Colu was the homeworld of a green skinned humanoid life form known as the Coluans. They were one of the most advanced species in the universe, with technological and scientific advancements dwarfing those of other planets.
The government was organized so that the populace was governed by highly advanced computers. Over time these machines became corrupt and treated the people as slaves -- they became known as the Computer Tyrants.[2]
Colu was the birthplace of the Dox family, whose legacy lasted well beyond the 31st Century. The most famous representatives of Colu were the world-conqueror android known as Brainiac, his adopted humanoid son, Vril Dox (aka Brainiac 2) and 30th century resident, Querl Dox (aka Brainiac 5) of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Name of the Planet[]
Although the name of the planet was definitely Colu, on occasion, Brainiac referred to it as Mega. The significance of this name is unknown. It might have been an alternate name, possibly the Kryptonian or Rannian name for the planet, but this is unknown. All that was known was that this planet was some where in outer space. Millions of Mega's inhabitants were all killed in cataclysmic atomic wars, however one man survived, (along with a handful of others, as it would soon be discovered) the brilliant Professor Hecla, who built the android Brainiac, to travel to Earth and capture specimens from every species on Earth, so that Mega could be repopulated.[3]
The Megans had apparently developed some sophisticated technology. They developed a Hyper-Ray that was capable of shrinking any object it touched, and an Ultra ForceShield, which is an impenetrable force field.
They also possessed weapons of mass destruction, such as atomic weaponry, which nearly wiped their civilization out in the 20th century.
Residents[]
- Coluans
- Hecla
- Brainiac
- Vril Dox (aka Brainiac 2, adopted son of Brainiac)
- Pran Dox (aka Brainiac 3)
- Kajz Dox (aka Brainiac 4)
- Querl Dox (aka Brainiac 5 and 30th century, Legionnaire)
- Commander
- Electro
- Pulsar Stargrave
Notes[]
The first time Brainiac's planet is actually called 'Colu' is unknown.
Appearances[]
The New Adventures of Superman (1966):
- Superman meets Brainiac (1966)
- The Return of Brainiac (1966)
See Also[]
- Colu article at Memory Beta, the 'non-canon' Star Trek Wikia.
References[]
- ↑ As seen in the comic story: Homecoming (December 1988).
- ↑ As seen in Atlas of the DC Universe.
- ↑ As revealed in the Filmation series The New Adventures of Superman (1966-1969) episode: Superman Meets Brainiac (1966).