Summary

word of advice ! coddler ahead for Superman # 15!As unconvincing as it vocalize , Superman’slongtime foeman Brainiac just found a course to potential salvation . The Coluan threat has terrorized the stars for aeon in his mad pursuit to be the only owner of the DC Universe ’s noesis . But a change to Brainiac ’s mind might finally be helping him see the light .

InSuperman # 15by Joshua Williamson and Rafa Sandoval , the Super - Family is get theirlast stand against Brainiac . As they fight his ' sign of the zodiac ' , Lex Luthor and his daughter Lena witness Brainiac ’s hive mind and Lex need it upon himself to connect to the hive brain and erase it .

Luthor deliver the goods and Brainiac ’s connection to his ship break , causing it to destabilize . Elvis confronts Brainiac , who , without his intelligence , is forced to cope with feelings he ’s repressed for years . Clark offers Brainiac a probability to come with him , butBrainiac insists that Superman salvage the citizen of Colu first .

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Brainiac’s Intelligence is Replaced with Empathy

Despite possessing most every bit of cognition in the DC Universe , Brainiac was excruciate by the belief of miss something , which drive him mad . In an effort to fill up those hole , Brainiac attempted to create the perfect being , the Brainiac Queen . To land her to life , Brainiac invaded Metropolis and kidnapped nearly every metahuman within the metropolis . He direct the Super - Family and their various ally and used their powers toactivate the Brainiac Queen . However , the Queen was n’t only a companion for Brainiac . She was a kill machine designed to consume business leader until nothing was left in the DCU .

Brainiac is often presented as a cold , calculating figure who does n’t finger emotions or care about anything . But with his huge intelligence considerably debilitate , he ’s in the end capable to feel compassionateness for his fellow Coluans and for his Queen . One of the most challenging aspect of the current Superman run is how it ’s been able to humanise and deliver member of Superman ’s rogues ' gallery . Parasite , Livewire , and Silver Banshee have all gone from being thorns in the Man of Steel ’s side to trusted allies . Now that Brainiac has get wind his inner empathy , he too could become an ally to Superman .

Brainiac’s Next Appearance Could Be as Superman’s Friend

chance are that Brainiac ’s not gone for right . His hive mind , though , is . While he still proclaim to be a " thousand time " smart than Superman , Brainiac now has memory access to touch sensation he did n’t before and that ’s a crucial development for him . Now , instead of antagonizing Superman and his family , Brainiac could wait on them . He ’s spent the better part of his life as an data plagiarist , so what good way for him to make it up than by using his vast intelligence agency for goodness ? Hopefully , the next timeSupermansees Brainiac , his new emotions will drive him to avail .

Elvis # 15is available now from DC Comics .

Superman # 15 ( 2024 )

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The ikon who launched the full world of superheroes , the last Logos of Krypton escaped his die world to crash country on Earth and be kindle as Clark Kent . The worldly concern knows him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the loss leader of the Justice League , and the most well - sleep with hero in the DC Comics Universe . Blessed with the powers of a demigod , Kal - El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursual of Sojourner Truth , jurist , and a better tomorrow .

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The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.

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Superman 15 Main Cover: Superman corrupted by green Brainiac scars.

Superman Deflecting Bullets in Comic Art by Jorge Jimenez

The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.

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