Fan Casting Superman II (Earth-2) in Return to the DC Universe

One of a handful of Kryptonian survivors in Universe-2 discovered by Superman/Kal-L and Lois Lane in deep space when they left Earth to find them, Val-Zod explained how his father had been friends with Jor-L, and that they knew of Kal's adventures as Superman. Learning of what he could do under a yellow sun when he and the others came to Earth, Val felt he owed a great deal to Kal, which led him, to Kal and Kara/Power Girl's surprise, to take on the shield of the House of L, becoming the new Superman with their blessing, and becoming a member of the Justice Society Infinity, fighting to protect his new home.