Steppenwolf (character)

Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf as depicted 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
Species	New God
Place of origin	Apokolips
Team affiliations	Darkseid's Elite
Notable aliases	General of Apokolips
Abilities	Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, reflexes, and agility Immortality Weapon proficiency Master warrior and military leader Wields nigh-indestructible Electro-Axe Armor with the capability of reshaping itself

Steppenwolf (German for "Steppe wolf") is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in New Gods #7 (February 1972).^[1] A New God and military general from the planet Apokolips, Steppenwolf is the brother of Heggra and therefore the maternal uncle of Darkseid. He is commonly depicted as Darkseid's subordinate, commanding his army of Parademons in conflicts against Superman and the Justice League.

The character is featured in the DC Extended Universe and made his live-action debut in the film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with the use of computer-generated imagery, before being portrayed through motion capture by Ciarán Hinds in both the theatrical release and the director's cut of Justice League.