The struggle against Trigon is a recurring theme in DC history:
: In one of his most famous attacks, Trigon successfully used Raven as a portal, destroyed Azarath, and turned Earth into a literal hellscape. He was only defeated when the souls of Azarath used Raven as a conduit to blast him with purifying light. Trigon
Trigon's origins began hundreds of years ago in a different dimension. A group of pacifists who had abandoned Earth founded the world of Azarath, where they attempted to purge all dark passions from their souls. This concentrated evil energy was cast into the Nether Realms, where it eventually took on a physical form. A cult later summoned this dark energy to impregnate a woman from their order, leading to the birth of Trigon. From his first moments, Trigon's power was terrifying: The struggle against Trigon is a recurring theme
Trigon eventually sought to expand his influence into other dimensions, specifically Earth. To do this, he needed a vessel. He seduced a human woman named Arella (sometimes called Angela) by appearing to her in a handsome human form. Once she was pregnant, he revealed his true, demonic nature. A group of pacifists who had abandoned Earth
Trigon is described as the "living focal point of all things bad in the universe". His powers are vast and include: History Of Trigon