1. Pralaya

Debut: Justice League Dark Vol 1 #39, 2015

Pralaya is a transcendent being of nothingness, a boundless entity that seeks to erase all existence and revert the universe to non-existence. This character appears to be the creation of J.M. DeMatteis, and shares many similarities with the Great Darkness, another character in DC Comics. Despite being a newcomer, Pralaya’s potential for immense power and cosmic significance makes it a force to be reckoned with.

2. Perpetua

Debut: Justice League Annual Vol 4 #1, 2019

Perpetua is a catastrophic, malevolent entity who serves as the “Mother of the Multiverse.” She is responsible for creating the DC Multiverse twenty billion years ago. Her intentions were to weaponize the multiverse for battle against her masters and the Source, an all-empowering cosmic entity. Betrayed by the Brothers Three, her sons, she was imprisoned within the Source Wall, doomed to watch her creation thrive without her guidance.

3. World Forger AKA Alpheus

Debut: Dark Nights: Metal Vol 1 #4, 2018

World Forger, also known as Alpheus, is a benevolent member of the Brothers Three. Created by Perpetua, Alpheus is tasked with overseeing the Dark Matter reserves of her multiverse and using them to create new universes. His benevolent nature in contrast to some of the other formidable entities makes him a unique and powerful figure in the DC Universe.

4. Barbatos

Debut: Dark Days: The Casting Vol 1 #1, 2017

Barbatos is the malevolent pet of Alpheus, designed to destroy corrupted universes within the greater multiverse and recycle the used Dark Matter. However, he defied his master and killed him, seizing control over these unstable universes and forming a dark collective known as the Dark Multiverse. His rogue nature and immense power make Barbatos one of the most intriguing and dangerous characters introduced in the past decade.

Conclusion

These four entities—Pralaya, Perpetua, World Forger (Alpheus), and Barbatos—are among the most powerful characters to emerge from DC Comics in the past ten years. Each one brings a unique threat to the multiverse and challenges the balance and stability of the universe in their own way. Their stories and abilities are part of a larger tapestry that continues to evolve and shape the DC world.

These characters are not only powerhouses but also serve as key plot devices, driving many of the major storylines in the modern DC Universe. Their presence inherently adds depth and complexity to the narrative, making the DC Comics universe one of the most exciting and compelling out there.

Whether it is their cosmic might, the complex layers of their backstories, or the sheer unpredictability of their actions, these characters are essential in expanding and enriching the DC Universe.