bottled up craze within him under wraps , but just know he has Darkseid in his origin is enough to make it moil every metre they match .
5Meeting Lex Luthor
Action Comics AnnualVol. 1 #13 (2011)
Action Comics Annual#13 by Phil Cornell , Marco Rudy , Val Staples , and John J. Hill depicts a previously unseen , undercover adventure of Lex Luthor set long before Clark Kent even became Superman . A young Lex Luthor is abduct by a orphic alien thathe’d come to know as Darkseid . For six weeks , he is chagrined on an emotional and psychological storey thatputs into position his hate for Superman , and extraterrestrial being in general . Lex ’s first clash with an noncitizen makes him feel small , not only knowing how unsafe this one otherworldly foe could be , but how ranking they can be over humanity . It ’s no curiosity he ’s so wary of aliens once the Man of Steel airfoil in Metropolis .
4Meeting Superman
SupermanVol. 2 #3 (1987)
Speaking of hating Superman , the Man of Steel may arguably be Darkseid ’s most definitive opponent and vice versa . The first of what would prove to be many brass - offs between the two began inSupermanVol . 2 # 3 by John Byrne , Terry Austin , Tom Ziuko , John Constanza , and Andrew Helfer . They then have their first official fight with each other inactiveness Comics#586 by John Byrne , Dick Giordano , Tom Ziuko , John Costanza , and Andrew Helfer . If there were ever two opposition who were destined to duke it out forever , it would be these two contrast forces of pure mightiness .
3Joining the Justice League
Justice League Odyssey(2018) &DCeased: War of the Undead Gods#7 (2023)
Despite his vicious history with Superman alone ( never mind the eternal sleep of the DC Universe ) , Darkseid has joined the Justice League on not one , but two occasions . The first comes inJustice League Odyssey , the 25 - part serial by Joshua Williamson and Stjepan Šejićpairing Darkseid with Starfire , Cyborg , Azrael , and Jessica Cruz ’s Green Lanternin perhapsthe most unbelievable Justice League squad ever . They connect force to investigate a occult Ghost Sector in space , although the alliance is short - lived when Darkseid of necessity cuckold them . Elsewhere in the multiverse , duringDCeased : War of the Undead Godsby Tom Taylor , Trevor Hairsine , and Lucas Meyer , Superman and the Yellow Lantern Darkseid let bygones be bygonesto join power when the mankind postulate them on the same page .
2Darkseid is Killed and Reborn
Justice LeagueVol. 2 #44 (2015) & #50 (2016)
TheDarkseid Wararc envision the end of Darkseid at the hands of the Black Racer inJustice LeagueVol . 2 # 44 by Geoff Johns , Jason Fabok , and Brad Anderson . Given all the evil he is equal to of , the wickedness he has committed , and will forever stay to invest , one would think Darkseid ’s death would be a respectable thing for the entire universe , but no . The repose of the arc goes to show just what killing him would entail for the universe , as it all fall in line with the Anti - Monitor ’s large plan , as well as corrupting all of DC ’s sub to boot . It in the end resolves when Darkseid ’s daughter , Grail , apply an ancient ritual to bring him back to life sentence , albeit as a baby . The entire arc serve to kickstart a new Rebirth for DC , and Darkseid , in more path than one .
1Darkseid Meets His Final Crisis
Final Crisis#7 (2009)
Out of all the evil programme he has hatched , theFinal Crisisevent by Grant Morrison , J.G. Jones , Carlos Pacheco , and Doug Mahnke is the closest that Darkseid comes to conquer the universe for himself . It gets unfit enough that when the entirety of the universe is at stakes with the heroes ' backs against the wall , Batman must break his one regulation to set the point for Darkseid ’s licking : apply a gunman . Darkseid seemingly kills Batman in the same breath ( though it ’s revealed he has instead sent him back in sentence as an factual ticking sentence bomb ) . But after being mortally wounded by one Radion smoke , the rest of the poor boy successfully fetch up the job to endDarkseid’sreign of threat .
