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Description A follow up to the recently posted Supergirls pic. I have expanded the members of superman's support characters.

left to right:
Top: Eradicator(base form), Eradicator(weapons array active), Eradicator(annihilation mode), H'el, Ultraman
Bottom: Superboy(Kal-El), Superboy(Kura-Ku), Superkid, Valor(Tournament Clothes), Valor(L.O.S.S. flightsuit)


Supermen

Eradicator: (design combines adult version of Gohan from Dragonball Z with Eradicator's Reign of Supermen design)
Ancient Kryptonian relic merged with Kura-Ku's DNA to create living weapon; super-strength and durability, flight and energy manipulation

The Eradicator's body is created from the genetic template it took of Superman when he made contact with the Kryptonian relic in an attempt to disable it, thwarting the deranged H'el's attempt to reconstruct Krypton from the ashes of Earth. Like the Interceptor relic, after burying itself under miles of earth, the Eradicator placed itself in a birthing matrix to construct a humanoid body utilizing Kento's DNA and giving the relic physiology similar to a Kryptonian. As a result, the Eradicator possesses similar powers to that of Superman, such as incredible strength, speed, invulnerability, and flight. On top of energy manipulating abilities that Superman does not have access to, he also possesses ultra acute senses, but to a limited degree. Being a program from Krypton, the Eradicator is a living database of extensive knowledge of Krypton and is extremely intelligent, as well as having the ability to compute and process of information at incredible speed. Eradicator has abilities to absorb, convert, and release various forms of energy greater than those of natural Kryptonians, typically projecting energy as powerful blasts from his hands. He is able to survive massive amounts of kryptonite radiation due to his physiology. When Superman dies at the hands of Doomsday, the Eradicator emerges to take his place...but with a much more lethal approach.
- I liked Eradicator's most recent costume the best, but wanted to utilize his original as well. decided to give him different forms to represent that.
- I used Adult Gohan's hairstyle to differentiate him from Superman and resemble his comic counterpart.
- I decided to make the alien looking parts of his costume a weapons array that he can activate at will. The visor compensates for his lack of natural Kryptonian enhanced vision abilities. He can fire energy blasts from his hands to make up for his lack of Heat Vision.
- his final form is he is in pure annihilation mode. he shuts off any vestiges of humanity he picked up with the dna acquisition and focuses purely on the task of eradication. he normally cannot exit this mode unless he has completed the parameters set prior to entering it.
- Although he looks like Gohan, his closest DBZ counterpart is Android #17. Like the androids, their energy signature cannot be "sensed" by the Kryptonians as their power is not based on Ki lifeforce energy.




H'el: (design based on base Broly from Dragonball Z)
Kryptonian. Blue Supergiant charged enhanced strength and chi abilities. intergalactic martial arts student.

According to H'el, he was a lab assistant to Jora-Ku and was chosen to be the first Kryptonian test pilot in centuries, in a secret rocket designed by Jora-Ku. His departure was silently celebrated and on the day of the launch, he was accepted into the House of El (a legacy of unsung heroes) by Jora-Ku. His mission was to attempt to chart a series to wormholes and craft a potential "underground railroad" for the Kryptonians to escape the oppression of the Agents of Apokalips. During his voyage however, H'el was side tracked by unknown obstacles. Taking him through uncharted space, H'el arrived on Earth 27 years after Krypton's destruction only vowing to go back in time and stop the destruction of Krypton, not caring what it might cost Earth. H'el has been traveling the galaxy for so long and absorbed energy from different colored suns giving him a variety of abilities. As a Kryptonian, H'el's body acts like a "solar battery", and absorbing these energies have given him enhanced abilities, such as; Teleportation, Telekinesis, Telepathy, Matter Manipulation, and Astral Projection

- H'el's name is pronounced, "aitch-ell" (H)(L)
- while his power levels slowly increase, he agrees to assist a team of Terror Titans to exact revenge on Superboy: Kona-Ku. He blames Superboy for the incompletion of his plan and wishes to punish him. H'el will be my version of Match.
- H'el claims to be Kryptonian but has also shown various abilities that neither Superman or Supergirl possess.
- Since H'el is prety much the New 52 version of Bizarro, and MDCU Bizarro is based on Brolly, I decided to use Brolly's base form as the design foundation.
- His derailment from his mission is also the explanation for his appearance, as well as his abilities.


Ultraman: Kento Alexander Luthor (design based on ...well, Ultraman)
Solar charged super-strength and durability, flight and chi control enhanced by upgraded solar suit.

The alternate earth version of Kento from the crashed Solar Impact Shell fired from Krypton before its destruction, that was found by Lionel Luthor. Raised in Kyoshigai after the murder of the Kurokis to keep the secret of his arrival on earth. This Kento was raised to be cold, calculating, ruthless, and devious. he was encouraged to pursue science and was punished with training sessions. using his much more powerful intellect, he developed a solar suit that absorbed solar radiation to boost his abilities, making him extremely stronger than the B.R.A.I.N.I.A.C construct, since he was never trained by the monks of Komokaitoshi and never developed the value of the benefits of training. Using the name Ultraman, Kento took over the crime of Kyoshigai and then the entire city. When the Syndicate consolidated their power, and took over Asia, Ultraman became known as the "Dayboss" and Owlman the "Nightboss". Understanding the value that the construct possessed, he allows B.R.A.I.N.I.A.C to survive and act as the Syndicate's "consigliere". Kento's sibling that he tortured growing up, Lex Luthor is responsible for bringing the League to their world. The events set the Crisis on Infinite Earths into motion.

- since I was doing the Supermen, I decided to take the opportunity to include Ultraman. I'll be doing a MJLA style CSA pic sometime in the near future.
- Since Lionel always wanted to name his son Alexander, I made it Ultraman's middle name so that his initials spell out K.A.L.
- Lex is actually Lutessa Alexis Luthor. I merged Alexander Luthor from Crisis and Tess Mercer from Smallville to create Kento's rebellious and tortured "sister".


Superboy: Kal-El: Calvin Ellis (design based on Uub from Dragonball Z and Superman of Earth 23)
surprising super-strength and durability, and chi control. street fighter/martial arts student.

After Superman sacrificed himself to stop the unrelenting living embodiment of destruction Doomsday, a vacuum was left. Although his fellow "S" fighters tried to pick up the slack, none of them could engender the amount of hope that Superman had come to instill in Kyoshigai, much less the world. Suicide Slum, the worst part of the city once patrolled by The Guardian began to revert to the dangerous place it had been. A young boy, who had moved to Kyoshigai with his mom from the states had no recourse but to increase his fighting skills to survive. When Superman was revived, former fight promoter Perry White decided to commemorate the hero's return with a new Man of Steel Tournament in his honor. Calvin, or "Kal-El" (his nickname of the street) had been operating as the "Superman of Suicide Slum", a he felt the rest of the remaining Superman were too busy handling bigger threats to the entire city and planet to deal with such small issues. He finds out Superman has returned and wants to challenge him...

- Based on the black version of Superman introduced in Final Crisis #7 and returned in Action Comics #9.
- I wanted some more color on the team, and he fit the bill perfectly. As such he also fit in with Uub as the only person of color from Goku's associates...besides Piccolo.
- I'm trying to work in a connection to Doomsday like Uub has to Buu, as it stands, Kal-El has never been beaten the same way twice...
-like uub, he won't discover the ability to fly until after meeting Superman.
He initially thinks he is being disrespected when he is referred to as Superboy and flies off the handle...kinda like how Conner "The Kid" did when he first emerged after Superman's death in the comics.


Superboy: Kura-Ku/Kento Kuroki (design based on Kid Goten from Dragonball Z)
Kryptonian. Solar charged super-strength and durability, flight and chi control. martial arts student.

Wanted to show an image of what Kura-Ku/Kento looked like during his adventures to locate the lost seven components that were scattered around Asia that he needed to unlock the information within the crashed Solar Impact Shell that carried him to Earth. He did not begin to wear the "S" shield until after the construction of the Fortress of Solitude and he learned of his Kryptonian heritage. The black bodysuit that he wears underneath is the same one he wears as superman. the fabric grew with him as he aged. It has a function in regards to solar energy retention.

- Superboy(Kona-Ku) will wear a similar outfit (with the S) when he first starts training with Steel prior to the Kryptonian Raiders arrival. He will opt for one closer resembling Steel's prior to engaging them in battle
- Kento starts wearing his current costume when he begins his training with B.R.A.I.N.IA.C. minus the cape.
- I went through a bunch of different variations of this costume before I settled on this one. one of which is a smaller version of his regular costume including the cape. I decided after doing that particular one that I wanted to see the rest of the MJLA as kiddies. A story and picture is currently under development.
- his komakaitoshi(smallville) friends will know him as Kura-Ku, some will learn that he is also Kento Kuroki, but not really anyone else they meet.


Superkid: Chishin Kuroki/Loru-Zod (design based on Kid Trunks from Dragonball Z)
Kryptonian. Adept mastering ancient Kryptonian battle arts.

The son of General Zod and Ursa was conceived and born in the Phantom Zone. He was left behind in the displaced City of Kandor as his parents fought their way to the energy well to try to find a way out of the harsh realm they found themselves in. During their absence, he wandered outside of the safety of their protective dome and was exposed to the strange energies of the Zone. When Zod would get past his issues with Superman long enough to return to the Zone for the rest of the Kandorian survivors, He would discover that the entire city was gone...protective dome and all...! He would search the rigorous terrain only to discover they were no longer in the Zone at all. He Returns to Earth with renewed thirst for vengeance against "The Son of Our Jailer", blaming him for the time he spent away from his true mission. After another confrontation between the two Kryptonians, they discover that B.R.A.I.N.I.A.C. is responsible for the city's latest displacement. He "liberated" the last survivors of Krypton by entering the Zone, miniaturizing the entire city and then leaving with it. The two sons of Krypton engage the latest version of the construct, who of course has upgrades. After their teamwork allow them to gain the advantage, B.R.A.I.N.I.A.C. offers Zod a chance to not only save his people, but to rejoin them. He tells him, he will revert the city to its proper size and relocate them to a planet he discovered to be a New Krypton if he joins them, allowing him to fight Kura-Ku one on one and regain the advantage in the fight. He agrees to become his remaining people's savior and at the same time seal his enemy's fate and allows B.R.A.I.N.I.A.C. to shrink him into the confines of the city to be with his son and the other Kryptonians. When he gets there, he finds out that his son is no longer there...

- MDCU version of Christopher Kent, the son of General Zod, adopted by Lois and Clark.
-Chishin is Japanese for "center of the earth"
- After Superman survives the battle with B.R.A.I.N.I.A.C., he takes the miniaturized City of Kandor back to his Fortress of Solitude, and looks for a way to return them to their proper size as the tech the construct had was destroyed in the battle.
- Zod is the only Kryptonian in Kandor with abilities.
- Chose kid Trunks for his design as he is the son of Vegeta, who Zod is based on.



Valor: Yuuretsu (design based on Great Saiyaman from Dragonball Z and Kouta Otoyama from Stellvia)
Metagene Active. Solar charged super-strength and durability, flight and chi control as a result of experiments to replicate the Kryptonian DNA sequence stabilized by the Daxam Strain.

In the future, an alien invasion would end an era of peace on the planet. the populace's metagene carriers were all killed to repel the rest of the invading fleet's armada. During their sacrifice, a cache of alien test subjects were caught in an explosion, radiating their various energy signatures to the planet, fundamentally altering the fetuses of every pregnant woman on the planet. The ones that went to term would become the only metagene actives the planet had seen since the end of the initial invasion. one of the alien captives was an experiment on trying to replicate the Kryptonian DNA sequence. they were able to match the power levels but not sustain them all concurrently. further experimentation would introduce an extraterrestrial crystal-structured microbe, that when added to the bio-engineered sequence would stabilize the power levels. This genetic variant or subtype of the genetically engineered Kryptonian DNA was named the Daxam Strain, and would be incorporated into the captive whose energies would wind up in a set of twins; Yuuretsu and Ryuuseiko. When the twins are discovered by Hinshu, they are running their own rebellion front quite effectively. They initially reject the offer to join the Legion of Super Soldiers(L.O.S.S.) , feeling they don't need their help or the armor as they are both as powerful as the legendary Superman. Things change when they face The Legion of Super Tyrants (L.O.S.T) , who knowing their Kryptonian heritage try exposing them to Kryptonite to depower them. They find out the hard way that the Daxam Strain has rid them of the weakness to the remains of the lost planet. In an act of desperation, of the the tyrants pulls a handgun out on Yuuretsu, who scoffs and says, "you really expect that to do something...?!" the Tyrant aims the gun instead at an innocent and pulls the trigger. He races to intercept the shot with his body and a shocked Yuuretsu realizes that the bullet broke his skin. Bleeding, he realizes for the first time since he went gene active that he is vulnerable. Just then, a jump ship arrives with Cosmic Boy and a Hollow-Shell former Dominator Armor that he places Yuuretsu in , which reconfigures to his new personal armor. The two battle the remaining tyrants and their sympathizers. They retreat when a Dominator platoon arrives. Yurretsu arrives at the Science Police facility and is told that the weakness to kryptonite was replaced with an allergy to lead. Now suffering from lead poisoning, Yuuretsu must remain in his armor to fend off the effects. However there is a finite amount of time that he can safely remain in the suit as well. B.R.A.I.N.I.A.C. 5 builds an isolation chamber that he spends the remainder of his time in when he's not in his Battle armor. "Brainy" attempts to develop a cure, but apparently a key ingredient that is necessary no longer exists. Without it, it is at best a serum that can stave off the effects of the lead poisoning temporarily, which is just what Valor needs to sneak into the Science Police's facility and access the Time Sled and head to the past to recover that missing ingredient, and perhaps save his life.

- Valor's L.O.S.S. Battle Armor is called Praetor Supreme
- Yuuretsu is Japanese for Valor. Ryuusei translates as "falling star".
-Andromeda's Battle Armor is called Starfall.
-The Dominators refer to Valor and Andromeda as "Daxamites" ...with disgust.
- Valor's L.O.S.S. squad consists of; Neon (Viridian Iridescent), Thunder (Heaven's Sunder), Xs (Velocity-9) , and Night Girl (Gladiatrix Crusader) .
- I chose Valor's squad to represent the Legionnaires who best resembled the original league: Valor (Superman), Neon (Green Lantern), Thunder (Captain Marvel), Xs (Flash), and Night Girl (Batman and Wonder Woman). Couldn't find an existing Legionnaire to replace Aquaman, so I chose Thunder.
- Valor and his sister idolized the Legend of Superman, and once he makes it to the past finds himself at the recently revived Man Of Steel Tournament.
- The innocent that Yuuretsu saved while exposing himself to lead poisoning is who chose the name Valor for him.
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Comments: 35

RunzaMan [2018-08-22 16:51:32 +0000 UTC]

H'el, the Legendary Super Kryptonian! Check this out: SUPERMAN: LEGENDARY SUPER KRYPTONIAN

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Nightshade475 In reply to RunzaMan [2018-09-07 21:33:03 +0000 UTC]

Interesting.

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WOLFBLADE111 [2015-12-23 18:19:55 +0000 UTC]

Awesome.

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Nightshade475 In reply to WOLFBLADE111 [2015-12-23 20:17:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Which is your favorite...?

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WOLFBLADE111 In reply to Nightshade475 [2015-12-23 21:04:22 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

Well I would normally say all of them (which is true) But probably the one in the top left.

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Nightshade475 In reply to WOLFBLADE111 [2016-01-01 13:40:52 +0000 UTC]

Eradicator...coolness!

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WOLFBLADE111 In reply to Nightshade475 [2016-01-01 13:52:05 +0000 UTC]

Yup.

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Nightshade475 In reply to WOLFBLADE111 [2016-01-01 14:06:51 +0000 UTC]

cool.  I've designed a group pic with these guys that hopefully I'll get to in the new year!

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WOLFBLADE111 In reply to Nightshade475 [2016-01-01 14:40:53 +0000 UTC]

Sweet I hope to see it.

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AzabacheSilver [2015-08-28 18:25:23 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the wait on the adds, net problems

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Nightshade475 In reply to AzabacheSilver [2015-08-29 11:38:05 +0000 UTC]

What are your thoughts on these characters?

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Nightshade475 In reply to AzabacheSilver [2015-08-29 11:12:56 +0000 UTC]

No prob!

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pawcanada [2014-04-28 21:01:36 +0000 UTC]

I like the idea of a H'el/Broly hybrid, and your idea for Valor's first design is a huge in my eyes. I don't know why but I really liked Gohan's "unmasked Saiyaman" costume, and when it was made as an alternative in Budokai 2 I always chose it when I used him. As Mon-El is one of my favourite Superman allies, giving him what is arguably my favourite costume/look from the grown up version of my favourite DBZ character is just instant win in my eyes

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Nightshade475 In reply to pawcanada [2014-04-29 18:27:17 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Glad you approve. Since the legion is such a big part of who he is, I wanted to include him in LOSS, so the futuristic flight suit was mandatory, but I wanted to honor his original look as well as his connections to the superman family. This seemed like a perfect fit. 
H'el and Broly seemed like another no-brainer. I'm sure to revisit these guys in the future. What'd you think of the rest of the gang?

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pawcanada In reply to Nightshade475 [2014-05-28 22:41:49 +0000 UTC]

I like your ideas for The Eradicator and Ultraman. I've become a bit of a tokustsu fanboy in recent years and while I've yet to watch Ultraman (I favour more Super Sentai although I am looking to branch into Kamen Rider) I do like the nod.

I also like the idea behind Calvin Ellis. Merging Uub with the Superman of Earth 23 is an interesting concept and one that would get "overlooked" if you will so kudos for using a unique idea.

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Nightshade475 In reply to pawcanada [2014-06-01 03:26:39 +0000 UTC]

Glad you're liking what I'm throwing down in Superman's corner of the MDCU!  I'm glad I was able to find a way to incorporate Calvin Ellis, and that it's been recieved well. I'm in the planing stages for a MangaCSA pic, so get ready for more Ultraman!

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bkno [2013-04-14 15:05:58 +0000 UTC]

Superboy (Kal-El) remind me to Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) from Karate Kid 2010 for some reason.

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Nightshade475 In reply to bkno [2013-04-14 15:12:52 +0000 UTC]

That was intentional!

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ira-gula-superbia [2013-04-14 15:02:38 +0000 UTC]

As always, great work. Can't wait to see more.

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Nightshade475 In reply to ira-gula-superbia [2013-04-14 15:14:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Any favorites among them?

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ira-gula-superbia In reply to Nightshade475 [2013-04-14 20:44:56 +0000 UTC]

Amongst the Supermen? I really like your work on Eradicator and H'el.

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Nightshade475 In reply to ira-gula-superbia [2013-04-14 20:53:37 +0000 UTC]

Kewl!

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deathbladder513 [2013-04-14 02:15:04 +0000 UTC]

This is so weird. I was just watching the Death Battle episode, Goku vs Superman, just before I saw this picture.

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Nightshade475 In reply to deathbladder513 [2014-06-25 13:50:21 +0000 UTC]

Did you see the Epic Rap Battle between Superman and Goku...?!

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deathbladder513 In reply to Nightshade475 [2014-06-27 03:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Yes, but whether it's a rap battle or a fight to the death, the Man of Steel will always stand victorious.

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Nightshade475 In reply to deathbladder513 [2016-05-05 13:02:21 +0000 UTC]

...'cept, Goku's mom isn't named Martha...so there's that! lol

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Nightshade475 In reply to deathbladder513 [2013-04-14 02:49:44 +0000 UTC]

I liked that one a lot

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bkno [2013-04-14 00:19:10 +0000 UTC]

Batween the Supergirls and Supermen, which set do you enjoyed working the most?

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Nightshade475 In reply to bkno [2013-04-14 02:49:29 +0000 UTC]

The ladies, I think. They were both fun, but I've had designs in mind for Livewire and Cir-El for a while and it was good to finally get them out. I was pleasantly surprised when I found Ariella and interceptor, but I also enjoyed adapting steel's armor

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bkno [2013-04-13 23:55:30 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic additions!

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Nightshade475 In reply to bkno [2013-04-14 02:49:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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bkno [2013-04-13 23:18:54 +0000 UTC]

Next Zod and co?

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Nightshade475 In reply to bkno [2013-04-13 23:31:54 +0000 UTC]

I am revisiting the Kryptonian Raiders; Zod, Non, and Ursa...but it'll probably be in a pic including Superman as well. What did you think of the other new additions?

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bkno [2013-04-13 21:47:33 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic as ever! Your awesomeness has no equal.

H'el and Superkid are my favourites, from the first and second row, respectively.

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Nightshade475 In reply to bkno [2013-04-13 22:39:40 +0000 UTC]

Thankyew....thankyew verrymuch!
Glad they made an impression.

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