Who Is Orion? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Orion is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 759 comic issue appearances. The son of Darkseid and ward of Highfather, Orion is New Genesis' greatest defender and the fiercest warrior of the Fourth World. Known as 'The Dog of War', Orion constantly struggles to maintain the balance between his peaceful upbringing and brutal nature.

Who is Orion?

Current Events Orion appears at the end of Wonder Woman #12 in the ongoing New 52 event. Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis have not yet appeared in this reinvented universe, although Darkseid and his fellow residents of Apokolips already have. Orion has been dispatched by Highfather to Earth to find a neutralize the threat that would erase all of existence if let be. Highfather notes that Orion has a certain preference for Earth, indicating he spends time there. A remark that's confirmed later when Orion meets up with one of Zeus' offspring; Milan , who greets him like a friend. Orion's short temper is quickly put on display when Lennox and Wonder Woman seek out Milan for the same reason Orion did and a fight nearly erupts before Milan intervenes. The Astro-Harness is later shown to be able to open boomtubes into the vicinity of anyone if it has something to follow, in this case a hair from Hera's head. Orion however also displays a more unappealing personality feature when he encourages Diana to go with War by slapping her rear and apparently caring nothing for Diana's reaction.

Key facts

Orion is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Orion Fights for Earth!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 759 recorded issue appearances, Orion ranks among the most featured characters in comics.