Darkseid Special # 1 2017 VF+

Darkseid Special #1 (August 2017)—frequently labeled by retailers and collectors as the "Darkseid Oversize Special"—is a landmark 44-page anthology issue published by DC Comics. This premium, oversized one-shot was released as a central centerpiece of the publisher's "Kirby 100" celebration, honoring what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary creator Jack Kirby.

Core Plot & Synopsis

The issue consists of multiple features celebrating Kirby's legacy, spearheaded by a primary new story written by longtime Kirby associate and biographer, Mark Evanier.

• "The Resistance!": The main feature centers on a daring escape attempt from the hellish, brainwashing orphanages of Granny Goodness. An infuriated Darkseid commands his best hunting division to track down and punish the fugitive students. However, the hunters quickly discover that one of Granny’s rogue students—a unique girl named Makayla—possesses a fierce, indomitable spirit unlike any being they have ever encountered. Makayla rallies the downtrodden lower-class citizens of Apokolips, transforming a desperate escape into a small but powerful spark of galactic revolution.
• "OMAC: One Man Army Corps": The book includes a high-concept secondary feature written by Sam Humphries with kinetic art by Keith Giffen and Jon Bogdanove. It explores an untold, bombastic tale from the timeline of Kirby's cybernetic corporate soldier, OMAC.
• Classic Reprints: To truly honor the King of Comics, the anthology includes a beautifully restored reprint of a vintage, 1970s Fourth World tale: "In Search of a Dream" from The Forever People #6, alongside a classic story from Tales of the Unexpected #12.

Key Comic Information

• Release Date: August 30, 2017 (Cover Date: October 2017)
• Format: Oversized One-Shot Anthology / Anniversary Special
• Creative Team: Main story written by Mark Evanier, with dynamic, classic-styled interior pencils by Scott Kolins.
• Variant Cover: The primary, highly detailed cover artwork was illustrated by acclaimed artist Chris Burnham.