Luthor was the son of lionel luthor, a member of an organization with plans to conquer the world. Luthor is also a major antagonist in the justice league series being the leader of. Alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Lex luthor, supermans archnemesis, is one of the most gifted beings alive, whose hatred of interfering aliens pushes him down the path of a sociopath. An alternate version of lex is a central character of the 2010 animated. Jesse eisenberg loves playing characters like lex luthor. Lex luthor is a fictional character from the television series smallville. Since his first appearance in dc comics action comics, no. Lex luthor is a comic book super villain in the dc comics universe, and is mainly archnemesis to superman. See more ideas about lex luthor, dc comics and superman. Preowned uspsfedex ground mainland shipping to live address. The people dont know that this personality of lex in bvs was present in the.
Mattel has finally released lex luthor as hes supposed to be. Lex luthor dc direct comic book hero action figures. Great deals on lex luthor dc direct superman comic book hero action figures. He is a supervillain, a brilliant scientist, a billionaire industrialist and supermans greatest enemy. Lex luthor took forty cakes is a popular comic book illustration from the 1978 childrens dictionary the super dictionary featuring illustrations of heroes and villains from dc comics. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman. Senator kelly, a politician with a thing against mutants, is causing trouble for the xmen both in their comic book and. Birthright is not well known among the general audience. Mattel dc comics multiverse collector lex luthor figure 6inch. This test is not based on any scientific study whatsoever. View an image titled lex luthor concept art in our injustice.
The character was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Lex later convinced the supergirl matrix to be a hero of metropolis and a personal body. Sep 06, 2017 actor michael rosenbaum is intrinsically linked to the dc universe as both a hero and villain, but while there are those who love him as the flash cartoon networks justice league, he will. Lex luthor is the greatest of supermans villains and a comic book icon. Though originally portrayed as a rogue scientist, he was later rewritten as a machiavellian. It reads, if the listed friendly character is on the map, lex luthor can use barrier as free, but only to generate 2 markers.
Luthor is the archenemy of superman, though given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with batman and other superheroes in the dc universe. Lex luthor has been supermans archenemy for most of the superheros. Alexander joseph luthor is a supervillain appearing in comics published by dc comics. He was a series regular from the pilot episode until the season seven finale, and has been played continuously by michael rosenbaum, with various actors portraying lex as a child throughout the series.
The only lex luthor on the list that could be described as a good guy, this alternate version of the character is voiced by chris noth, most noted for his role as mr. In the books he has been commonly conceived as either a mad scientist or a billionaire tyrant bent on world domination. A selfmade man whose immeasurable intellect is always in conflict with his equally immeasurable ego, lex luthor is one of the worlds most brilliant minds and most famous villains. He is featured in the pilot episode until the season seven finale, and has been played continuously by michael rosenbaum, with various actors portraying the character as a child throughout the series. Lex luthor has been supermans archenemy for most of the superheros existence. Lex luthor is one of the most dangerously intelligent men on the planet. Lex luthor is frozen during a battle with the justice league. Originally a pulp magazineinspired mad scientist known only by his surname, he was later rewritten as lex luthor, an inventor and former friend of superboy.
Future teen heroes karate kid and dawnstar must stop him. Luthor has been many things over the years, growing and evolving just like his archenemy. Between losing her family twice and now possibly her best friend, shes not in the best mental place right now. As of 2009, brown has played lex luthor more than any other actor when he played the role one more time in supermanbatman. Lex luthor mad cartoon network wiki fandom powered by. As the only survivor of the earth2 justice league, he turns to the heroes of earth1 for help following his escape from the evil crime syndicate. Lionel, with many of the same characteristics that lexs comic book counterpart has. One of the illustrations in the book depicts lex luthor, the supervillain character and arch enemy of superman, running away with a cart filled with 40 cakes. This dc comics multiverse collection returns to dawn of justice, bringing back the character of lex luthor as an action figure. Growing up poor and abused, lex luthor became ambitious and decided to use his genius to become a master businessman with complete control over the world.
Alexander killing johnny quick and stealing his powers. This gallery contains images of the smallville character lex luthor. Jun 17, 2000 lex luthor is not the only comic book character making waves this summer. Lex luthor character superman character 80 dc comics 68 superhero 66 lois lane character 54 based on comic book 48 batman character 43 clark kent character 43 wonder woman character 42 the flash character 40 green lantern character 33 supervillain 32 jimmy olsen character 31 joker character 31 aquaman character 28. Rather than harnessing his genius for good, luthor seizes power for his own benefit and is a threat at large. Original female character s attempted sexual assault. Can we have this lex luthor in the superman movies. In 1944 lex luthor was the first character in a comic book and one of the first in fiction to use an atomic bomb. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the same team who created superman himself, luthor was an instant success. In general, people only think an onscreen version of a character is acceptable if that character simply mirrors the comic book counterpart.
Lex luthor comics whos who in comic book movies wikia. I, on the other hand, tend to think of the version of luthor i grew up withan intense, xenophobic, and genius humanist who believes that superman is the. His character spanned the entirety of his comic book arcs, as he began as a corporate titan, then president of the united states, a mad scientist, and finally leader of the legion of doom. Every adaptation of lex luthor, ranked from worst to best. Earth one series served as a modernization of the superman character, reintroducing the man of steel himself as well as offering alternate takes on some of his classic villains. In 1944 lex luthor was the first character in a comic. Jun 04, 2018 originally they were equal, doom ruler of a country with diplomatic immunity and essentially unlimited resources. May 18, 2015 not only is he a billionaire industrialist and a brilliant scientist, he is also supermans greatest enemy. Emma has been through more in the last few years than most experience in a lifetime. The most iconic lex luthor actors, ranked newsarama. He is portrayed both in his classical role as an antagonist to superman but also as a protagonist in the comic story much like his prominent comic book incarnations, lex luthor is shown as being callous, ruthless and hungry for power. He thaws out in the 31st century, discovers time trapper and prevents supermans arrival to earth as a baby.
Known for his ends justifies the means approach to life, his singleminded and often brutal focus puts him at odds with the man of steel. Lex luthor is arguably dc comic s most iconic villain. Feb 16, 2020 considering the characters comic history, it is very hard not to associate him with violence. Take this quiz to find out which dc universe character you are most like. This makes him an extremely powerful and formidable opponent. Alexander joseph lex luthor, or lex luthor for short, is a highly intelligent supervillain who originated from dc comics and is one of the main antagonists of the dc universe. Lex luthor mad cartoon network wiki fandom powered by wikia. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. By the end of the second installment, it is very clear that lex is going to be involved in the third.
He is a supervillain, a brilliant scientist, a billionaire industrialist and superman s greatest enemy. See more ideas about lex luthor, dc comics and superhero. Great deals on lex luthor dc comics comic book hero action figures. Well lets get into a character analysis of one of the best bald baddies. Great deals on lex luthor dc direct comic book hero action figures. Lex luthor superman batman dawn of justice young justice sylar heroes comic books art comic art mafia crime fish mooney alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics and is the archenemy of superman. In addition to his personal vendetta against the man who thwarts his every scheme, he despises the alien. Lex luthor also known as doctor lex luthor is a character from the dc comics crossover story superman. This character had been created by joe shuster and jerry siegel.
He was inspired by lois lane to fight the crime syndicate of america and become his. This combination makes him an extremely powerful and formidable opponent. His brain is more than a match for supermans brawn, and hes crossed paths with every superhero in the dc universe. Dave knows that fans all have their dream castings for their favorite marvel and dc comics characters in both the mcu films and dceu movies. Oct 19, 2018 cws supergirl is bringing on one of dcs most iconic villains in lex luthor, and fans seem to already know who they want to play the part. Lex luthor dc direct superman comic book hero action figures. Alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books published by dc comics. The 20 richest comic book characters of all time 2020. Lex luthor originally appeared in action comics no. My dad, for example, thinks of luthor as a dorky, impotent schemer from earlier eras of comics and the super friends cartoon. Lex luthor was born and raised in the poverty stricken area of metropolis called the suicide slum, raised by abusive parents, with the desire to better himself. Hes one of the few golden age villains that has stayed around and relevant since his debut.
He is the archenemy of superman, although given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with batman and other superheroes in the dc universe. As the duvalier family proved when the looted haiti even a small poor country can make an individual incredibly wealthy luthor cont. Luthor grew up to be even more ambitious and became a master criminal in metropolis. In most versions of the superman mythos, she is the sister of supermans nemesis lex luthor. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Lex luthororiginal female character works archive of. Other versions of lex luthor earth167 to see other versions of this character, click the earth name below for that earths counterpart of lex luthor.
In this case, its lex luthor s appearance at the end of the movie. Other versions of lex luthor earth96 to see other versions of this character, click the earth name below for that earths counterpart of lex luthor. In silver age continuity, lena is lex luthor s younger sister. From a young age, lex utilized his almost unparalleled acumen to build himself a financial empire through hard work and dedicationbut mainly through the. Lex luthor, cartoon character, an evil genius of the fictional city of metropolis, who is a scientist and business mogul and the archnemesis of superman. Which comic book character is smarter, lex luthor or doctor. Smallvilles lex luthor on why he left the show comic book. Lex luthor entered into infamy with his comic book debut in a 1940 issue of action comics.
It is intended for fun only so do not treat the result too seriously. Mar 23, 2016 a few years back, lex luthor became the star of action comics, and writer paul cornell sent lex luthor on a journey to unlock the secrets of the black lantern rings, which almost destroyed earth. Lena luthor is a fictional comic book character in dc comics. Lex luthor ranked 4 among the forbes fictional fifteen 2005. Lex luthor, cartoon character, an evil genius of the fictional city of metropolis, who is a scientist and. Lex luthor dc comics comic book hero action figures for. Lex luthor is the greatest of supermans villains and a comic book icon for generations. Nov 10, 2015 like all comic book characters, luthor has changed over time.
Its pretty much just him, the joker, and the red skull. Superman star talked to collider about what he does to approach playing characters like the iconic supervillain. Alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in publications by the publisher dc comics. Do you think youre more like the dark, brooding batman or the charismatic business tycoon lex luther. Lex luthor, cartoon character, an evil genius of the fictional city of metropolis, who is a scientist and business mogul and the archnemesis of superman since his first appearance in dc comics action comics, no. The character of lex luthor, first created for comic books by jerry siegel and joe shuster in 1940 asnemesis of. Alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the same team who created superman himself, luthor was an instant success, and ensured himself a permanent place in the last son of. No longer was he a mad scientist intent on destroying superman at. He serves as one of the main antagonists of the superman comic series alongside brainiac and darkseid. Gods among us art gallery featuring official character designs, concept art, and promo pictures. The united states department of war asked this story line be delayed from publication, which it was until 1946, to protect the secrecy of the manhattan project. Following the change in dc continuity, this version of the character was altered to become the familiar, modernday malevolent.
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