to be able to use the Astro Force to create an energy shield powerful enough to deflect Darkseid's otherwise unstoppable "Omega Effect". Like his father and all members of the Fourth World, Orion is immortal. Other versions In addition to his mainstream incarnation, Orion has been depicted in other alternative universes: In the graphic novel Kingdom Come, Orion has overthrown Darkseid and is the reluctant ruler of Apokolips, and he had tried to run it as a democratic world with little success. His aged and battle-scarred appearance is similar to that of his father's, and he finally gains full control of his emotions. In the Mister Miracle series of Grant Morrison's Seven Soldiers, Orion is a large, muscular African-American man, seen pushing Metron's wheelchair. In the satirical miniseries Captain Carrot and the Final Ark, Orion is a dog named Orihound. In the Tangent Comics imprint, Orion is a superpowered being with transwarp powers that allow him to transport himself, others and objects anywhere on earth. He can transport beings across the Bleed into other universes with the aid of an additional power source such as Green Lantern Power Rings. He currently aids the Superman of Earth-9. In other media Television Orion appears in series set in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU): He first appears in the Superman: The Animated Series two-part episode "Apokolips...Now!", voiced by Steve Sandor. He arrives on Earth to warn Superman of Darkseid's impending invasion and helps him thwart it before telling Darkseid that Earth is under Highfather's protection and any attack will be considered a breach of the peace treaty between Apokolips and New Genesis. Orion appears in Justice League, voiced by Ron Perlman. In the episode "Twilight", he assists the Justice League after Darkseid forms an alliance with Brainiac. Orion also makes a cameo appearance in the episode "Hereafter". Orion appears in Justice League Unlimited, voiced again by Ron Perlman. As of this series, he has joined the Justice League. A plush toy of Orion appears in the Teen Titans Go! episode "Robin Backwards". Orion appears in Young Justice, voiced by Ben Diskin. This version is autistic. Film An alternate universe version of Orion appears in flashbacks depicted in Justice League: Gods and Monsters, voiced by Josh Keaton. This version grew up as royalty on Apokolips and was to be married to Bekka of New Genesis ostensibly as part of a peace treaty between their