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Uxas, better known as Darkseid,[lower-alpha 1] is a supervillain who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Darkseid was created by writer and artist Jack Kirby, and made a cameo in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (November 1970) before his first full appearance in the debut issue of Forever People (February 1971). Darkseid was introduced as the main antagonist of Kirby's "Fourth World" metaseries. While Kirby planned to kill off Darkseid in the conclusion, the character remained a staple Superman adversary and the archenemy of the Justice League.
In his comic book appearances, Darkseid is one of the New Gods, a race of cosmic beings that arose following the deaths of the Æsir during Ragnarök. Darkseid is the tyrannical ruler of the nightmare world Apokolips and seeks to conquer the DC Universe by obtaining the Anti-Life Equation, a mathematical proof eliminating all hope and free will in sentient beings. Kirby based Darkseid's personality on Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler and US president Richard Nixon, and modelled his appearance on actor Jack Palance. Following the cancellation of the Fourth World comics, Darkseid made sporadic appearances in other DC publications. The Legion of Super-Heroes Great Darkness Saga (1982) and the Legends (1986–1987) crossover event established Darkseid as DC's ultimate villain.
Darkseid is one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe, possessing nigh-omnipotence due to his status as one of the New Gods.
Darkseid inspired the Marvel Comics villain Thanos and the Star Wars villain Darth Vader. Ray Porter portrayed Darkseid in the 2017 DC Extended Universe film Justice League; though his scenes were cut from the theatrical release, they were restored for the 2021 director's cut. Michael Ironside, Tony Todd, and "Weird Al" Yankovic, among others, have provided the character's voice in animation.