Who Is Gedirath? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Gedirath is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 4 comic issue appearances. A Promethean Giant imprisoned for transgressions against the Source.

Who is Gedirath?

Gedirath and the rest of his race were imprisoned in the Promethean galaxy for attempting to learn the secret of the Source . He spent millions of years chained to a massive celestial body, until he was discovered by Darkseid , the evil god of Apokolips . Darkseid had his minions install a massive mind control device into Gedirath, turning him into a sleeping weapon to be used against his enemies . When Orion learned the Anti-Life equation and wrestled control of Apokolips from his father, Darkseid sent a signal and awoke Gedirath, commanding him to destroy Earth. However, not even mighty Gedirath was immune to the Anti-Life equation, and soon Orion robbed him of his will and commanded him to spread the word of anti life across the cosmos. What latter happened to him is unknown.

Key facts

Gedirath is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Legends of Apokolips; The Ordering of Apokolips; The Garden". The character is published by DC Comics. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Gedirath ranks among the most featured characters in comics.