General Zod was one of hundreds of Kryptonian clones created by the Orb in 2009.
History
Zod set himself up as the CEO of the RAO Corporation, with the aim of constructing a Solar Tower, that would be able to grant the clones Kryptonian abilities (that they lacked, due to Jor-El exposing the Orb to Blue Kryptonite[1]). This attempt was foiled by Clark Kent.[2]
However, Zod soon acquired Kryptonian abilities, after he was exposed to Clark's blood.[3] Wanting to take over the world, Zod kept this to himself and began giving powers to the clones, who were loyal to him. However, there were others who weren't as willing to follow him. One of them was Faora, whom Zod killed. Afterwards, Zod discovered that Faora had been pregnant with his child.[4]
Zod blamed the humans for Faora's death, to rally the clones to him. However, during the invasion attempt, Clark tricked Zod into confessing to the murder of Faora. This turned the other clones against Zod. Zod was sent to New Krypton, with the other clones.[5] Shortly after that, Zod was banished to the Phantom Zone, where Zod encountered the wraith of the original Zod. This led to the two Zods merging into a single being.[6]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Kryptonian Physiology: Under the effects of a "yellow" sun, Zod possesses the same potential powers as an average Kryptonian. These include:
- Solar Energy Absorption: Under optimal conditions, this is the main source of Zod's super powers as they are contingent upon exposure to solar radiation from a yellow sun star system. His biological make up includes a number of organs which lack analogues in humans and whose functions are unknown. It is believed that between one or more of these and his bio-cellular matrix, "yellow" solar energy is stored for later use. This allows for the use of these powers to fade when yellow solar radiation is not available instead of immediate failure.
- Heat Vision: Zod can, as a conscious act, fire beams of intense heat at a target by looking at it. He can vary the heat and area affected.
- Super-Hearing: Zod's hearing is sensitive enough to hear any sound at any volume or pitch. With skill and concentration, he can block out ambient sounds to focus on a specific source or frequency.
- Enhanced Vision: Zod's vision processes the entire electromagnetic spectrum as well as allowing vast control over selective perception and focus.
This umbrella ability includes the following:- Electromagnetic Spectrum Vision: Zod can see well into most of the electromagnetic spectrum. He can see and identify radio and television signals as well as all other broadcast or transmitted frequencies. Using this ability, he can avoid detection by radar or satellite monitoring methods. This also allows him to see the aura generated by living thing.
- Telescopic Vision: This is the ability to see something at a great distance, without violating the laws of physics. Though limited, the exact extent of the ability is undetermined. In function, it is similar to the zoom lens on a camera.
- X-Ray Vision: This is the ability to see through any volume of matter except lead. Zods can see things behind a solid, opaque object as if it were not there. He can focus this ability to "peel back" layers of an object, allowing hidden image or inner workings to be observed. The exact type of energy perceived—such as x-rays, cosmic rays, or some other energy invisible to normal humans—is unclear. This ability perceives an ambient energy source though, it does not involve the eye projecting a concentrated, possibly toxic, beam to be reflected back from objects.
- Microscopic Vision: This is the ability to see extremely small objects and images down to the atomic level.
- Infrared Vision: Zod can see with better acuity in darkness, and to a degree in total darkness.
- Flight: Zod is able to manipulate graviton particles to defy the forces of gravity and achieve flight. This ranges from hovering to moving in any posture, in any direction.
- Invulnerability: Due to the interaction of his dense molecular structure and supercharged bio-electric aura, Zod is nigh-invulnerable to extreme energy forces. In addition, his extends this protection against toxins and diseases.
- Superhuman Stamina: Zod is able to maintain continuous strenuous physical action for an indefinite period of time. This based on his body converting yellow solar radiation directly to energy but is limited by physiological and psychological needs to eat, drink, and sleep.
- Superhuman Strength: Zod's strength is augmented by yellow solar radiation interacting with the greater than human density, resilience and biological efficiency of his musculature. His strength is more an act of conscious will on energy fields than actual physical strength. It is this act of conscious will that enables him to perform physical feats that are beyond the mere application force, such as moving a mountain top without said rock crumbling under its own mass.
- Superhuman Speed: Zod is able to move at incredible speed by sheer force of will. This extends to his perceptions and allows for feats such as catching bullets in mid-flight as well as covering vast distances in little or no time.
This also confers: - Super-Breath: Zod is able to create hurricane force winds by exhaling air from his lungs. He can chill the air as it leaves his lungs to freeze targets. He can also reverse the process to pull large volumes of air or vapor into his lungs.
- Longevity: Zod can live longer than regular humans, remaining at his prime as long as he was under the exposure of the "yellow" sun.
Abilities
Weaknesses
- Kryptonian Physiology: Under the effects of a "yellow" sun, Zod possesses the same potential weaknesses as an average Kryptonian. These include:
- Power Instability: As Zod draws his power from the sun, solar flares can cause his powers to fluctuate. Resulting in him becoming stronger or weaker.[7]
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series Smallville and is an adaptation of General Zod. The original character was created by Robert Bernstein and George Papp and first appeared in Adventure Comics #283.
- Major Zod was portrayed by Callum Blue.
- Although he was uncredited, Sam Witwer (Davis Bloome) portrayed Zod in "Doomsday".
Related
- 19 Appearances of Zod clone (Smallville)
- 3 Images featuring Zod clone (Smallville)
- 1 Quotations by or about Zod clone (Smallville)
- Character Gallery: Zod clone (Smallville)
Footnotes
- ↑ Smallville (TV Series) Episode: Kandor
- ↑ Smallville (TV Series) Episode: Persuasion
- ↑ Smallville (TV Series) Episode: Conspiracy
- ↑ Smallville (TV Series) Episode: Sacrifice
- ↑ Smallville (TV Series) Episode: Salvation
- ↑ Smallville (TV Series) Episode: Dominion
- ↑ Smallville (TV Series) Episode: Perry
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