Darkseid is a powerful and malevolent comic book character from the DC Universe. He is the tyrannical ruler of the planet Apokolips and is one of the most formidable villains in the DC Universe. Darkseid's story begins on the planet Apokolips, where he was born as the son of the evil god Yuga Khan and the sorceress Heggra. From a young age, Darkseid was trained in the ways of war and power, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become the ruler of Apokolips. As the ruler of Apokolips, Darkseid has access to a wide range of advanced technology and weaponry, including his Omega Beams, which are powerful energy blasts that can disintegrate anything in their path. He also has superhuman strength, durability, and agility, making him a formidable physical opponent. In addition to his physical powers, Darkseid also possesses a range of mental abilities, including telepathy and telekinesis. He is also able to manipulate time and space, allowing him to travel to other dimensions and even create alternate realities. Darkseid's ultimate goal is to conquer the universe and impose his will on all living beings. To this end, he has engaged in numerous conflicts with the superheroes of the DC Universe, including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Despite their best efforts, these heroes have often struggled to defeat Darkseid, making him one of the most feared and respected villains in the DC Universe.
War Machine, also known as James "Rhodey" Rhodes, is a powerful superhero from the Marvel Universe, first appearing in the Marvel Comics series "Iron Man" in 1979. He is a skilled pilot and soldier, and is one of the most respected and admired heroes in the Marvel Universe.
War Machine's story begins with James Rhodes, a close friend and confidant of Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man. After serving in the military for many years, Rhodes becomes the head of security for Stark Industries, and becomes one of Tony's most trusted allies.
However, when Tony's life is threatened by a number of powerful villains, Rhodes decides to take matters into his own hands. Using his military training and expertise, he builds a suit of armor similar to Iron Man's, and becomes War Machine.
As War Machine, Rhodes has access to a wide range of advanced technology and weaponry, including his signature suit of armor. The armor is powered by an arc reactor, and is equipped with a variety of powerful weapons, such as repulsor blasts and missiles.
In addition to his physical powers, War Machine is also a skilled pilot and soldier, and has used his military training and expertise to defeat many of the Marvel Universe's greatest villains, including the Mandarin, Whiplash, and the Ghost.
Throughout his long and storied career, War Machine has become one of the most respected and admired heroes in the Marvel Universe, and is a member of the Avengers and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).