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{{short description|Fictional DC comics universe character}}
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{{Infobox comics character
| image          = Mon-El (post Infinite Crisis version).jpg
| caption        = Lar Gand as depicted in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 6) #4 (October 2010). Art by [[Jim Lee]].
| character_name = Lar Gand
| publisher      = [[DC Comics]]
| debut          = ''[[Superboy (comic book)|Superboy]]'' #89<br>(June 1961)
| creators       = [[Robert Bernstein (comics)|Robert Bernstein]]<br>[[George Papp]]<br>(based upon [[Superboy (Kal-El)|Superboy]] by [[Jerry Siegel]] and [[Joe Shuster]])
| alter_ego      = 
| full_name      = Lar Gand (Mon-El)
| homeworld      = [[Daxam]] (21st century)
| species        = [[Daxamite]]
| alliances      = [[Science Police#21st century|Science Police (21st century)]]<br/>[[Justice League]]<br/>[[Green Lantern Corps]] <br/>[[Legion of Super-Heroes]] <br/>[[Teen Titans|Titans]] <br/>Superman Family
| aliases        = Bob Cobb, Marvel Lad (aka "Legionnaire Lemon"), Valor, M'Onel, Champion, Jonathan Kent, Mike Matthews, Phantom King
| supports       = 
| powers         = {{collapsible list
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* Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, durability, and reflexes
* Solar energy radiation absorption
* Molecular acceleration
* Longevity
* Invulnerability
* Flight
* Superhuman vision
** Electromagnetic spectrum vision
** Telescopic vision
** Microscopic vision
** X-ray vision
** Infrared vision
** Ultraviolet vision
** Heat vision
** Thermal vision
* Superhuman breath
** Freezing breath
** Wind breath
* Super-Hearing
* Genius-level intellect
* [[Photographic memory]]
* Indomitable will
* Basic hand-to-hand combatant
}}
}}
'''Lar Gand''', known mainly as '''Mon-El''' (and alternatively as '''Valor''' and '''M'Onel'''), is a [[superhero]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]], commonly in association with the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]], [[Superboy (Kal-El)|Superboy]], and [[Superman]]. Lar Gand is a [[Daxamite]], an alien with similar abilities to that of a [[Kryptonian]], but originating from another planet. The character has been reinterpreted over the years, but in all versions serves as a hero with abilities similar to those of Superman, sometimes serving as a substitute for him.

Its usually portrayed that Mon-El meets Superman in his adolescence, when he was still Superboy in Smallville, the two become friends and Lar Gand becomes a kind of older brother figure for Clark. Clark names Lar Gand with the Kryptonian name "Mon-El", giving him a name similar to that of a Kryptonian as a sign of the friendship and brotherhood that unites them both. Mon-El later succumbs to [[lead poisoning]] and is placed in the [[Phantom Zone]] to prevent the spread of the poison, from where he is released by the Legion of Super-Heroes in the future when a cure is found for his poisoning.

Mon-El appears in the [[Supergirl season 2|second season]] of ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]'', portrayed by [[Chris Wood (actor)|Chris Wood]]. Additionally, Superman X, a character loosely based on Mon-El, appears in the animated series ''[[Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)|Legion of Super Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Yuri Lowenthal]].

==Publication history==
A precursor to the Lar Gand character appeared in the story "Superman's Big Brother", in ''[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]]'' #80 (February 1953). He was named '''Halk Kar''',<ref>{{cite book |last1=Eury |first1=Michael |author-link=Michael Eury |title=The Krypton Companion |date=2006 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=9781893905610 |page=22}}</ref> and had a logo-less costume almost identical to Superman's, but with the red and blue colors reversed. He was created by [[Otto Binder]] and artist [[Al Plastino]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Cowsill |first1=Alan |last2=Irvine |first2=Alex |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=McAvennie |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |title=DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-8578-6 |page=66}}</ref>

Lar Gand first appeared in ''Superboy'' #89 and was created by [[Robert Bernstein (comics)|Robert Bernstein]] and [[George Papp]].

==Fictional character biography==
===Halk Kar===
Halk Kar crash-lands on Earth in a [[Spacecraft|rocketship]] and is rescued by Superman, who discovers that Halk Kar suffers from [[amnesia]]. Discovering that Halk Kar has a note from [[Jor-El]] (Superman's father) mentioning his son, Superman assumes that Halk Kar must not only be from his own planet [[Krypton (comics)|Krypton]], but he must be a son of Jor-El and thus also his own older brother.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |author-link=Robert Greenberger |title=The Essential Superman Encyclopedia |last2=Pasko |first2=Martin |author-link2=Martin Pasko |date=2010 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=978-0-345-50108-0 |pages=263–265}}</ref>

Superman quickly realizes that Halk Kar is less powerful than he is and – instead of subjecting him to embarrassment over the fact that he may be weaker than his younger brother – opts to use his own powers to cover for Halk Kar's deficiencies. This plan backfires, as Halk Kar begins to assume a superior attitude to Superman and even begins to make romantic advances on Superman's girlfriend, [[Lois Lane]].<ref name="s80">{{cite comic |date=January 1953 |title=[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]] |story=Superman's Big Brother |issue=80 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Edmond Hamilton|Hamilton, Edmond]] |artist= |penciller=[[Al Plastino|Plastino, Al]] |inker=Plastino, Al |colorist= |id=}}</ref>

Halk Kar recovers his memory, and explains that he is from the planet Thoron, which is in the same star system as Krypton. Years ago, while on a pioneer voyage into space, he landed on Krypton with his damaged rocketship. There he met Jor-El, who explained that Krypton's destruction was imminent and repaired Halk Kar's rocketship, sending him away with the note which had a map from Krypton to Earth on it. Krypton exploded shortly afterward, causing Halk Kar to be put into [[suspended animation]] until he drifted to Earth to meet Superman, the grown-up son of Jor-El referred to in the note. Halk Kar returns to Thoron in his repaired rocketship, leaving Superman with the experience of briefly having had a brother.<ref name="s80" />

===Mon-El===
The Halk Kar plot was reused in ''[[Superboy (comic book)|Superboy]]'' #89 (June 1961), in a story set during Superman's career as [[Superboy (Kal-El)|Superboy]]. The character's name was changed to Lar Gand, his homeworld was changed to [[Daxam]], and he was made younger to roughly match Superboy's age.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Fleisher |first1=Michael L. |title=The Original Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes, Volume Three: Superman |date=2007 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-4012-1389-3 |pages=227–228}}</ref> Unlike Halk Kar, Gand sustains amnesia after landing on Earth, with Superboy assuming that he is his brother and giving him the [[Kryptonian]] name Mon-El. After accidentally exposing Gand to lead, which is fatal to him and other Daxamites, Superboy transports him to the [[Phantom Zone]] to save his life.<ref>{{cite comic |date=June 1961 |title=[[Superboy (comic book)|Superboy]] |story=Superboy's Big Brother! |issue=89 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Robert Bernstein (comics)|Bernstein, Robert]] |artist= |penciller=[[Papp, George]] |inker=Papp, George |colorist= |id=}}</ref>

This provided for a means to use the character in contemporary stories set in the 30th century with the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]]. In these stories, Legion members [[Saturn Girl]] and Brainiac 5 create an antidote to Mon-El's lead poisoning, allowing him to be released from the Phantom Zone and join the Legion.<ref>{{cite comic |date=September 1962 |title=[[Adventure Comics]] |story=The Face Behind the Lead Mask! |issue=300 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Jerry Siegel|Siegel, Jerry]] |artist= |penciller=[[John Forte (comics)|Forte, John]]; [[Al Plastino|Plastino, Al]] |inker=Forte, John; Plastino, Al |colorist= |id=}}</ref><ref>{{cite comic |date=February 1963 |title=[[Adventure Comics]] |story=Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire! |issue=305 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Jerry Siegel|Siegel, Jerry]] |artist= |penciller=[[John Forte (comics)|Forte, John]] |inker=Forte, John |colorist= |id=}}</ref>

Mon-El is killed by the [[Time Trapper]] during the Magic Wars.<ref>{{cite comic |date=June 1989 |title=[[Legion of Super-Heroes]] |story=The Magic Wars, Part 2: Will Magic or Science Prevail? |issue=61 |volume=3 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Levitz, Paul]]; [[Giffen, Keith]] |artist= |penciller=Giffen, Keith |inker=[[Al Gordon|Gordon, Al]] |colorist=[[Carl Gafford|Gafford, Carl]] |id=}}</ref> The Time Trapper later revives Mon-El, who kills him and alters the timeline in the process. The Time Trapper identity is taken by Glorith, his former assistant.<ref>{{cite comic |date=February 1990 |title=[[Legion of Super-Heroes]] |story=Legion of Super-Heroes |issue=4 |volume=4 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Giffen, Keith]]; [[Tom and Mary Bierbaum|Bierbaum, Tom]];  [[Tom and Mary Bierbaum|Bierbaum, Mary]]; [[Al Gordon|Gordon, Al]] |artist= |penciller=Giffen, Keith |inker=Gordon, Al |colorist=McCraw, Tom |id=}}</ref>

===Valor===
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In the "Glorithverse", Lar Gand replaces Superboy as the inspiration for the Legion. In the 20th century, Gand stopped the [[Dominators (DC Comics)|Dominators]]' planned invasion of Earth and freed thousands of humans who were experimented on by the Dominators and given [[metahuman]] powers. These metahumans went on to colonize many of the worlds that would join the [[United Planets]]. Gand is later placed in the Phantom Zone by Glorith, to be rescued by the Legion in the 30th century.<ref>{{cite comic |date=November 1991 |title=[[Legion of Super-Heroes]] Annual |story=The Legend of Valor |issue=2 |volume=4 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Tom and Mary Bierbaum|Bierbaum, Tom]];  [[Tom and Mary Bierbaum|Bierbaum, Mary]] |artist= |penciller=[[Peterson, Brandon]] |inker=Hanna, Scott |colorist=McCraw, Tom |id=}}</ref>

After being freed, Gand briefly joins [[L.E.G.I.O.N.]], where [[Vril Dox]] cures his lead poisoning. He also received a self-titled series where he explored the universe alongside the artificial intelligence Babbage.

Glorith later alters the timeline, resurrecting the original Time Trapper and killing Lar Gand. She then summons a duplicate Valor to take Gand's place in an attempt to repair her damage to the timeline.

=== M'Onel ===
[[File:Legionnaires37Monel.jpg|thumb|150px|M'Onel. Art by Jeff Moy and W.C. Carani.]]Mon-El reappears following ''[[Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!]]'', which reboots the Legion's continuity. Having sustained amnesia, he is tricked into fighting [[Conner Kent|Superboy]] (Conner Kent). When Superboy notices that Valor is sick due to Vril Dox's anti-lead serum wearing off, he places him in the Phantom Zone, where he remains for a thousand years before being released and cured. Valor assumes the name '''M'Onel''', which [[R. J. Brande]] claims to be [[Martians (DC Comics)|Martian]] for "He Who Wanders".

===2004 "Threeboot" continuity===
The character is reintroduced following [[Legion of Super-Heroes (2004 team)|another reboot]] of Legion history in 2004. Mon-El is reintroduced with a similar history to his previous counterparts, but does not remember who placed him in the Phantom Zone.<ref>{{cite comic |date=December 2006 |title=Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes |story= |issue=23 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Waid, Mark]] |artist= |penciller=[[Kitson, Barry]] |inker=Gray, Mick |colorist=Eyring, Nathan |id=}}</ref>

===Post-"Infinite Crisis"===
[[File:Monel-postinfinitecrisis.png|thumb|150px|Mon-El in his costume honoring Superman. Art by [[Jamal Igle]].]]
In post-"[[Infinite Crisis]]" continuity, Mon-El is the descendant of the Daxamite Bal Gand and an unnamed man who she had an affair with while visiting Earth. Gand is born on Daxam, but chooses to leave the planet and is brought by his ancestor's ship to [[Central America]].<ref>{{cite comic |date=October 2009 |title=[[Superman (comic book)|Superman]] Annual |story=The Secret Origin of Mon-El and his World! |issue=14 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[James Robinson (writer)|Robinson, James]] |artist= |penciller=Piña, Javier |inker=Piña, Javier |colorist=Hi-Fi Design |id=}}</ref> There, Gand encounters Clark Kent, who inadvertently poisons him with lead and places him in the Phantom Zone.<ref>{{cite comic |date=March 2007 |title=[[Action Comics]] Annual |story=Who is Clark Kent's Big Brother? |issue=10 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Johns, Geoff]]; [[Donner, Richard]] |artist= |penciller=[[Wight, Eric]] |inker=Wight, Eric |colorist=Loughridge, Lee |id=}}</ref>

Superman later releases Mon-El from the Phantom Zone to save him from its collapse. Mon-El is cured of his lead poisoning by a cure left anonymously for him by the Legion. He adopts the human alias of Clark's cousin Jonathan Kent and acts as protector of [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]] while Superman is operating on [[New Krypton]]. Mon-El also briefly joins the [[Science Police]].<ref>{{cite comic |date=January 2010 |title=[[Action Comics]] |story=Divine Spark, Part 1 |issue=883 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Rucka, Greg]]; Trautmann, Eric |artist= |penciller=Pérez, Pere |inker=Pérez, Pere |colorist=Mena, Javier |id=}}</ref>

Following a battle with [[Atomic Skull]], Mon-El is invited to join the [[Justice League|Justice League of America]] by [[Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi)]].<ref>{{cite comic |date=March 2010 |title=[[Justice League of America]] |story=Team History |issue=41 |volume=2 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[James Robinson (writer)|Robinson, James]] |artist= |penciller=[[Bagley, Mark]] |inker=Hunter, Rob; Alquiza, Marlo; Wong, Walden |colorist=Pantazis, Pete |id=}}</ref> However, Mon-El begins dying after developing an immunity to the lead antidote and is returned to the Phantom Zone, where he remains until he is rescued by the Legion 1,000 years later.<ref>{{cite comic |date=July 2010 |title=[[Adventure Comics]] |story=Man of Valor Finale |issue=11 |volume=2 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[James Robinson (writer)|Robinson, James]] |artist= |penciller=[[Bernard Chang|Chang, Bernard]] |inker=Chang, Bernard |colorist=Blond |id=}}</ref>

===Post-"Infinite Crisis" Legion===
[[File:Mongllegion.jpg|thumb|200px|Mon-El in his Green Lantern costume]]
The events of ''[[Infinite Crisis]]'' restore an analogue of the pre-[[Crisis on Infinite Earths|Crisis]] Legion to continuity, including Mon-El.

In the ''[[Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds]]'' miniseries, which follows after ''Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes'', Mon-El is rescued from the Phantom Zone and given an anti-lead antidote by [[Brainiac 5]].<ref>{{cite comic |date=October 2008 |title=[[Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds]] |story=Legion of 3 Worlds: Book One |issue=1 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Johns, Geoff]] |artist= |penciller=[[Pérez, George]] |inker=[[Scott Koblish|Koblish, Scott]] |colorist=Hi-Fi Design |id=}}</ref> Mon-El is later chosen to become a [[Green Lantern]] by Dyogene, a creature living inside the planet Oa.<ref>{{cite comic |date=May 2011 |title=[[Legion of Super-Heroes]] |story=False Start |issue=11 |volume=6 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Levitz, Paul]] |artist= |penciller=[[Çınar, Yıldıray]] |inker=[[Scott Koblish|Koblish, Scott]]; HDR, Daniel |colorist=Miller, Brian |id=}}</ref>

===The New 52===
In [[The New 52]] continuity reboot, Gand appears as the field leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes.<ref>{{cite comic |date=January 2012 |title=[[Legion of Super-Heroes]] |story=Shadow War |issue=3 |volume=7 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Levitz, Paul]] |artist= |penciller=Portela, Francis |inker=Portela, Francis |colorist=Mena, Javier |id=}}</ref> It is further revealed that this version, as the entire Legion, is possibly the original one from before the ''[[Flashpoint (comics)|Flashpoint]]'' event as they are even aware of these reality-altering events.<ref>{{cite comic |date=April 2012 |title=[[Legion of Super-Heroes]] |story=Dragon & Phoenix |issue=6 |volume=7 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Levitz, Paul]] |artist= |penciller=Portela, Francis |inker=Portela, Francis |colorist=Mena, Javier |id=}}</ref>

In ''[[Doomsday Clock (comics)|Doomsday Clock]]'', Mon-El is erased from existence when [[Doctor Manhattan]] alters the timeline. However, he is restored when Superman convinces Manhattan to undo his actions.<ref>{{cite comic |date=February 2020 |title=[[Doomsday Clock (comics)|Doomsday Clock]] |story=Discouraged of Man |issue=12 |volume=1 |publisher=DC Comics |writer=[[Johns, Geoff]] |artist= |penciller=[[Frank, Gary]] |inker=Frank, Gary |colorist=Anderson, Brad |id=}}</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
{{See also|Superman#Powers and abilities}}

Generally, the abilities of Lar Gand and other Daxamites are similar to those of Superman and other natives of the planet Krypton (super-strength; speed; flight; x-ray vision, heat vision, microscopic and telescopic vision powers; invulnerability; and super hearing). However, he is vulnerable to the inert element [[lead]], rather than the radioactive element [[Kryptonite]].

==Other versions==
A separate, contemporary character named Mon-El appears in ''[[DC All In]]'' as the '''Phantom King''', the ruler of the Phantom Zone.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Collier |date=October 23, 2024 |title=Action Comics #1072 review |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2024/10/23/action-comics-1072-review/ |access-date=November 25, 2024 |website=AIPT Comics |language=en-us}}</ref>

==In other media==
===Television===
[[File:Mon-El (Chris Wood).jpg|thumb|upright|Chris Wood as Mon-El as he appears in ''Supergirl''.]]
* Elements of Lar Gand are incorporated in a clone of Superman named '''Kell-El''' / '''Superman X''', who appears in ''[[Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)|Legion of Super Heroes]]'' (2006), voiced by [[Yuri Lowenthal]].<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Kell-El Voice - ''Legion of Super Heroes'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Legion-of-Superheroes/Kell-El/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> According to series producer [[James Tucker (animator)|James Tucker]], Superman X was created to fill Mon-El's role due to [[Warner Bros.]] executives believing the latter to be too similar to Superman.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Renaud |first1=Jeffrey |date=April 9, 2008 |title=Producer James Tucker Looks Back on Legion Of Super-Heroes |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=15931 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412144144/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=15931 |archive-date=April 12, 2008 |access-date=September 1, 2014 |work=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>
* [[Mon-El (Arrowverse)|Mon-El]] appears in TV series set in the [[Arrowverse]], portrayed by [[Chris Wood (actor)|Chris Wood]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=July 20, 2016 |title=Chris Wood Joins Supergirl Season 2 as 'Surprise' Series Regular |url=https://tvline.com/2016/07/20/chris-wood-supergirl-season-2-cast-dc-character/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721112854/https://tvline.com/2016/07/20/chris-wood-supergirl-season-2-cast-dc-character/ |archive-date=July 21, 2016 |access-date=July 20, 2016 |work=TV Line}}</ref>
** Primarily appearing in ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]'', this version is a prince and son of Lar Gand (portrayed by [[Kevin Sorbo]]) and Rhea (portrayed by [[Teri Hatcher]]), though he initially believed that he was the prince's bodyguard.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Haley |first1=Chris |last2=Schenkel |first2=Katie |date=March 8, 2017 |title='Supergirl' Post-Show Analysis: Season 2 Episode 15: 'Exodus' |url=https://comicsalliance.com/supergirl-season-2-episode-15-exodus/ |access-date=August 29, 2019 |website=[[ComicsAlliance]]}}</ref> Introduced in the [[Supergirl season 2|second season]], Mon-El crash-lands on Earth and enters a coma sometime prior to the series. Upon awaking in the present, he battles [[Kara Danvers|Supergirl]] due in part to an ancient feud between Krypton and Daxam until she reveals that Daxam was destroyed alongside Krypton. After the [[Department of Extranormal Operations]] (DEO) release Mon-El into Supergirl's custody, she helps him integrate into Earth's society and use his powers for good. He adopts the alias '''Mike Matthews''' and eventually becomes a bartender at an alien bar. After Mon-El's parents come to Earth to retrieve him, he reluctantly goes with them due to Rhea's machinations until Lar Gand allows him to stay on Earth with Supergirl.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://heroichollywood.com/supergirl-city-children-review/| title= 'Supergirl': 'City Of Lost Children' Review| first= Andy| last= Behbakht| website= heroichollywood.com| date= May 8, 2017| access-date= August 29, 2019| archive-date= March 29, 2019| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190329002511/https://heroichollywood.com/supergirl-city-children-review/| url-status= dead}}</ref> Refusing to accept this, Rhea kills Lar Gand and attempts to conquer Earth, only to be foiled by [[Lena Luthor (Arrowverse)|Lena Luthor]], who uses her brother [[Lex Luthor (Arrowverse)|Lex Luthor]]'s equipment to lace Earth's atmosphere with a mixture of Kryptonite and lead to make the planet uninhabitable for Daxamites.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freeman |first=Molly |date=May 22, 2017 |title=Supergirl Season 2 Finale Review & Discussion |url=https://screenrant.com/supergirl-season-2-finale-review-general-zod-superman/ |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> Following the deaths of Rhea and several Daxamites, Mon-El leaves for deep space, where he enters a time portal, ends up in the 31st century, becomes a founding member of the [[Legion of Super-Heroes|Legion]], and marries fellow Legionnaire [[Saturn Girl|Imra Ardeen]] over the course of seven years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Siede |first=Caroline |date=21 November 2017 |title=Mon-El's return to Supergirl comes with a timey-wimey twist |url=https://www.avclub.com/mon-el-s-return-to-supergirl-comes-with-a-timey-wimey-t-1820624944 |website=[[The A.V. Club]]}}</ref> After returning to the present to help Supergirl defeat [[Reign (Arrowverse)|Reign]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wickline |first=Dan |author-link=Dan Wickline |date=January 16, 2018 |title=Supergirl Season 3, Episode 10 Recap: Legion of Super-Heroes |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/16/supergirl-season-3-episode-10-recap-legion-of-super-heroes/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]]}}</ref> Mon-El breaks up with Ardeen and brings [[Winn Schott]] to the 31st century to induct him into the Legion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=19 June 2018 |title=Supergirl: Season 3 Finale Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/19/supergirl-season-3-finale-review |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
*** Additionally, two alternate timeline versions of Mon-El appear in the episode "[[It's a Super Life]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swift |first=Andy |date=February 14, 2020 |title=Supergirl First Look: Chris Wood Returns as Mon-El for 100th Episode (Plus, See Who Else Is Coming Back) |url=https://tvline.com/news/supergirl-season-5-chris-wood-returns-mon-el-photos-1159628/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=TVLine |language=en-US}}</ref>
** Mon-El appears in ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' episode "[[Duet (The Flash)|Duet]]".<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |author-link=Rich Johnston |date=July 23, 2016 |title=That Honking Big Casting Spoiler From Supergirl – Who's in the Pod? |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/07/23/that-honking-big-casting-spoiler-from-supergirl-whos-in-the-pod/ |access-date=July 23, 2016 |work=Bleeding Cool}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Byrne |first=Craig |date=August 11, 2016 |title=TCA News: Mon-El Confirmed, Miss Martian & Musical Episode Coming |url=https://www.kryptonsite.com/tca-news-mon-el-confirmed-miss-martian-musical-episode-coming/ |publisher=Kryptonsite}}</ref>

===Film===
* Mon-El makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in ''[[Justice League vs. the Fatal Five]]''.<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Mon-El Voices (Legion of Super Heroes) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Legion-of-Super-Heroes/Mon-El/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
* Lar Gand appears in ''[[Legion of Super-Heroes (film)|Legion of Super-Heroes]]'' (2023), voiced by [[Yuri Lowenthal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=October 13, 2022 |title=DC's Legion of Super-Heroes Sets Voice Cast With Meg Donnelly and Harry Shum Jr. to Star (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dcs-legion-of-super-heroes-animated-movie-1235240040/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Sam |date=February 3, 2023 |title=Legion of Super-Heroes: Yuri Lowenthal Has a New Take on Mon-El |url=https://www.cbr.com/legion-of-super-heroes-yuri-lowenthal-interview/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="btva" /> This version is a member of the [[Dark Circle]] who infiltrates [[the Legion Academy]] to seize the Miracle Machine, during which he adopted the Mon-El alias due to being a self-proclaimed fan of Kryptonian culture.

===Video games===
Mon-El appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 2, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - ''Scribblenauts Unmasked'' Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref>

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