ANTI-LIFE EQUATION	BIOGRAPHY
Created by Jack Kirby

TECHNICAL DATA

Name: Anti-Life Equation
Creators: Jack Kirby

HISTORY

The equation of total control over free will, the ultimate control tool. For years Darkseid has been looking for it. A part of the equation is supposed to exist in the subconscious of the human mind. The search for the equation was the main motive behind Apokolips' first involvement on Earth and the subsequent non-respect of the pact with New Genesis. One being, multimillionaire 'Dollar' Bates, had the whole equation active in his brain but he died after a struggle between the Forever People and Darkseid's forces.

Years later, Darkseid and Desaad found a way to extract the equation from engineered Bates clones and unleashed it on the population of Main Line, Nebraska. Orion stopped their effort but became the receptacle of the equation. He then tried to use its power to force humankind toward justice and happiness. The consequence was the annihilation of free-will in the Universe. Orion couldn't bear it and had to exile himself on Earth for a time. It was later revealed to Orion that one living person possesses the entire, functional equation in his mind and still manages to keep it in check. This person is Mister Miracle (Scott Free), the ultimate escape-artist.

While the Anti-life equation remains a mystery, people through history have found ways to implement parts of it to control, subjuge and submit other people. On Apokolips, Darkseid maintains his iron rule on its people by fear and propaganda. The tools for tyranny and oppression are always within man's reach.

CHRONOLOGY

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