G.O.D.S. is a comic book series written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Valerio Schiti. G.O.D.S. involves two abstract entities: The-Powers-That-Be that oversees the magical and weird, and for whom its only Avatar is Reddwyn (Wyn); and The-Natural-Order-of-Things that oversees the science and operates through 100 Centivars. A new stand-alone G.O.D.S. issue written by Ryan North and drawn by Francesco Mortarino, G.O.D.S.: One World Under Doom was published on July 30, 2025.
Characters Reddwyn "Wyn": The only Avatar of The-Powers-That-Be. Aiko Maki: Wyn's wife. She becomes the 97th Centivar of The-Natural-Order-of-Things, causing a strain on their relationship. Dimitri Krakov: Wyn's science-based assistant. Mia DiMaria: Aiko's magic-based new recruit. The-Powers-That-Be: The cosmic being in charge of the magical and weird. The-Natural-Order-of-Things: The cosmic being in charge of the perfectly scientific. Doctor Strange: the Sorcerer Supreme.
Plot The story introduces a new cosmic mythology within the Marvel Universe, focusing on two opposing factions who respectivefully serve The-Powers-That-Be, who represents magic, and The-Natural-Order-of-Things, who represents science. These gods have maintained a delicate truce for millennia, operating in secrecy even from the Marvel heroes.
The central narrative follows Wyn, the immortal Avatar of The-Powers-That-Be, and Aiko Maki, one of the 100 Centivars of The-Natural-Order-of-Things. Once romantically involved, Wyn and Aiko's personal history intertwines with their professional rivalry, adding a layer of complexity to their interactions. Their uneasy truce is tested when Cubisk Core, steals the Staff of the Living Tribunal, a weapon of immense power that threatens to disrupt the fundamental order of reality.
As the crisis escalates, Wyn and Aiko are forced to work together to prevent an impending catastrophe known as the Babylon Event, which could unravel existence itself. Throughout the series, the conflict between science and magic is explored through Hickman's signature world-building and philosophical themes.
Issues
Issue Publication date Pages UPC Marvel Comics rating system ISBNG.O.D.S. #1October 4, 2023 64 pages 75960620497700111 T+ G.O.D.S. #2 November 8, 2023 30 pages 75960620497700211 G.O.D.S. #3 G.O.D.S. #4 January 24, 2024 27 pages 75960620497700411 G.O.D.S. #5 February 21, 2024 30 pages 75960620497700511 G.O.D.S. #6 March 27, 2024 28 pages 75960620497700611 G.O.D.S. #7 April 24, 2024 31 pages 75960620497700711 G.O.D.S. #8 June 12, 2024 34 pages 75960620497700811 July 30, 2025 29 pages 75960621290300111
Marvel's G.O.D.S. first book volume is published on August 6, 2024, in a 272 pages edition, compiling issues 1 through 8.
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