Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Look at Sinestro Corps War.That was all because of Sinestro's scheming and planning. Even his "losing" at the end was a part of his end game (ie. the GLC being allowed to use lethal force). He also manipulated and recruited beings more powerful than he (Anti-Monitor, Cyborg Superman, Superboy Prime, etc).
Frankly, that alone trumps any prep feat Zod showed.
All true.
But he can't use outside help, can he?
So what sort of prep could he use, that would help him against Zod? Kryptonite? That stuff's not easy to find, which is why they often have to synthesize the stuff, and get inferior products...