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Nightwing #128 - "Other II" (2025)

November 1981. Embiggenable family tree for the pre-Crisis Superman, from SUPERMAN: THE KRYPTON CHRONICLES #3. Here's a breakdown:

Superman's paternal grandparents were Jor-El I and Nimda An-Dor.

Jor-El I had a sister, Kalya Var-El, who married Nim-Zee, a member of the Kandorian Science Council, and a brother, Zim-El, who married Byma Ruth-Ar.

Nim-Zee and Kalya Var-El had two sons: Gem-Zee, whose daughter Thara Gem-Zee later married Ak-Var (Jimmy Olsen's successor as Flamebird), and Van-Zee, who later married the Earthwoman Sylvia DeWitt (and for a while succeeded Superman as Nightwing, hero of Kandor). Van-Zee and Sylvia have two kids, twins Lyle-Zee and Lili Van-Zee.

Zim-El and Byma Ruth-Ar's son Kru-El (Jor-El's cousin) was sent to the Phantom Zone for creating forbidden weapons.

Jor-El I and Nimda An-Dor had three sons: Jor-El II, his twin brother Nim-El, and their younger brother Zor-El.

Nim-El married Dondra Klu-Ta; their son Don-El later became the police chief of Kandor.

Jor-El II married Lara Lor-Van; their son, Kal-El, became Superman.

Kal-El's maternal grandparents (Lara's parents) were Lor-Van and Lara Rok-Var.

Whenever Superman visits Kandor, it is both something to look forward to and something to dread.

He gets to enjoy being with his Kryptonian family and being a normal if somewhat celebrity life.

He loves spending time with wise yet kind Uncle Zor-El, his austere Aunt Alura, and their playful, loving daughters.

He admires and respects his cousins Don-El & Van-Zee.

And he enjoys spending time with various individuals, both within and outside of the House.

However

The adults of the inner circle of the House of El always had a meeting.

And the final agenda of the meeting,

Every. Single. Time.

The threat of one Lex Luthor.

Kal-El has to convince his House NOT to interfere with his dispute with Luthor.

Every time!

His uncle, the Head of Kandor’s ruling council & Elder of the House of El, voices his concerns.

His cousin Van-Zee hints in a way only Kal understands that he could help as Nightwing.

Son-Zod, a foster child of Zor-El and Alura (think JL: Gods and Monsters), insinuates having him assassinated.

Don-El, head of Kandor’s police force, is actually in favor of this as he doubts the Phantom Zone could hold someone as dangerous as Luthor.

Kal-El frequently has to voice he has it handled, Luthor doesn’t know about Kandor, it’s safer for Kandor to remain hidden, he’s careful with his disguise, his suit has some resistance against Kryptonite, no he will not wear a War Suit as it will scare the general population, NO he will not disgrace the House of El be condoning an assassination!

“Lex Luthor is the father of MY child, & therefore MY responsibility!”

That is usually what ends the debate.

And what usually follows is Don-El, the head of the House of El, informing his younger cousin that if Luthor becomes an active threat to Kandor’s people, he WILL act.

December has arrived, and with it the end of comment November and Nightwing 60th Anniversary! 🥹

It's been wonderful seeing everyone's works and reading their comments - this year our AO3 collection gathered a grand total of 50 works and there are some extra Fanarts on the Tumblr! Remember, even if the bingo period is over, it's never too late to give the works some love. ❤️