Brainiac is usually depicted with incredibly high levels of strength, durability, and speed; the exact level varies, but usually hovers at around Superman's strength.
Depends on the version, but arguably Brainiac has ALWAYS been more powerful than Superman and that was the whole point. Some versions are weaker than others though. He can range from a normal dude with psychic powers to an interdimensional cosmic God depending on the story.
Brainiac is easily the most high-tech of Superman's foes. He uses advanced alien spacecraft and technology to combat Superman. In early appearances in the Silver Age comics, he had a purplish flying saucer. Since then, however, he has used a giant, green/metallic skull-shaped space ship with metallic tentacles.
So powerful that he could manifest as avatars in the Multiverse, the Brainiac God was a being of power on par with Darkseid and the Anti-Monitor. As tall as sky scrapers, much of Brainiac's power came from his sheer strength alone as nothing but his size made him a formidable opponent.
With power levels possibly even far above Superman's, including almost incalculable strength and an enigmatic power known as the 'Omega Effect,' Darkseid is one of Superman's most powerful and recognizable foes.
On top of his strength and invulnerability, Captain Atom can absorb and expel radiation and energy of all kinds. Captain Atom has proven in past battles that he is stronger than Superman and has better fighting skills.
Superman has been defeated by surprising opponents like Orion, Shazam, Hawkman, and Captain Atom. Even the powerful Galactus and Godzilla have managed to defeat Superman in crossover events. Superman's most baffling defeat came at the hands of Alfred Pennyworth and Muhammed Ali in unexpected circumstances.
Thanos is powerful but Brainiac has all of the advantages. Brainiac would make Thanos come to him, forcing the Mad Titan to fight through his powerful drones, each one powerful enough to phase even Superman.
Weaknesses. Sensory Overload: Brainiac has been defeated in the past by Superman forcing him into Earth's environment where he was overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of human society that his abilities enabled him to experience and the germs and microbes that he is not used to and was repulsed by.
Who would win in a fight, Darkseid or Brainiac? Brainiac is definitely strong, but Great Darkseid far outstrips him. Really Darkseid is one of those characters who only loses because the plot requires him to.
Doctor Strange is one of the most powerful sorcerers in the Marvel Universe. Armed with all kinds of magical artifacts and some of the most powerful spells, Strange has stood against the forces of chaos for years. Brainiac is a mighty foe, but Strange would beat him.
While Superman's reputation as DC's strongest hero is important to the themes that make him work, Darkseid isn't just more powerful, he's a higher level of being.
Thor has faced down a lot of challenges over the years but Brainiac may be too much for him. The amount of power that Brainiac can bring to bear is pretty staggering and there's a good chance Thor would be defeated and cataloged before he ever got close to the powerful Coluan.
So, as Suicide Squad players continue to take on the challenge that is the Brainiac fight, it's clear that frustration and determination go hand in hand. The overwhelming health of the boss, coupled with the need for precise strategies and builds, is pushing players to their limits.
Usually, the average Coluan rates an Eighth level intellect, while the whole of humanity rates a first level intellect. However, Brainiac's family line, the Dox lineage, has always displayed above average intelligence, ranking at a twelfth level intellect.
One of the most intelligent beings in the universe, the wicked Brainiac's genius has challenged Superman time and again. Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor may be the smartest criminal mind on Earth, but his intellect is no match for the alien artificial intelligence known as Brainiac.
Wiz: Although Brainiac has tanked attacks from Superman even the sun-dipped one, he wouldn't survive Galactus stepping on him. Galactus resisted powerful mind attacks before, from Scarlet Witch and Thanos.
Superman seemingly defeats Brainiac and then returns to the hospital to cure Lois. But before Lois can take the cure, Brainiac attacks the hospital and smashes the cure, before Superman destroys him by breaking his brain chip. With the cure now destroyed, Lois faces certain death.
Ultron also had an advantage in that he wasn't susceptible to Brainiac's telekinesis. Wiz: Not having a real brain, Brainiac had nothing to work with. Ultron also had the strength advantage, making him more than a match for Brainiac.
Superman can't take on Darkseid alone. The entire Justice League still struggled to face this celestial being. Every time Superman has faced off with Darkseid it visually ends in a stalemate, although the ruler of Apokolips is still one of Superman's greatest adversaries.
There's no question the Hulk is a near-indestructible force who comes out on top in almost all of his battles of pure strength. However, against Superman, he's outmatched. While Hulk's strength might rival that of the Man of Steel, Superman's other abilities give him a considerable edge against his opponent.
Despite Black Adam's challenge, Superman's Kryptonian physiology ultimately makes him stronger, as confirmed in the issue. Fans eagerly anticipate a future showdown between Superman and Black Adam, with potential for an epic battle in various mediums.
