Who Is Kar-Lu? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kar-Lu is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 2 comic issue appearances. A one shot character from Krypton who appeared in a Superman story in the pre-Crisis universe.

Who is Kar-Lu?

As a 12 year old Kryptonian, Kar-Lu didn't want to continue his education with a citizen-trainer. He would rather be a surveyor then learn the duties as a citizen and wear that "idiotic headband." At the age of 15 Kar-Lu went to survey an unexplored jungle area near Eiu Sea with his aide Jan-De. While surveying the area they noticed an iceberg in what should be warm waters. It turned out not to be an iceberg but an ice-craft in which emerged several Urrikarans. The Urrikarans wanted to capture Kar-Lu and Jan-De so that they could gather information on the city of Kandor in which they could invade. Both Kar-Lu and Jan-De fled from the Urrikarans. Kar-Lu took the clear path to escape while Jan-De headed for the dense region. The Urrikarans used a Quicksand Missile on Kar-Lu which caused the stable ground to turn into quicksand.

Key facts

Kar-Lu is of alien origin and first appeared in "Day of Destiny!; The Mark of a Citizen!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 2 recorded issue appearances, Kar-Lu ranks among the most featured characters in comics.