Hatu-El (Earth-One)

Hatu-El was a native of the planet, Krypton, and ancestor of the Earth-based super-hero known as Superman. Like many esteemed members of the noble House of El, Hatu-El was a scientist and gained recognition for his contributions in the field of electrical theory. His discoveries paved the way for the invention of the electric motor and the electromagnet. A statue commemorating Hatu-El was erected inside the El family vault on the planet, Rokyn.

First Appearance: Krypton Chronicles #1 (referenced only)

Known powers: Hatu-El possessed no superhuman powers while living under a red sun. Had he existed on a world revolving around a yellow sun, he would have developed physical attributes equitable to that of Superman.