Steppenwolf (character)

Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf as depicted in Earth 2 #1 (July 2012).
Art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceNew Gods #7 (February 1972)
Created byJack Kirby
In-story information
SpeciesNew God
Place of originApokolips
Team affiliationsDarkseid's Elite
Notable aliasesGeneral of Apokolips
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, reflexes, and agility
  • Immortality
  • Weapon proficiency
  • Master warrior and military leader
  • Wields nigh-indestructible Electro-Axe
  • Armor with the capability of reshaping itself

Steppenwolf (German for "Steppe wolf") is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in New Gods #7 (February 1972).[1] A New God and military general from the planet Apokolips, Steppenwolf is Darkseid's uncle and subordinate who commands his army of Parademons.

The character is featured in the DC Extended Universe, portrayed by Ciarán Hinds via motion capture.

  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 288. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.