Who Is Xa-Du? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Xa-Du is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 76 comic issue appearances. A Kryptonian scientist who was sent to the Phantom Zone because of crimes committed against his own people.

Who is Xa-Du?

Origin Kryptonian scientist Doctor Xa-Du was convicted of conducting forbidden experiments in suspended animation which resulted in the deaths of those upon whom he was experimenting. He was sent to the Phantom Zone for his crimes, as was his wife Erndine Ze-Da , at a later date. Dr. Xadu as Pa Kent in Jor-El's suit. The pair managed to escape from the Phantom Zone but Superboy tricked them and exiled them to planet Exon which had a red sun. This meant of course that the Kryptonian villains had no super powers. Years later the pair returned, with a new power that worked when they gripped each other's hands. Superman imprisoned them on separate worlds in different galaxies.

Key facts

Xa-Du is of alien origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 76 recorded issue appearances, Xa-Du ranks among the most featured characters in comics.