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Cover: Walter Simonson

Orion #6

Nov 2000 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.95 CAD
“The King Is Dead...Long Live the King!”

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.

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writer, artist, inker Walter Simonson · colorist Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh · letterer John E. Workman Jr. · cover Walter Simonson

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writer, artist, inker Walter Simonson
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Orion claims the throne of Apokolips after killing Darkseid in battle. Returning to Darkseid's palace he meets Mortalla, who tells him that she was Darkseid's captive and was victimized by Desaad's experiments. Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion return to Earth with video coverage of the Orion-Darkseid fight.

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