Mongul

Comic book supervillain

For other uses, see Mongul (disambiguation).

This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)

This article consists almost entirely of a plot summary. Please help improve the article by providing more real-world context. (February 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's general notability guideline. Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing reliable secondary sources that are independent of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. If notability cannot be shown, the article is likely to be merged, redirected, or deleted.
Find sources: "Mongul" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

(Learn how and when to remove this message)

Comics character

Mongul

Mongul as depicted in DC Comics Presents #28 (December 1980). Art by Jim Starlin (pencils), Romeo Tanghal (inks), and Jerry Serpre (colors).

Publication information
Publisher| DC Comics
First appearance| DC Comics Presents #27 (November 1980)
Created by| Len Wein (writer)
Jim Starlin (writer/artist)
In-story information
Species| Unknown
Place of origin| Warworld
Team affiliations| (Mongul)
Injustice League
Superman Revenge Squad
Suicide Squad
(Mongul II)
Sinestro Corps
Partnerships| Hank Henshaw
Abilities|

* Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, and durability
* Near-invulnerability
* Teleportation
* Energy projection
* Heat vision
* Anatomical liberation
* Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
* Genius-level intellect
* Access to Warworld

Mongul (/ˈmɒŋɡəl/) is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Writer Len Wein and artist Jim Starlin created the first version of the character, who debuted in DC Comics Presents #27 (November 1980).[1] Jerry Ordway created the second version, who first appeared in The Adventures of Superman #454 as the lord of Warworld. He was later embellished by Peter Tomasi and Scot Eaton in Showcase '95, #8. He is based on the Mongol Empire's founder Genghis Khan and his successors, hence his name. The character was given an origin story in Green Lantern #23.2 by his co-creator Jim Starlin and artist Howard Porter as homage to the writers who participated in developing the character. He has become one of Superman's most enduring enemies belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery.

Debuting in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, Mongul has been featured in other DC Comics-endorsed products such as animated series, video games, a direct-to-DVD film, and merchandise such as action figures and trading cards.

## Publication history

[edit]

Mongul debuted in the title DC Comics Presents and was created by writer Len Wein and artist Jim Starlin.[2] Starlin often receives credit as creator of the character, but Wein in an interview stated: "Well, [Mongul] had Starlin visuals, but he was my creation". Wein said he conceived Mongul specifically as a villain to physically challenge Superman.[3] Starlin commented on the character as well stating, "When I went over to DC... I went over and created Mongul and he was definitely supposed to be Thanos in the DC universe"[4]

## Fictional character biography

[edit]

Mongul was the ruler of his species until a revolution occurred by his people and a holy man named the Ancient Arkymandryte. Mongul was forced to flee the throne to save his life.[5] In his first appearance, Mongul kidnaps Superman's friends (Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Steve Lombard), threatening to kill them unless the hero brings him the key from a dead Warzoon race called Largas, that can activate the artificial planet Warworld. After Superman retrieves the key, and is forced to fight Martian Manhunter who is protecting it, Mongul activates Warworld.[6] Psychically linked with its controls, Mongul tries to destroy Superman and Supergirl. Mongul is ultimately rendered unconscious by a massive mental strain caused from using its controls, but manages to escape before the heroes destroy Warworld.[5]

Mongul then tries to conquer Throneworld, the home planet of Prince Gavyn, one of the heroes who have used the name Starman. Mongul murders Gavyn's sister and forces Gavyn's lover into marrying him to usurp the throne of the empire for himself. He uses Throneworld's planet-destroying weapon to blackmail other planets into obedience. Superman arrives and battles Mongul, while Starman disables the weapon. Mongul retreats as soon as the weapon is disabled, planning to make his next move.[7] Now wanting revenge on Superman, Mongul kills a Controller and steals a Sun-Eater to devour the Earth's Sun. While the Justice League of America and Legion of Super-Heroes battle Mongul, Superman finally defeats him as the Legion destroys the Sun-Eater.[8] Mongul attacks Superman on his birthday and ensnares him with Black Mercy, an alien plant that feeds off a victim's "bio-aura" and subdues them with visions of their ideal world. Meanwhile, Mongul nearly kills Wonder Woman while mocking her views that women are equal. In the end, thanks to Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman, Mongul falls victim to the plant, receiving visions of being ruler of the universe.[9]

### Modern Age (1985-present)

[edit]

Following the limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, which rebooted DC's continuity, Mongul is reintroduced as the ruler of Warworld, a space empire where he entertains the citizens with gladiatorial games.[10] Mongul's ship captures a dying Superman, who was floating adrift in outer space after he exiled himself from Earth, and Mongul decides to use him in the games, but Superman joins forces with the alien warrior and Mongul's champion Draaga and makes Mongul flee. Mongul is then persuaded via torture to serve the Cyborg Superman to gain vengeance on Superman and to try to turn the Earth into another Warworld. In the process, Green Lantern Hal Jordan's home, Coast City, is destroyed, which leads to him joining Superman and his allies to defeat Mongul. After his defeat, Mongul is imprisoned in a prison for intergalactic criminals, only to break out during a riot.

During the Underworld Unleashed crossover event, the demon Neron offers various supervillains enhanced power in exchange for their souls. Mongul's pride causes him to decline the offer and threaten Neron. In response, Neron beats Mongul to death for his defiance, taking his soul in the process.[11]

#### Son of Mongul

[edit]

Mongul II as depicted in Green Lantern Secret Files and Origins 2005, art by Dave Gibbons and Peter Steigerwald.

Mongul's son, also named Mongul, watched digital renderings of his father's battles with Superman and the destruction of Coast City. He copies his father's actions when he encounters a group of aliens whose spaceship crashes on Arkymandryte, turning them into his slaves. Mongul's father returns, and discovering his son's slaves, he kills the aliens and tells him only one being on the planet is worthy of adoration.[12]

Mongul's son appears to assist and train Superman in preparation for the arrival of Imperiex.[13] He is apparently killed during the Our Worlds at War event, but returns during Infinite Crisis.[14] He seeks his sister, Mongal, to settle family squabbles. Stating family to be a weakness, Mongul kills Mongal with a single blow to her head.[15]

Mongul receives a Yellow Power Ring after breaking a dying Sinestro Corps member's neck and takes over the Sinestro Corps.[16][17][18] Following an unsuccessful attempt to invade Daxam, Mongul takes the Sinestro Corps to Korugar, Sinestro's homeworld.[19] Soon after, Sinestro is brought to Korugar and confronts Mongul, imprisoning him in the Sinestro Corps' Central Power Battery and reclaiming control of the Corps.[20]

Sinestro regains his Corps in Green Lantern (vol. 4) #46, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy.

### The New 52

[edit]

In The New 52, a 2011 reboot of the DC Comics universe, the original Mongul is reintroduced. In his introduction, he is laying waste to a planet he is poised to conquer as he brought a resisting general aboard his vessel to show him the devastation of his homeworld just before killing him and adding his remains to a trophy room on Warworld.[21] After being deposed by Sinestro, Mongul allies with the Pale Vicors, a group who loot planets and nullify their inhabitants' emotions.[22]

In the Superman: Villains one-shot (May 2020), Mongul is killed and succeeded by his son, Mongul MDCCXCII.[23]

## Powers and abilities

[edit]

Mongul possesses immense superhuman physical abilities comparable to Superman.[7] Furthermore, he can teleport, generate energy blasts, possesses limited telepathy and telekinesis, and wields a chest-mounted cannon.[6][7][8] For a time, he was also part of the Sinestro Corps and possessed the ability to create energy constructs and empower himself via fear.[22] As a Pale Vicor, Mongul can negate the powers of the emotional spectrum and generate a protective aura.[24]

## In other media

[edit]

### Television

[edit]

Mongul as depicted in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

* Mongul appears in the DC Animated Universe series Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, voiced by Eric Roberts.[25]
* Mongul appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, voiced by Gary Anthony Williams.[25]
* Mongul appears in Young Justice, voiced by Keith David.[25]
* Mongul appears in the Justice League Action episode "Galaxy Jest", voiced by John DiMaggio.[25]

### Film

[edit]

* Mongul appears in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, voiced by Bruce Timm.[25]
* Mongul appears in Justice League: Warworld, voiced by Robin Atkin Downes.[25]

### Video games

[edit]

* Mongul appears in Superman: The Man of Steel, voiced by J.S. Gilbert.[25]
* Mongul appears in Superman Returns, voiced by Todd Williams.
* Mongul appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame, voiced again by Gary Anthony Williams.
* Mongul appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[26]
* Mongul appears as a playable character in Lego DC Super-Villains, voiced by Fred Tatasciore.

## Reception

[edit]

In 2009, Mongul was ranked as IGN's 41st Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.[27]

## References

[edit]

1. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. p. 232\. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
2. ^ Manning, Matthew K. (2010). "1980s". In Dolan, Hannah (ed.). DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle. Dorling Kindersley. p. 188\. ISBN 978-0-7566-6742-9. "Artist Jim Starlin displayed his penchant for portraying powerful cosmic villains with the debut of Mongul, a new threat to plague Superman's life, in a story written by Len Wein."
3. ^ Eury, Michael (2006). The Krypton Companion. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 138\. ISBN 9781893905610.
4. ^ "Jim Starlin Biographical Interview 2024 part 1 by Alex Grand". YouTube. 8 November 2024.
5. ^ a b DC Comics Presents #28 (December 1980)
6. ^ a b DC Comics Presents #27 (November 1980)
7. ^ a b c DC Comics Presents #36 (August 1981)
8. ^ a b DC Comics Presents #43 (March 1982)
9. ^ Superman Annual #11: "For the Man Who Has Everything" (September 1985)
10. ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 265–267\. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
11. ^ Underworld Unleashed #1 (November 1995)
12. ^ Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #1 (September 2009)
13. ^ Superman (vol. 2) #153 (February 2000)
14. ^ Infinite Crisis #1 (December 2005)
15. ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #8 (March 2006)
16. ^ Green Lantern Corps (vol. 2) #19 (February 2008)
17. ^ Green Lantern Corps (vol. 2) #23 (June 2008)
18. ^ Green Lantern Corps (vol. 2) #24 (July 2008)
19. ^ Green Lantern Corps (vol. 2) #37 - 39 (August - October 2009)
20. ^ Green Lantern (vol. 4) #46 (November 2009)
21. ^ Green Lantern (vol. 5) #23.3 (November 2013)
22. ^ a b Sinestro #18 (February 2016)
23. ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (March 5, 2020). "A Major Superman Villain Just Died... and He's a Bigger Threat Than Ever?!". CBR. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
24. ^ Sinestro #20 (April 2016)
25. ^ a b c d e f g "Mongul Voices (DC Universe)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 6, 2019. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
26. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
27. ^ "Mongul is number 41 - IGN". IGN. Archived from the original on January 21, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.

## External links

[edit]

* Supermanica: Mongul Supermanica entry on the Bronze Age version of the character.
* http://idol-head.blogspot.com/search/label/Mongul In-depth history of the character.

* v
* t
* e

Green Lantern

* Bill Finger
* Martin Nodell
* John Broome
* Gil Kane
* Dennis O'Neil
* Neal Adams
* Gerard Jones
* Ron Marz
* Darryl Banks
* Geoff Johns
* Doug Mahnke
* Ethan Van Sciver
* N. K. Jemisin
* Jamal Campbell
* Other contributors

Green Lantern Corps|

| Earth's Green Lanterns|

* Alan Scott
* Hal Jordan
* Guy Gardner
* John Stewart
* Kyle Rayner
* Simon Baz
* Jessica Cruz
* Sojourner Mullein

|

Foreign Green Lanterns|

* Abin Sur
* Arisia Rrab
* Boodikka
* Ch'p
* Earth-Man
* G'nort
* Green Man
* Ion
* Isamot Kol
* Jack T. Chance
* Katma Tui
* Ke'Haan
* Kilowog
* Kreon
* Lar Gand
* Mogo
* Salaak
* Sodam Yat
* Soranik Natu
* Stel
* Tomar-Re
* Tomar-Tu
* Turytt
* Universo
* and many others

Supporting characters|

* Alexandra DeWitt
* Blue Lantern Corps
* Saint Walker
* Doiby Dickles
* Guardians of the Universe
* Ganthet
* Sayd
* Indigo Tribe
* Jade
* Justice League
* Superman
* Batman
* Wonder Woman
* Barry Allen/Flash
* Aquaman
* Martian Manhunter
* Cyborg
* Green Arrow
* Justice Society of America
* Al Pratt/Atom
* Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate
* The Flash/Jay Garrick
* Hawkman/Carter Hall
* Hourman/Rex Tyler
* Sandman/Wesley Dodds
* Jim Corrigan/Spectre
* Thomas Kalmaku
* Obsidian
* Olivia Reynolds
* Star Sapphires
* Carol Ferris
* Jillian Pearlman
* Donna Troy
* White Lantern Corps

Enemies|

| Golden Age villains|

* Gambler
* Harlequin
* Icicle
* Solomon Grundy
* Sportsmaster
* Vandal Savage

|

General|

* Anti-Monitor
* Controllers
* Demolition Team
* Doctor Polaris
* Doctor Ub'x
* Effigy
* Evil Star
* Fatality
* Grayven
* Hector Hammond
* Kroloteans
* Krona
* Legion
* Major Disaster
* Major Force
* Manhunters
* Power Ring
* Professor Ojo
* Sonar
* Tattooed Man
* Thorn

Sinestro Corps|

* Amon Sur
* Lyssa Drak
* Hank Henshaw
* Mongul
* Parallax
* Scarecrow
* Sinestro
* Superboy-Prime

Red Lanterns|

* Atrocitus
* Bleez

Orange Lanterns|

* Larfleeze

Black Lanterns|

* Black Hand
* Nekron

Star Sapphires|

* Carol Ferris
* Jillian Pearlman

Comics|

* Absolute Green Lantern
* All-American Comics
* Green Lantern
* "Snowbirds Don't Fly"
* "Emerald Twilight"
* "Emerald Knights"
* "Circle of Fire"
* Rebirth
* "Sinestro Corps War"
* "Secret Origin"
* Blackest Night
* Brightest Day
* "War of the Green Lanterns"
* Batman: In Darkest Knight
* Comic Cavalcade
* 1001 Emerald Nights
* The Green Lantern Chronicles
* Emerald Dawn
* Evil's Might
* Mosaic
* New Guardians
* Green Lantern Corps: Recharge
* Green Lantern/Superman: Legend of the Green Flame
* Green Lantern Versus Aliens
* Willworld
* Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern
* Star Trek/Green Lantern
* Star Trek/Green Lantern: Stranger Worlds
* Wrath of the First Lantern
* Far Sector

In other media|

| Film|

* First Flight
* Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
* Emerald Knights
* 2011 film
* Beware My Power

|

TV series|

* The Animated Series
* Lanterns

Video games|

* Rise of the Manhunters
* Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

Locations|

* Coast City
* Mogo
* Oa
* Qward

Related|

* Power ring (equipment)
* Darkstars
* Alien races
* Source Wall
* Green Lantern (Great Adventure)
* Green Lantern Coaster (Warner Bros. Movie World)
* Green Lantern: First Flight (Magic Mountain)

* Category

* v
* t
* e

Justice League characters

Founding
members|

| Pre-New 52/
Rebirth|

* Aquaman
* Batman
* Flash / Barry Allen
* Green Lantern / Hal Jordan
* Martian Manhunter
* Superman
* Wonder Woman

|

Post-New 52/
Rebirth|

* Aquaman
* Batman
* Cyborg
* Flash / Barry Allen
* Green Lantern / Hal Jordan
* Superman
* Wonder Woman

Recurring
members|

* Adam Strange
* Agent Liberty
* Amazing-Man / Will Everett III
* Ambush Bug
* Animal Man
* Aqualad
* Atom
* Ray Palmer
* Ryan Choi
* Atom Smasher
* Aztek
* Batgirl/Oracle
* Batwing
* Batwoman
* Big Barda
* Black Adam
* Black Canary
* Black Condor
* Black Lightning
* Black Orchid
* Bloodwynd
* Booster Gold
* Blue Beetle
* Ted Kord
* Jaime Reyes
* Blue Devil
* Blue Jay
* Bulleteer
* Captain Atom
* Captain Marvel / Shazam
* Catwoman
* Commander Steel / Hank Heywood III
* Congorilla
* Crimson Fox
* Detective Chimp
* Doctor Fate
* Doctor Light
* Donna Troy
* Element Girl
* Elongated Man
* Etrigan the Demon
* Fire
* Firestorm
* The Flash
* Jay Garrick
* Wally West
* General Glory
* Geo-Force
* Godiva
* Green Arrow
* Green Lantern
* Guy Gardner
* Jade
* John Stewart
* Kyle Rayner
* Simon Baz
* Jessica Cruz
* Sojourner Mullein
* Guardian
* Gypsy
* Harley Quinn
* Hawkman
* Carter Hall
* Katar Hol
* Hawkgirl and Hawkwoman
* Shiera Sanders Hall
* Shayera Hol
* Kendra Saunders
* Hourman
* Rick Tyler
* Matthew Tyler (android)
* Huntress
* Ice
* Glacier
* Jesse Quick
* John Constantine
* Kasumi
* Katana
* Lightray
* Lobo
* Madame Xanadu
* Manitou Dawn
* Manitou Raven
* Maxima
* Maya
* Mera
* Metamorpho
* Mister Miracle
* Mr Terrific
* Moon Maiden
* Mystek
* Naomi McDuffie
* Obsidian
* Orion
* Pandora
* Phantom Stranger
* Plastic Man
* Power Girl
* Question
* Raven
* Ray
* Red Arrow
* Red Tornado
* Robin/Nightwing
* Rocket Red
* Shade, the Changing Man
* Silver Sorceress
* Snapper Carr
* Starfire
* Stargirl
* Starman
* Mikaal Tomas
* Prince Gavyn
* Will Payton
* Jack Knight
* Steel
* Super-Chief
* Superboy
* Supergirl
* Swamp Thing
* Tasmanian Devil
* Tomorrow Woman
* Triumph
* Vibe
* Vixen
* Wonder Girl
* Zatanna
* Zauriel

Other
characters|

| Supporting
characters|

* Alfred Pennyworth
* Arella
* A.R.G.U.S.
* Carol Ferris
* Highfather
* Hippolyta
* Iris West
* James Gordon
* Jimmy Olsen
* Lois Lane
* Lucius Fox
* Pariah
* Perry White
* Steve Trevor
* Sue Dibny
* Vicki Vale

|

Allies|

* Amazonians
* Atlanteans
* Birds of Prey
* Doom Patrol
* Gotham City Police Department
* Justice League Dark
* John Constantine
* Deadman
* Detective Chimp
* Etrigan the Demon
* Swamp Thing
* Zatanna
* Justice Society of America
* Lantern Corps
* Guardians of the Universe
* Zamarons
* Blue Lantern Corps
* Green Lantern Corps
* Indigo Tribe
* White Lantern Corps
* Legion of Super-Heroes
* Marvel/Shazam Family
* New Gods
* Outsiders
* S.T.A.R. Labs
* Teen Titans
* Robin
* Starfire
* Beast Boy
* Cyborg
* Raven
* Young Justice

Neutral characters|

* Amanda Waller
* Black Adam
* Captain Cold
* Frankenstein
* Jonah Hex
* Killer Frost
* Larfleeze
* Lobo
* Harley Quinn
* Poison Ivy
* Star Sapphire
* Suicide Squad

Enemies|

| Central
rogues|

* Amazo
* Anti-Monitor
* Black Adam
* Black Manta
* Brainiac
* Captain Cold
* Cheetah
* Darkseid
* Deathstroke
* Despero
* Doctor Destiny
* Doctor Light
* Doomsday
* Eclipso
* Felix Faust
* Gorilla Grodd
* Joker
* Kanjar Ro
* Lex Luthor
* Libra
* Mongul
* Nekron
* Neron
* Ocean Master
* Professor Ivo
* Prometheus
* Queen Bee
* Queen of Fables
* Sinestro
* Starro
* Steppenwolf
* T. O. Morrow
* Trigon
* Ultra-Humanite
* Vandal Savage

|

Other
supervillains|

* Amos Fortune
* Black Hand
* Blockbuster
* Brain Storm
* Circe
* David Graves
* Deadshot
* Doctor Polaris
* Doctor Sivana
* Epoch
* Funky Flashman
* Gamemnae
* General Wade Eiling
* Gentleman Ghost
* Gog
* Hyathis
* Imperiex
* Key
* King Kull
* Ma'alefa'ak
* Magog
* Manchester Black
* Manga Khan
* Manhunter
* Matter Master
* Maxwell Lord
* Merlyn
* Morgaine le Fey
* Nebula Man
* OMAC
* Paragon
* Per Degaton
* Ra's al Ghul
* Rama Khan
* Red King
* Reverse-Flash
* Shaggy Man
* Siren
* Solaris
* Solomon Grundy
* Sonar
* Starbreaker
* Weapons Master
* Weather Wizard
* Wizard

Organizations|

* Aryan Brigade
* Axis Amerika
* Brotherhood of Evil
* Cadre
* Crime Syndicate of America
* Darkseid's Elite
* Fearsome Five
* Female Furies
* Injustice League
* Kobra
* Lantern Corps
* Black Lantern Corps
* Orange Lantern Corps
* Red Lantern Corps
* Sinestro Corps
* League of Assassins
* Legion of Doom
* Manhunters
* Parademons
* Phantom Zone Villains
* Rogues
* Royal Flush Gang
* Secret Six
* Secret Society of Super Villains
* White Martians

Alternative
versions|

| Alternate versions
of the Justice League|

* Extreme Justice
* Just'a Lotta Animals
* Justice Guild of America
* Justice League 3000
* Justice League Dark
* Justice League Elite
* Justice League Europe
* Justice League International
* Justice League Queer
* Justice League Task Force
* Justice League United
* Justice Legion Alpha
* Justice Lords
* Super Buddies
* Super Jrs.
* Young Justice

|

Others|

* Superman
* Wonder Woman

In other
media|

| DC Extended Universe|

* Superman
* Batman
* Wonder Woman
* Flash
* Aquaman

|

* Category

* v
* t
* e

Superman characters

Superman
family|

| By codename|

* Superman
* Superboy
* Supergirl
* Superwoman
* Nightwing
* Flamebird
* Eradicator
* Steel
* Power Girl

|

By public
identity|

* Clark Kent
* Conner Kent
* Jon Kent
* Sodam Yat
* Mon-El
* Kara Zor-El
* Matrix
* Linda Danvers
* Laurel Gand
* Lois Lane
* Lucy Lane
* Lana Lang
* Luma Lynai
* Donna Troy
* Kristin Wells
* Chris Kent/Lor-Zod
* Thara Ak-Var
* David Connor
* John Henry Irons
* Natasha Irons
* Kong Kenan
* Kara Zor-L

Pets|

* Krypto
* Streaky the Supercat
* Beppo
* Comet

Supporting
characters|

* Lois Lane
* Jimmy Olsen
* Jor-El
* Lara
* Jonathan and Martha Kent
* Perry White
* Lana Lang
* Batman
* Lucy Lane
* Lori Lemaris
* Gangbuster
* Zor-El
* Alura
* Dubbilex
* Sam Lane
* Lyla Lerrol
* Pete Ross
* Professor Potter
* Lena Luthor
* Maxima
* Morgan Edge
* Dan Turpin
* Steve Lombard
* Cat Grant
* Professor Hamilton
* Maggie Sawyer
* Bibbo Bibbowski
* Ron Troupe
* Strange Visitor
* Rampage
* Vartox

Associated
characters|

* The Authority
* Apollo
* Enchantress
* Lightray
* Manchester Black
* Midnighter
* OMAC
* Steel
* Guardian
* Justice League
* Atom
* Aquaman
* Batman
* Black Canary
* Blue Beetle
* Cyborg
* Flash
* Green Arrow
* Green Lantern
* John Stewart
* Martian Manhunter
* Robin/Nightwing
* Orion
* Captain Marvel
* Wonder Woman
* Justice Society of America
* Legion of Substitute Heroes
* Legion of Super-Heroes
* Cosmic Boy
* Saturn Girl
* Lightning Lad
* Chameleon Boy
* Colossal Boy
* Invisible Kid
* Star Boy
* Phantom Girl
* Triplicate Girl
* Shrinking Violet
* Bouncing Boy
* Sun Boy
* Brainiac 5
* Ultra Boy
* Element Lad
* Matter-Eater Lad
* Lightning Lass
* Dream Girl
* Timber Wolf
* Princess Projectra
* Ferro Lad
* Karate Kid
* White Witch
* Shadow Lass
* Chemical King
* Wildfire
* Tyroc
* Dawnstar
* Laurel Gand
* Legion of Super-Pets
* Legion of Super-Villains
* Lobo
* Maxima
* Newsboy Legion
* Project Cadmus
* Silent Knight
* Super-Chief
* Supermen of America
* World's Finest Team

Enemies|

| Archenemies|

* Lex Luthor
* Brainiac
* Darkseid
* General Zod
* Ultra-Humanite

|

Other
central rogues|

* Atomic Skull
* Bizarro
* Bloodsport
* Bruno Mannheim
* Cyborg Superman
* Hank Henshaw
* Doomsday
* Livewire
* Manchester Black
* Mercy Graves
* Metallo
* Mister Mxyzptlk
* Mongul
* Parasite
* Silver Banshee
* Toyman

Recurring
adversaries|

* Anti-Monitor
* Atlas
* Blaze and Satanus
* Brainiac 2
* Chemo
* Composite Superman
* Conduit
* Dev-Em
* Draaga
* Equus
* Faora
* Funky Flashman
* Gog
* Hellgramite
* Imperiex
* Jax-Ur
* Joker
* Kalibak
* Kobra
* Kryptonite Man
* Lord Satanis
* Magpie
* Mala
* Mammoth
* Morgan Edge
* Neutron
* Nick O'Teen
* Non
* Ol-Vir
* Prankster
* Professor Hamilton
* Quarmer
* Quex-Ul
* Rampage
* Riot
* Scorch
* Solaris
* Solomon Grundy
* Terra-Man
* Titano
* Ultraman
* Ursa
* Volcana

Organizations|

* Black Zero
* Fearsome Five
* Intergang
* Masters of Disaster
* Royal Flush Gang
* Secret Society of Super Villains
* Suicide Squad
* Superman Revenge Squad

Alternative
versions|

| Superman|

* Earth-One
* Earth-Two
* Ultraman
* Superboy-Prime
* Kingdom Come

|

Supergirl|

* Power Girl

In other
media|

| 1978–1987 film series|

* Superman
* Lois Lane
* Lex Luthor
* Eve Teschmacher
* General Zod

|

DC Extended Universe|

* Clark Kent / Superman
* Lois Lane
* Lex Luthor
* Zod

Smallville|

* Clark Kent
* Lois Lane
* Lana Lang
* Justice League
* Lex Luthor
* Lionel Luthor
* Chloe Sullivan

Arrowverse|

* Kara Danvers
* Alex Danvers
* Lex Luthor
* Nia Nal

Superman & Lois|

* Clark Kent
* Lois Lane

Related|

* Superman and Lois Lane
* Daily Planet
* Alien races
* Kryptonians

* Category

* v
* t
* e

The Flash

* Gardner Fox
* Harry Lampert

The Flash Family|

| The Flash|

* Jay Garrick
* Barry Allen
* Wally West
* Bart Allen

|

Kid Flash|

* Wally West
* Bart Allen
* Irey West
* Ace West

Quick|

* Jesse Chambers
* Johnny Chambers

Reverse-Flash/Zoom|

* Edward Clariss
* Eobard Thawne
* Hunter Zolomon
* Daniel West

Other characters|

* Iris West
* Max Mercury
* XS
* Black Flash
* Cobalt Blue
* Godspeed
* Savitar

Supporting
characters|

* Chunk
* David Singh
* Green Lantern/Kyle Rayner
* Elongated Man
* Justice League
* Superman
* Batman
* Wonder Woman
* Green Lantern/Hal Jordan
* Aquaman
* Martian Manhunter
* Cyborg
* Justice Society of America
* Al Pratt/Atom
* Doctor Fate/Kent Nelson
* Green Lantern/Alan Scott
* Hawkman/Carter Hall
* Hourman/Rex Tyler
* Sandman/Wesley Dodds
* Spectre/Jim Corrigan
* Paul Gambi
* Patty Spivot
* Más y Menos
* Pied Piper
* Red Trinity
* Solovar
* Terrific Whatzit
* Tina McGee
* Valerie Perez
* Winky, Blinky, and Noddy

Enemies|

| Core rogues gallery|

* Abra Kadabra
* Doctor Alchemy
* Captain Boomerang
* Captain Cold
* Golden Glider
* Gorilla Grodd
* Heat Wave
* Mirror Master
* Pied Piper
* Rainbow Raider
* Reverse-Flash/Zoom
* Daniel West
* Eobard Thawne
* Hunter Zolomon
* Top
* Trickster
* Weather Wizard

|

Other supervillains|

* Big Sir
* Black Flash
* Blacksmith
* Blue Trinity
* Bug-Eyed Bandit
* Cicada
* Cobalt Blue
* Fiddler
* Giganta
* Girder
* Godspeed
* Johnny Quick
* Magenta
* Mongul
* Rag Doll
* Thorn
* Savitar
* Shade
* Shrapnel
* Star Sapphire
* Tar Pit
* Thinker
* T. O. Morrow
* Turtle/Turtle Man
* Vandal Savage

Publications|

* Flash Comics
* All-Flash
* Comic Cavalcade
* The Flash
* DC Rebirth
* Flashpoint (Elseworlds version, 1999)
* The Flash: Rebirth (2009)
* Absolute Flash

Storylines|

* Flash of Two Worlds (1961)
* Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985-1986)
* Identity Crisis (2004)
* Final Crisis (2008)
* The Flash: Rebirth (2009)
* Flashpoint (2011)
* The Button (2017)
* Flash War (2018)
* Finish Line (2020)
* Dark Nights: Death Metal (2020-2021)

Locations|

* Central City (Central City Police Department)
* Flash Museum
* Iron Heights Penitentiary
* S.T.A.R. Labs

In other media|

| Film|

* Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

DC Extended Universe|

* The Flash (2023)
* soundtrack
* Barry Allen

Television|

* The Flash (1990–1991)
* The Flash (2014–2023)
* characters
* Barry Allen
* episodes

Video games|

* The Flash (1993)
* Justice League Heroes: The Flash (2006)

* Category

* v
* t
* e

Jim Starlin

DC Comics|

| Comics|

* Batman: A Death in the Family
* Batman: The Cult
* Cosmic Odyssey
* DC Comics Presents
* Death of the New Gods
* Heroes Against Hunger
* Mystery in Space
* Strange Adventures

|

Characters|

* Deacon Blackfire
* KGBeast
* Mongul
* Weird

Marvel Comics|

| Comics|

* Breed
* Dreadstar
* Epic Illustrated
* Heroes for Hope
* Infinity Abyss
* Marvel Fanfare
* Marvel Feature
* Marvel Graphic Novel
* Master of Kung Fu
* Punisher P.O.V.
* Strange Tales
* The Infinity Gauntlet
* The Infinity Crusade
* The Infinity War
* The Price
* The Thanos Quest

|

Characters|

* Black Jack Tarr
* Blood Brothers
* Death
* Doppelganger
* Drax the Destroyer
* Dreadstar
* Eon
* Fu Manchu
* Gamora
* In-Betweener
* Infinity Watch
* ISAAC
* Korvac
* Kronos
* Lord Chaos
* Master Order
* Mentor
* Midnight Sun
* Nitro
* Pip the Troll
* Shang-Chi
* Star Thief
* Starfox
* Thanos
* Universal Church of Truth

Epic Comics|

* Aknaton

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template