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AsInfinite Frontierplays out across the DC Universe , Darkseidhas intensified his pursuit of theGreat Darkness , but the Lord of Apokolips may require to be suspicious of it , as this powerful force once began a civil war in Hell . The Great Darkness madeits entree in Alan Moore ’s landmarkSwamp Thingrun , and in 1988’sHellblazer # 8 , written by Jamie Delano with art by John Ridgway , John Constantine learns of the fallout of the Darkness ’ attack .
The Great Darkness is the primordial evil in the universe , lurking outside the Omniverse . to begin with enter during the “ American Gothic ” story , the Great Darkness was summoned to the DC Universe by the Brujera , a coven of warlock , with the intent of put down all of origination . Swamp Thing , John Constantine , and a hostof DC ’s magical characters banded together to break the Great Darkness , but the combat ended in a stalemate . The Great Darkness has since laid in postponement , biding its time . Now , Darkseid is attempt the Great Darkness for himself , looking to rein in its magnate to conquer the Omniverse . However , not even Darkseid himself may be ready for the power of the Great Darkness , as it helped start up a civic warfare that rocked the foundations of Hell .
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Nergal , one of John Constantine ’s greatest enemies , has get along to Earth to stop the Resurrection Crusade , who are agents of Heaven . The Crusade believe a messiah will be born soon , and Nergal wants to prevent it from happening . As he relays hisplans to Constantine , he tell John that Hell was message — until the reaching of the Great Darkness , which , according to Nergal “ turned Hell on its head . ” The Darkness ’ attack create division within the social rank of Hell , pitting demon against demon — and giving the strength of Heaven the everlasting chance to fall upon .
The Great Darkness was insert during the prison term frame ofCrisis on Infinite Earths , film advantage of the multiverse ’s devastation to make its move . Now , a newfangled fissure has appeared in the multiverse , and Darkseid like to thrust it , because beyond lie the Great Darkness — an irresistible award for Darkseid , even morethan the Anti - Life Equation . Yet , does the Lord of Apokolips truly sympathize what he is share with ? When it was introduced , the Great Darkness was described as being old than the universe , and it was able to trump the the like of the Specter and Etrigan ; it posed a serious challenge to heaven itself . Darkseid is often catch as the ultimate avatar of iniquity in the DC Universe , but even he may not be able to handle a effect bigger , and quondam , than himself . Yet , if anyone in the DC Universe is capable of wield the Great Darkness , it is Darkseid .
The fallout ofInfinite Frontiercontinues to resonate across the DC Universe , as the hoagie prepare for the cock-a-hoop competitiveness againstDarkseid . However , an even capital evilness is on the horizon , one so powerful it set out a polite warfare in Hell .
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