1971 CE
Orion First Appearance in New Gods #1
Orion debuts in New Gods #1 by Jack Kirby, introduced as the fierce warrior son of Darkseid, raised on New Genesis as part of a peace pact. #comics #dcuniverse )
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
1971 CE
Orion's Origin Revealed in New Gods #2
New Gods #2 reveals Orion's true parentage: he is the biological son of Darkseid, swapped with Scott Free (Mister Miracle) to ensure peace. #comics #origin )
1972 CE
Orion Battles Darkseid in New Gods #7
Orion confronts his father Darkseid for the first time, showcasing his Astro-Force powers and rage. #comics #cosmicwar )
1973 CE
Orion Joins the Justice League in Justice League of America #100
Orion becomes a member of the Justice League of America, bringing his cosmic power to Earth. #comics #justiceleague )
1984 CE
Orion in Crisis on Infinite Earths
Orion plays a key role in the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, fighting alongside the New Gods against the Anti-Monitor. #comics #crossover
1985 CE
Orion's Rage Explored in New Gods #12
Orion struggles with his inherited rage from Darkseid, a recurring theme in his character development. #comics #characterstudy )
1987 CE
Orion Appears in Legends Crossover
Orion features in the Legends crossover event, aiding the Justice League against Darkseid's forces. #comics #event )
1989 CE
Orion's Astro-Harness Explained in New Gods #15
The Astro-Harness, Orion's signature weapon, is detailed as a device that channels the Astro-Force for flight and energy blasts. #comics #technology )
1991 CE
Orion in The Death of Superman
Orion appears in the Death of Superman storyline, assisting the Justice League against Doomsday. #comics #superman
1994 CE
Orion Stars in New Gods Vol. 3 #1
A new New Gods series launches, focusing on Orion's role as a warrior and leader of New Genesis. #comics #series
1995 CE
Orion vs. Darkseid in New Gods #10
Orion engages in a brutal battle with Darkseid, nearly killing his father but stopping due to his moral code. #comics #battle )
1996 CE
Orion in Kingdom Come
Orion appears in the Elseworlds story Kingdom Come, as a member of the New Gods observing Earth's conflict. #comics #elseworlds )
1997 CE
Orion's Astro-Force Rage Control in New Gods #20
Orion learns to control his rage through the Astro-Force, a key character development moment. #comics #power )
1998 CE
Orion in JLA/Avengers Crossover
Orion appears in the JLA/Avengers crossover, fighting alongside both teams against Krona. #comics #crossover
1999 CE
Orion's Mother Bekka Introduced in New Gods #25
The backstory of Orion's mother Bekka, a New Genesis woman who raised him, is explored. #comics #family )
2000 CE
Orion in Our Worlds at War
Orion participates in the Our Worlds at War crossover, defending Earth from Imperiex. #comics #event
2001 CE
Orion's Solo Series Launches
Orion receives his own ongoing solo series, written by Walt Simonson, focusing on his cosmic adventures. #comics #solo )
2002 CE
Orion vs. Metron in Orion #5
Orion clashes with Metron over the use of the Mobius Chair, highlighting Orion's distrust of knowledge. #comics #conflict )
2003 CE
Orion's Death in Orion #25
Orion is killed by Darkseid in the final issue of his solo series, a shocking moment in DC history. #comics #death )
2004 CE
Orion Resurrected in Infinite Crisis
Orion is resurrected during the Infinite Crisis event, returning to aid the heroes. #comics #resurrection
2005 CE
Orion in Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle
Orion appears in Grant Morrison's Seven Soldiers series, interacting with Mister Miracle. #comics #miniseries
2006 CE
Orion in 52 Series
Orion appears in the weekly series 52, dealing with the aftermath of Infinite Crisis. #comics #weekly )
2007 CE
Orion in Countdown to Final Crisis
Orion plays a role in Countdown to Final Crisis, investigating the New Gods' deaths. #comics #event
2008 CE
Orion Killed Again in Final Crisis
Orion is murdered by the villainous New God, the Black Racer, in Final Crisis #1. #comics #death
2009 CE
Orion's Role in The New Gods: The Source
Orion appears in the miniseries The New Gods: The Source, exploring the Source's nature. #comics #miniseries
2010 CE
Orion in The New 52: Earth 2
Orion appears in the Earth 2 series as a New God of that world. #comics #new52 )
2011 CE
Orion in Justice League: Origin
Orion appears in the New 52 Justice League: Origin storyline, aiding against Darkseid's invasion. #comics #justiceleague
2012 CE
Orion in Wonder Woman: The New 52
Orion appears in Wonder Woman's New 52 series, clashing with the Amazons. #comics #wonderwoman )
2013 CE
Orion in Batman/Superman #1
Orion appears in Batman/Superman, teaming up with the World's Finest. #comics #teamup
2014 CE
Orion in The Multiversity: The Just
Orion appears in Grant Morrison's The Multiversity, as part of the Earth-16 society. #comics #multiverse
2015 CE
Orion in Darkseid War
Orion plays a major role in the Darkseid War storyline, fighting alongside the Justice League. #comics #event
2016 CE
Orion in DC Rebirth: The New Gods
Orion appears in the DC Rebirth era, with a focus on his relationship with his father. #comics #rebirth
2017 CE
Orion in Mister Miracle (2017)
Orion appears in Tom King's Mister Miracle series, dealing with the aftermath of the war. #comics #miniseries )
2018 CE
Orion in The Terrifics
Orion joins The Terrifics, a team of explorers, in their cosmic adventures. #comics #team
2019 CE
Orion in Justice League Odyssey
Orion appears in Justice League Odyssey, exploring the Ghost Sector. #comics #space
2020 CE
Orion in Dark Nights: Death Metal
Orion appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal, fighting against the Batman Who Laughs. #comics #event
2021 CE
Orion in Infinite Frontier
Orion appears in Infinite Frontier, exploring the new multiverse structure. #comics #rebirth
2022 CE
Orion in The New Golden Age
Orion appears in The New Golden Age one-shot, hinting at future stories. #comics #event
2023 CE
Orion in Lazarus Planet
Orion appears in Lazarus Planet, dealing with the fallout of the Lazarus storm. #comics #event
2024 CE
Orion in The New Gods: The Final Battle
Orion leads the New Gods in a final battle against Darkseid in a new miniseries. #comics #cosmicwar