Apokolips is a large planet that embodies the worst aspects of hell, and is ruled by the embodiment of evil, Darkseid. Occupied in another dimension of the reality that most of the DC heroes reside in, Apokolips is the counterpart to the idyllic [New Genesis:char:41471]]. This dimension can only be accessed via a Boom Tube enabling device (such as a Mother Box or a Lantern Power Ring zeroed in on the frequency). The face of the planet is comprised of a single industrial complex, dotted with roaring fire pits (constantly erupting molten fire and heat from the center). Every aspect of the planet is devoted to a war that can be waged on a universal level. Training, constructing, maintaining instruments of war, whether it be against the heroes of Earth or the inevitable war with New Genesis that will end this age of Gods. As such, Apokoliptian technology is considered the most dangerous in all the universe, and has been the cause of innumerable suffering and misery.

The general population is comprised by of a broken, submissive peoples known as Lowlies. Many of these lowlies were captured from conquered or destroyed planets. The fighting force of Apokolips are the Parademons. These brutes are equipped with armor and weapons forged in the pits of Apokolips. These shock troops possess strength, invulnerability and an immunity to pain burned into them from the fires of Apokolips. The most feared fighting force of all the New Gods, are The Furies. The Female Furies are trained to be the personal guard of Darkseid. Lastly there are Darkseid's Elite, akin to a King's Court. These are Kanto (master assassin), Granny Goodness (Headmistress and leader of the Furies), Grayven & Kalibak (the sons of Darkseid), Devilance (expert hunter), Steppenwolf (Master General) and Desaad (Torture expert and counselor who manages the day to day operations of Apokolips)

Apokolips was created by Jack "King" Kirby.