I already know of dr manhattan, just read Divinity from Valiant and really enjoyed it's take on a human -> godlike being. Specifically where they have and exert power over reality, rather than just having more energy to pew at a higher scale.

I always find godlike stories more intresting when it isn't just them fighting at a grander scale and they actually use godlike powers to manipulate reality. Also when they start off as humans, arent born gods and haven't already existed forever.

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago

Miracleman by Alan Moore. It was continued by Neil Gaiman, but man, it's like that book was cursed or something.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    An excellent reverse take on what you're describing: The Wicked + the Divine. Premise: every 90 years 12 gods incarnate as (adult) humans but only live for 2 years. They're essentially treated as international pop stars when they are discovered and they always have drama with each other

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago

    I remember seeing another one where someine gets godlike powers or they can use powers but then they die after 6 months, I really don't like superpowers or omniciense when it comes with death, just makes it feel pointless

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