Who Is Kalibak? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kalibak is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 378 comic issue appearances. Kalibak the Cruel also known as the Scourge of Apokolips, one of the New Gods and the firstborn of tyrant Darkseid, Kalibak frequently clashs with his brother Orion to prove himself as the one true son of Darkseid.

Who is Kalibak?

Origin Kalibak is the first-born son of Darkseid and Suli . They had married without the consent of Kalibak's grandmother Queen Heggra , the ruler of the planet Apokolips at this time. Heggra hired the lackey Desaad to murder Suli. Desaad however, waiting for the right moment, assassinated Suli shortly after she had already delivered her son, Kalibak. Creation Kalibak was created by Jack Kirby and first appeared in New Gods #1 . Character Evolution Ever since Kalibak was young, the only thing he wanted to do was please his father. With Suli dead and Darkseid being forced to marry Tigra, this was hard to accomplish. During his marrige with Tigra, however, Darkseid fathered another son, Orion .

Key facts

Kalibak is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Orion Fights for Earth!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 378 recorded issue appearances, Kalibak ranks among the most featured characters in comics.