General Zod
Creation & Design
General Zod was created as a foil to Superman, representing a militaristic and authoritarian approach to Kryptonian heritage.Early Years
Zod first appeared as a villain in the Superman comics, often depicted as a former military leader of Krypton who sought to conquer Earth.Character Development
Over the years, General Zod has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with motivations rooted in his Kryptonian identity and a desire for power.Cultural Reception
General Zod has been well-received as one of Superman's most iconic adversaries, often praised for his depth and complexity.Character Details
Real Name:
Zod
Aliases:
General Zod, Zod
Species:
Kryptonian
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Kryptonian Military, The Phantom Zone
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Heat vision, X-ray vision
Equipment:
Kryptonian technology, Phantom Zone projector
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black
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Adventure Comics #283
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of General Zod
First mention of the Phantom Zone
Adventure Comics #293
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of The Legion of Super-Pets: Beppo the Super-Monkey, Comet the Super-Horse (1st), Krypto the Super-Dog and Streaky the Super-Cat
2nd appearance of General Zod
1st appearance of Bizarro Lex Luthor
1st team appearance of The Legion of Super-Pets: Beppo the Super-Monkey, Comet the Super-Horse (1st), Krypto the Super-Dog and Streaky the Super-Cat
2nd appearance of General Zod
1st appearance of Bizarro Lex Luthor
Superman #162
DC
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1963
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of General Zod
Non-continuity story where Superman appears as two characters, one predominantly in a blue suit, the other in a red suit
3rd appearance of General Zod
Non-continuity story where Superman appears as two characters, one predominantly in a blue suit, the other in a red suit
Super DC Giant #24
DC
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1971
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of General Zod
Action Comics #845
DC
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2007
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of General Zod, Non and Ursa as they are represented in the Superman movie
1st appearance of General Zod, Non and Ursa as they are represented in the Superman movie
Action Comics #846
DC
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2007
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Vol. 1
Christopher Kent revealed to be Lor-Zod, the son of General Zod and Ursa
Christopher Kent revealed to be Lor-Zod, the son of General Zod and Ursa
Action Comics #984
DC
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st team appearance of House of Zod: General Zod, Ursa, Lor-Zod
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