Who Is Orson Welles? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Orson Welles is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of George Orson Welles, with over 36 comic issue appearances. Famed radio, film, theatre and television star and pioneer, Orson Welles, became a one-time ally to the Man of Steel in a fight against a Martian invasion.

Who is Orson Welles?

Outside Comics Orson Welles (1915-1985) was a well-known figure in all the world of the arts. A Wisconsin-native, Welles built a reputation as a pioneer showcasing to the world such works as the ground-breaking Broadway adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar with Caesar (1937) , the critically-accaimed radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' ' The War of the Worlds' (1938) as well as the cinematic masterpiece ' Citizen Kane' (1941) (written, produced, directed by and starring Welles) - often hailed as the greatest-ever film for its innovative cinematography that changed the history of film-making. Welles as Charles Foster Kane in RKO Picture's 'Citizen Kane' (1941) Welles' very recognizable voice, coupled with his many skills as an actor and director made cemented his reputation as one of the finest performers of the twentieth century. During his lifetime, Orson Welles received an Academy Award for his work on 'Citizen Kane' as well as an honorary Oscar, amassing three nominations in total. Welles also received a Grammy Award, an AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and other awards, nominations and honours. Teaming up with Superman Orson Welles teamed up.

Key facts

Orson Welles is of human origin and first appeared in "Black Magic on Mars". The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 36 recorded issue appearances, Orson Welles ranks among the most featured characters in comics.