Jack Kirby's Fourth World #8 is an issue of the series Jack Kirby's Fourth World (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 1997.
Synopsis for "Godhood's End"
The Forever People, trying to tranquilize a panicked mob on Earth, join their power with the Mother Box, turning themselves into figures of pure light that seem to soothe and fill the crowd with hope. However, their connection with the Source breaks when they feel the Source Wall cracking open.
Closer to the Source Wall, Highfather gathers the gods Zeus, Jove, and Odin in a desperate attempt to save the Source. Ares also joins the group, much to everyone's contempt. The five gods join forces with Highfather's Wonder Staff, merging into one powerful god. With the help of Metron's Mobius Chair, the fusion of gods get inside the Source Wall. One by one, the gods separate from the fusion, giving them a boost forward. Eventually, only Highfather and Ares remain, and the God of War shows his true colors and betrays the New God, piercing his dark sword through Izaya's chest and claiming the Source for himself.
On Earth, the Genesisians sense the death of a fellow New God, but they don't know who. Only Takion senses Highfather is no more, but Arzaz urges him not to tell anyone that their last hope is dead.
Appearing in "Godhood's End"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Arzaz
- Captain Marvel (Cameo)
- Jove
- Martian Manhunter (Cameo)
- Thor
- Zeus
- The Source
- Darkseid (Mentioned only)
Locations:
Items:
- Golden Staff
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Tumbleweeds"
A century after escaping from Apokolips, the young Scott Free and Metron continue traveling through America. On the last day of their stay in Dodge City, Scott uses his Apokoliptian technology to stop a group of bandits corralling a saloon. Metron tweaks a primitive vehicle and turns it into a flying car to take them to their next destination: Gateway City.
Appearing in "Tumbleweeds"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Outlaws
Other Characters:
- Big Barda (Mentioned only)
- Darkseid (Mentioned only)
- Melinda
- Francine Goodbody (Mentioned only)
- Big Barda (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Apokolips (Mentioned only)
- Earth
- United States of America
- Dodge City
- Gateway City (Mentioned only)
- United States of America
Items:
Vehicles:
- Mobius Chair (Mentioned only)
Notes
- The first story, "Godhood's End," continues in Genesis #3.
See Also
- Cover gallery for the Jack Kirby's Fourth World series
- Images from Jack Kirby's Fourth World Vol 1 8
Links and References
  Genesis Crossover Core Issues
Tie-Ins
Aquaman #37 • Azrael #34 • Batman #547 • Green Lantern #91 • Impulse #30 • Jack Kirby's Fourth World #8 • Legion of Super-Heroes #97 • Lobo #44 • The Power of Shazam! #31 • Resurrection Man #6 • Robin #46 • Sovereign Seven #27 • Spectre #58 • Starman #35 • Steel #43 • Superboy and the Ravers #14 • Supergirl #14 • Superman #128 • Superman: The Man of Steel #72 • Teen Titans #13 • Wonder Woman #126 • Xero #6 • Young Heroes in Love #5 |