Summary
- Orion, the New God of War, stands as one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe.
- Zeus, the God of Olympus, is a formidable force capable of rivaling even the New Gods.
- The Black Racer, a cosmic Grim Reaper, possesses immense strength and speed among the New Gods.
The DC Universe is filled with powerful gods, drawing inspiration from various mythologies and religions while also creating new pantheons of deities like the New Gods. These divine beings possess great power, ruling over entire worlds, shaping entire universes, and manipulating the forces of life, death, and creation.
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From ancient Greek gods of Olympus like Zeus to the New Gods like Darkseid, these deities are always clashing, whether as defenders or conquerors of the universe. This topic will examine some of the strongest Gods in the DC Universe, not including god-like beings like the Endless or Trigon.
8 Orion
The New God Of War, Rage, And Battle
- Creator: Jack Kirby
- First Appearance: New Gods #1 (1971)
- Pantheon: New God
Orion is a New God of War, son of Uxas (Darksied) and one of the most powerful New Gods to ever exist. As part of a peace treaty, he was traded from Apokolips to New Genesis and raised under the guidance of Highfather. Orion was trained to become a warrior for New Genesis and quickly became one of the best combatants in the universe.
With his New God physiology, Orion possesses immense strength and invulnerability, capable of going toe-to-toe with beings like Superman and withstanding attacks from Darkseid and other cosmic-level threats. Over the years, Orion has beaten his father more than once, even going as far as ripping Darkseid’s heart out.
7 Zeus
The God Of Olympus And King Of The Heavens
- Creator: Jerry Siegel
- First Appearance: Superman #28 (1944)
- Pantheon: Greek
Zeus is the most powerful earthly God and is capable of going toe-to-toe with most New Gods, though he’s rarely depicted that way in modern comics. With his godly physiology, Zeus is one of the strongest characters in the DC Universe, and he’s faced off against the likes of Superman and Darkseid, holding his own against those immensely powerful characters.
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Beyond his immense strength, Zeus also wields powers like weather manipulation, electrokinesis, cosmic awareness and is also one of the most skilled magic users in the DC Universe. During his battle with Darkseid in Final Crisis, Zeus nearly defeated the evil New God, but Darkseid managed to absorb his power before Zeus could finish the job.
6 The Black Racer
The New God Of Death
- Creator: Jack Kirby
- First Appearance: New Gods #3 (1971)
- Pantheon: New God
The Black Racer is the physical embodiment of death, a cosmic Grim Reaper for the New Gods, serving as the inevitable force that guides their souls when they die. While he doesn’t always require a host, he has merged with several over the years, even taking over Barry Allen for a brief time.
Like all New Gods, the Black Racer possesses immense strength and invulnerability, along with speed that surpasses Barry Allen and nearly matches Wally West. His Fatal Touch is feared among the New and Old Gods alike, as it’s capable of killing most beings outright and has severely wounded both the Anti-Monitor and Darkseid with a simple touch.
5 Highfather
The Ruler Of New Genesis
- Creator: Jack Kirby
- First Appearance: New Gods #1 (1971)
- Pantheon: New God
Izaya, also known as Highfather, is the ruler of New Genesis and one of the most powerful New Gods to ever exist, second only to Darkseid. Unlike his brother, Darkseid, Highfather aims to bring peace and stability to the multiverse. Highfather is worshipped by many New Gods and is often referred to as the God among Gods by his followers.
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Highfather shares nearly all of Darkseid’s powers and abilities, including immense strength, invulnerability, immortality, and more. His most powerful weapon is the Wonder-Staff, a scepter that draws its power directly from the Source and has even been enhanced with Lantern rings from the entire emotional spectrum, granting Highfather much more power.
4 Darkseid
The Dark God
- Creator: Jack Kirby
- First Appearance: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1970)
- Pantheon: New God
Uxas, better known as Darkseid, is the ruler of Apokolips and the living embodiment of evil and despair in the DC Universe. Since his first appearance, Darkseid has been on a quest to obtain the Anti-Life Equation, which would allow him to dominate all life and strip free will from the universe.
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Not only is Darkseid as strong as Superman, but with the Omega Effect, he is among the most dangerous beings in the entire multiverse. The Omega Effect amplifies his already godlike power and grants him the Omega Beams, deadly energy blasts that can one-shot nearly anyone in the DC Universe.
3 Yuga Kahn
The Last Old God
- Creator: Mark Evanier
- First Appearance: New Gods #17, Volume 3 (1990)
- Pantheon: Old God
Yuga Khan, also known as Zonuz, was the last of the Old Gods and the father of both Darkseid and Highfather. He was the most powerful Old God, and his insatiable thirst for knowledge and power led him to attempt to breach the Source Wall, the cosmic barrier that separates the DC Universe from the unknown beyond.
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Though he was ultimately unsuccessful and became part of the Source Wall itself, Yuga Khan remains the only known being to have escaped the Source Wall, showcasing just how powerful he truly is. Unfortunately, his thirst for the power of the Source led him to attempt breaching the Source Wall a second time, where he now remains trapped.
2 Perpetua
The Goddess Of The Multiverse
- Creator: James Tynion IV
- First Appearance: Justice League #8, Volume 4 (2018)
- Pantheon: Super Celestial
Perpetua was one of the Hands that created the Omniverse and is the mother of the World Forger, the Monitor, and the Anti-Monitor. Her power is beyond comprehension and limitation, capable of reshaping all of existence itself, making her the second most powerful god in the DC Universe.
Existing beyond the confines of time and space, Perpetua’s will alone can bend the laws of physics, erase timelines, and forge new realities. Despite already being one of the most powerful beings in existence, the Source granted Perpetua unlimited power to create multiverses, a power she selfishly kept for herself, becoming even stronger.
1 The Presence
The Infinite And Eternal God
- Creator: Jerry Siegel
- First Appearance: More Fun Comics #52 (1940)
- Pantheon: N/A
The Presence is the ultimate creator and the source of all things in the DC Universe, often presented as the DC counterpart of God from Abrahamic religions. As the source of all creation, The Presence is the most powerful being in the DC Universe, only behind the writers themselves.
As a truly omnipotent being, The Presence surpasses the power and strength of everyone and everything within His creation. He is the source of all existence, the architect of reality, and the final authority in the DC Universe. Nothing happens without His will, and nothing can override it.
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