Apokolips
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Apokolips was the homeworld of Darkseid. From there, Darkseid plotted the conquest of the galaxy and was considered to be not only the ruler of his people but a god. He was perpetually opposed by the warriors of New Genesis.
[edit] History
Apokolips was created shortly after the beginning of time. From the same basic matter, a sister planet emerged called New Genesis. New Genesis was a world of life and serenity ― the complete opposite of Apokolips. For this reason above all others, Darkseid had sought to conquer and rule New Genesis since history began.
Apokolips was a barren world of rocks and desert, punctuated by firepits which spewed heat and flame from the very molten core of the planet. The subjects of Darkseid were a human-like slave population so terrified and oppressed by their overlord that freedom was a completely alien concept. Superman discovered this truth after defeating Darkseid in personal combat. Instead of celebrating their cruel master's defeat, the slaves of Darkseid collected his injured body and reverentially carried him away.
Darkseid's shock troopers, the Parademons, enforce his will over the citizens of Apokolips. His immediate lieutenants ― Desaad, Granny Goodness, Vermin Vunderbar, the Female Furies, Steppenwolf, Kanto, and Kalibak ― largely concern themselves with Darkseid's conquests outside of Apokolips, such as the war against New Genesis and the later invasion of Earth.
Recently, Darkseid alluded to a decisive victory over New Genesis, though this has not been confirmed.
The disappearance of Darkseid following Lex Luthor's revelation of the Anti-Life Equation has likely thrown Apokolips into chaos. Granny Goodness and Vermin Vunderbar had battled for the seat of power during Darkseid's previous absence and there is little reason to believe that this time would be any different. However, this power struggle (or Darkseid's return) has yet to be depicted.
[edit] Sightings and References
[edit] Superman: The Animated Series
- "Tools of the Trade"
- "Father's Day"
- "Apokolips... Now!"
- "Little Girl Lost, Part I" (Mentioned Only)
- "Little Girl Lost, Part II"
- "Legacy"
