New Gods #13

New Gods #13, published in 1978, represents a unique moment in the history of Jack Kirby’s Fourth World saga. While the original series concluded with issue #11 in 1972, this later issue served as a revival effort to wrap up unresolved narrative threads. It emerged during a transitional period for DC Comics, as the publisher sought to revisit the ambitious cosmic mythology that Kirby had initially introduced to the medium earlier in the decade.

The issue is historically significant for its attempts to modernize the aesthetics and pacing of the New Gods for a late-seventies audience. While the creative team shifted from the singular vision of Kirby to incorporate new writers and artists, the intent remained focused on honoring the grandeur of the New Genesis and Apokolips conflict. It is often noted by historians for its role in bridging the gap between Kirby's original 1970s run and the subsequent decades of DC continuity, reflecting the era's evolving approach to complex, serialized superhero storytelling.