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Who Is Vril Dox? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vril Dox (DC Comics): Vril Dox II is Brainiac's genetic clone, leader of L.E.G.I.O.N. and later R.E.B.E.L.S., and father of Lyrl Dox a.k.a. Brainiac 3. He was also a brief

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Vril Dox is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Vril Dox II, with over 276 comic issue appearances. Vril Dox II is Brainiac's genetic clone, leader of L.E.G.I.O.N. and later R.E.B.E.L.S., and father of Lyrl Dox a.k.a. Brainiac 3. He was also a brief member of the Sinestro Corps during Blackest Night.

Who is Vril Dox?

Origin Silver Age Brainiac and Vril Dox II An early incarnation of Vril Dox II appeared in Superman #167 . Vril Dox II is a native Coluan and the adopted son of Brainiac . He became unhappy with being the son of an evil computer so he escaped and is never heard of again. Modern Age The Vril Dox II of L.E.G.I.O.N. is the re-imagined version of the original silver age character. The difference being that Vril Dox II is a clone of Brainiac and not just his adopted son. New 52 A son of Vril Dox (Brainiac) appeared in Superman #23.2 . In this version he is the natural son of Vril and Lysl Dox.

Key facts

Vril Dox is of alien origin and first appeared in "The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 276 recorded issue appearances, Vril Dox ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

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Who is Vril Dox?

Vril Dox II is Brainiac's genetic clone, leader of L.E.G.I.O.N. and later R.E.B.E.L.S., and father of Lyrl Dox a.k.a. Brainiac 3. He was also a brief member of the Sinestro Corps during Blackest Night.

What is Vril Dox's real name?

Vril Dox's real identity is Vril Dox II.

When did Vril Dox first appear?

Vril Dox first appeared in "The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!".

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