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Lor-Zod
Chris Kent (Lor-Zod) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #844 (December 2006) and was created by Richard Donner, Geoff Johns, and Adam Kubert. As the biological son of General Zod and Ursa, he is a Kryptonian and the foster son of Clark Kent (Superman) and his wife Lois Lane. A different Lor-Zod was reinterpreted as a supervillain in DC Rebirth. An adaptation of the villainous Lor-Zod appears in the animated series ''Young Justice'', voiced by Phil Morris. Another interpretation of the character appears in the animated film '' Justice League: Gods and Monsters'', voiced by Benjamin Bratt. Publication history He first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #844 (December 2006), in the story arc '' Superman: Last Son'', and was created by Richard Donner, Geoff Johns, and Adam Kubert. The character has assumed the role of Nightwing. Following '' Flashpoint'', DC revisited the concept of Zod's heroic so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ursa (DC Comics)
Ursa is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appeared in the 1978 film '' Superman: The Movie'' portrayed by actress Sarah Douglas. The character made her comic book debut in ''Action Comics'' #845 (January 2007). An adversary of the superhero Superman and accomplice of General Zod, she is typically depicted as having been imprisoned in the Phantom Zone along with Zod and Non. Character biography Films First appearing in ''Superman'' (1978), she, General Zod, and Non are put on trial following a failed coup against the Kryptonian government, found guilty, and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Phantom Zone. In particular, according to the prosecutor, Jor-El, her "perversions and unreasoning hatred of all mankind have threatened even the children of the planet Krypton", with Zod and Non being the only exceptions. In the theatrical cut of ''Superman II'', Ursa's hatred for all men remains intact, though her character is written to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Zod
General Zod is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an List of Superman enemies, adversary of the superhero Superman. The character, who first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #283 (April 1961), was created by Robert Bernstein (comics), Robert Bernstein and initially designed by George Papp. As a Krypton (comics), Kryptonian, he exhibits the same powers and abilities as Superman and is consequently viewed as one of his greatest enemies alongside Lex Luthor, Darkseid, and Brainiac (character), Brainiac. He is also well known for his catchphrase "Kneel before Zod!" Originally bald and clean-shaven, Zod's look in popular culture was defined by the character's General Zod (1978 film series character), depiction by Terence Stamp in the films ''Superman (1978), Superman'' (1978) and ''Superman II'' (1981). Eventually, the character was reintroduced to the DC Multiverse with black hair and a goatee similar to Stamp's portrayal. A Zod (DC Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Bratt
Benjamin Bratt (born December 16, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for playing Paco Aguilar in '' Blood in Blood Out''. He had supporting film roles in the 1990s in ''Demolition Man'' (1993), ''Clear and Present Danger'' (1994) and '' The River Wild'' (1994). From 1995 to 1999, he starred as Detective Reynaldo Curtis on the NBC drama series ''Law & Order'', for which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. In the 2000s, Bratt appeared in ''Miss Congeniality'' (2000), ''Traffic'' (2000), '' Piñero'' (2001), ''Catwoman'' (2004), ''Trucker'' (2008), ''Snitch'' (2013), among other films. On television, Bratt has portrayed Dr. Jake Reilly on ABC's ''Private Practice'' (2011–2013), Steve Navarro on '' 24: Live Another Day'' (2014), Jahil Rivera on ''Star'' (2016–2018) and Senator Bail Organa on '' Andor'' (2025). He has also done voice acting in the ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'' film fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Morris (actor)
Phil Morris (born April 4, 1959) is an American film and television actor. He played Jackie Chiles in ''Seinfeld'', Martian Manhunter in ''Smallville'', and Silas Stone in '' Doom Patrol''. As a voice actor, he is known for voicing Dr. Sweet in '' Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' and Doc Saturday in ''The Secret Saturdays''. Early life Morris is the son of actor Greg Morris (1933–1996) and Leona Keyes. He is also the younger brother of actress Iona Morris. He is a practitioner of Wing Chun under Shifu Hawkins Cheung.A Tribute to Grandmaster Sifu Cheung with actor Phil Morris November 1991 Career Morris's first acting role was as a child when he appeared in the 1966 '' |
Young Justice (TV Series)
''Young Justice'' is an American superhero animated television series developed by Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television. The show, instead of a direct adaptation of Peter David, Todd Dezago and Todd Nauck's '' Young Justice'' comic series (despite the title), is an original story with a focus on teenage and young adult superheroes. The series follows the lives of teenage superheroes and sidekicks, namely Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis, who are members of a fictional covert operation group. Within the show, "the Team" is a group of young heroes attached to the famous adult team, the Justice League, but operating outside of the bureaucracy that constrains the more established superhero team. The main setting is a fictional universe apart from the DC Animated Universe and other continuities, designated at one point as Earth-16 in the DC Comics multiverse. It is set in a ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thara Ak-Var
Thara Ak-Var is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, created by Geoff Johns and James Robinson. The character first appeared during the '' Superman: New Krypton'' storyline in ''Superman'' #681 (October 2008). She is the latest character to take on the role of Flamebird. Along with Nightwing (Chris Kent), Thara is the feature character in ''Action Comics'' beginning with issue #875 (May 2009). Thara Ak-Var's name is a reference to Ak-Var, the second pre-Crisis Flamebird, and his wife Thara. Esmé Bianco portrays Thara in the third season of ''Supergirl''. Fictional character biography Silver Age In the Silver Age, Thara is the wife of Ak-Var, the assistant of her uncle Van-Zee, who later assumes the mantle of Nightwing. Superman and Supergirl are her second cousins. Modern Age Thara Ak-Var is a resident of Argo City and a childhood friend of Kara Zor-El who survives Krypton’s destruction after Zor-El erects a force field around the city. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Son
"Last Son" is a five-issue comic book story arc featuring Superman in the monthly ''Action Comics''. It was written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, the director of the well-known 1978 film '' Superman: The Movie'' and a portion of ''Superman II'', with pencils by Adam Kubert. This story introduces the original character, Christopher Kent and adapts the classic Superman film villains, General Zod (his appearance modeled after the actor, Terence Stamp), Ursa and Non into the regular DC Universe continuity. While General Zod debuted in ''Adventure Comics'' #283 (April 1961), the "Last Son" story arc makes the first in-continuity comic book appearance of Ursa and Non. The arc's first three parts were published in ''Action Comics'' #844 through #846. The next parts were delayed to give Kubert sufficient recovery time from health problems he did not wish to disclose. Because of this, the fourth part was delayed and released with issue #851. The eleventh annual of ''Action Comics'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Zone
The Phantom Zone is a prison-like parallel dimension appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is mainly associated with stories featuring Superman. It first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #283 (April 1961), and was created by Robert Bernstein (comics), Robert Bernstein and George Papp. It was frequently used in the ''Superman'' comics before the continuity was rebooted in the 1980s after ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' and has appeared occasionally since. Fictional history Pre-''Crisis'' The Phantom Zone is a "pocket universe" used as a humane method of imprisonment due to Krypton abolishing the death penalty years prior. The inmates of the Phantom Zone reside in a ghost-like state of existence from which they can observe, but cannot interact with, the regular universe. Most have a particular grudge against Superman because his father Jor-El discovered the Zone and was often the prosecutor at their trials. In the 1982 miniseries ''The Phantom Zone'', the Phant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flashpoint (comics)
"Flashpoint" is a 2011 comic book crossover story arc published by DC Comics. Consisting of an eponymous core limited series and a number of tie-in titles, the storyline premiered in May 2011. The core miniseries was written by Geoff Johns and pencilled by Andy Kubert. In its end, the series radically changes the status quo for the DC Universe, leading into the publisher's 2011 relaunch, The New 52. ''Flashpoint'' details an altered DC Universe in which only Barry Allen seems to be aware of significant differences between the regular timeline and the altered one, including Cyborg's place as the world's quintessential hero, much like Superman is in the main timeline, with Superman himself being held captive as a lab-rat by the United States government within an underground facility in Metropolis. In addition, Thomas Wayne is Batman, and a war between Wonder Woman and Aquaman has decimated western Europe. Consisting of a 61 issue run, the series crossed over with '' Booster Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
