New Genesis is a fictional planet appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. A part of Jack Kirby's Fourth World mythos, the planet is home to the heroic New Gods led by the sage Highfather. New Genesis is the positive counterpart of Apokolips, home of the evil New Gods led by the tyrant Darkseid.
Art by George Pérez (penciller), Karl Kesel (inker) and Tom Ziuko (inker)
New Genesis's civilization. Art by Ed Hannigan and Tom Blyberg.
"Fourth World" is a metaseries of connected comic book titles written and drawn by Jack Kirby and published by DC Comics from 1970 to 1973. Although they were not marketed under this title until the August–September 1971 issues of New Gods and Forever People, the terms Fourth World and Jack Kirby's Fourth World have gained usage in the years since.
Kirby created the Fourth World concept in the 1970s. The series is a science-fiction based mythology that revolves around ancient space deities known as the New Gods. The New Gods are similar to the gods of Earth lore.
The New Gods #1 (March 1971) featuring Orion. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck.
Mister Miracle #1 (April 1971), cover art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta.