Dc comics art, comics anime, dc heroes, comic book heroes, comic books art. Brainiac one of the most intelligent beings in the universe, the wicked brainiacs genius has challenged superman time and again. Comic villains dc comics characters dc comics art drawing superheroes detective comics. Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, luthor specifically redesigns brainiac to defeat the man of steel. The animated series, justice league, justice league unlimited, and legion of super heroes. May 09, 2018 the dc universe began a new chapter this week, as the most powerful heroes in the comics were brought together to save the universe in justice league. There have been multiple iterations of the brainiac character in dc comics and animation. Supergirl fought his drones fiercely, but they managed to capture her and take her on boards. The original brainiac was created by otto binder and al plastino. Brainiac is typically depicted as an extraterrestrial cyborg or android. Brainiac is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, usually as an adversary of superman. One of the conventions of dc s multiverse that the series parodies is the existence of one universes characters as fictional comic book characters in another.
Brainiac 5 is a longstanding member of the legion of superheroes with a 12th level intelligence and forcefield belt. Actor meaghan rath is joining the cast of supergirl as an updated version of brainiac 5. His most wellknown crime was the shrinking of the city of kandor prior to kryptons. Brainiac and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. So, yes, every time a bookish comic book fan gets mockingly called a brainiac, his tormenters unknowingly pay tribute to dc comics. Lex luthor originally appeared in action comics no.
Embittered by supermans heroic successes and soaring popularity, lex luthor forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computervillain brainiac. In fact, basic comic book logic dictates that vrils scariest first. For tropes relating to brainiac 5 querl dox see legion of super heroes silver age. Brainiac, a version of the villain in the tv series smallville. For the collector of worlds, his actor of choice was patrick stewart. Brainiac is voiced by corey burton, who had previously voiced the character in superman. He is regularly portrayed as one of supermans archnemesis a trait he shares with lex luthor due to his actions on the planet krypton and has gone on to become one of dcs most dangerous and formidable foes since his debut. Stating he planned to simply observe and take the main city on oa after they were crushed by the red lanterns. It is difficult to tell whether youre dealing with the original brainiac, or one of his drones. Brainiac made his first comic book appearance in the pages of action. Extremely advanced mental abilities that have allowed him to work through numerous robotic and even human proxies make him a dangerously formidable opponent. May 16, 2018 dc s brainiac is dead, long live brainiac 2.
Sep 28, 2019 brainiac is a major villain to superman in the world of dc comics, but only superfans will know everything about him. Comic book lessons in analytics brainiac creative analytics. Dc collectibles comic book hero action figures, dc comics aquaman dc universe. Supermans nemesis lex luthor may be the smartest criminal mind on earth, but his intellect is no match for the alien artificial intelligence known as brainiac. The amazing brainiac storyline from action comics is collected in this spectacular new hardcover.
Batman, superman, avengers, xmen, the incredible hulk, thor, crossed, super girl, superboy, and much more. Brainiac boasts a 12th level intellect, whereas humans only possess a 6th level intellect. Brainiac 5 gets a whole new look in supergirl, which follows the events of the recent crisis on infinite earths crossover, more resembling the comic book version of the character. We love film, tv shows, merchandise, comic books, novels, anything and everything to do with entire dc world. One of the most intelligent beings in the universe, the wicked brainiacs genius has challenged superman time and again. Bongo comics published a comic book series featuring characters from the simpsons and futurama titled futuramasimpsons infinitely secret crossover crisis. For tropes relating to brainiac 2 virl dox ii and brainiac 3 lyrl dox see l. Brainiac has questions for the young kryptonian but all superboy cares about is wonder girl. Written by geoff johns and featuring art by gary frank and jon sibal, this is the hardhitting story that revitalized one of supermans greatest foes and brought the bottle city of kandor to earth, setting the stage for the storyline new krypton. This article is a disambiguation page for brainiac. Brainiac character, a fictional supervillain in dc comics, and an enemy of superman.
The legion of superheroes is a fictional superhero team appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Brainiac is a superintelligent alien being from the planet colu who has. Brainiac 4 is the name of two fictional characters in the dc universe. Creative analytics focuses on analytics and creative insights. In justice alex ross assembles nearly the entire dc universe to weave a grand tale in classic comic book style. Meaghans real life brother, jesse rath, currently plays brainiac 5 and made the announcement during the supergirl panel at san diego comic con.
Character design for injustice 2 main villain brainiac. Oct 21, 2014 6 actors who could play brainiac in the justice league movie. Brainiac is supermans seconddeadliest archenemy after lex luthor, and also a frequent enemy of the justice league. It is revealed that brainiac learned to pass its code biologically and created brainiac 5 as an organic being. Lex luthor wanted libra to prove himself, so libra sends clayface to blow up the daily planet building. He would also be rightly considered one of worst analysts alive. Then brainiac shrunk metropolis and fired a missile at the sun, planning to blow the sun up and take the rest of the earth with it. Brainiac 5 gets a new look in supergirl cosmic book news.
Vril dox is an alien android appearing as a major antagonist in dc comics. We are a forfans, byfans site devoted to bringing you all the latest information on dc and vertigo titles, movies, tv shows and more. Yod was another early name for brainiacs home world, later retconned to be the native coluan name. Brainiac also fashions the headship, which i think is the coolest brainiac related thing ever.
He is an expert on the science of timetravel and many other things. Nevertheless, brainiac shares luthors intense hatred of the man of steel, and has continued to use his twelfth. Scientist from the planet colu, intent on collecting all knowledge in the universe. Mar 21, 2018 use our link to get a 30day adfree trial of vrv premium. See more ideas about dc villains, dc comics, villain. Mar 31, 2017 brainiac is one of most intelligent and dataobsessed characters in the dc universe. The story is notable as the first postinfinite crisis appearance of brainiac, and includes the death of jonathan kent. Brainiac5 gets a whole new look in supergirl, which follows the events of the recent crisis on infinite earths crossover, more resembling the comic book version of the character. The silver age version of brainiac 4 is kajz dox, the father of querl dox brainiac 5. Brainiac is a supervillain in the dc universe and a noted enemy of superman brainiac is typically depicted as an extraterrestrial cyborg or android.
Comic villains, dc comics characters, dc comics art, comic book heroes, comic books art, comic art, batman, superman, action comics 1. Brainiacs name was a combination of brain and maniac, and his name is the origin of the word brainiac used. Brainiac claims that at the beginning of time, the omega titans planted seeds of their respective energies in various worlds, planning to return later and see which of them had been the most successful in empowering lasting civilizations. He is one of supermans primary enemies, and is responsible for shrinking and stealing kandor, the capital city of supermans home planet krypton. Brainiac comic story, dc animateds latest finds superman and supergirl fighting to protect earth from brainiac. Brainiac beat the man of steel down, though, and then headed his ship towards earth. In fact, basic comic book logic dictates that vrils scariest first appearance will result in the exact opposite of his overall arc. His most wellknown crime was the shrinking of the city of kandor prior to kryptons destruction, and preserving it amongst a host of other cities from various planets aboard his spaceship. While writing for the comic book, greg weisman would mentally cast new characters so he can hear a voice. Here s a piece of both comicbook trivia and ip trivia that i didn t previously know. Brainiac is a superintelligent alien being from the planet colu who has fought superman many times. Long story short, as a result of crisis, all the cw dc characters now exist on the same earth, as crisis basically rebooted the cw dc shows including arrow, the. It remains to be seen how the concept of the omega titans will fit into the new cosmology dc comics is developing for itself in the wake of dark nights metal or what this may all have to do with the revelations regarding the current multiverse revealed in doomsday clock.
Brainiac is a major villain to superman in the world of dc comics, but only superfans will know everything about him. Vril dox also known as brainiac 2, a dc comics character. Supermans greatest villain is saving the dc universe. First look at superman villain brainiac is shockingly close to the comic books brainiac is a character weve seen on the small screen. Brainiac story arc, a 2008 storyline in action comics. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman. One of the conventions of dcs multiverse that the series parodies is the existence of one universes characters as fictional comic book characters in.
Mar 29, 2018 likely in the running for the most beloved comic book story ever to feature brainiac, whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Supermans greatest villains tenure as the new leader of the justice league didnt last too long. Please follow one of the disambiguation links below or search to find the page you were looking for if it is not listed. Brainiac is a major villain to superman in the world of dc comics, but. Action comics vol 1 868 dc comics database superman. The threat brainiac goes on to describe is the omega titans four beings formed of the cosmic forces that govern the universe. Brainiac, 2009 the new york times best sellers hardcover graphic books winner, geoff johns and gary frank. Supermans nemesis lex luthor may be the smartest criminal mind on earth, but his intellect is nomatch for the alien artificial intelligence known as brainiac. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy brainiac. The following is a list of links to pages that might share the same title. Dc comics database is a wiki anyone can edit, full of characters like superman, batman, the joker, catwoman, and the jla, comic books, and movies. Brainiac ignores superboys plea and begins his villainous monologue.
Brainiac, sometimes also known as milton fine or as the brain interactive construct to kryptonians, is a roboticcomputerized supervillain, who is one of supermans main nemeses aside from lex luthor. Readers are encouraged to join our growing community of fans. Red son is a comic book published by dc comics that was released under their elseworlds imprint in april, 2003. As lex luthor attempts to ambush libra after learning that he is a prophet of darkseid, lex luthor soon ends up surrounded by justifiers. No justice reveals the new brainiac of their comic universe, returning a surprising figure to rebirth. Dc comics hero superman comic book hero action figures. Collector marvel, dc, image, darkhorse, dynamite and much more. The story begins with the major dc villains collectively experiencing the same dream of nuclear armageddon, one which the justice league is completely unable to stop. Superman enters the ship, expecting the brainiac he knows, and is stunned by the mechanical construct in front of him.
Likely in the running for the most beloved comic book story ever to feature brainiac, whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Brainiac 5 appears in justice league unlimited, voiced by matt czuchry. The story is notable for several major plot developments regarding superman. No justice, a prelude to scott snyders upcoming run on justice league, saw brainiac split various dc heroes and villains into separate teams.
First look at superman villain brainiac is shockingly close to the comic books brainiac is a character weve seen on the small screen a few times in the past but hes never looked this good. Actor meaghan rath is joining the cast of supergirl as an updated version of brainiac5. Today on variant, arris gives you the history of brainiac before his live a. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Use our link to get a 30day adfree trial of vrv premium. Brainiac 5, a member of the legion from the 31st century. As a result of the various timealtering storylines in the dc universe. Meaghans real life brother, jesse rath, currently plays brainiac5 and made the announcement during the supergirl panel at san diego comiccon.
One of the most intelligent beings in the universe, the wicked brainiacs genius has challenged superman time and. The character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. The dc universe began a new chapter this week, as the most powerful heroes in the comics were brought together to save the universe in justice. Author mark millar created the comic with the premise what if superman had been raised in the soviet union. Brainiac s name was a combination of brain and maniac, and his name is the origin of the word brainiac used.
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