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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. 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. The original stories involving Mongul were no longer in continuity, and the character was reintroduced as the ruler of Warworld, a space empire where Mongul entertains the citizens with gladiatorial games.

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Modern Age (1985–present) Īfter the 12-issue limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics retconned the histories of some major characters to update them for contemporary audiences. In the end, thanks to Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman, Mongul becomes the plant's next victim and dreams of himself as ruler of the universe. Meanwhile, Mongul nearly killed Wonder Woman while mocking her views that women are equal. Mongul eventually attacks Superman on his birthday and ensnares him with a Black Mercy, an alien plant that feeds off a victim's 'bio-aura' while rendering the victim incapable of fighting back, giving them a realistic vision of their own perfect 'dream world' in return. While the Justice League of America and Legion of Super-Heroes battle Mongul, Superman finally defeats him as the Legion destroys the Sun-Eater. Now wanting revenge on Superman, Mongul kills a Controller and steals the Sun-Eater to devour the Earth's Sun. Mongul retreats as soon as the weapon was successfully disabled, planning to make his next move. Superman arrives and battles Mongul, while Starman disables the weapon. He uses Throneworld's planet-destroying weapon to blackmail other planets into obedience. Mongul murders Gavyn's sister and forces Gavyn's lover into marrying him to usurp the throne of the empire for himself. Mongul then tries to conquer Throneworld, the home planet of Prince Gavyn, one of the heroes who have used the name Starman. Mongul is ultimately rendered unconscious by a massive mental strain caused from using its controls, but manages to escape before the heroes destroy Warworld.

Psychically linked with its controls, Mongul tries to destroy Superman and Supergirl. After Superman retrieves the key, and is forced to fight the Martian Manhunter who is protecting it, Mongul activates Warworld. 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 that can activate the artificial planet Warworld. Mongul was the ruler of his own warlike alien race known as the Warzoons until a revolution occurred, and he was exiled into outer space. Fictional character biography Bronze Age (1980–1985) Wein said he conceived Mongul specifically as a villain to physically challenge Superman. Starlin often receives credit as creator of the character, but Wein in an interview stated: 'Well, had Starlin visuals, but he was my creation'.

Mongul debuted in the title DC Comics Presents and was created by writer Len Wein and artist Jim Starlin. He is based on the Mongol Empire's founder Genghis Khan and his successors.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.ĭebuting 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. He was later embellished by Peter Tomasi and Scot Eaton in Showcase '95, #8. Jerry Ordway created the second version, who first appeared in The Adventures of Superman #454 as the lord of Warworld. Writer Len Wein and artist Jim Starlin created the first version of the character, who debuted in DC Comics Presents #27 (November 1980). Mongul ( / ˈ m ɒ ŋ ɡ əl/) is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, and durability.Mongul, as appeared on a panel of DC Comics Presents #28 (December 1980), art by Jim Starlin (pencils), Romeo Tanghal (inks), and Jerry Serpre (colors).