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'''Alexander "Lex" Luthor''' is a fictional [[supervillain]] appearing in American comic books published by [[DC Comics]]. | [[File:Lex_Luthor_Action_Comics_23.png|thumb|Lex Luthor circa 1940.]]'''Alexander "Lex" Luthor''' is a fictional [[supervillain]] appearing in American comic books published by [[DC Comics]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:05, 4 June 2016
Alexander "Lex" Luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Description
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Lex Luthor first appeared in Action Comics #23 (April 1940) and has since endured as the archenemy of Superman.
The character is a power-mad American billionaire, business magnate, gifted scientist, inventor, philanthropist to the city of Metropolis, and one of the most intelligent people in the world.
A charismatic and well-known public figure, he is intent on ridding the world of alien superhero Superman, who Lex Luthor views as an obstacle to his megalomaniacal plans and as a threat to the very existence of humanity.
Given Lex's high status as a supervillain, he also comes into conflict with Batman and other superheroes in the DC Universe.
Lex Luthor has traditionally lacked superpowers or a dual identity and typically appears with a bald head.
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External links
- Lex Luthor @ Wikipedia