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Cover: Walter Simonson

Jack Kirby's Fourth World #8

Oct 1997 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD
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In "Godhood's End," Scott Free and Metron—hidden in plain sight in 1920s Kansas—finally shed their quiet lives when Scott’s use of Apokoliptian tech in a bar forces a reckoning. With a flying car built by Metron ready for the road, the two prepare to leave behind their decade-long disguise and head toward whatever comes next. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with colors by Noelle Giddings and letters by Byrne, this 1997 issue features a striking cover by Walter Simonson.

Contains 2 stories
Godhood's End
17 pp · Superhero
Forever People [Beautiful DreamerVykinBig BearSerifanMark Moonrider]ZeusJoveOdinHighfatherAresMetronBardaMr. Miracle [Scott Free]OrionLightrayTakion

In "Godhood's End," the Forever People struggle to contain a city-wide frenzy sparked by the Godwave, their efforts undone when the Source Wall collapses. Highfather, desperate to restore balance, unites the ancient deities Zeus, Jove, Odin, and Ares into a single entity—only for Ares’s hidden ambitions to threaten the fragile alliance.

Tumbleweeds
5 pp · Superhero
Scott FreeMetron

In "Tumbleweeds," Scott Free and Metron—disguised as ordinary settlers in early 20th-century Kansas—find their quiet life unraveling when Scott can't resist using Apokoliptian tech to settle a bar brawl. With their cover blown and a flying car finally ready, Metron signals it's time to leave, but not before the dust kicks up and the next chapter begins.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer John Byrne
cover pencils, inks Walter Simonson

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman Sonderband #2 (1999), Tales of the New Gods #[nn] (2008), Orion Omnibus by Walter Simonson #[nn] (2015), Orion by Walter Simonson #1 (2018), Fourth World by John Byrne Omnibus #[nn] (2021)

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