General Zod

General Zod is a Kryptonian supervillain who is Superman's archenemy. He has the same powers and abilities as Superman, and is therefore one of his greatest challenges. Zod is also known for his famous catchphrase, "Kneel before Zod!" Zod was originally depicted as bald and clean-shaven, but his look in popular culture was defined by the character's depiction by Terence Stamp in the films Superman and Superman II. Eventually, the character was reintroduced to the DC Multiverse with black hair and a goatee beard. This character was portrayed by Michael Shannon in Man of Steel and The Flash, set in the DC Extended Universe.