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<p>Sorry, I just found it. Superman Secret Files and Origins Vol 1 1 </p>

Keep them. The DC wikia without custom badges?

<p>If the template was so superlative would have no need of separate articles to various characters. I do the article, man. I fix the links too. </p>

<p>Let's me see: Pre-Crisis: Mongul was originally the ruler of his own alien race until a revolution occurred and he was exiled into outer space. The Warworld in Mongul background was matter to one or two issues, since it was destroyed by Superman and Supergirl. Mongul was also involved in Starman (Throneworld) background. Mongul had some interesting abilities, as blast Energy Blasts from his chest and create cubes which shrink enemies neutralizing their powers. </p><p>Post-Crisis: After the 12-issue limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics retconned the histories of some major characters in an attempt at updating them for contemporary audiences, the original stories involving Mongul were no longer valid and the character was reintroduced as the ruler of Warworld, a space empire where Mongul entertained the citizens with gladiatorial games. Mongul captured Superman for use in the games, but the hero ended up joining forces with alien warrior called Draaga and making Mongul flee. </p><p>Then Tupka, the major motive is: The Pre-Crisis stories related to Mongul aren't valid anymore. Sadly, even the excellent story "For the Man Who Has Everything" isn't valid too. In Post-Crisis, Superman meet Mongul by the first time in Adventures of Superman Vol 1 454. </p>

<p>But Mongul need a Pre-Crisis article in my oppinion. </p>

<p>Mark, these comic books are really rare, but these are available as scans in some sites. The chronology in DC Comics is changing since Crisis on Infinite Earths; from there existed various Crisis, each one changing Superman' history in bigger or lesser degree. To begin, I recommend Superman: A Celebration of 75 Years (Collected), the Man of Steel miniseries by John Byrne (1986), and all Superman stories written by Byrne. Then, something light, as Panic in the Sky saga. Then the Death of Superman and Return of Superman. About Pre-Crisis stuff, I recommend any story written by Jerry Siegel (after all he was Superman creator with Joe Shuster), DC Comics Presents, Superman Vol 1 400, Sand Superman Saga written by Denny O'Neil (Superman Vol 1 233 to 242), stories written by Alan Moore (Superman Annual Vol 1 11, Superman Vol 1 423, Action Comics #583). I DON'T RECOMMEND any Electric Superman story (really), and Silver Age stuff only if it has the first appearance of some famous character or concept. </p>

Never. And Mongul would have no chance.

<p>Well this is Action Comics Vol 2? I've not read. In the Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis the explanations to this vulnerability were: 1) In Krypton, as a science-oriented planet, magic was very rare, then kryptonians have no defense against it because had no exposure (the same principle of bacteries, for example). In Earth, various of our ancestors had relationship with the Homo Magi, then teorically anyone with enough occult training can perform rituals (but not directly cast spells, as do true Homo Magi). 2) Superman's biomatrix is his most powerful asset, but the strength of this field is also its greatest weakness. Its permeability to certain wavelengths makes him vulnerable to certain radiations, particularly magical energies whose chaotic electromagnetic or extra dimensional signatures disrupt this force field. Superman's vulnerability to magic varies depending upon the special effects of the magic. No magic seems to be able to directly destroy him unless it comes from a semi-divine or divine source. He can be injured and worn down by magical entities. Magic can have powerful and unpredictable effects on Superman and his magical enemies have often proven to be the most dangerous. </p>

<p>In the Pre-Crisis time, Batman and Superman were best friends, even sharing the same title for joint adventures (World's Finest Comics from jan 1941 to jan 1986). After Crisis on Infinite Earths, the timeline was changed, and one of the aspects was their friendship. It is evident in the last issue, World's Finest Vol 1 323. In the Post-Crisis chronology their first meeting was in The Man of Steel Vol 1 3, and it was established that they have mutual respect, but both disagree with the techniques of crime-fighting of the other. But after some time, the two begun again with joint adventures... culminating in the creation of another title, Superman/Batman. I have not followed DC Comics after Flashpoint and the New 52, but I believe their friendship still exist. </p>

"Weapons" ahahahahah

<p>I think it was the #100? Was a edition with 100 characters.... </p>

<p>Sorry folks, I can't go to USA in this moment. </p>