Who's Who in the Superman Comics

Lara

(Deceased) - Biological mother of Clark Kent. A high ranking historian and librarian on Krypton. She had an arranged mating with the scientist Jor-El. Such a mating did not require meeting; robotic surgeons removed genetic material from Lara and Jor-El and placed it in a birthing matrix. When she heard Jor-El had taken the matrix she went to confront him. She was appalled that Jor-El would consider sending their child to such a primitive place, but was somewhat reassured by the hope that he would rule Earth. Together Lara and Jor-El watched the rocketship's launch as Krypton was destroyed.

First Appearance: MOS #1 (July 1986)



Who's Who in the Superman Comics

Introduction

This is a listing of many of the notable characters and a few places that have appeared in the Superman comics from the 1986 revamp up until around 2008.

NOTE: A new, and more current version of the Who's Who is currently being worked on and can be accessed by clicking here.

Although Superman often appears in other DC Comics, this text's information is limited mainly to what has occurred in the regular Superman comics.

Many thanks to Scotty V, Derrick Lyle Coleman, Dean Vanek, Genevieve Clemens and Benjamin Grose who all helped out at one time or another with writing and updating these Who's Who descriptions.

The listings are displayed as follows:

  • Surname, Firstname - Text describing the character, place, object, etc...

Relevant issues of the Superman comics are listed as such:
  • SUP = Superman
  • MOS = Man of Steel
  • AOS = Adventures of Superman
  • ACT = Action Comics
  • MOT = Man of Tomorrow

The Issue Number for each of these titles is written in this manner: “#000”. (e.g. SUP #123)

“First Appearance” refers to the issue since 1986 unless otherwise noted.



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