Mongul

Mongul ( ) is a supervillain appearing in American 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). 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 an homage to the writers who helped develop the character. He has become one of Superman's most enduring enemies, belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery. Mongul and his successors also became enemies with the Green Lantern Corps. 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.

Mongul ( ) is a supervillain appearing in American 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). 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 an homage to the writers who helped develop the character. He has become one of Superman's most enduring enemies, belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery. Mongul and his successors also became enemies with the Green Lantern Corps. 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. ==Fictional character biography== Mongul was the ruler of his species until he was overthrown in a revolution and forced to flee. 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 a key that can activate the artificial planet Warworld. After Superman retrieves the key, Mongul activates Warworld. Psychically linked with its controls, Mongul tries to destroy Superman and Supergirl. Mongul is rendered unconscious by the mental strain caused from using its controls, but manages to escape before the heroes destroy Warworld. Mongul then tries to conquer Throneworld, the home planet of Prince Gavyn. 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. Now wanting revenge on Superman, Mongul kills a Controller and steals a Sun-Eater to devour the Earth's Sun. While the Justice League and Legion of Super-Heroes battle Mongul, Superman finally defeats him as the Legion destroys the Sun-Eater. 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 dictator of the universe. ==Powers and abilities== Mongul possesses immense superhuman physical abilities comparable to Superman. He can teleport, generate energy blasts, possesses limited telepathy and telekinesis, and wields a chest-mounted cannon. For a time, Mongul was also part of the Sinestro Corps and possessed the ability to create energy constructs and empower himself via fear. As a Pale Vicor, Mongul can negate the powers of the emotional spectrum and generate a protective aura. ==In other media== ===Television=== Mongul appears in the DC Animated Universe series Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, voiced by Eric Roberts. Mongul appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, voiced by Gary Anthony Williams. Mongul appears in Young Justice, voiced by Keith David. Mongul appears in the Justice League Action episode "Galaxy Jest", voiced by John DiMaggio. ===Film=== Mongul appears in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, voiced by Bruce Timm. Mongul appears in Justice League: Warworld, voiced by Robin Atkin Downes. ===Video games=== Mongul appears in Superman: The Man of Steel, voiced by J.S. Gilbert. 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. Mongul appears as a playable character in Lego DC Super-Villains, voiced by Fred Tatasciore. ==Reception== In 2009, Mongul was ranked as IGN's 41st Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. ==References==

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