Darkseid

Few villains in comic book history loom as large as Darkseid, the merciless god-king of Apokolips whose shadow stretches across the DC Universe. A master tactician, cosmic tyrant, and relentless pursuer of absolute control, he embodies the darkest impulses of power and domination. As the archenemy of the Justice League and a perennial thorn in Superman’s side, Darkseid has become a symbol of unyielding evil, his name synonymous with apocalyptic stakes and existential dread. Created by the legendary Jack Kirby, he is one of the most iconic and enduring figures in superhero fiction.

Born Uxas, the son of the Apokolipsian war goddess Heggra, Darkseid was forged in a world of endless war and suffering. His rise to power was as brutal as it was inevitable, fueled by a relentless hunger to conquer and a belief that only through the eradication of free will can true order be achieved. His obsession with the Anti-Life Equation—a mythical formula capable of erasing all hope and autonomy—drives his every action, making him a villain whose ambitions transcend mere destruction. This relentless pursuit has shaped him into a godlike figure, feared across the cosmos and revered by those who would see the universe enslaved.