The new gods

The New Gods! A fascinating topic in the DC Comics universe.

The New Gods are a group of characters created by Jack Kirby, who first appeared in the comic book series "New Gods" in 1971. They are a pantheon of gods and goddesses from the planet New Genesis, which is located in the 4th dimension. The New Gods are the descendants of the ancient gods of the DC Universe, and they possess incredible powers and abilities.

The main characters of the New Gods include:

  1. Orion: The son of Darkseid, the ruler of the planet Apokolips, and the leader of the New Gods. He is a powerful warrior with superhuman strength and agility.
  2. Mister Miracle (Scott Free): The son of Darkseid and the ruler of New Genesis. He is a skilled escape artist and magician who uses his abilities to fight against his father's evil plans.
  3. Big Barda: A warrior princess from New Genesis and the wife of Mister Miracle. She is a skilled fighter and strategist.
  4. Darkseid: The ruler of Apokolips and the main antagonist of the New Gods. He is a powerful and ruthless warlord who seeks to conquer the universe.
  5. Highfather: The ruler of New Genesis and the father of Mister Miracle. He is a wise and powerful god who seeks to maintain peace and justice in the universe.

The New Gods have appeared in various comic book series, including "New Gods," "Forever People," and "Mister Miracle." They have also been featured in animated TV shows and movies, such as the 2000 animated series "Justice League Unlimited" and the 2011 animated movie "Justice League: Doom."

The New Gods are known for their complex and often conflicting moralities. While they are generally depicted as heroes, they are also capable of great violence and destruction. This moral ambiguity makes them fascinating characters to explore and analyze.

In recent years, the New Gods have gained popularity thanks to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) movie "Doom Patrol" (2020), which features Mister Miracle and Big Barda as main characters. The movie has sparked renewed interest in the New Gods and their mythology, and it's likely that we'll see more of them in the future.

What do you think about the New Gods? Are you a fan of their complex moralities and epic battles?