Darkseid has undergone a massive change which fundamentally alters the way the character functions within the DC Universe.

In Darkseids world, evil is impossibly strong, while hope can barely survive.

In doing so, Darkseid is the most god-like he has ever been.

Darkseid Legion Heroes in DC Absolute Universe

Darkseids new role also symbolizes his weariness of the role he plays within the DC Universe.

Worse yet is the revelation thatDarkseids powers are still growing.

Most importantly,Darkseids new role also symbolizeshis weariness with the role he plays within the DC Universe.

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During his battle with Superman and the Justice League,Darkseid and the Spectreengage in an internal dialogue.

ButDarkseid breaking the natural order of his status changes everythingfor him.

His newfound powers and role within the Absolute Universe elevate him above his previous station.

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But by defying the natural order of the DC Universe, Darkseid has lost the protection it granted him.

Now, its finally possible for the heroes of the DC Universe to beat him.

Darkseids new level of power makes him incredibly dangerous - more than hes ever been before.

Comic book art: Darkseid shoots Omega Beams from his eyes.

But in doing so, he sacrifices one of his greatest defenses, effectively opening himself up for failure.

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Darkseid is a tyrannical supervillain in DC Comics, ruling the hellish planet Apokolips.

Comic book panel: Darkseid dies, exploding.

Darkseid is a tyrannical supervillain in DC Comics, ruling the hellish planet Apokolips. He seeks the Anti-Life Equation to control all sentient life and eliminate free will across the universe. With immense strength, energy manipulation, and Omega Beams that disintegrate targets, Darkseid is a relentless foe of Superman, the Justice League, New Gods, and free people everywhere.

He seeks the Anti-Life Equation to control all sentient life and eliminate free will across the universe.

Comic book page: Darkseid holds the Absolute Universe Earth in a swirl of space.

Comic book page: Darkseid looms behind his evil Legion of Super-Heroes.

Darkseid in Comic Art by Jason Fabok

Darkseid is a tyrannical supervillain in DC Comics, ruling the hellish planet Apokolips. He seeks the Anti-Life Equation to control all sentient life and eliminate free will across the universe. With immense strength, energy manipulation, and Omega Beams that disintegrate targets, Darkseid is a relentless foe of Superman, the Justice League, New Gods, and free people everywhere.

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