The New Gods (1st Series)

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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#1

Mar 1971

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W: Jack Kirby · A: Jack Kirby

1st appearance of Apokolips; 1st Appearance of Apokolips; 1st appearance of Highfather; 1st appearance of Kalibak; 1st appearance of Lightray; 1st appearance of Metron; 1st appearance of Orion

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2026 Facsimile Edition with cover A by Jack Kirby

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W: Jack Kirby · A: Jack Kirby

1st appearance of Apokolips; 1st Appearance of Apokolips; 1st appearance of Highfather; 1st appearance of Kalibak; 1st appearance of Lightray; 1st appearance of Metron; 1st appearance of Orion

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#2

May 1971

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W: Jack Kirby, Mark Evanier, Steve Sherman · A: Jack Kirby

1st appearance of Deep Six

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#3

Snow Skiing Cover by Jack Kirby

Jul 1971

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W: Jack Kirby · A: Jack Kirby

1st appearance of Black Racer

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#4

Sep 1971

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W: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon · A: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon

Reprints from Adventure Comics #73, Boy Commandos #12; Giant-size

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#5

Nov 1971

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W: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon · A: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon

1st appearance of Fastbak; Giant-size; Reprint from Adventure Comics #74

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#6

Jan 1972

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W: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon · A: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon

Reprints from Adventure Comics #75; 1st Appearance of Fastbak; Giant-size; Real Fact Comics #1

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#7

Mar 1972

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W: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon · A: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon

Reprints from Adventure Comics #76; 1st appearance of Steppenwolf; Origin of Mr. Miracle; Origin of Orion; Giant-size; Real Fact Comics #2

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#8

May 1972

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W: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon · A: Jack Kirby

Giant-size; Reprint from Adventure Comics #77

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#9

Jul 1972

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W: Jack Kirby · A: Jack Kirby

1st appearance of Forager; Giant-size; Reprint from Adventure Comics #78

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#10

Sep 1972

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W: Jack Kirby · A: Jack Kirby

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#11

Nov 1972

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W: Jack Kirby · A: Jack Kirby

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#12

Cover title changes to Return of the New Gods

Jul 1977

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Don Newton

Series begins again (1977)

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#13

Aug 1977

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Don Newton

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#14

Oct 1977

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Don Newton

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#15

Dec 1977

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Rich Buckler

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#16

Feb 1978

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Don Newton

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#17

Apr 1978

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Don Newton

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#18

Jun 1978

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Don Newton

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#19

Aug 1978

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W: Gerry Conway · A: Don Newton

Final Issue

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