ORION	BIOGRAPHY
Created by Jack Kirby

Orion by Walter Simonson

PERSONAL DATA

Aliases: O'Ryan
Occupation: Warrior
Homeworld: New Genesis
Place of Birth: Apokolips
Marital Status: Widower
Known Relatives: Darkseid (father); Tigra (mother; deceased); Kalibak (half-brother); Grayven (alleged half-brother); Heggra (grandmother; deceased); Yuga Khan (grandfather); Infinity Man (Drax) (uncle); Bekka (wife; deceased)

Steppenwolf (great uncle)
Base of Operation: New Genesis
Group Affiliation(s): New Gods; The Council of Eight
Group Affiliation (former): Justice League America; Ally of the O'Ryan Gang
Gender: Male
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Eyes: Red
Hair: Reddish blond
Distinguishing Features: Orion has a monstrous face which is transformed to a normal look by Mother Box
First Appearance: New Gods Vol. 1 #1 (February-March 1971): "Orion Fights for Earth!"
Creators: Jack Kirby

OVERVIEW

The son of Darkseid, great and terrible ruler of Apokolips, Orion was raised by the gods of New Genesis, learning the ideals of truth and justice from them. While he often struggles to control his nature, particularly his urge for battle, he is loyal to his adoptive people to the end and is willing to die for them.

HISTORY

Not yet available

CHRONOLOGY

For a definitive list of appearances of Orion in chronological order click here (1971-2011) and here (2011-present)

PROFILE REFERENCES

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #17 (July 1986)

Who's Who in the DC Universe #1 (August 1990)
New Gods Secret Files #1 (September 1998)