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Mongul
The menace known as Mongul heralds from an alien world and possesses vast powers, including hugely enhanced strength and durability. Following his exile from his home world, Mongul sought out and took over the mobil weapons engine known as ‘Warwold,’ Â
As the lord of Warworld, Mongul orchestrated gladiatorial games where alien combatants were abducted and pitted against one another for the entertainment of Mongul and his various minions. Â
Superman ended up abducted in this fashion and would go on to lead a revolution among Mongul’s slave combatants that forced Mongul to flee Warworld.  The villain would later resurface looking for vengeance, leading to subsequent battles against Superman as well as fights with The Green Lantern, The Flash, The Martian Manhunter and the Darkstars. Mongul briefly ruled the Yellow Lantern Corps before he was defeated by Sinestro. Â
Mongul has fathered a number of children over the years. His sons have all been named Mongul while his sole daughter was named Mongal. Mongul has seemingly perished on occasion, where upon his son or daughter has assumed his place as a would-be interstellar conquerer. Upon his return, Mongul usually slaughters his children for having dared to attempt to replace him.  Â
Mongul has featured in a number of animated projects, voiced by actors Eric Roberts, Gary Anthony Williams, John DiMaggio and Keith David. The villain first appeared in the pages of DC Comics Present #27 (1980).












