The galactic despot Darkseid isn't just getting a menacing new look, but a weapon that could allow him to finally defeat the Justice League. Covers for DC: Mech #3 show off the ruler of Apokolips' brand new look and the giant mech he'll use in his mission for universal conquest.
For as long as he's been around, Darkseid has attempted to seize control of the DC Universe by any means necessary. His most notable pursuit was seeking out the Anti-Life equation, a mathematical formula that would allow him to subjugate the universe by proving the futility of life. But the Justice League has fought Darkseid throughout his many attempts to seize control of the universe. However, the upcoming miniseries DC: Mech presents a world where Darkseid invaded Earth before the League ever assembled, putting him in a position to fulfil his dark ambitions.
While its known that the heroes of this alternate Earth have opted to create giant mechs to safeguard the world, it appears they aren't the only ones with that idea. In a series of recently revealed covers for DC: Mech #3, Darkseid is shown to have his own giant weapon of war that could easily take on the mechs of the Justice League. In a standard cover by series' artist Baldemar Rivas, a shadowy figure is attacking the the mech versions of the League with Darkseid's trademark Omega Sanction beams. While it appears that the figure may be the warlord himself, a variant shows that Darkseid has a giant robot of his own. In Ricardo Lopez Ortiz's variant cover for DC: Mech #3, a Darkseid with a much more stylized look glares menacingly at the viewer. And towering above him, a mech in the visage of the terrifying New God.
The Justice League has had to face tough odds against Darkseid before, but DC: Mech may be their most intense battle yet. In this world, Darkseid invaded at a pivotal point during the days of the Justice Society and decimated their forces to the point it changed superhero history altogether. This world has created mechs to defend itself for Darkseid's return, but as these covers show, the New God is several steps ahead of them.
It’s definitely rare to see Darkseid utilizing such unconventional weaponry, but its not completely out of the ordinary. The New Gods have plenty of technology that far exceeds what Earth can create, so creating a mech to fight Batman, Superman and the Flash isn’t out of the question. If anything, creating a mech of his own fits perfectly in line with Darkseid's personality. It shows that he isn't intimidated by the Earth's attempts at self-defense and his confidence in the the superiority of his Apokolitian technology.
Whether or not Darkseid's giant robot is a more effective means of spreading his terror remains to be seen. But the Justice League is absolutely going to have their work cut out for them when they're facing off against this new version of Darkseid.