Darkseid has the goal of eliminating free will.
 Following the repeated failures of his underlings, Darkseid personally defeats Superman, kills Dan Turpin and nearly succeeds in conquering Earth until New Genesis' forces declare the planet to be under their protection
 After using both scientific and magical methods to enhance his power, Darkseid transposes the planets Apokolips and Daxamwhich places Daxam under a yellow sun and gives each of its inhabitants Kryptonian-like superpowers equal to those of Superman

