Fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics
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Mongul is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Writer Len Wein and artist Jim Starlin created the first version of the character, who debuted in DC Comics Presents #27. Jerry Ordway created the second version, who first appeared in The Adventures of Superman #454 as the lord of Warworld. He was later embellished by Peter Tomasi and Scot Eaton in Showcase '95, #8. He is based on the Mongol Empire's founder Genghis Khan and his successors, hence his name. The character was given an origin story and a character study in New 52 Villains Month Green Lantern #23.2 by his co-creator Jim Starlin and artist Howard Porter. This issue blended elements from Mongul's origin story in Showcase '95 with the classic story For the Man Who Has Everything using the Black Mercy, as an homage to the writers who helped develop the character. He has become one of Superman's most enduring enemies, belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery. Mongul and his successors also became enemies with the Green Lantern Corps.