General Zod

General Zod
Zod in the cover of Superman #5 (November 2018). Art by Ivan Reis.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Adventure Comics #283 (April 1961)
Created by	Robert Bernstein George Papp
In-story information
Full name	Dru-Zod
Species	Kryptonian
Place of origin	Krypton
Team affiliations	Kryptonian Military Guild Superman Revenge Squad Suicide Squad
Partnerships	Non Ursa (wife) Lor-Zod (son) Faora Hu-Ui Jax-Ur Mala Quex-Ul Dev-Em
Abilities	See list Superhuman strength, stamina, endurance, speed, agility, reflexes, intelligence, longevity, and hearing Solar radiation absorption Enhanced vision EM spectrum vision Infra-red vision Microscopic vision Telescopic vision X-ray vision Invulnerability Ice and wind breath Heat vision Flight Military mastery Indomitable will

General Zod is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Superman. The character, who first appeared in Adventure Comics #283 (April 1961), was created by Robert Bernstein and initially designed by George Papp.^[1] As a 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. 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 depiction by Terence Stamp in the films 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 different version of Zod was portrayed by Michael Shannon in the DC Extended Universe films Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman (2016), and The Flash (2023).