Orion

Orion is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in New Gods #1 (February 1971), and was created by writer-artist Jack Kirby. Orion originally appeared in Jack Kirby's three Fourth World titles published in the early 1970s, New Gods, Mister Miracle, and The Forever People. When the titles were subsequently canceled, Orion and his fellow New Gods characters were unseen until DC returne... More

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Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby (August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994), born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium. Growing up poor in New York City, Kurtzberg entered the...

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