![]() This is essentially presented as a first meeting between the Justice League and Darkseid, but with a good amount of meddling from those loyal to Darkseid such as the TV evangelist G. The first event post Crisis on Infinite Earths and it needed to be orchestrated by Darkseid himself. The story is beautifully paced, steeped in mystery, and an amazing read all around. A fusion of classic Kirby Mythology with the density of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen’s Legion work. The Great Darkness Saga is one of the best Legion of Super-Heroes produced. ![]() Somewhat out of print, but worth tracking down a trade. Growing stronger and now threatening to consume the entire universe, the Legionnaires may well be out of their league here, as Darkseid returns. A great darkness, once slept for a thousand years, now stretches its reach across the universe. Set in the 30 th Century, The Great Darkness Saga gives us a change of scenery and a different set of heroes: The Legion of Super-Heroes. Support CBH on Patreon for exclusive rewards, or Donate here! Thank you for reading! The Great Darkness Saga (1982) When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a qualifying affiliate commission.Ĭomic Book Herald’s reading orders and guides are also made possible by reader support on Patreon, and generous reader donations.Īny size contribution will help keep CBH alive and full of new comics guides and content. Related Reading Orders:Ĭomic Book Herald is reader-supported. Instead, here are some suggestions for stories that might give you a better idea of the character and his impact presented in chronological order. It is something that should definitely be looked into for the character, and especially the mythology of the New Gods, but it’s by no means a benchmark for entry. They can also be a little expensive when it comes to getting all the necessary volumes. ![]() While it’s deeply tempting to say that you should start with the work of Jack Kirby, namely New Gods, Mister Miracle, The Forever People and Superman’s Best Friend Jimmy Olsen, these might not appeal to newer readers trying to just get to grips with the character. That being said, it’s difficult to find some of the best stories to really understand just how imposing a threat Darkseid is. ![]() A part of the New Gods mythology, Darkseid is tyranny incarnate and a threat to be feared across the multiverse. Created by Jack Kirby in 1971, Darkseid is a quintessential villain when it comes to DC lore. ![]()
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