Warning: Contains potential spoilers for DC All in Special #1!Darkseid has officially returned to the DC Universe, now more powerful than ever. However, the power isn’t just his own – he stole it from another DC being, revealing that there is one entity in the DCU whose power the New God respects beyond his own. While this power grab has propelled Darkseid to his final form, it is only a glimpse of the unstoppable force he is destined to become – once he faces the one thing standing in his way: death itself.
As powerful as the Spectre-infused Darkseid was, it will seem insignificant compared to what he is destined to become.
DC’s ALL IN initiative begins with DC all in special #1 by Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere and Wes Craig, which is a pivotal new chapter for the publisher. This issue introduces lore-altering events, including the debut of Darkseid’s most powerful form yet.
It all begins in Absolute power #4, when Barry Allen seals Prime Earth away from the multiverse, causing Darkseid to experience an unprecedented surge of power that ignites a mysterious hunger within him – a “Hunger to know.” Driven by the need for answers, The New God embarks on a quest for truth – one he believes can only be uncovered with the powers of the Spectre..
Darkseid needs the power of the Specter to discover the truth about himself
Darkseid builds a miracle machine to bond with the Spectre
Darkseid’s belief that he must make the Spectre’s power his own to uncover the truth about his hunger reveals that there is a being in the DCU whose power he respects – outside of his own. Despite Jim “The Spectre” Corrigan is considered the literal embodiment of God’s wrath and one of the most powerful entities in the DC Universe, Darkseid’s acknowledgment of this is still surprising. The New God has historically shown little regard for power beyond his own, Making it clear how formidable the Specter truly is if even Darkseid, a being of immeasurable power, is envious of his strength.
This perceived need for the specter’s power drives Darkseid to formulate and execute a plan to ally with the other god. His scheme begins with the creation of a miracle machine, a process that requires the sacrifice of both his arm and his son, Kalibak, to fuel the machine. With the Miracle Machine now operational, Darkseid embarks on a relentless quest across the universe, ransacking both Heaven and Hell in search of the Spectre. Once he had the specter in his grasp, Darkseid uses the Miracle Machine to make his final wish: to bond with the Spectre.
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The power of the specter transforms Darkseid into the DC Universe’s Grim Reaper
“Darkseid has gone from being a ruler of Apokolips to death himself!” – Hal Jordan in DC all in special #1
In alliance with the Spectre, Darkseid demands that the being reveal the truth behind the surge of power he experienced. However, the Specter resists, managing to transport them both to the newly debuted Watchtower, hoping that the Justice League can separate them before the bond is fully realized. This sets the stage for an epic battle between a Darkseid and the newly reunited Justice League. As the fight unfolds, Darkseid’s newfound power is on full display, with Green Lantern Hal Jordan remarking, “Darkseid went from ruling Apokolips to killing himself,” Emphasize how powerful the new god has become.
The battle also showcases Darkseid’s new character design, where the arm he sacrificed to power the Miracle Machine is replaced by a massive axe. With Hal’s comment about Darkseid Whale “Death alone,” Coupled with the black cloak and ax arm, Darkseid now embodies the Grim Reaper of the DC Universe. The striking imagery and narrative, brought to life by Daniel Sampere and Joshua Williamson, further highlights the monumental shift in Darkseid’s power. As such, the debut of the Spectre-infused Darkseid is the most powerful version of ​​the New God that fans have yet seen in comics.
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Darkseid’s death and rebirth give life to the Absolute Universe
“Darkseid Ends”: The Justice League kills the New God
In the Justice League’s battle against Darkseid, the Trinity – Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman – take charge. While Bruce and Diana hide the New God, Superman receives a magical boost from Zatanna that makes him invulnerable to the power of the Spectre. The upgrade also seems to give him the ability to cast spells, as he confronts Darkseid using Zatanna’s backward spellcasting, saying, “Free him.” The spell rips apart the specter of Darkseid, ultimately killing the New God. However, Darkseid’s son Orion explains that Darkseid is a constant in the universe, and “The universe will make a new one.”
Later, Darkseid’s story reveals that he intentionally allowed the Specter to be torn from him so he could die and “Get up again.” He dies with the knowledge of a new Earth, separate from the multiverse – called the Elseworld – which is still forming and untouched by outside forces. Upon his rebirth, Darkseid tears open a doorway between Earth Prime and the Elseworld, imprinting his power on the new world and shaping it in his image. This world, now known as the Absolute Universe, will coexist with the DCU, creating a “Duoverse.” In short, Darkseid’s death and rebirth created an entirely new world.
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The Absolute Universe will unlock Darkseid’s final self
“It’s the reality where I can finally become what I was meant to be.” – Darkseid in DC all in special #1
With the Absolute Universe rooted in Darkseid’s own energy and power, the new world allows the New God to reach unprecedented heights and unlock his full potential. As powerful as the Spectre-infused Darkseid was, it will seem insignificant compared to what he is destined to become. In his story, Darkseid explains that the Absolute Universe is a reality where he can finally fulfill his ultimate goal – where he will be unleashed, grow to a thousand feet tall and possess a voice that will shake planets. “A reality where Darkseid will be.” The vivid description paints a terrifying picture of the unstoppable force he is destined to become.
Darkseid also reveals his future plans. Despite the fact that he has now painted the whole world in his image, he is far from happy. He intends to return to the DCU and “hook it” Once he achieves his peak power. This means that Darkseid isn’t just a problem for another world – while he’s actively wreaking havoc in the Absolute Universe, he’ll remain a looming threat to Earth Prime. This sets up an exciting story for DC, which will likely involve the heroes in both the DCU and AU working to stop Darkseid of reaching its final form.
DC All in Special #1 Available now from DC Comics!
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