DC kills Darkseid in its next big event

When it comes to threats to the universe, few are as dangerous as Darkseid – but now DC is officially killing him as part of the new line-wide initiative and Justice League Reboot. Darkseid is the living embodiment of tyranny and will do anything to suppress any will in the universe. He's a classic Justice League villain, which is why it's so surprising that DC decided to let him die.

DC recently unveiled its new All-In Initiative, which will usher in a sweeping new era for DC. One of the surprising events that will usher in this new era is the apparent death of Darkseid. When the call for Justice League Unlimited #1 says, “Darkseid's death creates a massive power vacuum in the DCU.” It is unclear exactly how and why Darkseid will die, but it is undeniable that this will have massive consequences for all future generations.

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #1 (2024)
Release date:	27 November 2024
Authors:	Mark Waid
Artist:	Daniel Mora
Cover artist:	Daniel Mora
Variant cover:	Jim Lee, Andy Kubert, Howard Porter, Ed Benes, Dave Wilkins, Edwin Galmon, Yasmine Putri, Dani Sampere, Simone Bianchi
The Watchtower rises! The Justice League is back and bigger than ever! In the wake of Absolute Power and the DC All-In SpecialDarkseid's death has created a massive power vacuum in the DCU, and Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman must unite like never before and expand the Justice League to encompass all heroes who stand for the forces of good in the face of incredible evil! As our heroes work to unravel the mystery of the Dark Lord's successor, Ray Palmer's nuclear project sparks a race between hero and villain to control the fate of metahuman abilities on planet Earth, threatening to destroy everything the League has built. Worlds will live, worlds will die, and there's a surprise waiting on the final page… Don't miss the start of the new era of justice – it all begins here!

As previously confirmed by DC, Darkseid's “energies” will cause the creation of the Absolute Universe, a far darker and more twisted version of the main universe known to fans. It's entirely possible that this Absolute Universe will be created from the energies Darkseid releases specifically when he dies, suggesting that he died in an entirely new way, as this has never happened before.

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DC All-In Special #1 Variant Cover by Rafa Sandoval

Darkseid has threatened the DCU countless times and has been defeated by the Justice League almost every time. Usually it's just a matter of thwarting his plans and things don't go as far as killing him. But that wasn't the case in Last crisis by Grant Morrison and JG Jones. After Darkseid has almost achieved his goals, Batman shoots Darkseid with a special bullet that seemingly kills the new god. Darkseid does return, but that is simply because it almost impossible to kill one of the new gods. But that simple fact seems to be changing this fall.

Since their earliest days in Jack Kirby's original 1970s series, Darkseid and the rest of the New Gods have been the personifications of ideas; they are not easy to kill. Even if someone kills their “bodies,” they are only avatars of what they represent. Darkseid's true form is much harder to defeat, which is why this new death is so surprising. Every time Darkseid died, everything went on as normal until he returned. But this time his death seems to trigger the creation of a completely new universeThis could indicate that Darkseid might really be dead this time, to the surprise of everyone, including the fans.

Darkseid's death could really be final this time

Darkseid Created by Jack Kirby

It's a bold decision by DC to launch a brand new, all-encompassing initiative with exciting new stories by killing off one of their greatest villains. Since Darkseid's energy may have created the Absolute Universe, it's hard to imagine how he could return, as it seems his essence has been completely submerged in the Absolute Universe. While Darkseid has been a major threat to the universe for decades, it seems Superman and the Justice League can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as Darkseid is no more.

Justice League Unlimited #1 will be available from DC Comics from November 27, 2024!

Darkseid

Darkseid is a tyrannical supervillain in DC Comics who rules the hell planet Apokolips. He seeks the Anti-Life Equation to control all sentient life and erase free will throughout the universe. With immense strength, energy manipulation, and Omega Beams that disintegrate targets, Darkseid is a ruthless enemy of Superman, the Justice League, the New Gods, and free people everywhere.

First appearance

SuperMan's buddy Jimmy Olsen

Alias

Uxas

Race

New God