| Jor-El | |
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| Appeared in | Superman Returns |
| Status | Deceased |
| Actor | Marlon Brando (archive footage) |
- "You will travel far, my little Kal-El. But we will never leave you. Even in the face of our deaths. You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, and the father, the - The son."
- ―Jor-El[src]
Jor-El is the biological father of Superman. He was a leading member of the Science Council before Krypton's destruction. He foresaw the planet's destruction and, failing to convince the rest of the Council, he decided to send his son, Kal-El to Earth to save him and give the world a light to lead the way for them to become a great people. He continues to guide his son through the Fortress of Solitude.
Biography[]
Superman Returns[]
In the Fortress of Solitude, Jor-El recorded holograms of himself talking about Krypton's history. He did this so when his son Kal-El found the crystal to create the fortress, would listen to his father's teachings. Years later, before his son returned to Earth after his five year absence. Lex Luthor, Kitty and his henchmen stumbled upon the Fortress unoccupied. Because of Jor-El's holograms not having any security so that the program knows who it's talking to, Luthor was able to learn about the history of Krypton.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Kryptonian Physiology: As a Kryptonian, Jor-El's alien body adapted to Earth's atmosphere and gravity and absorbed the yellow radiation emitted by the sun. This process of adaption would have gained Jor-El superhuman powers. However, this never happened as he wasn't ever exposed to a sun different to the the Kryptonians' natural red one.
Abilities[]
- Genius-Level Intellect: Being a member of the Kryptonian Science Council, Jor-El was extremely intelligent and wise, so much so that he figured out a way to send his son to Earth. If his fellow council members ignored his observations about Krypton's destruction, which they did.
- Master Scientist: Jor-El was one of Krypton's foremost scientists. He accurately predicted that the planet was going to be destroyed by it's red sun.
Relationships[]
- Lara Lor-Van - Wife.
- Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman - Son.
- Jason White - Grandson.
Appearances/Actors[]
- Singerverse (1 film)
- Superman Returns - Marlon Brando (Archive footage)
- Singerverse (2 comics)
Trivia[]
- The idea of Superman's S-Shield originating from Krypton as the House of El's family crest came from Marlon Brando himself.
- When Jor-El physically appeared in seasons 9 and 10 of Smallville, he was dressed in an outfit similar to Donner's Jor-El.
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