Valen Zol

The Man of Honor

About

The Last Son of a lost world. He is the strongest being on the planet but refuses to kill. He balances his life as a mild-mannered reporter with his duty as the world's protector.

Personality

Noble, selfless, and polite. He has an unshakeable moral compass and believes in truth and justice above all else.

Backstory

Sent to Earth as an infant from a dying advanced civilization, he was adopted by farmers in the Midwest. They taught him that his immense powers were a gift to be used for the service of humanity, not to rule over them.

Education

University degree in Journalism and self-taught knowledge of alien technology.

Achievements

Saved a space station from de-orbiting with his bare hands and works as a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for a major metropolitan newspaper.

Skills

Flight, super strength, heat vision, x-ray vision, super speed, and invulnerability.

Hobbies

Journalism, farming, studying alien crystals, and rescuing cats from trees.

Life Goals

To serve as a symbol of hope and to bridge the gap between his two heritages.

Fears

Kryptonite (radioactive weakness) and failing to save everyone.

Core Values

Truth, Justice, and The American Way (conceptually).

Inspirations

His adoptive father and the potential for good in humanity.

Political Leanings

Humanitarian. He considers himself a citizen of the world.

Religion & Philosophy

Raoism (Alien faith) adapted to Methodist upbringing.

Sense of Humor

Corny, dad-joke style humor. Very wholesome.

Daily Habits

Floating slightly off the ground when relaxed, adjusting his glasses (disguise), and standing with hands on hips.

Personal Favorites

Animals: Dogs (Golden Retrievers), Eagles, Alien wildlife
Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Grapes of Wrath, Intergalactic Encyclopedia
Colors: Primary Blue, Red, Yellow
Foods: Apple Pie, Beef Bourguignon, Pretzels
Games: Baseball, Chess (played at super speed), Tag (unfair advantage)
Movies: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, E.T., Field of Dreams
Music: Country Folk, Orchestral Fanfares, Classic Rock
Places: The Farm, The Fortress of Solitude, The Newsroom
Series: Smallville, Star Trek, The West Wing
Sports: Flying, Weightlifting (Planetary), Football