| Darkseid | |
|---|---|
 Textless variant cover of Justice League: Odyssey #21 (June 2020). Art by Will Conrad. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (December 10th 1970)[1] |
| Created by | Jack Kirby[2][3][4] |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Uxas |
| Species | New God |
| Place of origin | Apokolips |
| Team affiliations | Darkseid's Elite Female Furies Intergang Secret Society of Super Villains Legion of Doom Injustice League |
| Notable aliases | Lord of Apokolips God of Evil Anti-Life God Boss Dark Side |
| Abilities | See list
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Darkseid (/ˈdɑːrksaɪd/)[5] is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character first made a cameo appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (December 1970), before being fully introduced in Forever People #1 (February 1971).
Formerly known as Uxas, Darkseid is a New God and the tyrannical ruler of the planet Apokolips. His ultimate goal is to find and gain control over the Anti-Life Equation to enslave the multiverse by eliminating all hope and free will in sentient beings. Regarded as one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe, Darkseid serves as one of Superman's greatest adversaries and the archenemy of the Justice League.
Darkseid has been adapted in various media incarnations, having made his live-action feature debut in the 2021 DC Extended Universe film Zack Snyder's Justice League, portrayed by Ray Porter. Michael Ironside, Andre Braugher, Tony Todd, and others have provided the character's voice in media ranging from animation to video games.
- ^ Sacks, Jason; Dallas, Keith (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s. TwoMorrows Publishing. pp. 39–40. ISBN 978-1605490564.
- ^ Jack Kirby at the Grand Comics Database.
- ^ Van Lente & Dunlavey 2012, p. 115.
- ^ McAvennie, Michael "1970s" in Dolan, p. 145 "As the writer, artist, and editor of the Fourth World family of interlocking titles, each of which possessed its own distinct tone and theme, Jack Kirby cemented his legacy as a pioneer of grand-scale storytelling."
- ^ Schwartz, Roy (May 19, 2021). Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero. McFarland. ISBN 9781476644417 – via Google Books.