| “ | The strong have ever devoured the weak. That is but nature's way. Yes, I know how incredibly vast the universe is. Nevertheless, there is only so much to go around. The fewer still breathing souls there are the more there is for those of us who remain among the living. It is a simple philosophy upon which I have built my empire. I come from a long line of rulers. My predecessors' outlook was planetary, mine galactic. Leaders calculate. And death always resolves the equation. | „ |
| ~ Mongul. |
Mongul is one of the main antagonists of DC Comics.
He is a tyrannical alien conqueror who seeks to control the entire universe, bringing him into conflict with Superman and various other heroes. He is best known as the ruler of Warworld, a despotic mobile planetoid capable of destroying planets, as well as where captured warriors from his conquests are made to fight for his amusement. He is also the brother of Mongal.
Because of his sadism and the brutality of his conquests, he is considered to be one few villains whom even Superman despises, and is notable for partially causing Green Lantern Hal Jordan's corruption and subsequent possession by Parallax. Following Mongul's death at the hands of Neron, his name and role would be taken over by his son, Mongul II, also known as Mongul The Lesser.
What Makes Him Pure Evil?[]
Bronze Age[]
- He kills his sister Mongal without remorse while conquering Starman's (or Prince Gavyn's) home planet, Throneworld. He then forcefully marries Gavyn's lover not out of genuine love, but rather to enforce his rule over Throneworld.
- Murdered the sister of Prince Gavyn.
- He attempted to obliterate the Sun (which would kill all life on Earth) using a Sun-eater.
- Kidnapped Lois Lane, Jimmy Olson, and Steve Lombard in order to blackmail Superman into giving him the keys to Warworld.
- Used the Black Mercy to trap Superman in a fantasy world where Superman could only escape by sacrificing his heart's desire. He did this on Superman's birthday. Superman was even willing to kill him for this.
- Attempted to beat Wonder Woman to death while gloating that women are too weak to stop him.
- When trapped by the Black Mercy, he envisioned himself in a galaxy full of bloodshed, with himself orchestrating it all.
New Age[]
- He had an iron-handed grip over his homeworld (War-World in the New Age version), which caused the citizens of said world to revolt and overthrow him.
- He destroys Coast City and at least 7,000,000 people via his carnage globes.
- He was slain by the demonic Neron after being offered a deal, which, instead of being taken, he assaulted Neron because he was too pompous.
- Attempted to shake Earth into pieces with Engine City.
- He attempted to take out all of Earth along with Cyborg Superman.
- Slaughtered his fellow inmates in the lunar penal colony.
- Enslaved Debstamm IV to the point where the population preferred death over serving him.
New 52[]
- Murdered his infant brother and parents after they tried to get him help.
- Invaded dozens of planets in the galaxy while causing millions of deaths with his Black Mercy plant, all before enslaving the survivors of his conquests.
- Decapitates enemy leaders before placing them on pikes.
- Killed his son, Jochi, for failing to live up to his reputation.
- Attempted to massacre the entire Sinestro Corps and force survivors into his thrall.
DC Rebirth[]
- Attacks a gathering of the United Planets in order to massacre everyone while preventing the advent of galactic peace.
- Attempted to destroy the world to punish Superman for "daring to hope."
- Conducts horrific conquests where he decorates Warworld with thousands of slaughtered carcasses.
Trivia[]
- Due to his oppressive brutality and immense sadism, Mongul is one of the very few villains that Superman utterly despises.
External Links[]
- Mongul on the Villains Wiki.
- Mongul on the DC Database Wiki.
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