Fourth World (comics)
"Fourth World" was 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.
| "Fourth World" thematic stories | |||
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The New Gods #1 (March 1971) featuring Orion. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck. | |||
| Created by | Jack Kirby | ||
| Publication information | |||
| Publisher | DC Comics | ||
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| Formats | Multiple, thematically linked | ||
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| Publication date | 1970–1973 | ||
| Number of issues | 59 | ||
| Main character(s) | Darkseid Mister Miracle Orion Forever People Highfather Lightray Jimmy Olsen Superman Morgan Edge Newsboy Legion Guardian Kalibak Desaad Intergang Big Barda Granny Goodness Oberon Metron Dan Turpin | ||
| Creative team | |||
| Writer(s) | Jack Kirby | ||
| Artist(s) | Jack Kirby | ||
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| Collected editions | |||
| Fourth World by Jack Kirby Omnibus | ISBN 1-4012-7475-7 | ||
| Omnibus Volume 1 | ISBN 1-4012-1344-8 | ||
| Omnibus Volume 2 | ISBN 140121357X | ||
| Omnibus Volume 3 | ISBN 1401214851 | ||
| Omnibus Volume 4 | ISBN 1401215831 | ||
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