Omnibus 1
Orion by Walt Simonson Book One
And at the heart of this promethean creation stands a single figure, destined from birth to be a living conduit between the elemental forces that shaped his people and their worlds.
He is the brave and noble champion of New Genesis, adopted by its benevolent Highfather and raised as his own son. Yet within him also boils the rage and power of his true father—the tyrannical ruler of Apokolips, Darkseid!
His name is Orion, and this is the story of his greatest adventure!
Ranging from the streets of America to the furthest reaches of time and space, this epic saga will uncover long-hidden secrets from Orion's past—and provoke the ultimate reckoning for his future!
Only one talent could possibly summon the vision and fortitude necessary to recount such a mighty tale as this—the supremely gifted writer and artist Walter Simonson!
Orion by Walter Simonson Book One collects issues #1-11 of the legendary storyteller's acclaimed Orion series, and also includes a treasure trove of Simonson's Fourth World-related short stories, covers and sketches. Worlds beyond imagining await within!
Omnibus 2
Orion by Walter Simonson Book Two
Legendary comics writer/artist Walter Simonson continues his take on Orion and the New Gods in these stories. Along the way, Billy Batson brings the thunder to Apokolips, Orion attempts to heal the Earth with the Anti-Life Equation and The Joker runs afoul of Slig. It all leads to an epic confrontation between Orion and Mister Miracle! Collects ORION #12-25, plus covers, pinups, sketch material and more.
Issue 1
Orion (2000-2002) #1
Orion seeks the truth about his being the son of Darkseid. Orion confronts his mother, Tigra, about her claim that he is not truly Darkseid's child.
Issue 2
Orion (2000-2002) #2
The JLA's deadliest member confronts Darkseid! Darkseid's taken over an entire midwestern town in hopes of discovering the Anti- Life Equation! This town is just like your hometown, except everyone is under the strict control of Apokolips.
Issue 3
Orion (2000-2002) #3
Orion's fierce and horrifying birth, revealing details of Orion's mother Tigra's treachery against Darkseid, and Darkseid's own unforgettable revenge against mother and son alike.
Issue 4
Orion (2000-2002) #4
Darkseid and Orion must confront each other for a final time...but will it be as father and son?
Issue 5
Orion (2000-2002) #5
It's the battle of the New Gods readers have been demanding as father faces son in unrestrained combat! Only one of these warriors is going to walk away from an epic conflagration the likes of which you've never seen before!
Issue 6
Orion (2000-2002) #6
In the aftermath of last issue's explosive battle, there's a new ruler in Apokolips, and he's inherited Darkseid's confidante, Mortalla, whose advice is a poor substitute for a Mother Box. But is the new leader Orion? Or is it Kalibak?
Issue 7
Orion (2000-2002) #7
It's Orion vs. a strength-increased Kalibak, in a battle to determine who rules Apokolips! But what secret does Desaad hold, and will it help or hurt Orion?
Issue 8
Orion (2000-2002) #8
Orion has become the new ruler of Apokolips, but now he must contend with his half-brother, Kalibak, for possession of the throne! Meanwhile, the incredible secret that DeSaad has been keeping from them both is revealed!
Issue 9
Orion (2000-2002) #9
Orion may have won his latest battle, but it's at a price-for he has been altered somehow by the events of the previous issue. Now changed, he must face DeSaad, who can no longer sit idly by and watch as Orion continues to rule Apokolips!
Issue 10
Orion (2000-2002) #10
As Orion continues as ruler of Apokolips, one enemy remains: his father's most faithful henchman, Desaad!
Issue 11
Orion (2000-2002) #11
Orion takes over New Genesis and adds its might to his, thanks to the Anti-Life Equation!
Issue 12
Orion (2000-2002) #12
Orion returns to Apokolips-only to find that no living being on the planet can say no to him! Justeen decides she must act now! And what of New Genesis while Orion rules its rival world?
Issue 13
Orion (2000-2002) #13
Now that Orion possesses the Anti-Life Equation, the World's Greatest Heroes are concerned about Orion's seemingly limitless power. Will the new ruler of Apokolips bring the "benefits" of his rule to Earth?
Issue 14
Orion (2000-2002) #14
Orion travels to Earth with the New Gods hot on his heels…and they want to see Orion dead!
Issue 15
Orion (2000-2002) #15
An extra-sized issue has Orion facing the return of Darkseid! Orion is exiled from the universe, taking the effects of the Anti-Life Equation with him. But he's been exiled from time and space as we know it…to encounter…what?
Issue 16
Orion (2000-2002) #16
Trapped eternally on the Abysmal Plane, the New God encounter Clockwerx and learn of a new threat to time and the universe! And that's when things start getting really crazy!
Issue 17
Orion (2000-2002) #17
The conclusion of the Abysmal Plane story finds Orion confronting the menace known as Clockwerx. The fate of the universe now rests on Orion and the Anti-Life Equation!
Issue 18
Orion (2000-2002) #18
Orion goes back to Apokolips, the world of his birth. Once there, he is befriended by Rakar-a former Green Lantern (from GREEN LANTERN 80-PAGE GIANT) who's been abandoned there at the hands of Darkseid! Can Orion make it from Apokolips to Earth?
Issue 19
Orion (2000-2002) #19
The Joker's influence seems to have no bounds, as it spreads even to the deadly designs of the Deep Six! Now Orion has his hands full contending with the Joker-crazed Deep Six member, Slig!
Issue 20
Orion (2000-2002) #20
The most stunning development ever in the life of Orion! His "fall from grace" will astound you-as he is dealt a fate no hero like him has had to suffer before!
Issue 21
Orion (2000-2002) #21
Orion is held captive while his energy is being slowly leeched away by Arnicus Wolfram. Arnicus is one of the world's richest men--older than most mortals from living on borrowed life energy. In Orion, he's found a fountain of youth and plans to siphon from it forever!
Issue 22
Orion (2000-2002) #22
Orion encounters a young teen and her ratty guardian--a low-level numbers runner for the mob. Orion finds them and uses them to begin tracing his way back to the hitherto unknown person who had him captured.
Issue 23
Orion (2000-2002) #23
A young teen and her ratty guardian cross paths with the angriest New God, Orion-and he's got reason to be angry! A crime syndicate had him captured and maimed…and now he demands vengeance!
Issue 24
Orion (2000-2002) #24
Orion, one angry New God, has tracked down the mastermind who was slowly robbing him of his power. But the wily antagonist has set a trap for Orion…using himself as bait. Can the wounded scion of Apokolips discover how to elude and evade a tactical nuclear device that will engulf him just as he encounters his foe?
Issue 25
Orion (2000-2002) #25
Extra-sized final issue. Orion, scourge of Apokolips, runs into Scott Free, Mister Miracle! Orion discovers that Scott has been harboring a dreadful secret! Scott has something that Orion obtained…and succeeded where Orion failed! It's a power-packed finale to Walt Simonson's run on ORION…but where will it leave our hero?