Brainiac 5 (classic)

updated
15 Sep 2020
Brainiac 5 (classic)
Brainiac 5 (classic)
Continuity: 
Powers: 
12th level super-intelligence
Real Name: 
Querl Dox
Homeworld: 
Brainiac 5 (classic)
(canonical emblem)
Status: 
Active
Variant: 
Other Family: 
  • Grandfather: Pran Dox
  • Great-Grandfather: Vril Dox
Origin Story: 
Secrets of the LSH 2

Comments

From Who's Who in the Legion of Super-Heores 1:

When Vril DoxII defeated the computer tyrants who ruled Colu in the late 20th century, he did so by inventing a mutagenic stimulator which raised his intelligence to a unique level, a mutation that was passed down to Brainiac 5. Querl became famous for his scientific discoveries at an eraly age. After designing an idiomatic translator, an interstellar business networking system and a personal force-shield belt, he spent mroe and more of his time researching the one enigma he couldn't crack: time travel.

This interest led him to the Time Institute, where he began his studies under Circadia Senius, eventually helping on the final design of the Time Bubble. This invention brought him into contact with the Legion of Super-Heroes, a group that much intrigued him. He joined the Legion| using the name Brainiac 5, an honorific on his own world.

Since Coluans are so long-lived, he figured the time spent away from his research could be made up later, but the opportunity for this unique experience shouldn't be missed.

Brainiac 5 can usually bne found in or near his multi-lab, unless interrupted for a mission. Among his contributions to the Legion are the Legion flight ring, Mon-El's anti-lead serum, and the design and execution of the present Legion Headquarters.

Because his intelligence comes from a forced mutation, Brainiac 5 does suffer periods of mental instability. During these periods, he created Computo, the deadly computer intelligence now tamed and part of the Legion HQ, and Omega, the embodiment of his twisted hatred, now destroyed. He has also been mentally preyed upon, as when Pulsar Stargravetried to force his allegiance by posing as Brainiac's father, but has always found ways to defeat his weaknesses.

Brainiac 5 depends mostly on brainpower for his Legion accomplishments| using his skills of observation and analysis to determine the weaknesses of any foe. He wears a force shield belt capable of creating a field large enough to hold others or projecting force shields short distances away. He wears a Legion flight ring and has some knowledge of personal combat| gleaned more from his observations of the late Karate Kid than from personal training. Brainiac's other fields of study include an interest in the 20th century detective Batman.

Alternate Versions

5 (Legion of Oz) 5 (Legion of Oz) Brainiac 5 (retro) (heroclix) Brainiac 5 (retro) (heroclix)
5 (on the run) 5 (on the run) Brainiac 5 (scribblenauts) Brainiac 5 (scribblenauts)
Baby Brainiac 5 Baby Brainiac 5 Brainiac 5 (SL) Brainiac 5 (SL)
Bizarro Brainiac 5 Bizarro Brainiac 5 Brainiac 5 (SmallVILE) Brainiac 5 (SmallVILE)
BIzarro Brainiac 5.1 (earth-247) BIzarro Brainiac 5.1 (earth-247) Brainiac 5 (smallville-comic) Brainiac 5 (smallville-comic)
Bottle Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse) Bottle Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse) Brainiac 5 (sw6) Brainiac 5 (sw6)
Brainiac 417 Brainiac 417 Brainiac 5 (teen) (Giffbaum) Brainiac 5 (teen) (Giffbaum)
Brainiac 5 Brainiac 5 Brainiac 5 (teen) (Glorithverse) Brainiac 5 (teen) (Glorithverse)
Brainiac 5 '66 Brainiac 5 '66 Brainiac 5 (tiny titans) Brainiac 5 (tiny titans)
Brainiac 5 (adult) Brainiac 5 (adult) Brainiac 5 (twisted) Brainiac 5 (twisted)
Brainiac 5 (Aragones) Brainiac 5 (Aragones) Brainiac 5 (untouchable) Brainiac 5 (untouchable)
Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse) Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse) Brainiac 5 memorial statue Brainiac 5 memorial statue
Brainiac 5 (classic) Brainiac 5 (classic) Brainiac 5 robot Brainiac 5 robot
Brainiac 5 (Convergence) Brainiac 5 (Convergence) Brainiac 5 statuette Brainiac 5 statuette
Brainiac 5 (dcau) Brainiac 5 (dcau) Brainiac 5 trophy head Brainiac 5 trophy head
Brainiac 5 (earth-22) Brainiac 5 (earth-22) Brainiac 5.1 Brainiac 5.1
Brainiac 5 (Generations 3) Brainiac 5 (Generations 3) Brainiac 5.1 (heroclix) Brainiac 5.1 (heroclix)
Brainiac 5 (Giffbaum) Brainiac 5 (Giffbaum) Brainiac 5/5.1 (earth-247) Brainiac 5/5.1 (earth-247)
Brainiac 5 (Glorithverse) Brainiac 5 (Glorithverse) Brainiac 7 (future state) Brainiac 7 (future state)
Brainiac 5 (GlorMor) Brainiac 5 (GlorMor) Brainiac Minus One (golden age) Brainiac Minus One (golden age)
Brainiac 5 (Infinitus Saga) Brainiac 5 (Infinitus Saga) Dox (avalon) Dox (avalon)
Brainiac 5 (Legion of Doom) Brainiac 5 (Legion of Doom) Earl Docks Earl Docks
Brainiac 5 (Looney Tunes) Brainiac 5 (Looney Tunes) Emerald Brainiac 5 (earth-247) Emerald Brainiac 5 (earth-247)
Brainiac 5 (LSH300 1st vision) Brainiac 5 (LSH300 1st vision) Eyepatch Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse) Eyepatch Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse)
Brainiac 5 (LSH300 4th vision) Brainiac 5 (LSH300 4th vision) Female Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse) Female Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse)
Brainiac 5 (LSH300 5th vision) Brainiac 5 (LSH300 5th vision) Gothic Brainiac 5 Gothic Brainiac 5
Brainiac 5 (LSH300 6th vision) Brainiac 5 (LSH300 6th vision) Maniac 5 (League of Superteens) Maniac 5 (League of Superteens)
Brainiac 5 (LSH300 final vision) Brainiac 5 (LSH300 final vision) Maniac 5 (Legion of Stupid-Heroes) Maniac 5 (Legion of Stupid-Heroes)
Brainiac 5 (millennium) Brainiac 5 (millennium) Martinex 5 (Legion of Galactic Guardians 2099 I) Martinex 5 (Legion of Galactic Guardians 2099 I)
Brainiac 5 (New52 Earth-1) Brainiac 5 (New52 Earth-1) Martinex 5 (Legion of Galactic Guardians 2099 III) Martinex 5 (Legion of Galactic Guardians 2099 III)
Brainiac 5 (New52 Earth-2) Brainiac 5 (New52 Earth-2) Metrox (wildfire's legions) Metrox (wildfire's legions)
Brainiac 5 (New52 Earth-2) teen Brainiac 5 (New52 Earth-2) teen No-Brainiac-5 No-Brainiac-5
Brainiac 5 (rancho) Brainiac 5 (rancho) Ponytail Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse) Ponytail Brainiac 5 (Arrowverse)

Appearances

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  • 1987 Aug
  • 1987 Aug
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  • 1987 Dec
  • Knight to Planet 3
    1987 none
  • Mad Rook's Gambit
    1987 none
  • King For All Time
    1987 none
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  • 1988 Holiday
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  • 1989 Aug
  • 1991 Mar
  • Legion of Super-Heroes #104
    1998 May
  • Legionnaires #61
    1998 Jun
  • Legion of Super-Heroes #105
    1998 Jun
  • Legends of the DCU: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
    1999 Feb
  • 2015 Jun
  • 2016 Oct
  • From Beyond the Unknown Giant #1
    2020 none
  • DC Cybernetic Summer #1
    2020 Sep
  • Generations Shattered #1
    2021 Mar

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