 Keith Giffen, breakdown artist for "52", commented that Lady Styx was created to be a villain similar to Darkseid, who they felt was being overused.Lady Styx's origins are at this time unknown, though the Guardians of the Universe (clearly distressed by her presence) believe she originates from somewhere outside the known cosmos.Worshipped as a goddess by her followers, the Lady sends forth her legions to ravage planets and transform their populations into her undead slaves.