Could a Justice League Character from DC be Darkseid in Disguise? Evidence Suggests Yes.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Challengers of the Unknown #1! A shocking revelation emerges regarding a founding member of the Justice League, who harbors a malevolent secret that could pave the way for the resurgence of Darkseid. Following Darkseid’s notorious demise earlier this year, which sparked the new DC All In era, recent developments suggest the formidable villain persists through an exceptionally powerful hero.

In the debut issue of Challengers of the Unknown, created by Christopher Cantwell and Sean Izaakse, Mister Terrific enlists Challenger Ace Morgan and Superman to probe an unyielding glass structure that materialized on Mars. Upon their arrival, this duo utilizes Clark’s heat vision to extract a fragment of the bizarre formation, triggering disturbing hallucinations in Ace.

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Upon completing their mission, Mister Terrific instructs Superman to obliterate the sample, expressing his concerns that Darkseid’s anomalies may have infiltrated the Challengers. However, it becomes apparent that the true anomaly resides within Superman himself, as his eyes emit a glow reminiscent of Darkseid’s.

The Hidden Energy of Darkseid within Superman

Forewarnings of Darkseid’s Return

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After the multiverse was sealed away, Darkseid became increasingly restless, confined within a single vessel. In his desperation to reshape the universe, he fused with the Spectre, leading to a confrontation with the Justice League at the Watchtower. During this clash, his corporeal form was annihilated, releasing his essence into the cosmos. This surge of Darkseid’s energy triggered distortions throughout the DC Universe, a phenomenon still under investigation by the League. Significantly, most of Darkseid’s essence gravitated towards a new Earth, forming the Absolute Universe, a domain echoing the villain’s most malevolent traits.

The implications of Darkseid’s passing remain largely unexplored, yet in Challengers of the Unknown #1, it becomes evident that Mister Terrific anticipates his inevitable return—illustrated in his diary entries. The issue intriguingly opens with a brief vision of the future, showcasing Darkseid’s glowing eyes as the Justice League faces defeat. Alarmingly, Terrific may be misdirecting his vigilance, as a Superman possessed by Darkseid could be a catastrophic threat waiting to erupt.

The Threat of a Corrupted Superman to the New Justice League

Mister Terrific’s Oversight

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Mister Terrific, renowned for his intellect, appears to overlook a significant peril looming before him. Should Superman truly be compromised by Darkseid’s influence, he possesses the potential to devastate the newly reformed League long before assistance could be rallied. Despite his current vulnerabilities, a mere nudge from Darkseid could unleash Superman’s might against his comrades. It is crucial for Mister Terrific to devise a contingency plan, for as long as Superman is ensnared under Darkseid’s sway, the entire Justice League stands in jeopardy.

Challengers of the Unknown #1 is now available from DC Comics.

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