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.

Fictional character biographies

Otto Orion

The first incarnation of Hunter debuted in Adventure Comics #358. 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.

Adam Orion

The second Hunter debuted in Superboy #199. 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 thwarted by Bouncing Boy. Some time later, he joins the expanded Legion of Super-Villains gathered by Nemesis Kid. In Final Crisis, Hunter appears as a member of Superman-Prime's Legion of Super-Villains.

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.