**Spoiler Alert:** The following content includes important plot developments from *The New Gods #2*. Darkseid’s demise has reverberated throughout the DC Universe, creating a significant power vacuum. In the wake of his departure, a formidable new adversary emerges, poised to challenge the New Gods with lethal intent.
The latest preview for *The New Gods #2*, crafted by the talented team of Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jesse Longergan, and Francesco Segala, introduces readers to a menacing new threat. Known simply as Karok Ator, this character—dubbed a scavenger—demonstrates an alarming indifference toward divine beings. His introduction culminates in an intense confrontation with a Source-feeder brought forth by scouting agents.
In his initial battle, Karok swiftly dispatches this would-be deity, showcasing his immense strength. The sheer power at his command positions him as a significant successor to Darkseid as a looming threat to the New Gods—a dangerous conquest that is only beginning.
Karok Ator: The Scavenger’s Dark Debut Signals a Shift
The New Gods: Confronting an Ultimate Threat in Darkseid’s Absence
Karok Ator carries multiple monikers, including Karok Deathspeaker and Karok Deen. Yet, the title that resonates most ominously is “The Scavenger.”As articulated in the narrative of his introduction, “The moment this task was set to him…they were, each and every one of them – gods, devils, heroes, and villains – as good as dead, after all.” In the cosmos, while many beings pay homage to the gods of New Genesis, The Scavenger regards them merely as resources to be exploited.
**The Fourth World is currently in turmoil following Darkseid’s demise, offering The Scavenger the perfect opportunity to strike at New Genesis.** Highfather grapples with foreboding prophecies, and Orion is engrossed in the pursuit of a New God named Kamal, believed to possess extraordinary abilities. This state of vulnerability makes New Genesis an inviting target for The Scavenger, who aims to eliminate the gods and fill the void left by Darkseid, becoming the preeminent threat in the ongoing DC storyline.
Emergence of New Villains in the DC Universe Post-Darkseid
The Scavenger: The Foremost Among a Host of New Threats
Long recognized as one of DC’s most dominant entities, Darkseid ruled over Apokolips with unparalleled authority. His passing has unleashed a torrent of new beings ready to rise from the shadows and occupy the power structure he left behind. Karok, as the inaugural contender, ruthlessly eliminates all who oppose him. However, he won’t be the last to seize this opportunity. With Darkseid’s exit, a new era unfolds, and it remains to be seen if The Scavenger possesses the capability to conquer the New Gods and claim Darkseid’s mantle.
*The New Gods #2* is set for release on January 15, 2025, from DC Comics.
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