Summary

Darkseidhas had his architectural plan for full conquest foiled by theJustice Leaguemore fourth dimension than anyone can numerate , but when the Justice League was last beaten , Darkseid come to their rescue . While he had ulterior motives , it does n’t change the fact that when the Justice League was down , Darkseid was the one who make unnecessary them .

Darkseid had just been banish from Apokolips , wandering powerless on Earth with no way home in 1986’sSuper Powers#3 by Paul Kupperberg and Carmine Infantino . Eventually , Darkseid find his powerbut still had no way home . With no other option , he created a team of herculean baddie , each specialized for one member of the Justice League , then let loose them in a surprise attack .

The Justice League was quickly overwhelmed and defeated , and just went hope seemed miss , a steel - young hero called Janus come out and defeated the evil villains with comfort . of course , this earned the Justice League ’s confidence — which is precisely what Darkseid plan for .

Darkseid prepares to take down the Justice League

Darkseid vs Justice League cosplay is resonant of the ' Snyderverse ' in terms of style and costume choice , creating a warfare that fan will never see .

Darkseid Becomes the Justice League’s Savior After Their Massive Defeat

Super Powers#3 (1986) by Paul Kupperberg, Carmine Infantino, Pablo Marcos, Albert De Guzman, and Joe Orlando

While usually known as the ruler of Apokolips , in this series , Darkseid was overthrown by a rebellion lead by his son Orion . Darkseid was also stripped of his power and had to swear on his intelligence to have any luck of reclaim his throne . This Coventry resulted in Darkseid hatching his plan to manipulate the Justice League into bring him to Apokolips . There ’s no doubtfulness thatDarkseid would rather let the Justice Leaguebe obliterated , but the destruction of his swell foes plainly did n’t serve his end in this situation . The most scandalous thing about Darkseid ’s architectural plan , though , is that it ultimately worked .

Created by manufacture caption Jack Kirby as part of his expansive Fourth World saga , Darkseid first appeared in 1970’sSuperman ’s Pal Jimmy Olsen#134 .

TheSuper Powersseries was make to introduce non - comic readers to specific characters and was broadly speaking free-base on the 1973Super Friendscartoon series . The terminal issue ends with Janus becoming the consultant to Orion , prognosticate to help him rebuild Apokolips . Naturally , Janus ' true goal is to override Orion the first probability he getsand resume ascendence of the major planet . The following outlet see Orion , " Janus , " and the Justice League coming back to Apokolips , where a smashing battle ensues for the fortune of DC ’s most infamous planet .

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Darkseid is the manifestation of authoritarianism , and the terrific secret of tyranny is that it does n’t always win through military force — sometimes citizenry give themselves to it volitionally

Darkseid’s Power Means He Would Make the Perfect Superhero

Darkseid’s Brilliant Strategic Mind Could Be a Force for Good

While DC bed to portrayDarkseid as more hefty than the Justice League , his original strengths were never everlasting brutal military unit and power . What made Darkseid dangerous in his early 24-hour interval was his power to intrigue and manipulate people . Darkseid is the manifestation of totalitarianism , and the terrifying secret of Caesarism is that it does n’t always win through power — sometimes people give themselves to it volitionally . That ’s whyDarkseidsaved theJustice League : because they then willingly institute him to Apokolips as he planned to bring the planet back under his tyrannical rule .

Super Power#3(1986 ) is available now from DC Comics !

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Comic book art: Darkseid with glowing red eyes. Behind him are Superman, Batman, and the Justice League.

Comic book panel: a superhero named Janus arrives to save the Justice League.

Comic book panels: Janus speaks to the Justice League, then reveals to the reader that he is Darkseid in disguise.