Why Brainiac Should Be Superman's Next Movie Villain

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Superman has had a long and rich history on film, dating all the way back to the 1940s. From Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill, the Man of Tomorrow has been defending truth, justice, and hope on the big screen for the better part of a century.

However, unlike fellow comic book legends Batman and Spider-Man, Superman’s rogues’ gallery has largely gone unexplored — Lex Luthor and General Zod are his only antagonists who have received any real time in the spotlight, while Doomsday and Darkseid have only managed minor roles in Batman v Superman and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, respectively. There are plenty of longstanding Superman villains who have never appeared on film before, but would be perfect opponents for the Man of Steel’s next live action incarnation, whatever that may end up looking like. And there’s no better candidate for that role than Vril Dox, aka the cybernetic space invader Brainiac.

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There are a few major reasons why Brainiac should be the next supervillain adapted to film as opposed to, say, Bizarro, Mongul, Metallo, Parasite, or Mr. Mxyzptlk. First and foremost, he’s arguably the most iconic Superman villain who has yet to appear in a live action movie. Originally created in 1958 by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, Brainiac has been one of Superman’s most persistent enemies both in and out of the comics. After all, though he may not have made his big screen debut yet, Brainiac is no stranger to adaptations.

As far back as 1978, Brainiac has menaced the world of television, famously appearing as a member of Lex Luthor’s Legion of Doom in the Super Friends cartoons. Prolific voice actor Corey Burton portrayed the character in 1996’s Superman: The Animated