30. General Zod

Let's get this out of the way: Terrance Stamp is Zod. His interpretation of the Phantom Zone's most repeat offender in Superman II is an underlining force for folks giving a damn about the General. But outside of the Donner-directed sequel and an inspired rebirth of sorts in Last Son, Zod remains a character with some potential still left untapped.

Whatever your thoughts on his new look (the goggles and such), there is no denying that Zod's offensive upon Metropolis and its hero was one for the books. It gave Superman something to do other than, well, whatever it is he does when not engaging in yellow-sun fueled CQC with Zod, Ursa and Non. Zod even used his own son as a pawn in his campaign to turn Earth into New Krypton - we're not even sure Stampy could pull that one off.

Luthor, Zod and Bizarro are what it boils down to when trying to figure out a serious triple threat for Superman, and Zod's contribution is one that seems on target to receive its due. Zod's arc in the "New Krypton" books continues where "Last Son" left off, furthering the notion that this Zod is welcomed thorn in Superman's side. Kneel before Zod, indeed.