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Creation & Design

Orion was created by Jack Kirby as part of the Fourth World saga, representing the struggle between good and evil, and the complexities of his lineage as the son of Darkseid.

Early Years

Orion was raised on New Genesis, where he was trained to be a warrior and to fight against the tyranny of his father, Darkseid, who ruled Apokolips.

Character Development

Over the years, Orion has evolved from a mere warrior to a complex character grappling with his identity, heritage, and the responsibilities of leadership, often reflecting the duality of his nature as both a son of Darkseid and a champion of New Genesis.

Cultural Reception

Orion has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and the moral dilemmas he faces as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Orion
First Appearance:
New Gods #1
Aliases:
The Dog of War, Son of Darkseid
Species:
New God
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
New Gods, Justice League, Forever People
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation, Combat skills
Equipment:
Mother Box, Energy weapons
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red

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New Gods #1
DC ⋅ 1971
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New Gods #1
 
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1st appearance of Orion, son of Darkseid

1st appearance of Highfather, Leader of New Genesis

1st appearance of Metron, Boom Tube inventor

1st appearance of Orion's half-brother, Kalibak

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1st appearance of Lightray

1st team appearance of the Parademons

Introduction of New Genesis and Apokolips

Debut of the Mobius Chair

New Gods #7
DC ⋅ 1972
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New Gods #7
 
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Origin of Orion

1st appearance of Steppenwolf, Darkseid's Uncle

1st appearance of Tigra, ex-wife of Darkseid and mother of Orion

1st appearance of Heggra, mother of Darkseid

New Gods #10
DC ⋅ 1972
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New Gods #10
 
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Iconic cover by Jack Kirby featuring Orion

1st Issue Special #13
DC ⋅ 1976
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1st Issue Special #13
 
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Debut of new Orion costume

Justice League of America #183
DC ⋅ 1980
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Justice League of America #183
 
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Classic battle of the JLA and JSA vs Orion

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