Tales of the New Gods #[nn]

In the early 20th century, Scott Free and Metron have been living quietly in Kansas, blending in for a decade—until Scott can't resist using Apokoliptian tech to settle a bar fight. The moment shatters their cover, and Metron, having completed a flying car for their next move, decides it’s time to leave.

In the heart of Apokolips, hidden beneath layers of war and ruin, Darkseid finds himself in Pythia’s garden—alive, wounded, and far from the power he once commanded. As the weight of his failures settles in, he makes a desperate move, unleashing the Trumpets of Doom in a last bid to reclaim control.

In "A Good Servant," Darkseid confronts Raker, exposing the twisted purpose behind his manipulation—using Raker not just as a tool, but as a symbol to keep Armagetto's people hopeful, all so Darkseid can deliver a more devastating fall. The story unfolds with quiet tension as the line between loyalty and exploitation blurs in the shadow of an unstoppable force.