Brian Durlin - Michael Rooker

G0047

2023

DC

Savant, whose real name is Brian Durlin, is a DC Comics character primarily associated with the Birds of Prey. He possesses a genius-level intellect and photographic reflexes, rendering him a formidable strategist and combatant. Despite his extraordinary abilities, Savant suffers from a chemical imbalance in his brain causing short term memory loss and impulsive behavior, making him an unreliable asset.

Originally a vigilante operating in Gotham City, Savant quickly turned to more ruthless methods. He employs blackmail and torture to achieve his goals. Savant has often come into conflict with the Birds of Prey, particularly Oracle (Barbara Gordon), whom he initially sought to recruit to his cause before becoming her adversary.

While often portrayed as a villain, Savant's motivations are complex. His desire to reshape the world, though misguided, stems from a belief in his own intellectual superiority and a dissatisfaction with the status quo. He frequently employs his loyal assistant, Creote, to help facilitate his nefarious schemes.