The Untold Truth Of The Endless

Destiny is the oldest member of the Endless. As soon as beings with fates of some kind appeared, Destiny was there to see them play out. This enigmatic figure is chained to his book, which contains a record of everything that has ever happened and all that will come to pass. As the endless eons march on, Destiny wanders his garden, leafing through this book. He’s blind, but that doesn’t matter — he sees the smallest details of existence with perfect clarity.

Destiny is the only member of the Endless not created for “The Sandman.” His first appearance came in 1972’s “Weird Mystery Tales” #1, where he serves as a horror host. All of the character’s most familiar elements are present in this first appearance: He’s a cloaked man with concealed eyes, chained to a book. Though he initially only introduces stories, he ultimately takes part in them as well. In 1981’s “Secrets of Haunted House” #34, for example, he grants a model three wishes, though they don’t pan out as she hopes. Being Destiny, he has this twist ending in mind from the beginning.

Destiny has continued to play a role in the wider DC universe. 2007’s “The Brave and the Bold” series sees him realize that four people exist outside of his book’s influence. These four people turn out to be the Challengers of the Unknown, who are able to avert catastrophe thanks to their unique omission.

Destiny is the oldest member of the Endless. As soon as beings with fates of some kind appeared, Destiny was there to see them play out. This enigmatic figure is chained to his book, which contains a record of everything that has ever happened and all that will come to pass. As the endless eons march on, Destiny wanders his garden, leafing through this book. He’s blind, but that doesn’t matter — he sees the smallest details of existence with perfect clarity.

Destiny is the only member of the Endless not created for “The Sandman.” His first appearance came in 1972’s “Weird Mystery Tales” #1, where he serves as a horror host. All of the character’s most familiar elements are present in this first appearance: He’s a cloaked man with concealed eyes, chained to a book. Though he initially only introduces stories, he ultimately takes part in them as well. In 1981’s “Secrets of Haunted House” #34, for example, he grants a model three wishes, though they don’t pan out as she hopes. Being Destiny, he has this twist ending in mind from the beginning.

Destiny has continued to play a role in the wider DC universe. 2007’s “The Brave and the Bold” series sees him realize that four people exist outside of his book’s influence. These four people turn out to be the Challengers of the Unknown, who are able to avert catastrophe thanks to their unique omission.