Green Lantern #23.2: Mongul #1 3D Lenticular Cover 2013 NM

Green Lantern #23.2: Mongul #1, released on September 11, 2013, is a standalone issue from DC's "Villains Month" event. Written by Mongul's co-creator Jim Starlin and illustrated by Howard Porter, the issue serves as the formal reintroduction of the classic tyrant into the New 52 continuity. 

Plot Synopsis

The story, titled "Worthy Foes," functions as both a "day in the life" of the cosmic warlord and a retelling of his origin. 

• A New Origin: The issue reveals Mongul was born into a line of planetary rulers but believed only the strongest should lead. After murdering his brother and eventually his parents, he became the sole survivor of his ravaged home world and expanded his empire across the stars.
• The Warworld: The narrative showcases the sheer scale of Mongul's mobile weapon, Warworld, as he leads a genocide against the Oblivoron Federation. When an Admiral demands his surrender, Mongul demonstrates his philosophy of "might makes right" by destroying the federation's moon and sending its shards into the planet.
• Classic Arsenal: The issue confirms the return of the Black Mercies, parasitic plants that trap victims in perfect dream worlds while feeding on them.
• The Ending: Having successfully conquered his current foes, Mongul grows bored and sets his sights on a "decent fight" with the Green Lantern Corps. 

Key Details & Creative Team

• Writer: Jim Starlin.
• Artist: Howard Porter, whose detailed art was widely praised by critics for depicting a "lived-in" cosmic environment.
• Cover Art: Billy Tan.
• Significance: This issue is the first appearance of Mongul in the New 52 era. It explicitly updates his history, moving away from his previous connection to the destruction of Coast City in Emerald Twilight.