An integral part of Jack Kirby's Fourth World mythos, Highfather is a New God, the leader of the planet New Genesis, and the good counterpart of Darkseid.

[3] The character played a significant role in The Great Darkness Saga, a 1982 storyline in Legion of Super-Heroes.

After Steppenwolf murders his wife Avia, Izaya participates in the war against Apokolips before enacting a peace treaty with them.

5), Highfather is anxious over a prophecy from Metron about a child who will either bring peace, or war to New Genesis.

An alternate universe variant of Highfather appears in Justice League: Gods and Monsters, voiced by Richard Chamberlain.