General Zod

Few villains in DC's long history carry the sheer iconic weight of General Zod, a Silver Age creation who first menaced the pages of Superman #162 in 1963, brought to life by writer Leo Dorfman and the legendary artist Curt Swan. Over more than six decades of publishing — a remarkable 1963–2025 run — Zod has proven himself one of the most enduring antagonists in the Superman mythos, a consistent presence across Adventures of Superman, Batman/Superman, and Superman himself. The company he keeps says everything: his stories unfold alongside Superman, Clark Kent, Lex Luthor, Batman, and Bruce Wayne — the very heart of the DC universe. With a key collector's issue among his appearances and a legacy that has never stopped growing, General Zod is essential reading for anyone serious about the Man of Steel's greatest challenges.