Mekt Ranzz, alias Lightning Lord hails from the farming world of Winath. He is an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes and a founding member of the Legion of Super-Villains. Mekt is the older brother of two Legionnaires, Lightning Lad and Light Lass/Lightning Lass. In later years, the Legion of Super-Villains expanded, incorporating many new members, some briefly, some on a longer term.