G.O.D.S.

The story introduces a new cosmic mythology within the Marvel Universe, focusing on two opposing factions who respectivefully serve The-Powers-That-Be, who represents magic, and The-Natural-Order-of-Things, who represents science. These gods have maintained a delicate truce for millennia, operating in secrecy even from the Marvel heroes.

The central narrative follows Wyn, the immortal Avatar of The-Powers-That-Be, and Aiko Maki, one of the 100 Centivars of The-Natural-Order-of-Things. Once romantically involved, Wyn and Aiko's personal history intertwines with their professional rivalry, adding a layer of complexity to their interactions. Their uneasy truce is tested when Cubisk Core, steals the Staff of the Living Tribunal, a weapon of immense power that threatens to disrupt the fundamental order of reality.

As the crisis escalates, Wyn and Aiko are forced to work together to prevent an impending catastrophe known as the Babylon Event, which could unravel existence itself. Throughout the series, the conflict between science and magic is explored through Hickman's signature world-building and philosophical themes.

Marvel's G.O.D.S. first book volume was published on August 6, 2024, in a 272-page edition, compiling issues 1 through 8.^[16]