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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]]. | ||
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 (nonfiction)|Superman]]. | 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 (nonfiction)|Superman]]. | ||
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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. | 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. | A charismatic and well-known public figure, he is intent on ridding the world of alien superhero [[Superman (nonfiction)|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. | Given Lex's high status as a supervillain, he also comes into conflict with [[Batman (nonfiction)|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. | Lex Luthor has traditionally lacked superpowers or a dual identity and typically appears with a bald head. | ||
== In the News == | |||
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File:Superman-fighting-Brainiac.jpg|Luthor secretly bets against [[Brainiac (nonfiction)|Brainiac]] in Brainiac-Superman fight. | |||
File:Superman by Alex Ross.png|link=Superhero (nonfiction)|Luthor sick and tired of [[Superhero (nonfiction)|superheroes]], invests heavily in [[Supervillain (nonfiction)|supervillain media futures]]. | |||
File:Linus Pauling.jpg|link=Linus Pauling (nonfiction)|[[Linus Pauling (nonfiction)|Linus Pauling]] says he is "flattered, but cannot possibly accept" offer to play Lex Luthor in film. | |||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | |||
* [[Serenity of the Empire (drug)|Serenity of the Empire]] - a [[transdimensional drug]] which causes serenity throughout an empire. | |||
== Nonfiction cross-reference == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
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* [[Batman (nonfiction)]] | * [[Batman (nonfiction)]] | ||
* [[Superman (nonfiction)]] | * [[Superman (nonfiction)]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:DC Comics (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:DC Comics (nonfiction)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 24 October 2021
Alexander "Lex" Luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
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.
In the News
Luthor secretly bets against Brainiac in Brainiac-Superman fight.
Luthor sick and tired of superheroes, invests heavily in supervillain media futures.
Linus Pauling says he is "flattered, but cannot possibly accept" offer to play Lex Luthor in film.
Fiction cross-reference
- Serenity of the Empire - a transdimensional drug which causes serenity throughout an empire.
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links
- Lex Luthor @ Wikipedia