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Jor-El
Jor-El (DC Rebirth).png
The latest incarnation of Jor-El, as Mister Oz,
as featured in Action Comics #991 (2017).
Art by Viktor Bogdanovic.
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance More Fun Comics #101
(January/February 1945)
Created by Jerry Siegel, writer
Joe Shuster, artist
In-story information
Full name Jor-El
Species Kryptonian
Place of origin Krypton
Team affiliations Science Council
Supporting character of Superman
Notable aliases Jor-L (in the Golden Age)
Mister Oz (in DC Rebirth)
Abilities Scientific genius capable of inventing and applying extremely advanced technology; gifted philosopher and mentor, physical strength, agility and speed, kryptonite immunity.

Jor-El is a famous fictional character from DC Comics. He was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Jor-El first appeared in a newspaper comic strip in 1939, alongside Superman.

Jor-El is Superman's biological father. His birth name was Kal-El. Jor-El was a brilliant scientist on the planet Krypton. He was married to Lara-El.

Jor-El's Story on Krypton

Jor-El discovered that his home planet, Krypton, was about to explode. He tried very hard to warn the other scientists and leaders. Sadly, they did not believe him in time.

To save his infant son, Kal-El, Jor-El built a special spaceship. He launched Kal-El towards Earth just moments before Krypton was destroyed. This act of love saved Superman's life.

Appearance and Legacy

Jor-El usually looks a lot like his son, Superman. After Superman grew up and built his secret base, the Fortress of Solitude, he honored his parents. He placed statues of Jor-El and Lara holding a globe of Krypton inside.

Jor-El has been played by famous actors in movies. Marlon Brando played him in the 1978 Superman film. Later, Russell Crowe played him in the 2013 movie Man of Steel.

Images for kids

  • Statues of the Silver Age Jor-El and Lara

    Jor-El (left) and wife Lara (right), as statues in Superman's Silver Age Fortress of Solitude. From DC Special Series #26, June 1981. Art by Ross Andru.

  • Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van (DC Animated Universe)

    Jor-El and his wife Lara in the first episode of Superman: The Animated Series

  • Jorel yahoo

    Marlon Brando as Jor-El, with a baby Kal-El played by Lee Quigley

See also

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