Line #22 TheSmartGuy/ComicBooks


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6	The resident [[TheSmartGuy Smart Guy or Girl]] in ComicBooks.
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10	* ''ComicBook/FourKidsWalkIntoABank'': Walter is a chemistry whiz and able to whip up chemicals the kids use in their plot, like truth serum.
11	* Betty Cooper from ''ComicBook/ArchieComics''. Contrary to the DumbBlonde stereotype and despite her beauty, Betty actually has an above-average intelligence and is one of the smartest students at Riverdale High School. In one story she won an award and was sent to compete in New York and has won numerous academic awards. While Dilton who is much more of a {{stereotypical nerd}} than any of the other main characters is a science whiz who aces all his academic work and at times is a borderline {{mad scientist}} who constantly creates several genius inventions.
12	* ComicBook/IronMan and [[ComicBook/AntMan Hank Pym]] usually share this role in ''ComicBook/TheAvengers'', with slightly different fields. (one being the GadgeteerGenius in the PoweredArmor, the other being a more [[HollywoodScience comic booky scientist]] with his [[MinovskyPhysics Pym Particles]]).
13	* Aside from being the leader, Billy Butcher tends to fit the trope when handling tactics in ''ComicBook/TheBoys''.
14	* Ken Brassai from ''ComicBook/{{Circles}}'' is more of a clever and mischievous type where he sneaks his friends into clubs by "knowing people" and gave Marty a gym pass to psych him out.
15	* Snow White and Reynard the Fox in ''{{ComicBook/FABLES}}''.
16	* Reed Richards, aka Mr Fantastic, is a rare example combining this and TheHero as part of the ''ComicBook/FantasticFour''. He's also one for the larger Franchise/MarvelUniverse in general, being regarded as the smartest man in the world. (which is no mean feat).
17	* John Constantine the ''ComicBook/{{Hellblazer}}'' is this in ''ComicBook/JusticeLeagueDark''.
18	%%* In the Howling Commando, young scout Rebel Raltson.
19	* ''ComicBook/{{Incandescence}}'': Enigma, resident {{Fembot}} of Complex B. She creates their communication devices, can instantly look up city and floor plans, and even cook up magic spells while multitasking memes and miniskirt shopping.
20	* ''ComicBook/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica'':
21	** In most of incarnations, ComicBook/{{Batman}} is a mix of The Smart Guy and TheLancer.
22	** The ComicBook/MartianManhunter also fulfills this role in some incarnations.
23	* ComicBook/{{Robin}}/ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} (Dick Grayson) becomes when he started leading the ComicBook/{{Teen Titans}}.
24	* Tim Drake fills this role in ''ComicBook/YoungJustice'', and within the Bat Family itself when Bruce isn't there to do so.
25	* ''ComicBook/JusticeSocietyOfAmerica'' has [[ComicBook/MisterTerrific Mr. Terrific]], the third smartest guy in the DCU.
26	* ''ComicBook/IlGrandeBlek'': Professor Occultis is the brain of the group and often contrives plans for Blek's feats.
27	* ''ComicStrip/KnightsOfTheDinnerTable'' has Brian, who has memorized all the TabletopGame/{{Hackmaster}} books (their version of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'') and is a master of tactics. In the "real life" of the strip makes his living building and repairing computers, trading on Ebay, and painting miniatures. In game, he tends to play wizards whenever he can and has gone to great pains to make sure each character inherits the meticulously kept journals of the previous one (amongst other CrazyPrepared preparations.)
28	* ''ComicBook/TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' has Mina Murray as a sassy tactician.
29	* Brainiac 5 fills this role in every version of the ''ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes''.
30	** ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' lampshaded this:
31	--->'''Supergirl:''' So what's your power? SuperStrength? [[SuperSpeed Speed]]?\
32	'''Brainiac 5:''' I have a 12th level intellect...\
33	'''Supergirl:''' Great. You can knock him out with your diploma.
34	* Frank Einstein Jr. of ''ComicBook/MiniMonsters'' is one of these, although his inventions usually fail. He's also TheLeader of his own gang of good guys, Frank's gang.
35	* In ''ComicBook/SonicTheComic'' TheSmartGuy role in the Freedom Fighters is taken by Porker Lewis and after Porker leaves the Freedom Fighters the role is taken by [[TeenGenius Tekno]], in the Chaotix Crew the role is taken by [[GeniusBruiser Vector the Crocodile]].
36	* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'': Donatello, he who does machines, pretty much defines this trope.
37	* Taranee Cook in ''ComicBook/{{WITCH}}'' is archetypical of this trope.
38	* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman'' [[ComicBook/WonderWoman1942 Vol 1]]: During the Golden Age OmnidisciplinaryScientist Paula von Gunther acts as the smartest member of Diana's crime fighting group, whom the others turn to with questions and for advice. The group in this era consists of Diana, ComicBook/SteveTrevor, ComicBook/EttaCandy and her Holliday Girls, and Paula.
39	* Though the Smart Guy in ''ComicBook/XMen'' can vary depending on the current roster, generally speaking it's Hank [=McCoy=]/Beast.
40	** On the original team, Iceman filled the role of The Smartass Guy to Beast's GeniusBruiser. It bears pointing out that he had the poorest grades of the class.
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