The DC Universe (DCU) has officially revealed that the villain Krem, originating from the acclaimed Tom King and Bilquis Evely Supergirl comics, will be featured in the upcoming slate.

Krem is characterized as a ruthless space pirate and assassin who presents a significant challenge to Supergirl. Despite lacking inherent powers, he relies on cunning and advanced weaponry to pose a serious threat.

The Comic Origins of Krem of the Yellow Hills

A Defining Supergirl Arc

The character stems from a compelling eight-issue comic series launched in 2021. This storyline pushed Kara Zor-El into deep space, forcing her to forge her own legacy while confronting cosmic dangers and processing the trauma of Krypton's destruction.

Pursuit of Vengeance

In the comics, Supergirl is actively hunting Krem of the Yellow Hills. Her pursuit is fueled by two primary motivations: Krem injured her dog, Krypto, and she is assisting a young, vengeful girl named Ruthye whose father was murdered by the brigand.

A Merciless Antagonist

Krem remains largely mysterious, with hints suggesting "Krem" might not be his true identity. He is depicted as entirely selfish, ruthless, and lacking any moral code or honor.

Krem demonstrated his villainy by attacking both Supergirl and Krypto with a bow and arrow, injuring the dog. This encounter occurred on a planet orbiting a red sun, neutralizing the powers of both the Kryptonian and Krypto.

Krem's Tactics and Alliances

Escaping Supergirl's Grasp

After his initial confrontation, Krem stole Supergirl’s ship to escape, indicating he remains intimidated by her power. He subsequently joined forces with Barbond’s Brigands.

Barbond's Brigands

This group is described as a collection of wicked space pirates who profited from the destruction they caused across the galaxy. Working with the Brigands, Krem participated in numerous acts of genocide while developing specialized weapons designed to neutralize Supergirl.

Competence Over Power

Krem is not physically superior to Kara, but his danger lies in his disturbing competence. He expertly utilizes exotic technology and weaponry to gain an advantage and evade capture.

The mission to apprehend Krem forced Supergirl and Ruthye into some of the galaxy's darkest corners, exposing them to the atrocities, including genocide, in which Krem willingly participated.

DCU Casting and Future Conflicts

Matthias Schoenaerts Cast

Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts has been cast in the role of Krem of the Yellow Hills. He is expected to bring a sinister intensity to the DCU version of the character.

Early promotional material suggests the DCU iteration may feature Supergirl working urgently to save a poisoned Krypto, potentially raising the intensity level compared to the source material.

Unexpected Team-Up

The pursuit of Krem appears to lead to an unexpected alliance. It seems a Czarnian, likely Lobo (played by Jason Momoa), will team up with the Kryptonian against Krem.

This alliance is somewhat surprising, given that Lobo’s ethics have sometimes aligned with those of space pirates. However, the narrative suggests Lobo will join the fight, and Krem will discover that Lobo does not share any weakness for Kryptonite.