Mister Miracle #25

Mister Miracle issue 25 was published by DC Comics in 1978 as part of the character's original series revival. Following the conclusion of Jack Kirby's foundational Fourth World saga, the title transitioned into a more traditional superhero and adventure format under the creative direction of various writers and artists, including Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers. This specific era sought to integrate Scott Free and his cohorts more firmly into the broader DC Universe landscape, often balancing the inherent cosmic absurdity of Apokolips with the grounded, episodic storytelling common to late seventies comics.

The design and narrative tone of this period reflected a move away from the dense, mythic operatics of the early seventies toward more conventional narrative structures. While these later issues of the initial run did not carry the same distinct stylistic imprint as Kirby’s original vision, they remain notable for their commitment to character development and for maintaining the visibility of the New Gods during a transitional time for the publisher. The issue serves as a snapshot of how DC sought to preserve its avant-garde creations by recontextualizing them within the house style of the late Bronze Age.