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Saint

Saint of the Church of the Last Sun

First Appearance

Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last 52: War of the Multiverses #1 (2021)

Powers & Abilities

FlightSuper StrengthInvulnerabilityLeadership

Teams

Superiors of the Ancient House of El

About Saint

Saint, whose full title is the Saint of the Church of the Last Sun, is one of the more enigmatic figures to emerge from DC's sprawling Dark Nights: Death Metal event. Hailing from an unknown origin, this powerful being commands an impressive arsenal of abilities — flight, superhuman strength, and near-total invulnerability — combined with a commanding leadership presence that makes him a force to be reckoned with across the multiverse. His allegiance to the Superiors of the Ancient House of El ties him to a legacy steeped in Kryptonian mythology and cosmic authority.

Saint made his first appearance in Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last 52: War of the Multiverses #1, published in 2021, a landmark issue that served as a massive crossover showcase tying together countless characters and storylines from across DC's infinite multiverse. This oversized special was a defining moment in the Death Metal saga, and for collectors, it represents one of the most densely packed first-appearance issues of the era — a single book that introduced or spotlighted dozens of characters from alternate Earths and forgotten corners of DC continuity.

As a member of the Superiors of the Ancient House of El, Saint belongs to a lineage and team concept that resonates deeply with fans of Superman mythology. His religious title and the evocative name of his organization suggest a civilization that has elevated the House of El to something approaching divinity — a concept rich with storytelling potential that collectors of cosmic and legacy DC books will find compelling.

For collectors, Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last 52: War of the Multiverses #1 is already a sought-after issue simply for its sheer density of content, and Saint's debut within its pages makes it a key pickup for anyone tracking multiverse-era DC first appearances. As DC continues to expand its multiversal storytelling, characters like Saint — with their mysterious origins and powerful connections to beloved mythologies — have strong potential to resurface in future storylines, making early acquisition of his debut issue a smart move for forward-thinking collectors.