Who Is The Brain? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Brain is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Ernst, with over 249 comic issue appearances. The Brain is the nemesis of The Chief, and because of the latter has been left as a brain contained in a jar, and protected by his creation, Monsieur Mallah.

Who is The Brain?

Origin Ten years before his own death a French scientist experimented upon the mind of a superior ape and, through secret teaching methods and shock treatments gave it a genius IQ of 178. The scientist named this ape Monsieur Mallah . When the scientist died, the intelligent ape removed his brain and transferred it into a sophisticated receptacle which was connected to a vast computer network. Now virtually immortal, the Brain organized the Brotherhood of Evil to advance his aims of world conquest. Major Story Arcs Doom Patrol and Teen Titans When the first Brotherhood of Evil disbanded after many battles with the Doom Patrol , the Brain assembled a second team that fought the New Teen Titans . Outsiders After coming in to conflict with Nightwing 's Outsiders , The Teen Titans, and Batgirl ( Cassandra Cain ) the Brain is killed by Gorilla Grodd during the events of Salvation Run . Rotworld However, the Brain appears to have returned in the New 52, confronting Supergirl . He is seen being cradled by Monsieur Mallah who has allied with Gorilla Grodd during Rotworld.

Key facts

The Brain is of human 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 249 recorded issue appearances, The Brain ranks among the most featured characters in comics.