Orion is the second son of Darkseid. As a child, he was traded for Scott Free in a peace effort between New Genesis and Apokolips. Raised as the son of Highfather, he was taught to control his rage and anger, becoming the most powerful warrior either world had ever known. This in itself was not an easy task, given that his heritage boiled with the rage of Darkseid. When Darkseid set his sights on Earth, Orion came to Superman's aid in defending the planet. Later, joining the Justice League.