| Lords of Chaos and Order | |
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 The Avatars of the Lords of Chaos (right) and the Avatars of the Lords of Order as seen in Fate #22. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
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| Characteristics | |
| Place of origin | Realm of Order Realm of Chaos Sphere of the Gods Darkworld Cilia |
| Notable members | Nabu Mordru Doctor Fate (various) Klarion the Witch Boy Amethyst Wizard Shazam Phantom Stranger Eclipso |
| Inherent abilities | Immense magical powers and cosmic influence; representatives/embodiments of the concepts relating to of order and chaos and affiliated aspects. |
The Lords of Chaos and Order are a fictional group of supernatural entities featured in American comic books published by DC Comics. Although alluded to in 1st Issue Special #9 (December 1975), their physical appearance was first showcased in DC Special Series #10 (1978).[1] While the group is commonly associated with Doctor Fate titles, they also hold prominent roles in various other comic book series.
Depicted as formidable beings of magic embodying the concepts of order and chaos, these groups engage in an eternal struggle for supremacy. The Lords of Chaos are known for their machinations to invoke kali yuga, a period characterized by the dominance of chaos in existence. Conversely, the Lords of Order strive to prevent this invocation and maintain balance. To achieve their goals, both respective groups empower various agents to carry out their will and influence in accordance to their agenda.[2] To prevent the destruction of one another, both groups are occasionally balanced by entities referred to as the Lords of Balance (or Lords of Eternal Balance). These entities ensure that neither side overwhelms the other. Similarly, they can empower agents to carry out their will and influence events according to their respective agenda.
The Lords of Chaos and Order have been adapted in various media, including the Young Justice animated series and the Injustice 2 video game. They play significant roles in these adaptations, with the Young Justice series featuring several characters affiliated with the group, and Injustice 2 heavily referencing their influence in the game's narrative.
- ^ The DC comics encyclopedia: the definitive guide to the characters of the DC universe. Matthew K. Manning, Stephen Wiacek, Melanie Scott, Nick Jones, Landry Q. Walker, Alan Cowsill (New ed.). New York, New York: DK Publishing. 2021. ISBN 978-0-7440-2056-4. OCLC 1253363543.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Darren Bulmer; Hal Mangold; Alex Ross (2013). DC adventures. [Book 4], Universe. Seattle, WA: Green Ronin. ISBN 978-1-934547-40-3. OCLC 751725150.