10 Smartest DC Characters
6. Superman
It may surprise you to see the Man of Steel on this list, mainly because the writers usually choose to ignore the fact that he has an immense intellect, but there is no doubting that he is one smart cookie.
Being an alien, he has a massive advantage over his earthbound counterparts, with the ability to out-think even the most advanced supercomputer as long as he is under a yellow sun.
Sadly, this is rarely touched upon, as it would make him seem even more overpowered than he usually is if he could just solve all of his immediate problems with a simple snap of his synapsis. However, every so often, DC allow whoever is in charge of his books to lay his raw intelligence bare for everyone to see.
For example, in the New 52 Action Comics, Lois is seriously injured. When Supes takes her to the hospital he is informed there is nothing that can be done for her, as the damage is too great. Refusing to let her die, he proceeds to the nearest library and reads every single piece and book of medicine, before returning to her side and performing the operation himself.
Feats don't get much brainier than that.