Amalak
Amalak
A space pirate who tries to defeat Superman using the combined powers of the Greek elements of earth, air, water, and fire. Each element's power was transferred by Amalak to a resident of Metropolis but the combined forces of these "Element Enemies" would not prove strong enough and they were overcome by a weakened Superman (initially, an unsuspecting Clark Kent was selected by Amalak as the human to carry the power of fire -- the transfer of the energy sapped much of his strength). This tale is chronicled in Superman No. 190/1,2 Oct 1966: "The Four Element Enemies!".
Amalak also develops a hatred for all living Kryptonians as documented in "The Fury of the Kryptonian Killer!" (Superman No. 195/1 Apr 1967). Another noteable later appearance is as one of nine dangerous adverseries employed by Mr. Xavier in an attempt to destroy Superman as related in the series "Who Took The Super Out of Superman?" (Superman No. 299 May 1976: "The Double-or-Nothing Life of Superman!").
