Darkseid is the ruthless ruler of Apokolips and one of the most powerful villains in the DC Universe. Obsessed with obtaining the Anti-Life Equation, he seeks to eliminate free will and bring every living being under his absolute control. Possessing godlike strength, unmatched durability, and devastating Omega Beams, he has repeatedly challenged the Justice League and threatened the entire multiverse. His cold intellect, relentless ambition, and overwhelming power have established him as one of comics' greatest cosmic antagonists.