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Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor (⫽ ˈ l uː θ ɔːr,-θ ər ⫽) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Lex Luthor originally appeared in Action Comics #23 (cover dated: April 1940).
Lex Luthor is one of the most dangerously intelligent men in the world. He is a super-villain, a brilliant scientist, a billionaire industrialist and Superman's greatest enemy. This combination makes him an extremely powerful and formidable opponent; he is ruthless, efficient and creative.
Lex Luthor is the genius, ego-centric Metropolis businessman who, with his company LexCorp, and scientifically advanced Warsuit, has acted as both an antagonist and ally to Superman and the Justice League.
Learn about Lex Luthor, the egomaniacal genius and billionaire who fights Superman in comics and other media. Find out his history, powers, schemes, and first appearance in ACTION COMICS #23.
Lex Luthor has been Superman 's archenemy for most of the superhero's existence. He has been envisioned as Superman's dual opposite; morally depraved and relying on intellect over strength. Rather than harnessing his genius for good, Luthor seizes power for his own benefit and is a threat at large.
A Luthor should. And now I will be. — Lillian Luthor and Lex Luthor [src] Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor [1] (after 1983 [2] –2019; resurrected 2019) is a billionaire industrialist, inventor and scientist, as well as one of the most intelligent people in the world.
Lex Luthor, comic 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. 23 (1940), Luthor has been singularly obsessed with Superman, and his quest to destroy the world’s first superhero has been relentless.
