Cosmos trembles to the new gods #3 as an intergalactic inquisition, strengthens the grip of Apocolip and the new Genesis, and presents an ominous ultimatum: transformed or destroyed. Meanwhile, on Earth, Mr. Miracle and Big Barda are towing children, pursuing mystical prophecies from Metron, looking for a new god who can either save the universe or bring about the ultimate destiny.
This is not the first time I’ve talked to Ram V about the new Gods. I previously interviewed him about the series’ debut and discussed his approach to mythology and storytelling.
Now, in an exclusive conversation, writer Ram V and artist Evan Kale delve deeper into the grand myths they are woven. It tells the story of characters navigating the heavenly conflict, deep-rooted lore, and the weight of destiny.
Weaving the mythical thread
“One thread follows the conquest of Apokolip by the Tali Inquisition. DC came up with that term and I love it,” explains Ram V. “At the same time, there is the claimed new avatar, a new god pursuit on Earth by Mr. Miracle and Big Barda. And there is a derived subplot, which describes as the tank of the gods’ problems. It was my “alien” issue. It relates to why a new god appears on Earth, and how it leads to both the real world and Kirby lore, as well as existing myths. ”
For Ram V, one of the great joys of storytelling is unifying different myths, bringing together the wider DC universe in a way that feels both the fourth world and the inevitable revelation. “The more I think about it, the more the work fits not within the myth of the world, but within Kirby’s original concepts: Motherbox, the New Genesis and the Apocolip tan – everything connects.”
Creation myths and creation connections?
When asked whether the new Gods #3 is considered a myth of creation, Ram V responds thoughtfully. “To some extent, but more than that, it is mythology that connects the creations of others. It is not created entirely by me. GobekliTepe, the pyramids, the temples of Mesoamerica, they all exist, and Kirby and It was later built by Morrison, and this story unites the Earth, the New Genesis, and Apocolip.
Infusing these legendary characters into the visual language, Cagle “wanted to see what the ground was already covered so that we could see the ‘fog of war’. Not necessarily in style, but with visual silhouettes of these characters. Some are iconic, I won’t touch them, but others are those we haven’t seen in a long time – ripe upgrades. ”
Courtesy DC Comics
Morality and Myth: Gods are not really good or evil
The recurring theme of the new gods is that there is no pure good or evil. Lam V believes it is rooted in mythology, not in modern postcolonial literature.
“The more interesting myths are, the less likely you are to find a character that is completely good or completely bad,” he explains. “Whether it’s a Greco-Roman mythology, an Indian mythology, or a Buddhist story, they’re full of false characters. The best heroes have them being wasted or overlooked, so they’re not. There are moments when you are attending school by someone who is perceived as fewer than. Myths are not about idealistic narratives. It is about warning narratives.”
This spirit informs the new god conflict that exists in shades of grey, even those like Orion and Mr. Miracles. The story does not present a simple moral lesson, but instead invites readers to make the existence of these universes appear deeply human in their flaws and ambitions.
With this layered approach to storytelling, the new gods are more than just another superhero epic. It is a meditation on the nature of power, destiny, and belief itself.
Courtesy DC Comics
Using Cultural Influences
Ram V is also rooted in something that feels deeply historically from the cultural and mythical influences of the real world. The story integrates figures and ideas from a variety of civilisations, including Egypt, Mesoamerican and early Indian cultures, reinforcing the idea that the concept of divinity is a universal structure. “For example, the idea of an old sage appears in multiple cultures, regardless of whether directly. You see it in Egyptian mythology, Mesoamerican traditions, or even in Hindu Indian civilizations,” explains Ram V. Masu. “That connective tissue captivates me. It makes myths feel more realistic, more vast and deeply rooted in human experience.”
This infusion of cultural history adds layers of authenticity to the new gods, bringing their grand universe closer to those of true ancient times. By drawing from multiple traditions, the creative team emphasizes how mythology continues to shape understandings of power, gods and destiny across time and place.
Courtesy DC Comics
Mr. Miracle’s Optimism
Despite the heavy theme, the new gods retain the core of resilience embodied in Mr. Miracle. “He is the ultimate escape artist. I believe he can get out of it no matter how badly and terrible a situation,” Ram V points out. “It’s an underrated trait of a hero. It’s a sense that, no matter what, things can always get worse.”
Cagle expands that idea. “We’re all familiar with the gloomy heroes of a dark past, but in real life, the most optimistic people I know are those who had the most difficult childhoods. They do that It measures everything against how bad it once was. It’s Mr. Miracle. His past was so cruel that everything else seems easy to manage in comparison.”
The scope of the story
How far ahead is the creative team’s plans in this vast story? “I have about three years’ worth of storyline in my head,” teases Ram V. “This book worked, so I think the story will continue, but I say 18 issues now, because people hold me to it.”
Cagle said, “In the way that structures story time RAM, he was able to go back to one of these edits and extend them to another ten issues. That’s what makes his appeal about storytelling. It’s one of those things.
Courtesy DC Comics
A new future for God
If the new gods are exploring the fourth world, does that mean it is constructed towards the fifth? Ram V keeps possibilities open. “Well, depending on how long we go, there may be a path to the fifth world.”
With its large, complicated myths and creative teams on every cylinder firing, the new gods have proven to be an ambitious and essential addition to the DC’s cosmic canon. Whether it’s just forge the myth of new creation or connecting the dots in ways readers never imagined, Ram V and Evan Kale ensure that this story will remember for years to come.
