Val-Zod

Superman Val-Zod in Earth-2 v1 #25.

Val-Zod is a male extraterrestrial superhero who features in DC Comics.

Biography

Val-Zod was a male Kryptonian of the House of Zod from the planet Krypton from Earth-2 in the Multiverse.

Becoming the last of his House after his parents' execution by Krypton's court, Val quickly made friends with fellow orphan Kara Zor-El. Moments before Krypton's destruction, Val, Kara, Kal-El and another child managed to escape and survive their planet's destruction thanks to Jor-El and Lara. (Earth 2 v1 #27) During the travels to Earth, Val-Zod learned about his parents' knowledge about violence being the stupidest way to overcome something leading to Val-Zod becoming a pacifist. (Earth 2 v1 #22) Falling to Earth, he was found by Terry Sloan who offered him asylum to 'protect' him from the outside world, where he became a recluse. During the time he was captured, he helped Sloan developing the Firepits. (Earth 2: Society v1 #4)

He was found by the new Wonders who were looking for the mysterious alien to fight a brainwashed Superman, and they discovered that he too was a Kryptonian. (Earth 2 v1 #19) Suffering a panic attack after being freed, Val revealed that he spent most of his life in a capsule, thus he was afraid of open spaces. Lois told him it was okay to be afraid and that, being a Kryptonian, he could do things to help everyone. (Earth 2 v1 #20) Starting to develop his abilities, Lois tried to teach Val how to use his powers by finally going outdoors and try to fly. He was doing his best when they were attacked by a horde of Parademons lead by Superman who was behind Val. (Earth 2 v1 #22) Starting to develop his abilities, Lois tried to teach Val how to use his powers by finally going outdoors and try to fly. He was doing his best when they were attacked by a horde of Parademons lead by Superman who was behind Val. (Earth 2 v1 #23) They escaped to Amazonia. Batman blamed Val for not using his powers and letting Red Arrow die, saying it's all on him. Jimmy approached him and told him that it was not his fault before asking him what he was hiding beneath his hoodie, to which he revealed was the symbol of the House of El. (Earth 2 v1 #24) He began explaining the situation to Jimmy when the planet was suddenly being sucked by a giant Boom Tube, so when Fate enlightened him, he decided to rise up and stop Superman. (Earth 2 v1 #25) They clashed against him until he started to crack and crumble, revealing him to be a twisted, perverted version of Superman who became dust. The battle won, the Wonders decided to use this victory to reclaim their world from Apokolips. (Earth 2 v1 #26)

Notes

• Val-Zod was created by Tom Taylor, Nicola Scott and Robson Rocha where he made his first appearance in Earth 2 v1 #19 (March, 2014).

Appearances

• Earth 2 v1: (2014)
• Earth 2: Society v1:

External Links

• DC Database Entry

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