In the realm of "Kingdom Come," Darkseid demonstrates his overwhelming might against not one, but two Supermen. After emerging victorious, he proceeds to overpower iconic heroes including Flash, Wonder Woman, and Shazam. Don't miss the thrilling action in "Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24," available from DC Comics starting February 20! Image: Darkseid overpowering Shazam
In an intense clash with the Justice League, Darkseid proves that even two Supermen are no match for the God of Evil.
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24!
Superman and Darkseid have battled for decades, each experiencing victories and defeats. However, as the Justice League confronts the ruler of Apokolips, the distinction between superhuman and god becomes strikingly apparent.
Transported to the universe of Kingdom Come, the mainline Batman and Superman discover that the dark god Gog plans to lead a brainwashed Justice League into battle against Darkseid, with no survivors intended. After Gog's defeat, Batman and Superman realize he possesses the Anti-Life Equation, Darkseid's greatest desire. In a preview of Mark Waid and Dan Mora's Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24, Darkseid decimates the League to pursue this goal.
This iteration of Darkseid faces off against not one but two Supermen, effortlessly removing them from the fight. He swiftly overpowers Flash, Shazam, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern as well.
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24 (2024) - Writer: Mark Waid - Artist: Dan Mora - Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain - Letterer: Steve Wands - Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Darkseid vs. Gog: DC's Ultimate Gods of Evil Clash
Darkseid stands as one of DC's most formidable villains, with another dark god intentionally seeking war with him, aiming for annihilation rather than victory.
Darkseid vs. Superman: A One-Sided Contest
Darkseid's immense power is finally getting the recognition it deserves. He is not merely powerful; he is the literal God of Evil, existing across every reality in the multiverse, with each version of Darkseid being a fragment of a larger entity. Despite this, few stories fully capture the extent of his multi-dimensional power. Usually, Darkseid can overpower Superman, but it’s often shown as a close fight that pushes both to their limits. Here, Darkseid strikes as a true God of Evil, defeating two versions of Clark Kent effortlessly.
Superman's reputation as DC's strongest hero is vital to his character, but Darkseid is on a higher plane of existence. He is a crucial part of DC's cosmic balance, such that his death triggers immediate consequences, either creating a replacement, resurrecting him, or causing the universe to start collapsing, as seen in "Justice League: The Darkseid War," where his death unlocked the god forms of the League.
Ultimately, Darkseid is unbeatable because he embodies humanity's potential for evil. He can be resisted by constant vigilance and heroism, but his power is designed to be overwhelmingly superior on an individual level. As World's Finest #24 hits comic shelves this week, it underscores the looming threat posed by the God of Evil, even against the Justice League.
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24 will be available on February 20 from DC Comics!