They did however reverse a few "personnel decisions" by resurrecting Desaad, Kalibak, Slig, and Jaffar from the dead. In 1st Issue Special, writers Gerry Conway and Dennis O'Neil picked up Jack Kirby's story and were quite faithful to its continuity. Read more about the reasons why in the Introduction: 1977 Revivals. These revivals were later relegated to having happened in an alternate universe, or Earth-17. The relaunch was preceded by a setup appearance in 1st Issue Special #13 (Apr. The title on the cover of the revival read " Return of the New Gods," but the indicia listed only "New Gods." It was cancelled later that same year. The titles continued with their previous numbering and continuity, but Jack Kirby was not involved. In 1977, both The New Gods and Mister Miracle were revived. From Justice League of America #184 (1980) art by George PĂ©rez and Frank McLaughlin. The Injustice Society helps bring Darkseid back to life on Apokolips. From The New Gods #19 (1978) art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. The Antagonist triumphs on Earth (new heroine Jezebelle is in tow). Darkseid taps the six humans carrying the Anti-Life Equation. From 1st Issue Special #13 (1976) art by Mike Vosburg. Below: Highfather stops Orion from killing Darkseid. Gerry Conway talks about his time with the New Gods in The Jack Kirby Collector #46.New Gods v.2 (Reprints) + The Hunger Dogs Return of the New Gods
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