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Al Plastino

DC Jul 1958

Action Comics #242

Action Comics #242
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1st appearance and origin of Brainiac
1st appearance of the Bottle City of Kandor, the capital city of Krypton
[December 2025 - James Gunn posted an Instagram confirming Lars Edinger will portray Brainiac]

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