Genesis (DC Comics)
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| Genesis | |
 Genesis #2 featuring Highfather, art by Alan Davis |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
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| Schedule | weekly |
| Format | mini-series |
| Publication date | Issue #1-4 August 1997 |
| Number of issues | 4 |
| Main character(s) | Highfather Darkseid Superman |
| Creative team as of October 1997 | |
| Writer(s) | John Byrne |
| Penciller(s) | Ron Wagner |
| Inker(s) | Joe Rubinstein |
| Colorist(s) | Patricia Mulvihill |
| Creator(s) | John Byrne Ron Wagner |
Genesis was a four-part comic book limited series/crossover event published weekly by DC Comics in August 1997. The series was written by John Byrne and drawn by Ron Wagner and Joe Rubenstein. The series was critically panned by fans and comic professionals for changing the nature of the powers of superheroes and the lack of long-term effects on continuity.[1] Due to the critical backlash, the series and concepts introduced within were later ignored by DC editors and writers.
[edit] Plot
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The storyline centers on the New Gods of New Genesis and their enemy Darkseid and involves all of DC's super-powered characters. The storyline introduced the concept of the “Godwave", an interstellar phenomenon that on its first pass, created gods on various planets through the universe, such as the Greek, Egyptian, and Norse pantheons on Earth. The Godwave then reached the edge of the universe and bounced back, creating superhumans on its second pass by manifesting itself in various forms such as the Source, the energies used by the Green Lantern Corps, the Speed Force used by the Flash and the power of Shazam used by Captain Marvel, etc.
The series focused on how the wave threatens reality when it rebounds back to its starting point. Darkseid attempts to seize the power of the Godwave, which disrupts the abilities of various superheroes, either neutralizing them or altering them drastically into other powers. The wave also had the after-effect of making humans feel like something was missing. Some simply think it's a case of the blues, while others despair so badly they commit suicide.
The heroes of Earth and the New Gods of New Genesis battle to prevent Darkseid from accomplishing his plans. Darkseid's forces again stage an invasion of Earth before travelling to the Source Wall to confront the heroes.
[edit] References
- ^ "What in the *world* were they thinking? I've long been a fan of the Fourth World characters, and I've long been a fan of John Byrne. This has almost sworn me off of both. In fact, I decided by the end of GENESIS that I was no longer interested in JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD." SUPERSCRIPTS: Notes from the Editor
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