Cover: Walter Simonson

Orion #6

Nov 2000 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.95 CAD

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In "The King Is Dead...Long Live the King!", Orion ascends to the throne of Apokolips after defeating Darkseid in battle, only to confront the lingering shadows of his reign—Mortalla, a captive victim of Desaad’s experiments, now speaks of her suffering in the palace’s cold halls. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion deliver shocking footage of the epic clash, capturing the moment the tide of the cosmos turned. Written and illustrated by Walter Simonson, this pivotal issue features his distinctive art and storytelling, with cover art by Simonson himself.

Contains 2 stories

The King Is Dead...Long Live the King!

17 pp · Superhero

OrionLightrayNewsboy Legion [TommyBig WordsFlipFamous BobbieGabbyScrapper]KantoJimmy OlsenTakionKalibak (villain)Desaad (villain, also flashback)Lois LaneMortalla (also flashback)Parademons (villains)Darkseid (villain, cameo, flashback)

In "The King Is Dead...Long Live the King!", Orion steps into the throne of Apokolips after defeating Darkseid, only to find himself confronted by Mortalla, a survivor of Darkseid’s cruelty and Desaad’s experiments. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion bring shocking footage of the battle to a stunned world.

The Perfect Servant

5 pp · Superhero

Kalibak (villain, flashback)Desaad (villain, flashback)Darkseid (villain, flashback)Metron (flashback)