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Hunter (comics)

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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
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceOtto Orion
Adventure Comics #358 (July 1967)
Adam Orion
Superboy #199 (November 1973)
Created byCary Bates (writer)
Dave Cockrum (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoAdam Orion
Otto Orion
Place of originSimballi
Team affiliationsLegion of Super-Villains
Abilities
  • Master hunter and tracker

Fictional character biographies

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Otto Orion

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The first Hunter first appeared in Adventure Comics #358 (July 1967). Otto Orion is a master hunter who originates from and rules the planet Simballi. He battles the Legion of Super-Heroes in search of a challenge, and is killed in battle.

Adam Orion

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The second Hunter first appeared in Superboy #199 (November 1973). Adam Orion is the son of Otto Orion, who blames the Legion for his father's death and attempts to get revenge on them, only to be thwarted. In later appearances, he joins Nemesis Kid and Superboy-Prime's incarnations of the Legion of Super-Villains.

Powers and abilities

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Both incarnations of Hunter are master hunters and trackers.

In other media

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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.

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