Nolan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Nolan Grayson
Alias(es)	Omni-Man; Principal Nolan Grayson
Species/Race	Viltrumite
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Earth Security Alliance; Grayson family
Occupation/Role	Viltrumite conqueror; superhero; first Supreme Commander of the Earth Security Alliance; school principal
Status	Alive
First Appearance	1

Background / History

Nolan lived on Blue Star/Earth under the public identity of the superhero Omni-Man, presenting himself as its strongest protector while secretly assessing the planet for Viltrumite conquest. As a Viltrumite, he does not visibly age for thousands of years and regards conquest as central to his race’s nature. 4 7

His firstborn son, Jupiter, awakened Viltrumite abilities and voiced an ambition to rule. Nolan took this as proof of a prophecy: a sorceress had foretold that Nolan’s first child on Blue Star would surpass the Viltrumite Regent and lead Viltrum to conquer the universe. Nolan revealed the Viltrumites’ true purpose to Jupiter and recruited him to help eliminate the Global Guardians. 4

Nolan and Jupiter attacked the Global Guardians together. To conceal their involvement, Nolan instructed Jupiter to incapacitate him; Jupiter’s blows left Nolan apparently near death, allowing the Global Defense Agency to treat him as the massacre’s sole survivor. Nolan recovered naturally soon afterward. 9 10 11 20

Rather than openly conquering Earth through violence, Nolan accepted Jupiter’s later strategy of building human institutions and preparing the planet for external threats. Following a media campaign built around Nolan’s public image, he became the first Supreme Commander of the Earth Security Alliance. 120

Nolan initially believed Jupiter was still beneath Regent Thrag, but a sparring match ended with Jupiter effortlessly overpowering and humiliating him. Nolan subsequently accepted that Jupiter had surpassed him and likely all Viltrumites. 120 121

Appearance

Nolan is a heavily built man whose Viltrumite physiology preserves him in his physical prime despite having lived for millennia. 7

• Often appears in the battle suit associated with Omni-Man.
• His appearance and suit are similar enough to Jupiter’s earlier attire that others mistake them for “two Omni-Men.” 9
• As a Viltrumite, he can survive extreme trauma and recover from wounds that would be fatal to humans. 11 332

Personality

Nolan is proud of Viltrumite strength, conquest, and longevity. He initially considers Earthlings weak and views his superhero identity as a long-term cover for invasion. 4

Despite this, he is openly affectionate and proud toward Jupiter, whom he believes fulfills a prophecy of Viltrumite supremacy. He also shows concern for Mark, though his harsh training methods hurt Mark and strain their relationship. 4 5 6

He is pragmatic and politically adaptable. When Jupiter proposes ruling through an Earth-led alliance rather than simple conquest, Nolan considers the plan unnecessary but ultimately praises its bloodless success. 120

Abilities & Skills

Viltrumite Physiology

Nolan possesses the natural capabilities of a Viltrumite warrior. 7 332

• Flight — Can fly at extreme speed and carry others through the air. 4 7
• Superhuman strength — Was regarded as Blue Star’s strongest person before Jupiter surpassed him. 1 10 120
• Durability — Survived Jupiter’s assault during the Global Guardians operation despite appearing critically injured. 9 10 11
• Regeneration — His injuries heal naturally within roughly a day; his species can recover from otherwise catastrophic bodily injuries. 11 332
• Longevity — Viltrumites remain youthful and at peak combat condition for thousands of years. 7 332

Combat Experience

Nolan is an ancient warrior with extensive experience in conquest and planetary assessment.

• Previously conquered a high-level civilization alongside other Viltrumites. 4
• Assessed Blue Star’s defenders for decades while maintaining his Omni-Man persona. 4 121
• Considered the Global Guardians a significant enough obstacle to require coordinated action with Jupiter. 4

Public and Political Leadership

Nolan’s heroic reputation is used as the foundation for Earth’s unified defense structure.

• His public biographies and alien-invasion media campaign helped prepare Earth for political unification. 120
• Chosen as the first Supreme Commander of the Earth Security Alliance because of his power, prestige, and ageless image. 120

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Omni-Man battle suit — His recognizable superhero attire. 7 9
• Divine hammer — Handled during the Global Guardians operation; Jupiter later expressed interest in it as a weapon. 9

Relationships

• Jupiter Sebastian Grayson — Eldest son and Viltrumite ally. Nolan believes Jupiter is the prophesied future ruler of Viltrum and eventually acknowledges that Jupiter has surpassed him. 4 120 121
• Mark Grayson — Younger son. Nolan trains Mark to become stronger, though his severity hurts Mark; he nevertheless shows genuine tenderness and concern for him. 5 6 18
• Deborah Grayson — Wife and mother of his sons. Nolan publicly maintains that she is the only woman he has loved in this life. 5
• Arturo Zambo / Atro — Long-standing Earth friend and battle-suit tailor; Arturo knew Nolan for decades before learning that Nolan does not age. 7
• Celsus / Cisellius Daiman — Global Defense figure suspicious of Jupiter and Nolan’s connection to the Global Guardians’ deaths. Nolan manipulates Celsus into believing Jupiter’s aggression is an illness requiring treatment. 11 22
• Clark Kent — Student under Nolan’s principal identity and an extended member of the family circle. Nolan praises Clark as one of his best students. 302 332
• Regent Thrag — Viltrumite Regent whom Nolan considers exceptionally powerful; Jupiter later claims superiority over both Thrag and Nolan. 120 121

Story Role / Major Arcs

Revelation of the Viltrumite Mission

Nolan reveals to Jupiter that his Earth-hero persona is a deception and that the Viltrumites intend to conquer the planet. He recruits Jupiter for their first major target: the Global Guardians. 4

Global Guardians Massacre and False Injury

Nolan and Jupiter destroy the Global Guardians. Nolan stages his own defeat by allowing Jupiter to beat him unconscious, then uses his apparent critical condition to divert suspicion. 9 10

Recovery and Family Tensions

After recovering, Nolan resumes supporting Jupiter while struggling to manage Mark’s slower development. He accepts Jupiter’s advice to be gentler with Mark, but remains focused on Viltrumite strength and family succession. 6 20

Earth Security Alliance

Jupiter uses propaganda, films, and an alien-invasion narrative to unite Earth. Nolan becomes the Earth Security Alliance’s first Supreme Commander, providing the public face and military authority of the new order. 119 120

Loss of Paternal Superiority

Nolan challenges Jupiter to a sparring match and is decisively defeated. He finally accepts that his son has surpassed him and may be the strongest Viltrumite in history. 120 121

Later Family Life

Nolan later appears as Clark’s school principal and reunites with the extended Grayson and Kent families at a banquet. He explains Viltrumite regenerative biology and continues to support the family’s expanding life across worlds. 302 332