| “ | People of Earth, I am General Zod and on the basis of my will and my strength, I lay claim to this world in the name of Krypton and the House of Zod. | „ |
| ~ Dru-Zod to Metropolis. |
General Dru-Zod is one of the two main antagonists (alongside his son Lor-Zod) of Young Justice: Phantoms, the fourth season of the series with the same name.
He is a former General of the Kryptonian army, who along with his wife Ursa attempted a coup but were imprisoned in the Phantom Zone. He is also the father of Lor-Zod and the archenemy of Jor-El and the House of El.
He is voiced by Phil Morris, who also voiced his son, Doc Monday, and Vandal Savage in Justice League: Doom.
Appearance[]
Dru-Zod is a muscular middle-aged man who has dark skin and brown eyes, he has black and gray hair. He is about as tall as Superman and wears a black body suit complete with the House of Zod symbol on it.
Personality[]
He is a very power-hungry and arrogant individual, who hates those against him. Zod felt some sympathy towards Jor-El, whom Conner told him attempted to save Krypton; like Zod, he was also ignored.
Biography[]
Past[]
Dru-Zod is a Kryptonian and husband of Ursa, he was said to be a legendary General widely known in Krypton's military. However, he attempted to a coup after disagreeing with the government's way of dealing with New Genesis.
Imprisoned to the Phantom Zone[]
Dru and Ursa were exiled to the Phantom Zone
His plans were foiled by Jor-El and his brother Zor-El and they were imprisoned for ten years in the Phantom Zone for betraying Krypton. They were unaware of Ursa being pregnant. Due to the machinations of the Phantom Zone the pregnancy was unable to proceed. By being banished, they were spared from Krypton's destruction but their sentences were extended, as no one could release them.
Original Timeline[]
Over a thousand years after the destruction of Krypton, the criminals were released from the zone and Zod’s son Lor-Zod was born eight months after his parents were paroled on a Kryptonian colonized planet Daxam by the United Planets. Zod raised his son to hate the House of El and was taught to be loyal to the doctrine of his family.
After fifteen years of living on Daxam, Zod became unsatisfied at being deprived of the power Kryptonians gain under a yellow sun. Feeling the power was his birthright, he moved his family and followers (which now included the native Daxamites) to a planet with a yellow sun. Dru felt the United Planets feared his strength much like how the Kryptonian High Council did, and attempted another a coup, a galactic coup to unite the galaxy under his rule but were defeated by the newly formed Legion of Superheroes and were banished to the Phantom Zone once again.
Lor was orphaned because he was a minor. Ever since then, Lor-Zod made it his life mission to find a way to free his parents from the Zone and restore honor to the House of Zod.
Revised Timeline[]
While in the Phantom Zone, Zod found Superboy and Phantom Girl while they were wandering. He informed Superboy that he was suffering from Zone sickness, simply hallucinating which Dru saw as he was talking to himself but assured him how he and the unconscious Phantom Girl were real. He gave his name and had the pair follow him to his camp.
While he was seemingly pleasant, he telepathically told his wife that they would take their time in manipulating Superboy to their side. Dru showed Superboy how his followers were working to survive and offered him a role there, something that was accepted, and the young man kneeled.
Learning Krypton's Destruction[]
Dru and Ursa were surprised by Superboy being an El and he gave his name Kon-El and his origins as a clone of Kal-El, the Superman who was the son of his mortal enemy Jor-El. They learn Superman was renowned as Earth's greatest hero before his "death" at the hands of Superboy. Dru and Ursa are then told that Krypton was destroyed decades ago and Kal-El survived because his parents sent him to Earth after his father's warnings of doom were ignored. The pair also learn of the incredible powers that Kryptonians gain on planets with a yellow sun like Superman did.
Escaping the Zone[]
Dru, Ursa, Superboy, and Faora Hu-UI all exit the Zone, where they found several downed people. Before they could question it, Superboy screamed and collapsed from his injuries that he gained before and after entering the zone. Soon, the Zods are called out to by a young man who calls out to him and Ursa, calling them his parents and saying the galaxy is theirs.
Meeting his son[]
Dru was skeptical the latter was his and Ursa's child and the latter explained he was Lor-Zod and how he time traveled to free them from the Zone. Dru brought up how the Phantom Zone projector tried to draw him out. Lor confirmed that was him and the downed people are warriors who sought to impede him. Lor told him, as a loyal son he gathered the resources to defeat them, even showing the downed Superman. Somewhat convinced, Dru told him to recite the secret maxim for the House of Zod and Lor did so readily. Dru was amazed that he really is his son and he promised to bring them to Earth to claim power.
After a brief bout with Forager, Lor called for a retreat to Earth while Dru wanted to stay and fight but Lor told it was not the right time and he agreed. As Dru was about to enter the boomtube, he spotted the unconscious Superboy and still having use for him, he carries him through the portal.
Invading the Earth[]
Dru comes face to face with Superman, who survived the attack on the ship and readies for a fight. Dru told him that he preferred not to fight, stating while Superman is of the House of El, he is a fellow remaining Kryptonian. He requests Superman join his army and kneel, so they could turn into Earth into a paradise of strength and rebuild what remains of their race. However, he was met with refusal from the Man of Steel, so he had Ma'alefa'ak fling the kryptonite that Dru had on him at Superman's chest. As Superman collapsed, Zod taunted him on being his knees after all. When Superboy refused to help Superman, the latter lost consciousness and Lor begged his father to kill the pair because they are House of El and Superboy is out of his mind. Dru refused, stating he had a better idea.
The Zods, Ma'alefa'ak, Superboy, and the unconscious Superman emerge through a boomtube in Metropolis, where the Zod family cause destruction to get attention from the citizens. After taking control of the cameras, Dru-Zod announces his dominion over Earth and tells the people that they shouldn't look for help from their heroes. He shows them the defeated Superman and servile Superboy, stating that one already fell and the other wisely chose to serve at his side. He then told the gathered humans that he will order his follower to slay his own brother. Dru told Superboy he was created to destroy superman should he turn from the light and stated that the latter had done so by turning away from his home planet. Telling Superboy to prove his loyalty to the House of Zod by killing Superman at his signal. Superboy grab Superman by the neck and preparation while Dru told Earth once this was done, they will see no alternative but to obey.
He made one more speech by stating his theory of Jor-El sending Kal-El to be a god but Superman chosen not to despite his great power. Remarking on his disappointment, he ordered Superboy to execute him. Initially, Super boy was going to but could not bring himself to do so because Superman with his family. Lor reminded his father that he told him to kill both the Els and Ursa concurred. Dru decided to do so but the Team and other heroes arrive, he fights Aquaman until Superman is cured and Superboy has his memories restored by Miss Martian.
Superboy addressed Dru by stating though he used him he also saved him and requested he surrendered. Dru refused and told his son he should have respected his judgement and killed Superboy. He then entered into a fight with him while expressing anger at his betrayal. After one last attack, Dru was defeated by Superman and Superboy before getting sent back to the Phantom Zone through a boomtube. Ursa was able to escape and proceeded to head for planet Daxam to raise the unborn Lor to exact vengeance. Meanwhile, the older Lor escaped in time sphere but because of Metron's machinations he was killed.
Captured by The Light[]
Sometime later, Dru-Zod is captured by Vandal Savage aboard the Warworld, which moved to the Phantom Zone by Klarion's magic and placed in a cryostasis chamber, along with the other Kryptonian prisoners that were rounded up by Klarion.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Super Strength: After being exposed to the Yellow Sun once escaping the Phantom Zone, Dru-Zod has gained unbelievable strength.
- Invulnerability: Dru-Zod has impenetrable skin after being under the placed in a solar pod and cannot be hurt by any weapons. This was seen when he was not fazed by an explosion caused by Nightwing.
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- Zod likely sees Darkseid as more a potential ally than the pacifist Highfather, as the New God is a conqueror. Even Lor offered Zod’s services as a general for the forces of Apokalypis in exchange for his liberation.
