New Gods co-writer Tom King says the film will honor Jack Kirby's vision. 1 / 7
The comics concern a galactic war spanning the planets of New Genesis and Apokalips. 2 / 7
Heroes Mister Miracle, Big Barda, and others take on the villainous Darkseid. 3 / 7
King is co-writing the script for the film with Academy Award nominee Ana DuVernay. 4 / 7
King said they will strive to maintain the emotional core and relationships established by Kirby. 5 / 7
Kirby created New Gods for DC, and Captain America, Iron Man, and more for Marvel. 6 / 7
King believes DuVernay and Kirby are "similar creators" and she will do right as director. 7 / 7