SH0159

2015

DC

Brainiac is a recurring supervillain in DC Comics, most famously known as an adversary of Superman. A highly intelligent alien being, his defining characteristic is an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a ruthlessly logical, amoral approach to acquiring it.

Often depicted as originating from the planet Colu, Brainiac's exact origins have been retconned and reimagined multiple times throughout DC history. Common threads include his involvement in the destruction or miniaturization of countless planets, including Krypton, Superman's home world. He often shrinks cities to bottle them, adding their knowledge to his vast collection.

Brainiac's appearance varies, but he is frequently depicted with green skin and a cranial capacity that visually emphasizes his immense intelligence. He has taken on different forms over the years, from a humanoid alien to a sophisticated computer system. Regardless of his physical form, he is typically presented as a significant intellectual threat, possessing advanced technology and a strategic mind capable of challenging even Superman's considerable powers.