The New Gods 1 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn]
In "Orion Fights for Earth!", Jack Kirby’s legendary vision returns in this facsimile edition, delivering the original story of the young warrior Orion as he answers the call from High-Father on New Genesis. Sent to Earth by Metron to confront Darkseid’s growing threat, Orion must protect humanity from a mind-scan campaign aimed at uncovering the Anti-Life Equation—while freeing those trapped by Apokolips. With Kirby’s dynamic art and Colletta’s inks bringing the cosmic clash to life, this landmark issue remains a cornerstone of the New Gods saga. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia.
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Ages ago, good and evil gods alike perish in the destruction of the home of the old gods. Now Orion, wielder of the Astro Force, is summoned to New Genesis by High-Father. Joined by Metron, they learn the task set for Orion by the Source. Orion is sent to Apokolips, New Genesis' opposite, where he learns that Darkseid, its ruler, is on Earth preparing to conquer it. Orion frees Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman and flees to Earth. Orion's task is to stop Darkseid, who plans to mind-scan every human on Earth until he finds the one whose mind holds the secret of the coveted Anti-Life Equation.
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