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Spinning out ofSan Diego Comic - Con , DC ’s ' What ’s happen in the DC Multiverse ' jury just revealed a raw series asterisk the iconicNew Gods- the foe , ally and family of the publisher ’s epic god of evilDarkseid . In the panel - chair by DC ’s editor program - in - headman Marie Javins - writer Ram V ( Aquaman : Andromeda ) announced the new serial and share some thrilling promotional graphics .
Written by Ram V and drawn by Evan Cagle ( Detective Comics),The New Godswill offer a fresh spirit at the iconic role , to begin with make as part ofJack Kirby ’s celebrated Fourth World project . Prominental art by Pete Woods show Highfather , Orion , Barda , Mister Miracle , Metron and Lightray standing in front of the Source Wall - a metaphysical barrier that delineates the official DC multiverse from the dateless enigma beyond .
The New Gods # 1(2024 )
Release Date :
December 2024
author :
Ram V
Artist :
Evan Cagle
The New Godsis part of DC ’s Modern All In go-ahead , which will establish a new condition quo for the mainstream DC Universe , as raw creative team offer jumping - on point for major role . This initiative will coincide with the launching of a newAbsolutecontinuity . Spinning out of theAbsolute Powerevent , it ’s important to note thatThe New Godsis still set within DC ’s pre - existent canyon , giving the characters a newfangled management and purpose butnottotally reinvent them , as is being done inbooks likeAbsolute Wonder WomanandAbsolute Batman .
DC Comics has formally declare a brand new ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE railway line , with Scott Snyder returning to Batman as a key part of the new universe .
Jack Kirby’s New Gods Get New Series from Detective Comics' Ram V
Darkseid’s Family Return for DC’s All In Initiative
Launched in 1970 , the Fourth World was the brainchild oficonic comic Lord Jack Kirby , who had only just left Marvel . Kirby used his newfangled commencement at DC to create a sprawling sci - fi saga of divine beings , including Darkseid ( the fascistic god of evil and rule of Apokolips ) , Highfather ( Darkseid ’s heroic opposite and ruler of New Genesis ) , Orion ( Darkseid ’s biological son , raised by Highfather ) , Big Barda ( a soldier trained on Darkseid ’s Apokolips who eventually rebels ) , and Mister Miracle ( Highfather ’s son , traded to Darkseid in puerility as part of a ceasefire agreement . ) Kirby ’s Fourth World has since imprint the spine of DC ’s most challenging account , with Darkseid in peculiarly becoming a legendary force of immorality within DC canyon .
However , despite the New Gods ' place in DC canon , the publishing company has often stumbled in tell truly New God - centered news report , with even theDCEU ’s plannedNew Godsmovie eventually have cancelation . Tom King and Mitch Gerads’Mister Miracleis one of DC ’s most famed comics of all meter , but even that 2017 serial was position in its own continuity , not truly interacting with the wider DC universe .
It will therefore be exciting to see a creator as acclaimed as Ram V put his seal on theNew Gods , particularly with All In provide a remit to shake up their status quo . More news about Ram V and Evan Cagle’sThe New Godswill surely follow as the series head for launch later this class .
The New Gods # 1is coming this December from DC Comics .
