Apokolips
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In the DC Comics fictional shared Universe, Apokolips was the planet ruled by Darkseid, established in Jack Kirby's Fourth World series. It is also integral to many DC Comics stories. The planet is considered the opposite of New Genesis.
Apokolips is an ecumenopolis with burning firepits that exists in between dimensions, occupying a 'frequency' somewhere between the physical universe and Hell. It can be visited by both space and dimensional travel.
The population is a downtrodden lot, including many kidnapped from other worlds before being 'broken.' The majority of the population are called "Lowlies", a bald and fearful race that has no conception of self worth or value. The Lowlies are subject to constant abuse that ends only with death. Slightly above them are the Parademons who serve as the keepers of the planet's order. Higher above the Parademons are the Female Furies who are Darkseid's personal guard. (Male Furies also exist, but are less common) They are blessed with unnatural strength and longeveity and are allowed to develop individuality. This exposure to new concepts often results in them developing often comical or garish personalities that contrast strongly with the immense sadism that is required to reach their position. The leaders of the Furies are Granny Goodness, who sports the appearance of a matronly old woman while being the most powerful of the guards, and Kanto, who enjoys a unique position as Darkseid's master assassin. The chief guard, Big Barda had a third position under Granny which not been filled since her defection from the group.
Apokolips is surprisingly the second most advanced planet in the universe, the first being New Genesis. With their technology, they are the height of power in the universe and are able to devastate galaxies when they choose to use it. It is furthermore the source of unparalleled misery in the universe as the planet routinely arms evil groups with advanced technology in order to further its influence (and misery) across the universe.
Apokolips is ruled by Darkseid as its theocratic god/despot but he defers most of the actual day to day ruling to his counsellor Desaad. Darkseid has no real contenders for the throne of Apokolips except the demon Mantis, although his sons Orion, Grayven, and Kalibak are also potential contenders. Darkseid is cursed by Grayven and Kalibak's stupidity and Orion's service of good. It is prophesied that Orion will overthrow Darkseid. In Kingdom Come it's revealed that Darkseid's overthrow will not result in major changes on Apokolips, as Apokolips' evil comes from itself rather than its master, but this is debatable, since it is not strict continuity and it is often said that Darkseid powers Apokolips with his ambient forces, which is where the fire pits come from.
In the 30th century, original Legion of Superheroes continuity, Apokolips is inactive and Darkseid incapitated. In the Reboot Legion continuity, Darkseid was aged and dying with the planet mostly uninhabited but the center of a large cult.
Both Apokalips and New Genesis were seemingly destroyed in a final battle prior to Grant Morrison's miniseries Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle. The surviving New Gods from both worlds are now on Earth.
Apokilips shares many paralleles with George Orwell's "1984"pt:Apokolips