New Gods by Gerry Conway #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection gathers Gerry Conway's run on DC's New Gods, including stories from the late 1970s and early 1980s that continued Jack Kirby's cosmic saga. It features the ongoing struggles of Orion, Lightray, and the denizens of New Genesis against Darkseid and the forces of Apokolips, with Conway adding his own narrative twists to the Fourth World mythos. The volume collects material from issues such as New Gods (1977 series) #12-19 and related tales.
In "Lest Night Fall Forever!", the JLA and JSA attempt a bold Earth-swap during their annual meeting, only to find themselves stranded on New Genesis—where the populace has vanished, leaving behind only Orion, Metron, Mister Miracle, Big Barda, and Oberon. With the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance, this unlikely alliance must journey to Apokolips to confront a terrifying threat: the Injustice Society, resurrecting Darkseid. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Dick Dillin, with inks by Frank McLaughlin, colors by Gene D'Angelo, and letters by Ben Oda, the issue features a cover by Al Milgrom.
In "Lest Night Fall Forever!", Orion is caught in a brutal clash on New Genesis as Parademons descend and Kalibak wages war against the New Gods. Forced to flee to Earth, he hunts for Darkseid—only to confront Kalibak and Granny Goodness in a world far from home. When he finally stands before Darkseid, Orion faces an impossible choice: can he strike his father without destroying the planet?
In "Climax of Chaos," Orion races to save his allies trapped in the Stasis Sphere, uncovering DeSaad's chilling revelation about Darkseid's true design. With Forager, Lightray, Metron, and Jezebelle joining the fight, the team clashes with the Antagonist in a desperate stand. Orion faces Darkseid in a moment of high tension—only for the tyrant to vanish, leaving the fate of New Genesis hanging in the balance.
In "Pursuit to Eternity," Orion races to intercept Darkseid as he advances toward the Source, while DeSaad seizes control of Apokolips and turns his sights on New Genesis. Highfather’s desperate stand against Darkseid may be a loss, but it ignites something in Orion. With Metron’s help, a way to stop the Antagonist emerges—just as Orion makes his final move.
When the JLA and JSA swap Earths for their annual meeting, the unexpected leads them to New Genesis—only to find it eerily empty. With only Orion, Metron, Mister Miracle, Big Barda, and Oberon left behind, the heroes must join forces and journey to Apokolips, where they uncover a shocking threat: the Injustice Society is resurrecting Darkseid.
In "Crisis Between Two Earths or Apokolips Now!", Gerry Conway crafts a high-stakes cosmic thriller where the JLA, JSA, and New Gods race to stop the Injustice Society from resurrecting Darkseid—only to uncover a hidden network of Apokoliptian children and a chilling plan to merge Apokolips with Earth-2, a universe without gods to stand in his way.
In "Crisis on Apokolips or Darkseid Rising!", the fate of the New Gods hangs in the balance as teams race to free the imprisoned deities of New Genesis—only to face a devastating final moment when the Re-Creation Machine activates. Thanks to Metron’s last-minute intervention, the machine’s blast is redirected, unleashing a shocking fate upon Darkseid himself.
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