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Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics #[nn]
In "Triumph Over Tragedy," Geoff Johns and Richard Donner deliver a gripping flashback that redefines the roots of Krypton’s fall, exploring the moment when Non—once Jor-El’s mentor—first warned of the planet’s doom. As Zod, Non, and Ursa face their fate in the Phantom Zone, the story unfolds through a tense, tragic chain of loyalty, betrayal, and desperation, with Rags Morales’ dynamic art and Mark Farmer’s sharp inks bringing the political and personal stakes to life. Kevin Nowlan’s cover captures the weight of that final moment, a haunting silhouette against the void.
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As Zod, Non, and Ursa are being sentenced to the Phantom Zone, the story flashes back to when Non, Jor-El's former teacher, confirmed his finding that Krypton will soon explode. General Zod has them arrested, they are warned not to discuss their heresy, and released. Jor-El starts working on a rocketship, but Non appeals to the people of Krypton. When Zod starts to believe Non, Non is abducted and lobotomized. Zod is outraged and asks Jor-El to join in a revolt, but Jor-El refuses. Zod, Ursa, and Non fail in their revolution and Jor-El is forced to exile them to the Phantom Zone.
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