Mongul

Mongul (/ˈmɒŋɡəl/) is a supervillain appearing in 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. 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.

For other uses, see Mongul (disambiguation).
Mongul
Mongul as depicted in DC Comics Presents #28 (December 1980). Art by Jim Starlin (pencils), Romeo Tanghal (inks), and Jerry Serpre (colors).
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceDC Comics Presents #27 (November 1980)
Created byLen Wein (writer)
Jim Starlin (writer/artist)
In-story information
SpeciesUnknown
Place of originWarworld
Team affiliations(Mongul)
Injustice League
Superman Revenge Squad
Suicide Squad
(Mongul II)
Sinestro Corps
PartnershipsHank Henshaw
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, and durability
  • Near-invulnerability
  • Teleportation
  • Energy projection
  • Heat vision
  • Anatomical liberation
  • Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Access to Warworld

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.

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