mantle had gained consciousness of their own and are now using the Controllers' psionic powers to link all Darkstars' thoughts and use the cosmic energy inside their bodies to fuel their foundry. Powers and weapons Similar to the Guardians of the Universe, the Controllers are one of the most powerful forces in the DC universe. Coming from the same race as the Guardians, they are immortal, have psionic powers like telepathy, telekinesis, and mind control, and they can manipulate cosmic energy. The Controllers also have vast knowledge, which allows them to create advanced technology and weapons. Their most known weapons are the Sun-Eater, Miracle Machine, and the Darkstar exo-mantle. Other versions In the future of the Legion of Super-Heroes, a renegade Controller became the villain known as the Time Trapper. Various DC Comics reboots have since altered this timeline, which is one of many origins given for the Time Trapper. The Controllers also ended up giving the Miracle Machine to the Legion for safekeeping. In other media Television A Pre-Crisis Controller appears in the two-part Legion of Super-Heroes episode "Sundown", voiced by David Lodge. This renegade Controller believes that the ultimate perfection comes from chaos, rather than order, and releases the last Sun-Eater in existence to spread this chaos across the universe. Superman was sent to stop him on his own while the Legion stops the Sun-Eater and an army of robots he has sent to protect it. The Controller's plan was foiled, but at the cost of the Legion member Ferro Lad's life. As he makes his escape, Superman warns him to never appear again. The Controllers briefly appear in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "When OMAC Attacks". Batman alongside Hawk and Dove had to stop a war between the Controllers and the Warlords of Okaara. Video games A Controller appears in the Wii version of Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters. References External links The Book of Oa: Maltus Cosmic Teams: Controllers DCU Guide: Controllers Characters created by Jim Shooter Characters created by Curt Swan Characters created by Mort Weisinger DC Comics extraterrestrial supervillains DC Comics supervillains DC Comics characters who have mental powers DC Comics telekinetics DC Comics telepaths Fictional characters with energy-manipulation abilities Fictional characters who can manipulate light Fictional characters with immortality Green Lantern characters