Warning! Spoilers for Superman #31 and DC’s K.O. event series ahead!
DC Comics has confirmed Darkseid’s true name and purpose in the DCU: “the Final God.” The villain’s association with the “Omega Effect” takes on new meaning, as his ultimate role in the teleology of the DC Universe comes into focus. Now, the question is: how will this change the trajectory of DC K.O., the publisher’s big ongoing event series?
Superman #31 is written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Eddy Barrows. In the course of the issue, Superman and Lois Lane both turn to the Fortress of Solitude’s Kryptonian historical archives seeking answers about Darkseid.
What Lois learns during her research adds new context to Darkseid’s central role in DC’s cosmic mythology.
Darkseid Is Officially Declared “The Final God” In DC’s Cosmic Lore
Superman #31, Written By Joshua Williamson; Art By Eddy Barrows; Available Now From DC Comics
Early in Superman #31, Superman learns that there is nothing about Darkseid in Krypton’s historical records, at least those that were preserved and sent to Earth alongside him. However, Lois later uncovers that “all the worlds Krypton encountered” throughout the universe “had legends about a destroyer.” The archive’s A.I. version of Superman’s mother, Lara, suggests this is Darkseid.
“A dark Omega presence that wanted to control all,” the simulated Lara elaborates, drawing a direct connection to Darkseid’s perennial role as DC’s ultimate villain. “The Final God,” she calls him. Darkseid has arguably always craved this role, and he’s fulfilled it before, but Superman #31 all but confirms it as a cosmological truth of the DC Universe.
Darkseid’s “Final God” Role In The DC Universe Has Implications For The Current “K.O.” Event
DC K.O. #1, Written by Scott Synder And Joshua Williamson; Art By Javier Fernández And Xermánico; Available Now From DC Comics
Superman #31 is a tie-in issue, part of the in-progress DC K.O. event. The premise of the event’s story involves the heroes and villains of the DC Universe being pitted against each other in a fighting tournament, the winner of which will essentially become “the final god,” and be able to remake reality as they see fit.
DC K.O. #1 already teased that the game is effectively rigged, with Darkseid fated to be the winner. Superman #31 alludes to this with its “Final God” title for the villain. It emphasizes that Darkseid is destined to play this part, building on his consequential actions in DC’s All In storyline, and the Absolute Universe’s creation.
Over the last few years DC has committed to a concentrated story of cosmic destruction and recreation, drawing on the best elements of its history to shape an exciting new future. K.O. is the next step in DC Comics’ ambitious new era, and Darkseid’s “Final God” status is an ominous portent of where it’s headed.
Superman #31 is available now fro DC Comics.
- Created By
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Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel
- First Appearance
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Action Comics
- Alias
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Kal-El, Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent
- Alliance
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Justice League, Superman Family
- Race
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Kryptonian
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D.C.