History: Amalak was from a distant world that was destroyed in a cataclysm. He harbored an undying hatred for Kryptonians for reasons unknown, and clashed with Superman.

(Superman I #299) - The alien Xviar planned to charge up Superman's powers until he became a superbomb and destroyed Earth. Toward this purpose he teleported several of Superman's deadliest foes, including Brainiac, into the apartment of Clark Kent, Superman's civilian identity. Superman responded, and Xviar teleported the villains across the globe, making Superman chase them. Superman faced Brainiac and Amalak, and transported them to space-prison. As Superman approached critical mass he figured out Xviar's scheme, and foiled him by defeating his final adversary, Kryptonite Man, in his non-powered civilian identity.

Comments: Created by Jim Shooter & Wayne Boring.

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