Hunter (comics)
Hunter is the name of two supervillains appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as enemies of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
| Hunter Otto Orion/Adam Orion | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Otto Orion Adventure Comics #358 (July 1967) Adam Orion Superboy #199 (November 1973) |
| Created by | Cary Bates (writer) Dave Cockrum (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Adam Orion Otto Orion |
| Place of origin | Simballi |
| Team affiliations | Legion of Super-Villains |
| Abilities | Master hunter and tracker |
Fictional character biographies
Otto Orion
The first incarnation of Hunter debuted in Adventure Comics #358 (July 1967). Otto Orion is a master hunter on the planet Simballi who became the planet's sole ruler. Hoping to find new prey to hunt, Orion hunts the Legion of Super-Heroes, during which he is killed in battle.[1]
Adam Orion
The second Hunter debuted in Superboy #199 (November 1973). Adam Orion is the son of Otto Orion. He blames the Legion for his father's death and intends to get revenge on them, but is stopped by Bouncing Boy.[2] Some time later, he joins the expanded Legion of Super-Villains gathered by Nemesis Kid.[3] In Final Crisis, Hunter appears as a member of Superman-Prime's Legion of Super-Villains.[4]
Powers and abilities
Both incarnations of Hunter are master hunters and trackers.
In other media
The Adam Orion incarnation of Hunter appears in Legion of Super Heroes, voiced by Khary Payton. This version is an extortionist and assassin who masquerades as a superhero and member of the Light Speed Vanguard before being exposed.
References
- ^ Shooter, Jim (w), Papp, George (p), Papp, George (i). "The Hunter!" Adventure Comics, vol. 1, no. 358 (July 1967). DC Comics.
- ^ Bates, Cary (w), Cockrum, Dave (p), Cockrum, Dave (i). "The Impossible Target!" Superboy, vol. 1, no. 199 (November 1973). DC Comics.
- ^ Levitz, Paul; Giffen, Keith (w), Lightle, Steve (p), Mahlstedt, Larry (i). "Everywhere a Villain... ?" Legion of Super-Heroes, vol. 3, no. 3 (October 1984). DC Comics.
- ^ Johns, Geoff (w), Pérez, George (p), Koblish, Scott (i), Hi-Fi Design (col). "Book Two" Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds, vol. 1, no. 2 (November 2008). DC Comics.
External links
- Hunter (Otto Orion) on dcuguide.com
- Hunter (Adam Orion) on dcuguide.com