Who's Who in the Superman Comics

Mongul

Mongul

Former ruler of Warworld. This alien warrior forged an alliance with the Council of Overseers to act as ruler of the artificial planet they had engineered. Mongul used the artificial planet, dubbed Warworld, to travel the galaxy enslaving people and gathering an army culled from gladitorial battles. In outer space one of his slaveships picked up an unconscious Superman. Superman was forced to battle in Mongul's arena, but refused to kill the aliens he defeated. When Superman defeated Mongul's champion Draaga and refused to kill him, Mongul decided to fight and kill Superman. When Mongul planned to finally kill Superman, the Cleric transported Superman away. Warworld's Overseers decided to replace Mongul with Draaga, after Superman dishonored Mongul, and so Draaga forced Mongul to flee. Later Mongul was found and controlled by the Cyborg who had him assist in his plan to transform Earth into a second Warworld. When Mongul tried to escape Engine City after deciding the Cyborg was unstable, he found himself fighting Green Lantern (Hal Jordan). Later, Mongul was apparently killed by the demon Neron.

Mongul's son (also called Mongul) crashed to earth, asking for Superman's help in defeating a common enemy known as Imperiex (SUP #151). The two trained together, before temporarily thwarting Imperiex's plans, where upon Mongul turned on Superman (in revenge for the dishonor brought on his father), but Superman quickly defeated him, allowing Lobo to take him as bounty (SUP #153).

Mongul Jr. reappeared in Metropolis soon after, accompanied by his sister Mongal. Together they fought against Superman and Krypto, before Krypto nearly killed Mongul, who was then taken into custody by the DEO. Mongal escaped via a Boom Tube (SUP #170).

First Appearance (Historical): DC Comics Presents #27
First Appearance: AOS #454 (Apr. 1989)



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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