Who Is Laurel Kennedy Assante? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Laurel Kennedy Assante is a Creator-Owned comic book character, with over 15 comic issue appearances. Laurel Kennedy is the widow of Orion Assante, and eventually takes his place as ruler of the world of Grendel.

Who is Laurel Kennedy Assante?

Major Story Arcs Devil's Reign Laurel Kennedy starts working in the government of UNOW (the world-wide confederacy of countries) after Orion Assante becomes the Grendel Khan, ruler of the world. She rises quickly and becomes one of his main advisors after Sherri Caniff dies. She is smart and influential, and influences events to benefit herself. She is the first main interior insidious force within Orion's government, and takes over more and more power within the government as Orion's energy is sapped with old age. Laurel schemes against Orion When Fadi , Orion's most trusted remaining advisor, lays on her deathbed, she implores Orion to have an heir. Orion finally agrees. Laurel makes sure she is the one to provide this necessary step; they get married soon after. However, their doctors determine that Laurel cannot have any more children; the birth of her previous daughter, Crystal Kennedy , now a teenager, caused permanent reproductive problems for her.

Key facts

Laurel Kennedy Assante is of human origin and first appeared in "Devil Redeemed/Devil Worship". The character is published by Creator-Owned. With 15 recorded issue appearances, Laurel Kennedy Assante ranks among the most featured characters in comics.