The winner of an Will Eisner Award, JACK KIRBY'S NEW GODS introduces the legendary artist and writer's astounding universe in which gods of epic proportions fight a never-ending war for power and control. Centered on the battle between the evil despot, Darkseid and his rebellious anti-hero son Orion, this black and white book begins a saga that combines detailed characterizations with amazing storytelling. As a war is fought between the inhabitants of New Genesis and Apokolips, it is the personal skirmishes and interactions between the characters that adds reality and emotion to this mythological tale.