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Quex-Ul
Quex-Ul is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is depicted as an enemy of Superman, although they are also sometimes allies. Quex-Ul has made limited appearances in media outside comics, primarily in association with Superman. He is portrayed by Gordon Alexander in ''Krypton'' and voiced by Jason J. Lewis in ''Justice League Action''. Publication history Quex-Ul first appeared in ''Superman'' #157 (1962) and was created by Curt Swan and Edmond Hamilton. Fictional character biography Pre-''Crisis'' Quex-Ul is a Kryptonian who is exiled to the Phantom Zone for killing Rondors, an endangered species, to profit off their healing horns. He and Superman later learn that Quex-Ul had been controlled by another Kryptonian, Rog-Ar. Afterward, Quex-Ul throws himself into his gold kryptonite trap to save Superman, losing his powers and memory. In ''The Phantom Zone'' miniseries, Quex-Ul works at the ''Daily Planet'', believing himself to be a human n ... [...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] |
Quex-ul Superman 157
Quex-Ul is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is depicted as an enemy of Superman, although they are also sometimes allies. Quex-Ul has made limited appearances in media outside comics, primarily in association with Superman. He is portrayed by Gordon Alexander in ''Krypton'' and voiced by Jason J. Lewis in ''Justice League Action''. Publication history Quex-Ul first appeared in ''Superman'' #157 (1962) and was created by Curt Swan and Edmond Hamilton. Fictional character biography Pre-''Crisis'' Quex-Ul is a Kryptonian who is exiled to the Phantom Zone for killing Rondors, an endangered species, to profit off their healing horns. He and Superman later learn that Quex-Ul had been controlled by another Kryptonian, Rog-Ar. Afterward, Quex-Ul throws himself into his gold kryptonite trap to save Superman, losing his powers and memory. In ''The Phantom Zone'' miniseries, Quex-Ul works at the ''Daily Planet'', believing himself to be a human n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice League Action
''Justice League Action'' is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero team Justice League. The series is produced by Jim Krieg, Butch Lukic, and Alan Burnett. The show debuted on Cartoon Network UK on November 26, 2016, and premiered in the United States on Cartoon Network on December 16 the same year. The first season concluded on June 3, 2018, marking an end to the series. Plot The series features the adventures of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and all the members of the Justice League as they fight various megavillains and other threats to protect Earth. Voice cast Crew * Aaron Chavda – Visual FX Animation * Wes Gleason – Voice director * Brett Hardin – Design and Visual FX Animation * Shane Glines – Character designer Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2016–2018) {{Episode table, caption=''Justice League Action'', season 1 episodes, background=#B0171F, overall=, title=, director=, writer=, airdate=, viewers=, coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krypton (TV Series)
''Krypton'' is an American science fiction television series developed by David S. Goyer for Syfy. Focusing on Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the grandfather of DC Comics superhero Kal-El / Superman, the series is set approximately 200 years before the birth of Superman and takes place on the eponymous fictional planet. ''Krypton'' premiered on March 21, 2018. Its first season consists of ten episodes. The second season of ten episodes premiered on June 12, 2019. After its broadcast, Syfy canceled the series after two seasons in August. Premise ''Krypton'' follows Superman's grandfather, Seg-El, whose family, the House of El, has been ostracized and shamed. Seg fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Cast and characters Main * Cameron Cuffe as Seg-El: Scion of the House of El, father of Jor-El and the future grandfather of Kal-El, who will become the iconic superhero Superman. ** Nicholas Witham-Mueller as young Seg-El. * Georgina Campbell as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kryptonian
Kryptonians are a fictional extraterrestrial race within the DC Comics universe that originated on the planet Krypton. The term originated from the stories of DC Comics superhero, Superman. The stories also use "Kryptonian" as an adjective to refer to anything created by or associated with the planet itself or the cultures that existed on it. Kryptonians are indistinguishable from humans in terms of their appearance, but in terms of their physiology and genetics they are vastly different. In some continuities, Kryptonians are difficult to clone because their DNA is so complex that human science is not advanced enough to decipher it. The cellular structure of Kryptonians allows for solar energy to be absorbed at extremely high levels. On the planet Krypton, which orbited a red star, their natural abilities were the same as humans. When exposed to a young yellow star like Earth's Sun, which is smaller than their own sun and has a vastly higher energy output, their bodies are able to ... [...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] |
Faora
Faora is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Superman. The character was created by Cary Bates and Curt Swan, and first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #471 (May 1977). Most commonly, Faora is an ally and sometimes the wife or lover of Superman's Kryptonian nemesis General Zod. Faora appears in the television series ''Smallville'', portrayed by Erica Durance and Sharon Taylor. Faora appeared in the DC Extended Universe films '' Man of Steel'' (2013) and ''The Flash'' (2023), portrayed by Antje Traue. Publication history Faora first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #471 (May 1977) and was created by Cary Bates and Curt Swan. Fictional character biography Pre-Crisis The first Faora, Faora Hu-Ul, was introduced in ''Action Comics'' #471. She is a beautiful Kryptonian woman whose unexplained hatred for men led her to torture and kill 23 of them in the secret concentration camp. For this crime, she was sentenced to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krypton (comics)
Krypton is a fictional planet appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly appearing or mentioned in stories starring the superhero Superman as the world from where he came. The planet was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and was named after the chemical element krypton. The planet was first mentioned in ''Action Comics'' #1 (June 1938) and made its first appearance in ''Superman'' #1 (1939). Krypton is also the homeworld of Supergirl, Krypto the Superdog, Beppo the Super-Monkey, Power Girl (in her case, an alternate-universe version designated "Krypton-Two"), and the supervillain General Zod. It has been consistently described as having been destroyed shortly after Superman's escape from the planet, although the exact details of its destruction vary by time period and writers. Kryptonians were the dominant species on Krypton. Krypton also makes an appearance in several television series such as '' Adventures of Superman'', '' Lois & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |