Making up only three percent of the world, INTPs are some of the rarest people around. As some of the smartest people on the planet, they are typically known for priding themselves on their inventiveness and their unique intellect. Also known as the logician, or the architect, the INTP Myers-Briggs personality type is someone with the ability to be imaginative and think originally, whilst also potentially coming off as condescending and insensitive.
The DC universe is full of geniuses and logical thinkers who use their brains rather than their brawn, leading to some incredible inventions and creative solutions to saving the world. Here are 10 heroes from DC who tend to think before they swing.
10 Batman
A creative inventor by day and a crime-fighter by night, Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, is the perfect INTP example. Known for his crazy inventions, such as his sonar device in The Dark Knight and a Hypnosis Machine, Batman is known to think his way out of a sticky situation as well as throw some punches.
As we saw in The Dark Knight, to defeat the Joker, Batman had to rely on his intellect. He’s done this many times and even managed to put up a good fight against Superman by creating a Kryptonite spear in Batman v Superman. He’s a risk-taker and a problem-solver who, unlike heroes with superhuman abilities, must use his brain to defeat his enemies.
9 Tim Drake’s Robin
Arguably the best and brightest Robin of them all is Tim Drake. Just like Batman, and in terms of his intelligence and detective skills, Drake very logical when it comes to plotting plans against his villains. Logic and detailed thinking take over as he often plans to overcome any opposing forces.
Throughout his time as a superhero, The Boy Wonder demonstrated his skills many times and perfectly fits the description as an introverted architect. He was even labeled as the greatest detective in the world during Robin #1, proving just how good his detective skills really were. He might even be better than the Dark Knight himself.
8 Lucius Fox
Whilst not necessarily a superhero, Lucius Fox is almost definitely a hero in the DC universe, and like his boss, is also an INTP. Whilst only a supporting character in both the movies and the comics, Fox is incredibly important to Bruce Wayne. Without his expertise, many inventions used to defeat villains such as The Joker would never have existed.
Imagine a world where Batman never has access to his giant tank that speeds through the streets of Gotham, The Tumbler. It’s a scary thought. Lucius Fox became a valuable ally for Batman, and fans like to think this is because of his immense creativity and brainpower, both making him a hero in his own right.
7 Barry Allen’s The Flash
Warm and introverted, Barry Allen flawlessly captures the INTP personality type. After getting struck by lightning due to a particle accelerator explosion, CSI investigator Barry Allen gained a new power of super speed. With great power comes responsibility, it also comes with a very smart detective.
Since his days as CSI investigator, Allen developed a great problem-solving ability. For most people, Barry Allen is simply known as the fastest man in the world, however, his forensic investigator skills always come in handy when trying to stop his enemies, and with good morals at heart, makes a great hero.
6 Ray Palmer
With a Ph.D. in physics, not many others have the brainpower to keep up with scientist Ray Palmer. When of the smartest men in the universe, Palmer was able to put his physics degree to good use when he created the A.T.O.M (Advanced Technology Operating Mechanism) suit. With the ability to shrink to an impossibly small size, not many can face off against him.
Using his brains, Palmer regularly fights his way out of a problem. His understanding of physics allows the ex-college professor to be one of the most creative members of the Legends of Tomorrow. Once Ray starts working on a puzzle, nothing stops him, after all, he can science his way out of anything.
5 Cyborg
With a compelling desire to understand the world around him, Victor Stone, aka Cyborg, is reserved, quiet, and most importantly has genius-level intellect. Born as a lab-rat to his scientist parents, Stone merged with the mother box to turn into the half-robot, half-human hero.
After spending his high school years playing sports and at odds with his scientist father Silas Stone, Stone was never able to put his brains to good use. But with cybernetic enhancements and superhuman abilities, he was able to reach his full potential to become an extremely intelligent crime-fighter, saving the world on multiple occasions.
4 Doctor Manhattan
Yet another physicist caught in a radioactive experiment, Dr. Jonathan Osterman was reborn into the god-like, high-powered entity called Dr. Manhattan. Blessed with the ability to control matter, he became an invaluable member of the Watchmen with his immense intellect and extraordinary powers.
Ranging from interstellar teleportation and telekinetic control over matter to inter-dimensional travel and energy manipulation, the man of science is the perfect example of using planning and cunning to overcome his enemies. Creating new and scientific ideas is a superpower in its own right, but combined with his genius and powers, it also creates an unstoppable force.
3 Mister Terrific
As a child prodigy in theoretical physics, Michael Holt aka Mister Terrific is one of the most intelligent heroes in the DC universe. Emulating Einstein, Bohr, Planck, and Feynman, Holt already had a successful career before his superhero ventures. Possessing 14 PhD's, he was already a multi-millionare thanks to his high-tech firm Cyberwear and an Olympic gold medalist.
Most physicists are extremely objective, logical, and open-minded, and Mister Terrific is no exception. As the third most intelligent person in the universe, Holt was the perfect candidate for the JSA chairman. Colossal brain power and immense leadership qualities make Holt the pitch-perfect INTP.
2 The Question
Driven by a deep search for philosophical meaning, Victor Sage is a martial arts expert and detailed investigator known as the vigilante protector of Hub City. A signature trait of the INTP personality is analytical thinking, and as a great detective, Sage has that in abundance.
While only a street-level crime fighter, and without any superhuman abilities, Sage surprises the fans with his incredible fighting skills and most importantly his brain. Capable of solving any mystery, The Question spends a lot of his time training his mind as well as his skills. Known for mastering meditation, as well as other spiritual exercises, it’s no doubt he has such a sharp mind.
1 Captain Adam
Framed for a crime he didn't commit; Nathaniel Adams was left with no choice other than participating in an unknown military experiment. The Ex-United States Air Force officer found himself propelled twenty years into the future with extreme abilities thanks to his now part-alien metallic body.
Serving as inspiration to DC's Dr. Manhattan, Adams shares many similar personality traits. Honesty and objectiveness can be seen as both good and bad qualities, but for a man needed to save the planet on numerous occasions, they are definitely positives. Blessed with military-level intelligence, it's no surprise that Captain Adam ends the list.