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==Fictional character biography== | ==Fictional character biography== | ||
===Pre-Crisis=== | ===Pre-Crisis=== | ||
Computo was created by [[Brainiac 5]] to be a mechanical assistant, but instead became homicidal, and attempted an uprising of machines. It creates an army of replicas and begins terrorizing the city. Calculating that a confrontation with the Legion is imminent, it redesigns itself into its ultimate form, Computo the Conqueror, and send a distress signal which will recall all Legionnaires back to Earth.<ref>{{cite book |last =Rovin |first =Jeff |title =The Encyclopedia of Supervillains |publisher =Facts on File |date =1987 |location =New York |isbn = 0-8160-1356-X |pages=64–65}}</ref> When the Legion returns unaware, Computo uses its database to create a weapon which neutralizes Legion members' powers and use it against them, and turns the Clubhouse into a walking automaton. Computo forces the Legion to leave Metropolis | Computo was created by [[Brainiac 5]] to be a mechanical assistant, but instead became homicidal, and attempted an uprising of machines. It creates an army of replicas and begins terrorizing the city. Calculating that a confrontation with the Legion is imminent, it redesigns itself into its ultimate form, Computo the Conqueror, and send a distress signal which will recall all Legionnaires back to Earth.<ref>{{cite book |last =Rovin |first =Jeff |title =The Encyclopedia of Supervillains |publisher =Facts on File |date =1987 |location =New York |isbn = 0-8160-1356-X |pages=64–65}}</ref> When the Legion returns unaware, Computo uses its database to create a weapon which neutralizes Legion members' powers and use it against them, and turns the Clubhouse into a walking automaton. Computo forces the Legion to leave Metropolis and kills one of [[Luornu Durgo|Triplicate Girl]]'s bodies, resulting in her becoming Duo Damsel.<ref>''[[Adventure Comics]]'' #340 (January 1966)</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Wells |first1=John |title=American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969 |date=2014 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=978-1605490557 |page=109}}</ref> Brainiac 5 is finally able to defeat Computo by using an anti-matter device discovered in the ruins of the [[Batcave]]. | ||
Years later, after Brainiac 5 uses elements of its original circuitry, Computo re-emerges by possessing the mind of young [[Computo (Danielle Foccart)|Danielle Foccart]]. Computo is defeated when her brother Jacques uses the invisible formula invented by deceased Legionnaire [[Invisible Kid|Lyle Norg]] to become the second [[Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)|Invisible Kid]].<ref>''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 2) Annual #1 (1982).</ref> Several months later, Brainiac 5 would succeed in removing Computo from the young girl and place it within a matrix which tames the program and it becomes the Legion's majordomo--after first exploding the Legion HQ and then rebuilding and redesigning the structure in minutes.<ref>''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 2) #311 (May 1984)</ref> | Years later, after Brainiac 5 uses elements of its original circuitry, Computo re-emerges by possessing the mind of young [[Computo (Danielle Foccart)|Danielle Foccart]]. Computo is defeated when her brother Jacques uses the invisible formula invented by deceased Legionnaire [[Invisible Kid|Lyle Norg]] to become the second [[Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)|Invisible Kid]].<ref>''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 2) Annual #1 (1982).</ref> Several months later, Brainiac 5 would succeed in removing Computo from the young girl and place it within a matrix which tames the program and it becomes the Legion's majordomo--after first exploding the Legion HQ and then rebuilding and redesigning the structure in minutes.<ref>''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 2) #311 (May 1984)</ref> | ||
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==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
* Computo appears in the animated series [[Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)|''Legion of Super Heroes'']]. This version is | * Computo appears in the animated series [[Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)|''Legion of Super Heroes'']], voiced by [[Adam Wylie]]. This version never becomes evil, and is based in the Legion's Headquarters and later their ship, the Battle Cruiser. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||