Black Smoke Rising, Part II
Description
As Highfather's origin story unfolds in flashback, the present-day crisis reaches a fever pitch. Working alongside the Justice League Unlimited—including John Stewart, Green Arrow, Cyborg, and Miss Martian—Mister Miracle and Barda fight to protect both Kamal and their daughter Liv. Darkseid's shadow looms as the Absolute Universe is revealed to be an egg within which the lord of Apokolips is forming, connecting this cosmic saga to the larger DC multiverse.
Issue Details
Series
Issue Number
#8
FOC Date
June 23, 2025
Release Date
July 16, 2025
Cover Date
September 2025
Page Count
32 pages
Cover Price
$3.99
Age Rating
T
Diamond Code
0525DC166
UPC
76194138623200811
Series Details
Publisher
Type
Limited Series
Number
1
Status
Ongoing
Format
Standard
Run
2024 - 2026
Original Language
English
Issues Count
12
Creators
View all 14Characters
Character appearances may contain spoilers.
Big Barda
Barda Free
Orion
Orion
Mr. Miracle
Scott Free
Liv Free
Olivia Free
Darkseid
Uxas
Desaad
Desaad
Granny Goodness
Goodness
Highfather
Izaya
Maxwell Lord
Maxwell Lord IV
Superman
Kal-El
Wonder Woman
Diana of Themyscira
John Stewart
John Stewart
Cyborg
Victor Stone
Green Arrow
Oliver Queen
Mr. Terrific
Michael Holt
Serafina
Serafina Baldaur
Akala
Shadowfall
Shadowfall
Metron
Metron
Miss Martian
M'gann M'orzz
Avia
Avia
Kamal
Teams
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