Superman's Feud with General Zod Has True Origin Revealed by DC
Warning: contains preview images for World of Krypton #4!
The feud between Superman and General Zod is one of DC’s oldest, and in a preview for World of Krypton #4, it gets a new origin. The World of Krypton mini-series has redefined Superman’s home world for a new generation, offering readers new perspectives on the House of El and its role in Kryptonian society—including its rivalry with the House of Zod. The issue is on sale in print and digital March 1.
In the Superman mythos, General Zod is one of his greatest villains. A fascist military leader who attempted to seize power in a coup, he was banished to the Phantom Zone by Jor-El, Superman’s father, and this has traditionally been viewed as the start of Zod’s grievances with the House of El. However, DC’s recent World of Krypton mini-series has taken a more nuanced approach, showing that once upon a time, the House of El and the House of Zod worked together, despite their differing perspectives. The House of El were scientists and academics, and the House of Zod was military—yet they found common ground. World of Krypton is also chronicling Krypton’s last days, as Jor-El frantically works to save the planet. As Krypton’s destruction looms, Zod pays a visit on Jor-El, a visit that will prove fateful in the long run. The issue is written by Robert Venditti, illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming, colored by Nick Filardi and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
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General Zod has learned that Krypton is doomed and pays a call on Jor-El to offer help. However, Zod’s “help” is not welcomed, as it would involve imposing military law on Kryptonian society, which Jor-El predicts would lead to pushback. Zod continues
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