The New Gods (1st Series)

    (DC, 1971-1972, 1977-1978)
™ and ©1971 DC Comics, Inc.

On a distant world, the old gods had come into their twilight hour. In dying, two of these old gods gave birth to new worlds: Balduur’s atoms became the world of New Genesis, a place of peace and learning; and the warlike world of Apokolips sprung from that which was once a sorceress.

These worlds are populated by the new gods, scientifically advanced and capable of building fantastic cities—or deadly weapons of war. After fighting a deadly clash that devastated both worlds, Apokolips’ ruler, Darkseid, offered his son Orion in exchange for New Genesis’ ruler Izaya’s young boy. These boys were held as hostages for peace between the two worlds. Of course, Darkseid did not really desire peace, but merely time to plot a further strategy. Meanwhile, the boy, dubbed “Scott Free” began a program of rigorous military training on Apokolips; he would later put it to good use as Mister Miracle.
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The New Gods (1st Series) #1

March, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
6 copies available from $129.95 		Jack KirbyJack Kirby
The New Gods (1st Series) #2

May, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
7 copies available from $25.00 		Jack Kirby, Mark Evanier, Steve ShermanJack Kirby
The New Gods (1st Series) #3

July, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
8 copies available from $0.80 		Snow Skiing Cover by Jack Kirby; 1st appearance of Black Racer Jack KirbyJack Kirby
The New Gods (1st Series) #4

September, 1971
Cover Price: $0.25
5 copies available from $7.00 		Jack Kirby, Joe SimonJack Kirby, Joe Simon
The New Gods (1st Series) #5

November, 1971
Cover Price: $0.25
9 copies available from $9.95 		Jack Kirby, Joe SimonJack Kirby, Joe Simon
The New Gods (1st Series) #6

January, 1972
Cover Price: $0.25
10 copies available from $1.50 		Jack Kirby, Joe SimonJack Kirby, Joe Simon
The New Gods (1st Series) #7

March, 1972
Cover Price: $0.25
9 copies available from $18.00 		Jack Kirby, Joe SimonJack Kirby, Joe Simon
The New Gods (1st Series) #8

May, 1972
Cover Price: $0.25
10 copies available from $6.50 		Jack Kirby, Joe SimonJack Kirby
The New Gods (1st Series) #9

July, 1972
Cover Price: $0.25
9 copies available from $10.00 		Jack KirbyJack Kirby
The New Gods (1st Series) #10

September, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
13 copies available from $6.00 		Jack KirbyJack Kirby
The New Gods (1st Series) #11

November, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
10 copies available from $6.00 		Jack KirbyJack Kirby
The New Gods (1st Series) #12

July, 1977
Cover Price: $0.35
14 copies available from $2.75 		Cover title changes to Return of the New Gods; Series begins again (1977) Gerry ConwayDon Newton
The New Gods (1st Series) #13

August, 1977
Cover Price: $0.35
11 copies available from $1.50 		Gerry ConwayDon Newton
The New Gods (1st Series) #14

October, 1977
Cover Price: $0.35
8 copies available from $1.75 		Gerry ConwayDon Newton
The New Gods (1st Series) #15

December, 1977
Cover Price: $0.35
10 copies available from $2.00 		Gerry ConwayRich Buckler
The New Gods (1st Series) #16

February, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
9 copies available from $2.75 		Gerry ConwayDon Newton
The New Gods (1st Series) #17

April, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
10 copies available from $1.50 		Gerry ConwayDon Newton
The New Gods (1st Series) #18

June, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
10 copies available from $3.25 		Gerry ConwayDon Newton
The New Gods (1st Series) #19

August, 1978
Cover Price: $0.35
10 copies available from $2.50 		Gerry ConwayDon Newton