Darkseid is a New God from Apokolips and an ally to the Light.[3]
Personality[]
The Lord of Apokolips is plainly nothing but ambitious in his goals of conquering the galaxy, he has spent eons using his armada to wage war on worlds in order to conquer them. Despite being considered "unspeakable" by nature, even by his own uniquely sadistic subordinates[4], he is still willing to ally himself with those who are either seen as his equal or those who would be useful to his ultimate goal.[5][6] Darkseid is shown to be stoic and prideful as he only speaks when needed or to those who are worth his time. Feared by all, he is beyond merciless as even his slaves are too terrified of crossing him despite having outnumber him and his subordinates.[7] Yet of all his negative attributes, he is proven to be "a man of his word", as he kept his promise to Ma'alefa'ak and rewarded him greatly for having been nothing but faithful towards him and successful in his tasks.[8]
Physical appearance[]
Darkseid has an imposing figure with accentuated musculature from head-to-toe. The dull blue tunic he wears has a black accent that runs down his torso and a belt with glowing red iconography of the New Gods. The armor encasing his chin and the majority of his head completes his outfit and contributes to his air of authority, while his rock-like skin and bright red eyes enhances his menacing demeanor.
History[]
Early life[]
An accord is struck between Darkseid and Savage, then going by "Genghis Khan".
Around the turn of the 13th century, Darkseid's forces attempted to conquer Earth but were faced with resistance from Vandal Savage, who at the time was using the name Genghis Khan and his army. Although Savage's army was defeated, Darkseid was intrigued by the Meta-human abilities Savage and his two sons displayed. He entered into a partnership with Savage, stating that they would join forces in order to conquer the Galaxy, however once this goal was accomplished, Earth and Apokolips would engage in a final battle for sole domination of the universe.[5]
Darkseid's alliance with Savage would eventually extend to his secret society known as the Light.[5] He sent technology to Earth via boom tubes.[9] The first tests took place in Bialya prior to September 4, 2010, including the delivery and study of the New Genesphere.[10] The Light later received shipments of Apokoliptan weapons.[11][12]
Through Desaad, Intergang also received Apokoliptan and stolen New Genesian technology.[4]
2016[]
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After Savage stole the Warworld and issued a warning to the galaxy of not to attack Earth, he headed to Apokolips where Darkseid was waiting for him. Darkseid greeted Savage as an equal, giving him a vigorous handshake as the neanderthal reassured him that it was "business as usual".[3]
2018[]
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Darkseid was contacted by Savage of the news of an impending attack from an alien armada. Unable to deal with the second fleet approaching Earth, Savage requested aid from Darkseid on the matter. Darkseid agreed and dispatched his son Kalibak, who aided Savage by annihilating the entire one of the armadas by sacrificing one meta-human.[5]
2019[]
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Granny Goodness contacted Darkseid, via hologram, and informed him that she had finally found the secrets to the Anti-Life Equation.[13]
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Darkseid contacted Savage and had him come to Apokolips.[14]
Following Granny Goodness's defeat, Darkseid and Savage came to a mutual understanding while torturing Granny.[15]
2020[]
In the months following Superboy's supposed death, Darkseid was approached by his killer, Lor-Zod, who sought his help to steal the Phantom Zone Projector that was stored in Metron's Inter-Dimensional Vault. Darkseid agreed to a winner-take-all deal like the one he had with Vandal Savage, but could not be directly involved with Lor-Zod's mission due to the truce between Apokolips and New Genesis, but provided resources to help.[6]
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Darkseid met with Ma'alefa'ak after he arrested his 16th rebel. Later, they met again. Ma'alefa'ak asked for him to fulfill his promise. Speaking on his father's behalf, Grayven admonished Ma'alefa'ak for his impudence, then gave him one more task to perform before getting his reward. Grayven called forth Mantis with the Kaizer-Thrall and asked Lor-Zod to show himself. The latter revealed his Time-Sphere. Grayven ordered Ma'alefa'ak and Mantis to follow Lor-Zod's orders as if they were Darkseid's, and the trio went off in the Time-Sphere, with Darkseid not so much as turning to look at them.[7]
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Darkseid was introduced to Black Mary and Supergirl, the next generation of Furies, set to take the fight to the heroes who "betrayed" them, pleasing Darkseid.[8]
Power and abilities[]
- Darkseid can project red, target-seeking beams from his eyes with ease.[5]
Appearances[]
- Season 2
- 20. "Endgame" (no lines)
- Season 3
- 07. "Evolution"
- 21. "Unknown Factors" (no lines)
- 22. "Antisocial Pathologies" (no lines)
- 24. "Into the Breach" (no lines)
- 26. "Nevermore" (flashback, no lines)
- Season 4
- 13. "Kaerb Ym Traeh!" (picture)
- 18. "Beyond the Grip of the Gods!" (no lines)
- 19. "Encounter Upon the Razor's Edge!" (flashback, no lines)
- 26. "Death and Rebirth" (no lines)
Background information[]
- In the comics, Darkseid is one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe. Once known as Uxas, a prince of Apokolips, he murdered his brother Drax for the throne and took the power of the fabled Omega Force for himself. As Darkseid, he sired many prominent offspring, and over the years, has clashed with many heroes, most notably Superman, and by extension the Justice League. He finally met his end in Final Crisis.
- This is Darkseid's fifth animated appearance. He appeared in the later seasons of Super Friends, the DC Animated Universe (Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League and Justice League Unlimited), Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Superman/Batman: Apocalypse.
- Darkseid is voiced by Michael Leon Wooley, who previously voiced the character in Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Injustice 2.
- Darkseid was one of the few characters declared off-limits in the early production process, meaning that he could not be used during the first season.[16] That is why he's alluded to in "Disordered" but never explicitly named.[17]