Genesis (DC Comics)
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| "Genesis" | |||
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 Cover of Genesis #2 (Oct 1997), by Alan Davis. | |||
| Publisher | DC Comics | ||
| Publication date | October 1997 | ||
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| Main character(s) | Highfather Darkseid Superman | ||
| Creative team | |||
| Writer(s) | John Byrne | ||
| Penciller(s) | Ron Wagner | ||
| Inker(s) | Joe Rubinstein | ||
| Colorist(s) | Patricia Mulvihill | ||
"Genesis" was a comic book crossover storyline published by DC Comics that ran through a self-titled, four-issue, weekly miniseries and various tie-in issues, all cover-dated October 1997. The main miniseries was written by John Byrne and drawn by Ron Wagner.
Plot
The storyline centers on the New Gods of New Genesis and Apokolips and revolves around the concept of the "Godwave", an interstellar phenomenon created by the Source that spread throughout the universe, creating gods on its first pass before reaching the edge of the universe and bouncing back, creating demigods and metahumans on its second pass.
The Godwave threatens reality when it reaches back to its starting point, neutralizing or altering the abilities of various metahumans and making ordinary humans feel like something is missing. The superheroes of Earth and the New Gods of New Genesis battle Darkseid to prevent him from accomplishing his plan to seize the power of the Godwave. Darkseid and his forces stage an invasion of Earth before travelling to the Source Wall where they are confronted by the heroes.
Tie-ins
Action Comics #738
The Adventures of Superman #551
Aquaman vol. 5 #37
Azrael #34
Batman #547
Green Lantern vol. 3 #91
Impulse #30
Jack Kirby's Fourth World #8
Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 4 #97
Lobo #44
The Power of SHAZAM! #31
Resurrection Man #6
Robin vol. 4 #46
Sovereign Seven #27
The Spectre vol. 3 #58
Starman #35
Steel #43
Superboy and the Ravers #14
Supergirl vol. 4 #14
Superman vol. 2 #128
Superman: The Man of Steel #72
Teen Titans vol. 2 #13
Wonder Woman vol. 2 #126
Xero #6
Young Heroes in Love #5
References
External links
- Genesis at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)