Finally, with this issue we get the answer to the big question... I think.  Everyone has had their suspicions on "Who is the God-Killer?"  I've heard the Black Racer, Darkseid, and Orion for various reasons.  I myself was unsure but was expecting the Black Racer.  Alas, it is Himon!  And to be honest, how did I not see that coming??  He was with Takion at the 2nd Source Wall when he was murdered.  Yet, he never told Superman, Mister Miracle or Orion about the 2nd Wall.  Curious right?  Want more proof?  I think an issue or so back, we found out that the Mother Boxes stopped working.  Who invented the Mother Box you ask?  You guessed it... Himon!  He is the tool of the Source and has been killing everyone from Big Barda to Granny Goodness.  The question now, is why?  What does he have to gain?  And just as importantly, what is Darkseid planning? 

Speaking of Darkseid, his son Orion met his match in this issue as well.  The moments leading up to Orion's demise were epic.  He was a true warrior.  He went out in a blaze of glory knowing not what he faced but believing he would succeed despite the odds.  However, unlike the other New Gods, he died with his soul intact.

For those readers that have been scared off by this title because of unfamiliarity with the characters, don't be.  Yes, some issues may require a second read, but I say this is well worth it.  And if you've picked this up, I highly reccommend the Jack Kirby Fourth World Omnibus books.  I've made it about half way through the 1st book and it is some wild and crazy storytelling.  Kirby was a strange and wonderful creator and I'm loving every bit of this world.  Jim Starlin was the perfect pick for this book.  His art is fantastic and his cosmic storytelling prowess comes off the page like no one else could have done except for the King himself.