Darkseidis. Not only that, but he’s back like never before. AsDC rolls out its Absolute Universe, it seems like Darkseid is going to have more of an impact than just as aJustice Leaguespace villain. In a recent glimpse of what’s to come,Darkseid has taken a new form that cements him as the greatest foe in DC history.
As part ofDC’s All In initiative, fans will get to see two distinct versions of the Justice League with parallel stories entirely their own. But there’s only one Darkseid - and it seems he’s given himself a new edge to win this time around.Darkseid debuts a new costume in unlettered preview pages by Daniel Sampere and Alejandro SánchezforDC All In Special#1 by Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Sampere, Sánches, Wes Craig, and Mike Spicer.
With his classic Omega sign as the symbol for his Anti-Life and his glowing red eyes that shoot Omega beams, Darkseid has also added a new flair.He comes like the Grim Reaperwith a hood and a cape, but instead of a reaper’s scythe,he’s traded his whole arm for a gigantic ax.
Darkseid Is the Justice League’s Reaper
The Justice League Fights Against a New Version of Darkseid
Created by the legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby, Darkseid really hasn’t had too many makeovers. In a world of shifting timelines, Darkseid has essentially remained the same, even in parallel universes. With crackling gray skin and glowing red eyes,he’s like a zombified dictator of death- and this new costume and weapon only increase his Reaper look.
Darkseid is becoming the weapon of death he has always intended to be.
Darkseid is set on breakingthe entire DC Universe this time. He’s tried to destroy the world many times before, nearly succeeding in crises likeFinal Crisisand even as a “minion” inDark Crisis on Infinite Earths- but it seems he’s had enough of failure. He’s donned a new costume that is the perfect culmination of his foreboding presence, and his ax arm is one of the coolest changes to his character, especially consideringhe chopped off his own arm himself,as revealed in further unlettered preview pages by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer.
Darkseid Cuts Off His Own Arm in Panels by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer
Darkseid seems to already feel the tide turning. He likely knows thathis death is imminent. His new appearance isn’t just the next step in the evolution of Darkseid’s quest for Anti-Life, it’s showing the future of Darkseid. Even the Reaper must die, as DC has now teased they arekilling off Darkseid in the next big eventahead of the debut of the new Justice League title,Justice League Unlimitedby Mark Waid and Dan Mora. Anti-Life has never had more symbolism than now, as Darkseid chops off his arm to lose a bit of himself before losing all of himself.
DC’s Newly Crowned God-Level Villain Makes Darkseid Look Like a Weakling
In a preview for The Outsiders #10, DC just anointed a new, god-level villain, whose plans for the universe make Darkseid look weak in comparison.
Darkseid is becoming the weapon of death he was always intended to be. But he will leave behind an abyssal vacuum when he dies, and whohis replacement is slated to behas not been confirmed by DC yet. For now, fans can enjoyDarkseidat his biggest and baddest ever, as this Grim Reaper comes to chop away theJustice Leaguefrom history.
Darkseid
Darkseid is a tyrannical supervillain in DC Comics, ruling the hellish planet Apokolips. He seeks the Anti-Life Equation to control all sentient life and eliminate free will across the universe. With immense strength, energy manipulation, and Omega Beams that disintegrate targets, Darkseid is a relentless foe of Superman, the Justice League, New Gods, and free people everywhere.
