World Brainiac Question

[Andy C.]

I've been a Superman fan for a couple of years now, and I've always been a little hazy about what Brainiac's powers are. In some comics he's living metal, in post-Crisis he's telepathic, in Smallville he's a T-100 kind of shapeshifter, etc. I realize that's because he's interpreted differently in various media, but it gets a little unclear on what exactly he can do.

So I was wondering if there's a sort of set list of his standard powers and abilities, or if they change with each incarnation.

 

[zerohour films]

I don't think there is a set list of his abilities. There is some good info about him here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainiac_%28comics%29


It mainly just gives the origins on the various incarnations in and out of the comics. They list his powers as follows:

Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Action Comics #242 (July 1958)
Created by Otto Binder


Alter ego Vril Dox
Affiliations Lex Luthor, Warworld, Maxima, Matrix
Notable aliases Milton Fine
Abilities Vast intellect, Vast superhuman physical capabilities and energy manipulation powers derived from cybernetic body


Hope this helps you out some.

 

[The Question]

He possesses vast telekenisis and telepathy, can manipulate vast amounts of energy than can be used as an offensive weapon, is able to interface with and control machines, and is bassically indestructible since his techno/organic body can always be repaired.

 

[Andy C.]

Thanks for the help. t:

 

[Morgoth]

Glad I read that, I never knew all that much about him either. I have to say I like the Animated version the best.