Lex Luthor

Origin

Action Comics #23

Full Name

Alexander Joseph Luthor

Nick Name

Lex Luthor, Mr. Luthor, Baldy, Lexy, Sexy Lexy, Apex Predator, Apex Lex, Mockingbird, Albie, Superman, God of Apokolips

Species

Human

Race

American

Gender

Male

Hair Style

Bald

Skin Color

White

Personality

Intelligent, calculating, unpredictable, ruthless, strategic, arrogant, narcissistic, wrathful

Hobby

Elaborating new plans, Manipulating people, Antagonizing Superman

Country of Birth

USA

Home

A flying city

Home World

Earth

Weapon

Genius-level intelligence, Manipulation, Intimidation

Leadership, Political power, Mastery in combat, Kryptonite generation and projection, Forcefields, Other weapons like laser blasters, axes, swords, Flight, Longevity, Regeneration, Shapeshifting, Size alteration, Invisibility, Invulnerability, Superhuman strength, Superhuman speed, Superhuman agility, Superhuman reflexes, Superhuman stamina, Superhuman durability, enhanced senses, Martian vision, X-Ray vision, Infrared vision, Telescopic vision, microscopic vision, Electro-magnetic spectrum vision, Telekinesis, Telepathy, Illusions, Possession, Mind control, Astral projection, Apex predator, Nigh omnipotence, Dimensional travel

Equipment

Warsuit

job

Founder and CEO of LexCorp, Professional criminal mastermind, Supervillain, Leader of the Legion of Doom, Co-leader of the Injustice League, Member of the Justice Society International, Member of the Justice League: Team Entropy

Affiliation

Legion of Doom, Injustice League, Injustice Gang, Justice League, Secret Six, Superman Revenge Squad, Secret Society of Super Villains, Intergang, LexCorp, Human Defense Corps

Alignment

Evil

Previous Occupation

Adventurer (formerly), Ruler of Apokolips (formerly), Superhero (formerly), President of the United States (formerly), Leader of The Superman Revenge Squad (formerly), Leader of the Injustice Gang II (formerly), Leader of the Secret Six (formerly), Member of the Orange Lantern Corps (formerly), Agent of A.R.G.U.S. (formerly), Owner of the Daily Planet (post-crisis, formerly), Member of the Justice League (prime-earth, formerly)

Friend

Joker (greatest ally and sometimes rival), Cheetah (greatest ally and sometimes rival), Sinestro, Gorilla Grodd, Black Manta, Captain Cold, Scarecrow, Giganta, Bizarro (his creation), Brainiac, Toyman, Solomon Grundy, Riddler, Captain Boomerang, Mister Mxyzptlk (sometimes), Deathstroke, Reverse-Flash, Penguin, Vandal Savage, Black Adam, Dr. Light, Harley Quinn (formerly), Other Supervillains (sometimes), Legion of Doom, Corrupt business owners, Corrupt politicians

Enemy

Superman (arch-nemesis; heroic counterpart), Supergirl, Superboy (Kon-El), Power Girl, Steel (John Henry Irons), Lois Lane, Superboy (Jon Kent), Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Steel (Natasha Irons), Batman (second archenemy), Wonder Woman (third archenemy), Scorpion (fourth archenemy), Ruby Rose (fifth archenemy), Nightwing, Red Hood, Red Robin, Robin, Catwoman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Azrael, Huntress, Gray Ghost, Lucius Fox, Katana, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, Yang Xiao Long, Aquaman, The Flash (Barry Allen), The Flash (Wally West), Kid Flash (Bart Allen), Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Green Lantern (John Stewart), Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), Green Lantern (Jessica Cruz), Ambush Bug, Firestorm, Green Arrow, Hawkgirl, Shazam, Zatanna, Darkseid (sometimes), Other Supervillains (sometimes), Justice League, Teen Titans, Suicide Squad, Superheroes, The Avengers, Super Special Sonic Search and Smash Squad (crossover with Archie Comics only), Coconuts, Grounder, Scratch

Nationality

American

Battle Style

Telekinesis, telepathy, manipulation, ergokinesis, swordsmen, axe user, laser user, flight, regeneration, shape and sizeshifting, projection, mind control

Status

Alive

Goal(s)

Kill Superman at any cost, Destroy the Justice League and all superheroes that stand in his way, Take over the entire world (all failed), Become the US President (succeeded for a while), Usurp the mantle of Superman (formerly)

Played By

Lyle Talbot (Atom Man vs. Superman), Gene Hackman (Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace), Scott James Wells

(Superboy), Sherman Howard (The Adventures of Superboy), John Shea(Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), Clancy BrownSuperman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, Superman: Shadow of Apokolips), Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville), Kevin Spacey (Superman Returns, tie-in game), Jesse Eisenberg (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League), Jon Cryer (Supergirl), J. S. Gilbert ISuperman: The Man of Steel), Joe J. Thomas (Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe), James Marsters (DC Universe Online), Kerry Shale (LittleBigPlanet 2), Will Friedle (DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power), Mark Rolston (Injustice: Gods Among Us, Young Justice: Legacy), Keith Silverstein (Batman: Arkham Knight), Corey Burton (Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League)

Element

Various

Creator

DC comics, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel

Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor is one of the main antagonists of the DC Universe, specifically serving as one of the main antagonists of both the Superman and Justice League franchises.

He is the archenemy of Superman and one of the most iconic members of the Man of Steel's rogue's gallery, alongside General Zod, Brainiac, Doomsday and Darkseid. He also serves as a recurring adversary to the Justice League, being the leader of many supervillain groups, most notably, the Legion of Doom and the Secret Society of Super Villains.

Initially depicted as a war profiteer and later a mad scientist, Lex was eventually rewritten as a genius billionaire and the founder and CEO of LexCorp, ruling over a vast criminal and legitimate business empire in Metropolis, earning him great power and influence. Following Superman's debut to the world, he would become his sworn archenemy, viewing the Man of Steel as a threat to both his criminal operations and humanity at large; at the same time, he is deeply jealous of his nemesis' abilities and popularity, fueling his obsession with usurping him as humanity's savior and protector overall.

Over the years, Luthor's characterization has often shifted from being a ruthless mastermind and at other times, a misguided anti-hero/anti-villain. However, his unwavering animosity towards Superman has remained constant throughout. His high profile as a supervillain has also put him into conflict with many other heroes of the DC Universe, including Batman and various members of the Justice League.

Lex Luthor

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