Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance of Orion, son of Darkseid
- 1st appearance of Highfather, leader of New Genesis
- 1st appearance of Metron, inventor of the Boom Tube
- 1st appearance of Kalibak, Orion's half-brother
- 1st appearance of Lightray
- 1st team appearance of the Parademons
- Introduction of New Genesis and Apokolips
- Debut of the Mobius Chair
- White Pages
Synopsis:
In this landmark issue, the old gods perish in a cataclysmic event, giving rise to a new pantheon. The narrative introduces the twin worlds of New Genesis, a utopian society led by the benevolent Highfather, and Apokolips, a dystopian realm ruled by the tyrannical Darkseid. Amidst this cosmic backdrop, Orion, the fierce warrior son of Darkseid raised on New Genesis, embarks on a mission to thwart his father's quest for the Anti-Life Equation. Alongside allies like Metron, the enigmatic seeker of knowledge who traverses dimensions on his Mobius Chair, and Lightray, the optimistic and light-powered New God, Orion confronts threats from Apokolips, including his half-brother Kalibak and the relentless Parademons. This issue lays the foundation for the epic saga of the Fourth World, exploring themes of destiny, duality, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
