[Lord Benendearu]

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Originally Posted by White Tiger

What is Lord Zedd's origin? Why does he have such a grotesque look with his brain exposed and skin peeled off?

I believe this was explained in the third season that this was due to him trying to get his hands on the Zeo Crystal. He could not penetrate its forcefield, which caused his skin to burn off.

This was mentioned in Master Vile and the Metallic Armor part 1 in a throw away line by Rita: "He's right, daddy, he's right. He tried to get the Zeo Crystal before and look what happens to Zeddy's face!"