Darkseid first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134, published by DC in 1970. That places it in the Bronze Age.
Why this issue matters
Jack Kirby introduced Darkseid, the tyrannical ruler of Apokolips, in an unlikely Jimmy Olsen issue, kicking off the sprawling Fourth World mythology.
Key facts
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134
- Character: Darkseid
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1970
- Era: Bronze Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1970
- Man-Bat Detective Comics #400, 1970
More DC firsts from the Bronze Age
- Ra's Al Ghul Batman #232, 1971
- John Stewart (Green Lantern) Green Lantern #87, 1971
- Swamp Thing House of Secrets #92, 1971
- Killer Croc Batman #357, 1983
- Metron New Gods #1, 1971
- Deathstroke New Teen Titans #2, 1980
- Cyborg DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
- Starfire DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
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