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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jordanlund@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Miracleman by Alan Moore. It was continued by Neil Gaiman, but man, it's like that book was cursed or something.
MerrySkeptic@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
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
3dmvr@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
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