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5 Smartest Robots In Marvel Comics

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Last updated: 2023/01/06 at 4:33 AM
By Josh Published January 6, 2023
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There are quite a few powerful robots in the Marvel universe, though a few of them have made a name for themselves due to their enhanced intelligence.

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5/5 DangerFirst Appearance: Astonishing X-Men (Vol. 3) #9, by writer Joss Whedon, penciler/inker John Cassaday, colorist Laura Martin, and letterer Chris Eliopoulos 4/5 NimrodFirst Appearance: Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 1) #191, by writer Chris Claremont, penciler John Romita Jr., inker Dan Green, colorist Glynis Wein, letterer Tom Orzechowski 3/5 The Living BrainFirst Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #8, by writer Stan Lee, penciler/inker Steve Ditko, and letterer Art Simek 2/5 UltronFirst Appearance: Avengers (Vol. 1) #54, by writer Roy Thomas, penciler John Buscema, inker George Tuska, and letterer Artie Simek 1/5 Dragon ManFirst Appearance: Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #35, by writer Stan Lee, penciler Jack Kirby, inker Chic Stone, and letterer Artie Simek
Nimrod and Dragon Man reading a newspaper from Marvel Comics split image

The release of horror movies like M3GAN has kept the fears of robots alive in sci-fi fans. The titular lifelike doll in M3GAN has a brilliant but malfunctioning artificial intelligence. In the Marvel universe, Hank Pym became the father of artificial intelligence when he created the brilliant but also terrifying robot named Ultron.


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Ultron isn’t the only Marvel robot known for its incredible intelligence. Dragon Man is both powerful and brilliant, while the futuristic Sentinel known as Nimrod has threatened multiple eras of mutantkind over the years. While these robots are incredibly powerful due to their advanced weaponry and abilities, it’s their increased intelligence that really sets them apart.

5/5 Danger

First Appearance: Astonishing X-Men (Vol. 3) #9, by writer Joss Whedon, penciler/inker John Cassaday, colorist Laura Martin, and letterer Chris Eliopoulos

Danger watching monitors featuring Wolverine

One of Marvel’s coolest training facilities was the Danger Room, which the X-Men used to hone their mutant abilities and fighting skills. It featured advanced Shi’ar technology that was continually improved by the mutant maker named Forge.

The Danger Room eventually gained sentience, though it became hardened after Professor X buried it. it later emerged as the powerful robot Danger, and she had the same hard-light capabilities as the Danger Room. She also had highly adaptive fight mechanics and the gathered intelligence of the X-Men’s computers, though Danger is still a new being who is experiencing life.

4/5 Nimrod

First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 1) #191, by writer Chris Claremont, penciler John Romita Jr., inker Dan Green, colorist Glynis Wein, letterer Tom Orzechowski

An image of Nimrod from Marvel's Powers of X comic

The X-Men have dealt with a few powerful robots like Danger over the years. However, one of Marvel’s best and deadliest robots was an advanced Sentinel from the future known as Nimrod. It was the next step in the evolution of machines that began with Master Mold.

Nimrod has threatened mutantkind in the present and in the future. The advanced technology used to create Nimrod developed an emotionless sentient personality that turned on humans and mutants alike. While Nimrod carried powerful weaponry, it was the advanced database of mutants and superhumans that really made the futuristic Sentinel a threat.

3/5 The Living Brain

First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #8, by writer Stan Lee, penciler/inker Steve Ditko, and letterer Art Simek

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A scientist named Dr. Petty created the robotic Living Brain, which contained an advanced hard drive. The Living Brain was capable of holding more information than any organic brain or computer on the planet if it was programmed appropriately.

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Thieves stole The Living Brain during a demonstration of its ability to answer any question. Villains used and manipulated it a few times, though Spider-Man eventually reprogrammed the Living Brain to be his assistant. The Living Brain’s capacity for knowledge was nearly limitless. Its hard drive was so expansive that it even housed the consciousness of Doctor Octopus.

2/5 Ultron

First Appearance: Avengers (Vol. 1) #54, by writer Roy Thomas, penciler John Buscema, inker George Tuska, and letterer Artie Simek

Age Of Ultron, Ultron Grabbing Iron Man And Captain America With Hawkeye Reflected On His Head

Founding Avenger Hank Pym was using his Giant-Man identity when he created the first version of Ultron during an experiment with advanced robotic intelligence. Ultron almost immediately turned on Pym. It brainwashed him into forgetting Ultron’s existence and then began upgrading its robotic body.

Ultron’s advanced intelligence was initially devoted to taking out his “father” and his allies in The Avengers. Ultron then tried to eradicate humanity and other living beings before he decided to merge all bionics with robotics. Ultron also used his intelligence to create other powerful robots like Alkhema the War-Toy and the Avenger named Vision over the years.

1/5 Dragon Man

First Appearance: Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #35, by writer Stan Lee, penciler Jack Kirby, inker Chic Stone, and letterer Artie Simek

Dragon Man flying with the Future Foundation

The powerful being now known as Draconus was originally a robotic creation of Professor Gregson Gilbert called the Dragon Man. The alchemist Diablo brought Dragon Man to life to use as his enforcer. Some of Marvel’s most important villains would continue to manipulate Dragon Man for his strength over the years.

Reed Richards and his daughter Valeria were eventually able to update Dragon Man’s programming. They unlocked his enhanced intelligence and unique personality, which allowed him to join the Future Foundation. While Draconus has incredible strength and fire-breathing capabilities, he also has a gifted intelligence equaled only by his compassion for his newfound loved ones.

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