Justice League: The Darkseid War Essential Edition #[nn]

In the wake of a fractured multiverse reborn, Metron ventures into the unknown, recalling a forgotten pact between New Genesis and Apokolips that once preserved cosmic balance. Now, with time itself unstable and the Anti-Monitor stirring once more, he seeks out the ancient entity—drawn by a convergence of timelines and a shocking new alliance that could reshape the fate of worlds.

In the opening chapter of *Justice League: The Darkseid War*, the Justice League is drawn into a deadly mystery when Kanto and Lashina murder a human woman, only to be interrupted by the sudden arrival of Grail, who seeks a powerful artifact held by Power Ring. As Grail unleashes the Anti-Monitor’s return, Mister Miracle flees from Darkseid’s grasp, evades his pursuers, and collapses at the feet of Myrina Black—whose connection to the unfolding chaos remains unknown.

In "The Darkseid War, Chapter Two: The New God," Superman and Lex Luthor land on Apokolips under Lena Luthor’s orders, drawing the immediate attention of Darkseid. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman battles Grail on Earth before Metron whisking the Justice League to the Rock of Eternity, where Myrina Black confronts a shocking truth about Mister Miracle—while Batman, taking Metron’s seat, begins to grasp the power of the chair.

In "The Darkseid War, Chapter Three: Taken," Superman and Lex Luthor fight for survival amidst Apokolips’s horrors, while the Justice League reunites at the Rock of Eternity with the arrival of Mister Miracle. As Batman and Green Lantern search for clues about the Anti-Monitor, the rest of the team races back to Earth—just in time to witness the terrifying clash between Darkseid and the Anti-Monitor unfolding.

In "The Darkseid War, Chapter Four: The Death of Darkseid," the Justice League bears witness as the Anti Monitor clashes with Darkseid, a battle that threatens to consume them all. With the tide turning, Darkseid summons the Black Racer—but the angel of death chooses a different vessel, bonding with the Flash and turning the tide against the New God.

In the wake of Darkseid’s fall, the survivors grapple with the weight of what’s come and what’s yet to be. The Flash struggles under the burden of the Black Racer’s mantle, Batman turns toward Gotham’s quiet streets, and Shazam feels the distant pull of the New Gods—while Superman, left on Apokolips, is drawn into a destiny no one could have foreseen.

In the midst of the escalating war, Big Barda arrives to bolster the resistance against the Apokaliptian gods, her presence igniting a spark between her and Scot that stirs something deep in Steve Trevor. As he shares a quiet moment with Diana, Superman’s sudden arrival cuts through the tension. Meanwhile, Grail seizes the Anti-Life Equation from the Anti-Monitor, setting the stage for a turning point no one saw coming.

In the escalating conflict of "The Darkseid War, Chapter Seven: Gods of Justice, Part One," Wonder Woman uses her wits and resolve to snap Superman back from his corrupted state before Batman and Green Lantern can intervene, while Cyborg’s mission to free Ultraman and Superwoman hits unexpected resistance. As tensions rise, Grail makes a chilling revelation to her mother—her plans for Steve Trevor are far from over.

In the chaotic clash of the Darkseid War, the Justice League joins forces with the Crime Syndicate to confront the enigmatic Mobius. As Ultraman falls and Lex Luthor arrives on the scene, Superwoman's labor begins—just as Grail quietly seizes Steve Trevor from the battlefield, her motives still shrouded in mystery.

In "The Darkseid War, Chapter Ten: Power Mad," Superman and Lex Luthor clash with the enigmatic Mobius, even as Superwoman prepares to give birth to her son. Meanwhile, Grail reemerges, wielding Steve Trevor as her final weapon in a desperate bid to turn the tide.

In the final chapter of *The Darkseid War*, the Justice League faces their most desperate battle yet as Grail and the possessed Steve Trevor unleash the full force of the Anti-Life Equation. With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, the League must confront the cost of victory as secrets are revealed and lives are irrevocably changed.