New Gods Tease Epic Ragnarök Showdown in DC Universe
DC’s iconic New Gods are returning in a fresh, ongoing series that promises to deliver an epic and deadly narrative as the end of the world looms large. This new storyline, part of DC’s All In initiative, offers some heroes a fresh start while others may face their final farewell. With Ragnarök approaching, the DC Universe is gearing up for a historical crisis on a grand scale.
Writer Ram V, known for his mythological storytelling, is set to explore the ultimate conflict involving Jack Kirby’s legendary heroes from New Genesis. This new series, illustrated by Evan Cagle, isn’t just a contained story—it’s a universe-spanning event that will impact the entire DCU. Ram V explains, “I’m taking the structure of the larger conflict quite literally from the sort of new end of the world and mythology. It’s the new Ragnarök, if you will.”
The Return of Ragnarök
The concept of Ragnarök, an apocalyptic event where gods clash in a battle that reshapes reality, is central to this new saga. Known as the “Twilight of the Gods,” Ragnarök is a mythological showdown that sees light and dark forces fighting to the death. While rooted in Norse mythology, the essence of this battle between good and evil resonates across various cultures.
As the New Gods prepare for this ultimate conflict, the very notion of their “newness” takes on a tragic irony. The upcoming Ragnarök suggests that even these gods, who were once seen as the future, might face their end.
Ram V’s Mythological Mastery
Ram V’s familiarity with mythology was on full display during his “Gotham Nocturne” arc in Detective Comics. There, Batman confronted mythological threats, transforming Gotham into a nightmare realm. Now, Ram V brings that same mythological depth to Kirby’s Fourth World, blending old themes with new heroes. He remarks, “[New Gods] was really fertile ground where really nothing had been planted in recent history. Also, I have a great love of mythology and mythological stories. So it felt like the New Gods are the sort of contemporary mythology in the DCU.”
In this new series, the New Gods will face challenges that may lead to their ultimate demise. The story is set to be a mythologically rich crisis that might mark the end of Kirby’s pantheon, making way for something new in the DC Universe.
Will the New Gods Survive Ragnarök?
As the series unfolds, it will intertwine the fate of the New Gods with the broader DCU. Ram V promises that the story will be deeply connected to the ongoing events in the DC Universe. He states, “This book exists because of things that happened in the DCU. The story, their conflict exists because of those reasons. And by the middle of the book, they are squarely embroiled in the conflict and the trauma that the greater DCU finds itself.”
With the likes of Superman and other DC heroes potentially caught in the crossfire, the outcome of this mythological battle could have far-reaching consequences. As the word Ragnarök looms over the narrative, fans can anticipate a storyline filled with devastation and transformation.
The New Gods are set to face their hardest trial yet, and with Ram V at the helm, the series promises to bring their saga to a fitting and epic conclusion. Twilight is falling—prepare for Ragnarök.
New Gods #1 is expected to be released by the end of 2024 from DC Comics.
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