Review – Absolute Superman #7: The Many Minds of Brainiac
Absolute Superman #7 cover, via DC Comics.
Ray: The Absolute titles have developed a very distinct visual sense, and the artists are all top-tier, so it's a very smart move that when one of them needs a break, the writers bring in a pinch-hitter for a very specific type of story. Most include flashbacks and major reveals about side characters – and they're just as brilliant as the main story. That's definitely the case for this villain-centric one-shot, which takes us behind the scenes with Brainiac, the hyper-intelligent being doing the tech work for Lazarus Corp. So far, Brainiac has seemed brilliant and manipulative, but maybe not quite as evil as Ra's Al Ghul and the Peacemakers. Yeah, you can throw that out the window, because behind the scenes, this is one of the most disturbing comics I've read in a long time, and this Brainiac is one of the most evil characters I've ever read in fiction, and it all starts with his twisted treatment of a unique victim – himself. Hunted. Via DC Comics.
When we meet Brainiac in this world, he's in the middle of an obsessive search for Superman – torturing a man he's experimenting on and destroying whole cities when they lack the information he needs. A flashback shows that most of Brainiac's victims are in fact other Brainiacs – he's cloning himself constantly, using his clones for menial labor, and disposing of them when they wear out. And we follow one clone, whose job is cleaning up other dead clones, as he slowly gains more awareness, and then finds himself in a surprising position of power – one that makes him maybe the most disturbing Brainiac ever. After all, one of the defining characteristics of Brainiac is his obsession with rationality. What happens when all that power and intelligence winds up in the hands of someone who's already had their mind shattered? It's a terrifying concept, and one that's executed brilliantly here.
To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week.
GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Globe and Mail
an hour ago
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: June 21, 2025
The No. 1 thing you need to focus on this year is going after a single goal at a time. The more your mind is full of plans and schemes the less progress you are likely to make, so live in the moment and let the universe guide you. A family dispute of some kind can be resolved quite easily this weekend but you do need to be conscious of other people's feelings. You have a tendency to say things that sensitive types find a bit hurtful, though of course you don't mean it. You will be called on to sort out a quarrel between friends that has nothing to do with you personally. Although you may be tempted to favor one side over the other you must remain rigidly impartial. Don't jeopardize your reputation for fairness. The sun's move into the financial area of your chart today means you need to devote more attention to a money matter of some kind. If you leave it for other people to sort out you may end up paying more than if you had done it yourself. Forget about everything that went before and focus entirely on what your next big move is going to be. The sun's entry into your birth sign this weekend means you are perfectly placed to make a new start on every important level you can think of. You may be something of a human dynamo but as the sun moves into the most sensitive area of your chart this weekend you would be wise to slow down a bit. You don't have to move faster than everyone else – at least not all the time. The sun is now joining Mercury and Jupiter in the friendship area of your chart, so don't sit at home by yourself. Get out into the world and meet the kind of people who make you glad to be alive. They'll be just as glad to see you. As the sun moves into the career area of your chart this weekend you can and you must set yourself targets that challenge you on the work front. If you think you are better than your rivals then now is the perfect time to prove it. A more inspiring phase is now under way and you will find no end of opportunities to express yourself over the next few weeks. Don't hold back because you fear your ideas might upset other people – in fact, make that your No. 1 aim! Life may be a serious business but don't react to events in the world around you as if all is doom and destruction. People who think like that are best avoided while you go out of your way to show them there is much to enjoy and be joyful about. Your focus now must be on getting important relationships back on track. Some of them have been so beset by gloom and doom in recent weeks that you may even have considered giving up on them. What happens next will convince you that isn't necessary. By all means express your point of view this weekend but don't expect too many people to agree with you. According to the planets you are very much in the minority at the moment, so make sure you can back up your opinions with undeniable facts. Life is about to get hectic in the nicest possible way. Over the next few weeks there will be no end of opportunities to show the world what you can do and you certainly won't hold back. Act at all times as if success is your birthright. Discover more about yourself at
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Profane parrot goes viral as animal rescue tries to find him a home
Watch A U.S. animal shelter went viral while trying to find a home for a crude-talking parrot named Hendrix, which they say is 'basically…Samuel L. Jackson.'
Globe and Mail
5 hours ago
- Globe and Mail
News Media Group Partners with Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong to Unveil Top Picks to Upgrade Your Summer
Nationwide Satellite Media Tour (SMT) Highlights Cool New Ideas for Summer Fun West Palm Beach, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 20, 2025) - News Media Group, Inc., in collaboration with top brands and renowned Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong, showcased the latest gadgets and gear to help families make the most of the summer season by conducting the nationwide SMT with interviews by news stations and lifestyle shows across the country. During the interviews, Mario featured a new eReader, an outdoor Wi-Fi solution, a kid's tablet, creative building sets for children, and a TV, perfect for family entertainment. Each product was chosen to enhance the summer experience-whether at home or on the go. A recap of the roundup of products along with details can be found on Cannot view this video? Visit: Brands that were featured in the SMT included: The Kindle Colorsoft SE. The revolutionary waterproof Kindle Colorsoft SE brings vibrant reading to summer adventures with its eye-friendly color display, distraction-free experience, and impressive eight-week battery life-perfect for everything from beach reads to poolside lounging. The eero Outdoor 7. This helps expands your eero Wi-Fi network inside your home to outside your home with weatherproof Wi-Fi 7 technology that delivers fast, reliable and secure Wi-Fi that's easy to set up and use across your property. Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet, Disney Stitch Special-Edition. For a limited time, Amazon is introducing a special Disney Stitch edition of the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet, designed to help kids 6-12 learn, play and create with the help of the included Amazon Kids+ subscription. The LEGO® City F1® Garage & Mercedes-AMG & Alpine Cars set. It's a portable, interactive playset for ages 7+ that lets kids build, race, and explore the thrilling world of Formula 1® with detailed vehicles, a fold-out garage and a carrying handle for on-the-go fun. 2025 Roku Plus Series TV. It redefines accessible luxury with premium features like mini-LED backlighting, enhanced QLED color, and Smart Picture Max for stunning visuals. And transform any TV with the Roku Streaming Stick Plus, offering 4K and HDR streaming on America's #1 TV platform. All the details and links can be found on
