Steppenwolf ( Comics ) - wikipedia Steppenwolf ( Comics ) Steppenwolf Steppenwolf in Earth 2 # 1 ( July 2012 ) Art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott Publication information Publisher DC Comics First appearance New Gods # 7 ( February 1972 ) Created by Jack Kirby In - story information Full name Steppenwolf Species New God Place of origin Apokolips Team affiliations Darkseid 's Elite Abilities Superhuman strength, speed, reflexes, durability, and longevity Skilled Tactician Military Leader Wields Electro - axe Exceptional Warrior Steppenwolf is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Jack Kirby and made his first appearance in New Gods # 7 ( February 1972 ). Steppenwolf ( which is German for `` wolf of the steppe '', or coyote ) is one of the New Gods, the uncle of the supervillain Darkseid, and a member of Darkseid 's Elite. The character made his cinematic debut in Zack Snyder 's Justice League film, portrayed by Ciarán Hinds. Contents 1 Publication history 2 Fictional character biography 2.1 The New 52 3 Powers and abilities 4 In other media 4.1 Television 4.1. 1 DC Animated Universe 4.2 Film 4.2. 1 DC Extended Universe 5 References 6 External links Publication history Created by Jack Kirby, the character made his first appearance in New Gods # 7 ( February 1972 ). Fictional character biography As one of the New Gods, Steppenwolf ( which is German for `` wolf of the steppe '' ), is the younger brother of Heggra, and the uncle of Uxas ( Darkseid ). He is also a member of Darkseid 's Elite. He leads the military of Apokolips and also rides a hover bike which may be at the same level of technology as Orion 's. Steppenwolf is one of the earliest survivors of Doomsday, the monster who once killed Superman. Two hundred and forty - five thousand years ago, Steppenwolf takes an Apokolips shuttle with Darkseid, Master Mayhem and a small crew to the planet of Bylan 5. The planet holds delicate natural materials Apokolips needs for weaponry, material which would be destroyed in the event of an invasion. The forcible marriage of Darkseid to the planet 's princess comes to an end when Doomsday attacks. Master Mayhem is swiftly torn apart. Darkseid ignores Steppenwolf 's orders to use omega beams and engages the creature in hand - to - hand combat. Steppenwolf sees the destruction that has been wrought has doomed the planet and all who live on it. He teleports Darkseid out of harm 's way, agreeing with Darkseid not to mention this to anyone. Doomsday escapes by stowing away on the Apokolips shuttle. Most of Steppenwolf 's appearances under the pen of Jack Kirby are in flashbacks : his debut, in New Gods # 7, was a flashback story where he is introduced and helped Darkseid murder the wife of Darkseid 's hated rival, Highfather. Highfather later tracks down and kills Steppenwolf in retaliation as the murder reignites the war between the two sides. Steppenwolf appears later when Mister Miracle gains godlike powers over life and death. He torments Scott Free over his role in killing his mother ( or alleged mother figure as is claimed ) and in return is physically tortured. Free ends up healing him, instead of killing him as he desires. He is sent with Darkseid 's legions. He is seen in New Gods V2 # 6, with a new costume ( a Kirby redesign for the figure 's Super Power action figure ). Though considered a `` mockery '', Steppenwolf is given the job of running Darkseid 's military forces. He is later seen fighting The Flash ( Barry Allen ) and the Justice League of America. In the pages of Terror Titans # 2, Steppenwolf appears as a member of the board of the Dark Side Club. He is killed by Clock King, who was using the club for gladiator fights and simple cruel amusements. The New 52 With The New 52 reboot that takes place following the 2011 Flashpoint limited series, a new version of Earth - 2 ( home of the Justice Society of America ) is introduced. In the continuity of that parallel world, Steppenwolf leads a massive invasion of the planet by Darkseid 's parademons. Ultimately, Earth 's heroes manage to successfully repel the invaders, but the Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman of that world are all killed in battle. Five years later, Steppenwolf is apparently hiding on Earth - 2 and there is a $300 million reward for him. He is eventually killed by that world 's version of Bizarro, whom Steppenwolf had employed as a soldier and indoctrinated into fighting for Apokolips. Steppenwolf also appears briefly in an issue of Justice League within The New 52 taking part in the torturing of Superman on the Prime Earth. Steppenwolf is seen as support for Darkseid when he moves to attack the Anti-Monitor. Powers and abilities Steppenwolf is an immortal with vast superhuman strength, speed, reflexes and stamina appropriate to his race. He is an experienced military leader, having served as the head of Apokolips 's armed forces, and when going into battle personally often commands units of the dog cavalry - warriors riding enormous dogs, known for the carnage and mass deaths he causes when he leads forces. Steppenwolf wields several weapons, including a cable - snare in which he can entrap opponents and from which he can fire lethal radion beams. His main weapon is his electro - axe. He is a master swordsman and a formidable hand - to - hand combatant. In other media Television DC Animated universe Steppenwolf as seen in Superman : The Animated Series. Main article : DC Animated Universe Steppenwolf was seen in the Superman : The Animated Series episode `` Apokolips Now '' voiced by Sherman Howard. He led a horde of Parademons against the city of Metropolis in his search for Superman. Steppenwolf 's aircraft was then shot down by Dan Turpin ( piloting an Army chopper ) and fell into the ocean. Steppenwolf reappeared briefly in Part I of the Justice League episode `` Twilight '' voiced by Corey Burton. Retreating from an aborted invasion of New Genesis, Steppenwolf 's ship was crippled and teleported, via Boom Tube, right into Darkseid 's stronghold. Steppenwolf was presumably killed beforehand by Orion. Steppenwolf appears in the Batman : The Brave and the Bold episode `` Duel of the Double Crossers '' voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson. He appears as Mongul 's champion of the arena, Batman and some other alien gladiators end up fighting him. Steppenwolf was defeated when Jonah Hex came to the aid of Batman. Steppenwolf also appears in `` Death Race to Oblivion ''. He raced on Mongul 's behalf against the other heroes and villains for the fate of Earth. After losing the race to Batman, Mongul blasts Steppenwolf for his failure. Steppenwolf appears in the Justice League Action episode `` Under a Red Sun, '' voiced by Peter Jessop. In a plot to become a legend on Apokolips, Steppenwolf transports himself and Superman to a planet where the sun is red. As Superman 's powers do n't work under a red sun, he had to use every tactic to fight Steppenwolf. After injuring his leg, Superman was able to knock Steppenwolf into the river where Superman subdued him by electrifying the water. By the time Batman and Big Barda track him down, Superman is using his cape as a splint and has a defeated Steppenwolf tied up. Film An alternative universe version of Steppenwolf makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Justice League : Gods and Monsters. DC extended universe Ciarán Hinds as Steppenwolf in Justice League ( 2017 ). Main article : DC Extended Universe Ciarán Hinds portrays Steppenwolf in the 2017 film Justice League through motion capture performance, for which Hinds received advice from Liam Neeson ( who had recently done similar work in A Monster Calls ). The character is depicted as an alien military officer from the planet Apokolips who leads an army of Parademons. When he failed to conquer Earth a millennium ago, Steppenwolf was exiled by his nephew and master Darkseid. In an attempt to regain Darkseid 's favour, Steppenwolf returns to Earth with his army to search for three recently reactivated Mother Boxes to take over the planet. References Jump up ^ Doomsday : Year One Annual Jump up ^ New Gods # 7 Jump up ^ Mister Miracle # 4 ( July 1996 ) Jump up ^ The Flash : The Fastest Man Alive # 9 Jump up ^ Earth 2 # 1 ( July 2012 ). Jump up ^ Justice League Vol. 2 # 6 ( April 2012 ) Jump up ^ Justice League # 43 -- 45 ( 2015 ) Jump up ^ Kendrick, Ben ( June 21, 2016 ). `` Justice League Movie Villain is Steppenwolf Not Darkseid ''. Facebook. Retrieved July 27, 2016. Jump up ^ https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-shadow-of-superman-looms-large-in-new-justice-leagu-1819259145 Jump up ^ Mottram, James ( March 29, 2017 ). `` Ciaran Hinds on Bleed for This, playing a supervillain in Justice League and asking old friend Liam Neeson for motion - capture performance tips ''. The Independent. Retrieved April 11, 2017. 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Question: what is the name of the villain in justice league
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