The Final Crisis Sketchbook states that J.G. As with the other New Gods, his appearance has been redesigned he now wears a sleeker armor only faintly resembling his classic appearance (his skis now appear to be highly stylized boots), and his poles appear much like scythes. The Black Racer makes an appearance in #1, present at the death of Orion. Serifan of the Forever People was seen exiting the room after his death. He was killed by Infinity-Man, who tore his heart out. Willie Walker was killed in the first issue of the eight-part Death of the New Gods mini-series. The Racer's original form makes brief appearances to test Shilo Norman's skills. He has a bet with Metron as to whether Mister Miracle will be successful in saving the New Gods. In Grant Morrison's miniseries Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle, the Black Racer appears as a wheelchair user (probably not Willie Walker, as he appears white), following the destruction of Apokolips and New Genesis. Galactus crossover, Silver Surfer was able to delay the Racer when it came to claim Orion, giving Orion's Mother Box time to heal his injuries. Young Justice came across him while he was moving Steel to Apokolips and pursued him by initiative of Lobo and Superboy, even if Robin disagreed. This has been contested by Neil Gaiman, who says that Death of the Endless is the ultimate incarnation of death in the DC Universe.ĭuring the Our Worlds at War crossover, he came to harvest Steel's soul, but Superman talked him out of it. Nekron, meanwhile, represents "Death as the Ultimate Opponent". New Gods are collected by the Racer at the moment of their deaths, and taken to Hadis (the Fourth World version of Hades).Īccording to Captain Atom #42, the Black Racer represents "death as inevitability", whereas Death of the Endless represents "death as compassionate release". The Racer makes use of what appear to be skis as his means of transport, much like how the Silver Surfer, another Kirby creation, uses a surfboard. Walker was contacted by the Source when Darkseid first brought the war of the gods to Earth, and told it was his responsibility to take on the role. Willie Walker, who was paralyzed during the Vietnam War. The Black Racer's corporeal form is that of the otherwise bedridden Sgt. The character first appears in New Gods #3 (July 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby. The Black Racer is a fictional character, a deity and avatar of Death in the DC Comics universe who often hunts those affiliated with the Speed Force. Enhanced super strength,endurance, reflexes, agility and stamina.Time travel by running faster than the speed of light.The Black Racer as he first appeared on the cover of New Gods #3, art by Jack Kirby.
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