Jack Kirby's New Gods #[nn]

Feb 1998 · DC · 11.95 USD; 16.95 CAD

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🏆 Best Archival Collection (1998)🏆 Best Domestic Reprint Project (1998)

About this Collection

This collection reprints the complete run of Jack Kirby's 1970s epic, The New Gods, originally published as part of his Fourth World saga. It follows the cosmic struggle between the utopian denizens of New Genesis and the hellish forces of Apokolips, led by the tyrannical Darkseid. The volume includes all 11 issues of the original series, showcasing Kirby's signature dynamic art and mythic storytelling.

In "Orion Fights for Earth!", Jack Kirby returns to the cosmic scale he pioneered, weaving the epic history of the New Gods' war between New Genesis and Apokolips. With Kirby's bold storytelling and dynamic art—enhanced by Mike Royer's inks and letters—this issue reveals the pivotal pact between Izaya and Darkseid that briefly halted the endless conflict, setting the stage for a battle that could change everything. The cover, a striking collaboration by Kirby himself, captures the intensity of this defining moment.

Contains 14 stories

Orion Fights for Earth!

23 pp · Superhero

Orion (introduction)Lightray (introduction)Metron (introduction)Highfather [Izaya the Inheritor] (introduction)Para-Demons (introduction)DarkseidKalibak (introduction)Victor Lanza (introduction)Claudia Shane (introduction)Dave Lincoln (introduction)Harvey Lockman (introduction)The "Source" (introduction)New Genesis (introduction)Apokolips (first appearance)

Orion Fights for Earth! finds Orion, wielder of the Astro Force, summoned to New Genesis by the High-Father and guided by Metron to learn his destiny from the Source. Sent to Apokolips, Orion uncovers Darkseid’s plan to conquer Earth by mind-scanning every human in search of the Anti-Life Equation, and he races to free Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman before it’s too late.

O' Deadly Darkseid

22 pp · Superhero

OrionLightrayHighfather [Izaya the Inheritor]DarkseidDesaadMantis (cameo)Victor LanzaClaudia ShaneHarvey LockmanDave LincolnBrola (introduction)The Deep Six (introduction, cameo)

Death is the Black Racer!

23 pp · Superhero

OrionLightrayMetronVictor LanzaClaudia ShaneDave LincolnHarvey LockmanIntergangBlack Racer [Sgt. Willie Walker] (introduction)Sugar-man (death)BadgerVerna JohnsonRay JohnsonMother Box

O'Ryan Gang and the Deep Six

22 pp · Superhero

MetronDarkseidBlack Racer [Sgt. Willie Walker]EsakHighfather [Izaya the Inheritor]Seagrin (dead)Verna JohnsonRay JohnsonDave LincolnVictor LanzaClaudia ShaneHarvey LockmanMother BoxSnaky DoyleIntergangSligCountry Boy (from In the Days of the Mob)Orion

Spawn

22 pp · Superhero

OrionMother BoxMetronHighfather [Izaya the Inheritor]KalibakDave LincolnClaudia ShaneVictor LanzaHarvey LockmanSgt. Dan TurpinLeviathan (introduction)SligMother Box (death)Shark-SeedNolan

The Glory Boat!!

26 pp · Superhero

OrionMother Box (Orion's)LightrayMother Box (Lightray's)LeviathanThe Deep Six [Jaffar (death)Shaligo (death)Trok (death)Gole (death)Pyron (death)]Farley SheridanRichard Sheridan (death)Lynn Sheridan

The Pact!

24 pp · Superhero

Orion (origin)MetronHighfather [Izaya the Inheritor] (origin)Scott Free [Mister Miracle] (origin)Granny GoodnessDarkseidQueen Heggra (first appearance, death)Tigra (first appearance)Avia (first appearance, death)Steppenwolf (first appearance, death)ParademonsMonitors

In "The Pact!", Jack Kirby's legendary storytelling brings to life the ancient origins of the conflict between New Genesis and Apokolips, revealing the moment a fragile peace was forged through a secret agreement between Izaya and Darkseid. Set against the cosmic scale of the New Gods saga, this powerful tale explores the cost of truce and the weight of promises made in the shadow of war.

The Death Wish of Terrible Turpin!

23 pp · Superhero

OrionLightrayKalibakDan TurpinClaudia ShaneDave LincolnMatt KiernanVictor LanzaDolly JarvisHaroldHollyMoretti

The Bug!

26 pp · Superhero

Forager (introduction)OrionLightrayMantisPrime One (introduction, death)Eve Donner (introduction)Dave LincolnQueen Widow (introduction)

Earth --- The Doomed Dominion

22 pp · Superhero

OrionLightrayForagerMantisDave LincolnDistrict Attorney J. Mason HartwellShamusDanRalph

Darkseid and Sons!

22 pp · Superhero

OrionLightrayKalibak (death?)Desaad (death?)DarkseidBlack Racer [Sgt. Willie Walker]Commissioner Matt KiernanDave LincolnClaudia ShaneVerna JohnsonRay Johnson

Introducing Fastbak!

4 pp · Superhero

Fastbak (introduction)Highfather [Izaya the Inheritor]Monitors

Vykin the Black!

2 pp · Superhero

Vykin the BlackStanga

Beat the Black Racer!!

3 pp · Superhero

FastbakBlack RacerEsakPara-Demons