Origin
The desire of Darkseid. Originally referred to in Jack Kirby's Fourth World, the Anti-Life Equation was originally said to allow those who knew it to dominate the will of any sentient race. Originally to have existed in the mind of "Billion Dollar" Bates, he took it to his death, leading Darkseid to continue to search for it, having recently obtained the full formula.
Lead Designer: Lead designer unknown
Additional Designers: Darkseid, Desaad
Place of Creation: Place of creation unknown
First Appearance: Forever People #5
History
Previous Owners: "Billion Dollar" Bates
Current Owner: Darkseid
Powers
- Implants the mathematical certainty that all life is hopeless, as are freedom and hope, dooming those who hear it to dispair.
Recommended Readings
- Jack Kirby's Fourth World
- Forever People #5
- JLA Rock of Ages
- Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle