Cover: Walter Simonson

Orion #12

May 2001 · DC · 2.50 USD; 4.25 CAD

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In "The Ordering of Apokolips," Billy Batson follows Orion and Desaad through a Boom Tube to Apokolips, witnessing firsthand how Orion begins to assert absolute control over his people using the Anti-Life Equation. Meanwhile, Meteorra pushes her campaign to ignite war between New Genesis and Apokolips. Written and illustrated by Walter Simonson, with inks by Simonson and colors by Tatjana Wood and Digital Chameleon, the issue features a cover by Walter Simonson.

Contains 2 stories

The Ordering of Apokolips

17 pp · Superhero

OrionDesaadGranny GoodnessBilly Batson [also appears as Captain Marvel]MeteorraLightrayTakionMortallaGedirathDarkseid (flashback)

In "The Ordering of Apokolips," Billy Batson stumbles into the heart of Apokolips through a Boom Tube, witnessing Orion’s chilling mastery as he enforces absolute control over his people using the Anti-Life Equation. Meanwhile, Meteorra pushes her relentless agenda, fanning the flames between New Genesis and the war-torn planet.

The Garden

5 pp · Superhero

DarkseidPythiaMetron

In "The Garden," Darkseid—though not killed by Orion—has taken refuge in Pythia’s secluded garden at the heart of Apokolips, a place of quiet defiance amid the planet’s endless war. But when he realizes his schemes are failing, the tyrant unleashes the deadly Trumpets of Doom, shattering the fragile peace.