Who Is Monsieur Mallah? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Monsieur Mallah is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 279 comic issue appearances. Gorilla apprentice and creation of the Brain whose IQ has been raised to the genius-level of 178.

Who is Monsieur Mallah?

Major Story Arcs Ten years before his own death, a French scientist experimented on a large gorilla that was stronger and more agile than other gorillas. At first he planned to transplant his mind into this mighty body, but after looking on the ape's face, he changed his mind and decided to enhance his brain activity. Through secret methods and shock treatments, the scientist greatly increased the ape's intelligence. The gorilla gained an IQ of 178, making him a genius. The scientist also gave the ape the ability to speak human languages. He named the gorilla Monsieur Mallah and trained him to read and write, and taught him all about science and medicine. When the scientist died, Mallah followed the instructions he had left him and removed his mentor's brain, surgically transferring it to a sophisticated receptacle that was connected to a vast computer network. The receptacle enabled the brain to remain alive and to monitor events around it and even to speak through special equipment.

Key facts

Monsieur Mallah is of animal origin and first appeared in "The Trail of the Terrible Titan, A Medal For 'Go-Buggy 3'!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 279 recorded issue appearances, Monsieur Mallah ranks among the most featured characters in comics.