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The feud betweenSupermanandGeneral Zodis one ofDC’soldest , and in a preview forWorld of Krypton#4 , it gets a novel origin . TheWorld of Kryptonmini - series hasredefined Superman ’s house worldfor a new generation , offering reader new linear perspective on the House of El and its role in Kryptonian beau monde — let in its rivalry with the House of Zod . The issue is on sale in print and digital March 1 .
In theSupermanmythos , General Zod is one of his greatest baddie . A fascistic military leader who attempted to capture mogul in a coup , he was banished to the Phantom Zone by Jor - El , Superman ’s father , and this has traditionally been viewed as the start of Zod ’s grievances with the House of El . However , DC ’s recentWorld of Kryptonmini - serial has conduct a more nuanced overture , showing that once upon a time , the House of El and theHouse of Zod workedtogether , despite their differ perspective . The House of El were scientists and academics , and the House of Zod was military — yet they found uncouth ground . populace of Kryptonis also chronicling Krypton ’s last days , as Jor - El frantically works to save the major planet . As Krypton ’s demolition loom , Zod pays a visit on Jor - El , a visit that will prove foreboding in the long run . The issue is written by Robert Venditti , illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming , colored by Nick Filardi and letter by Hassan Otsmane - Elhaou .
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General Zod has learned that Krypton is doomed and pays a call on Jor - El to offer help . However , Zod ’s “ help ” is not welcomed , as it would involve impose military police force on Kryptonian society , which Jor - El predicts would lead to pushback . Zod continues to plead his case , but Jor - El will not mind . The exchange becomes heated up , andZod strikes Jor - El . authentically sorry , Zod tries to help Jor - El to his foot . Jor - El repays Zod by throwing punches at him , all of which Zod dodges . Jor - El tells Zod that he can not just impose his will on the the great unwashed , and that the House of El built Krypton . Having had enough , Zod levels Jor - El with a serial of blows , telling him that if it had not been for the military sacrifice of the House of Zod , the House of El never would have achieved greatness .
The prevue end there , leaving readers await until March 1 to see Zod andJor - El resolve their fight , but it is clear that a bully feud has begun . premature portraying of Zod have record him to be bloodthirsty with no redeeming value , but Venditti and Oeming flip that on its ear here , showing that Zod really cares about his base world , and wants to save it , even if his way are extreme and violent . Jor - El is correct that Zod ’s plan to salvage Krypton will backfire , inspire massive opposition among the people , yet reader know that Jor - El ’s method acting , of win over the universe of the satellite ’s destruction , is doomed to fail as well , lead readers to question what the appropriate path forward might be .
finally , Supermanand General Zod’srivalry boils down to issues of class and syndicate : Zod ’s family has sacrifice much to safeguard Krypton . General Zodwishes to save the major planet once again but is at odds with Jor - El ’s more ivory tugboat approaching , direct to a generations long stock feud .
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