SMALLVILLE’s really pulling out all the stops for this final season, aren’t they? The producers teased that some stars from the show’s past would be returning and now Splash Page's relayed that James Marsters is coming back as Brainiac… in a fashion. See the last time the mad man with the mega mind showed up on the show, he was taken to the future in the custody of the Legion of Superheroes. Now, he’ll be returning as Brainiac 5, a heroic living computer who’s traditionally been a member of the Legion.

The details haven’t been divulged as to exactly what the circumstances of #5’s appearance will be in this 200 episode. Will Marsters be playing a reformed Brainac? Or one of his ancestors? The actor doesn’t actually even know, himself. He’s just got his fingers crossed that the SFX wizards are going to make him look “bomb strong.” I can’t help but smile about that last admission. We all know that superhero backstories can run more than a tad convoluted.   I’m sure a lot of times these actors just focus on their lines without necessarily knowing (or needing to know) what the greater context is. == TEASER ==

I’m pretty impressed by just how much of the DC universe SMALLVILLE’s been able to fit in, but man… 200 episodes and no Superman (nor Superboy!) yet?  I was always a little skeptical about how many stories you could tell about Supes when he wasn’t Supes and I guess the answer’s been proven to be at least ten years worth.

Anyway, are you SMALLVILLE devotes excited to see the man sometimes known as Spike and Piccolo back on the show? What other characters would you like to see return?

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They could possibly make it work. He may look more human (considering how they did Cyborg), but just have to be optimistic.

it's not like it's that hard to do Brainiac 5 on tv
 

" it's not like it's that hard to do Brainiac 5 on tv
 

what's so hard about that? "

 
:O does this mean the Legion will return? I hope so, they were great in their first appearance on Smallville,  the actors who played them were awesome. Hopefully they'll add Phantom Girl, Bouncing Boy and Triplicate Girl in the mix ^_^ that would be epic.

I am excited and Hopefully Allison Mack is also in this episode

I cant wait till next month

 What other characters would I like to see return? Most of 'em are already confirmed to be coming back, like Jonathan Kent and Supergirl. I would like to see more of Cyborg and Impulse, though.

smallville is one of the best show out there and it will survive...ive watch every show from the beginning and im devoted... lois n clark is great but they do tend to slack on the season finales though but they will come back

Shouldn't they have chose another actor for that?

Can't wait to see James Marsters back on Smallville! Oh have I missed him...

Looks like everyone is gonna be back this year.

I can't wait for this season.I've been watching this show from the beginning. I like that old characters are returning.

I'm excited about this season, and already psyched for the characters they're bringing. I'm only curious how they gonna adapt them on screen.

best news  we could hear, prob with smallville is  the dopest characters they never utalize their potential

If James Marsters is Brainiac/ Brainiac 5, 
can David Boreanaz  be Bruce Wayne, I want 2 see Wayne for 2 reasons, Worlds Finest Episode, and I feel they have never found a good person to play Batman. I think Boreanaz would be perfect for the role.

I loved James Marsters as Brainac and I can't wait to see him as  Brainiac 5.

Hmm I might actually see this...

I want him to be spike again!!!!!!!!!

This sounds good. I'm hopeful that this will live up to my expectations.

its awesome that some characters are returning it would be great to see whole jla back together fighting some big fight (darkseid would be perfect :D) just dont let Lana come back

 
im hoping the legion will return