first, she will gain control over reality. Izaya's death During the Genesis event, Highfather (Izaya) learned of Darkseid's plans to destroy the Source Wall and take control the Source itself. Izaya gathered a group of younger gods, including Zeus, Jove, Odin and Ares together to fight him. However, Ares rebelled against Highfather and killed him. Ares was imprisoned in the new Source Wall by the other gods. Highfather After Izaya's death, the role of Highfather is offered to Scott Free (Mister Miracle) who is Izaya's only living heir. Scott turns the offer down, leaving Takion to become the new Highfather. During a crisis, he asks for guidance from Highfather, who had become one with the Source. Highfather is able to temporarily return from the Source by using the body of his Avatar Takion, as this was the real purpose for Takion's creation. Highfather resurrects Supertown, providing the people of New Genesis with new hope. Death Takion travels to the Source Wall, accompanied by Himon in order to learn the identity of the serial killer that has slain many New Gods. Takion himself falls victim to and dies at the hands of the Infinity-Man. Powers and abilities A living embodiment of the Source, and to the spirit of Highfather. He serves as a conduit and avatar, between the Source and the New Gods of New Genesis. He is one of the most powerful New Gods. Takion's only limit is the amount of energy existing in the Source, he cannot create new energy, but can channel and manipulate existing forms of energy. Takion is near omnipotent. He apparently can actively shift the signature of wave energy along its spectrum. He seems to be able to rewrite the atomic structure of matter by re-arranging the subatomic particles that form its identity matrix. He could become intangible at will as well as teleport. He could manipulate subjective time on a quantum level. He could also dampen energy fields, including the ring of Green Lantern Kyle Rayner. References Sources GCD Project: Takion #1 DCU Guide: Takion Profile DCU Guide: Takion Chronology New Gods Library: Takion New Gods Index: Highfather External links DCU Guide: Takion #1 Fanzing #44: Saunders Family Tree New Gods Comics Index Characters created by Paul Kupperberg DC Comics aliens DC Comics characters with superhuman strength DC Comics deities DC Comics titles New Gods of New Genesis Fictional avatars Comics characters introduced in