G.O.D.S. is a comic book written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Valerio Schiti. [1] G.O.D.S. involves two Abstract Entities on Earth-616: The-Powers-That-Be that oversees the magical and weird, and for whom its only Avatar is Reddwyn (Wyn), and The-Natural-Order-of-Things that oversees the science and operates through 100 Centums. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
The story introduces a new cosmic mythology within the Marvel Universe, focusing on two opposing factions: The-Powers-That-Be, which is magic, and The-Natural-Order-of-Things, meaning science. These groups have maintained a delicate truce for millennia, operating in secrecy even from the Marvel heroes.
The central narrative follows Wyn, an immortal agent of The-Powers-That-Be, and Aiko Maki, a high-ranking member of The-Natural-Order-of-Things. Once romantically involved, Wyn and Aiko's personal history intertwines with their professional rivalry, adding a layer of complexity to their interactions. Their uneasy truce is tested when Cubisk Core, steals the Staff of the Living Tribunal, a weapon of immense power that threatens to disrupt the fundamental order of reality.
As the crisis escalates, Wyn and Aiko are forced to work together to prevent an impending catastrophe known as the Babylon Event, which could unravel existence itself. Throughout the series, the conflict between science and magic is explored through Hickman's signature world-building and philosophical themes.
| G.O.D.S. Issue | Publication date | Pages | UPC | Marvel Comics rating system | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.O.D.S. 1 [8] | October 4, 2023 | 64 pages | 75960620497700111 | T+ | ||
| G.O.D.S. 2 | November 8, 2023 | 30 pages | 75960620497700211 [9] | |||
| G.O.D.S. 3 | November 13, 2023 | 27 pages | 75960620497700311 [10] | |||
| G.O.D.S. 4 | January 24, 2024 | 27 pages | 75960620497700411 [11] | |||
| G.O.D.S. 5 | February 21, 2024 | 30 pages | 75960620497700511 [12] | |||
| G.O.D.S. 6 | March 27, 2024 | 28 pages | 75960620497700611 [13] | |||
| G.O.D.S. 7 | April 24, 2024 | 31 pages | 75960620497700711 [14] | |||
| G.O.D.S. 8 | June 12, 2024 | 34 pages | 75960620497700811 [15] |
Marvel G.O.D.S. first book volume is going to be published on August 6, 2024, in a 272 pages edition, it will compile issues 1 through 8. [16]
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