The Dark Circle is a criminal organization appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
They first appeared in 1968, created by Jim Shooter as a criminal organization founded by five members and consisting of them and their clones.
reboot, was led by Brainiac 4 and had several known Legion enemies among their ranks instead of generic masked henchmen.
The Dark Circle first appear in Adventure Comics #367 as an insurgent group planning to conquer the United Planets in the 30th century.
In post-Zero Hour continuity, the Dark Circle is an ally of the Affiliated Planets and is led by Brainiac 4, consisting of the leaders of the Khunds, the Gil'Dishpan, the Dominators, and the Sklarian Raiders.