Overview
Lex Luthor is one of DC's most iconic villains, a brilliant businessman and scientist whose obsession with defeating Superman drives him to extreme measures.
Identity: Public: Business magnate, Secret: Criminal mastermind · Race: Human · Affiliation: LexCorp, Injustice League
Lex Luthor is one of DC's most iconic villains, a brilliant businessman and scientist whose obsession with defeating Superman drives him to extreme measures.
Lex Luthor is highly intelligent, calculating, and fiercely ambitious. He is charismatic in public, but ruthless behind the scenes. His ego and desire for control often cloud his moral judgment. Luthor exhibits extreme confidence in his abilities, bordering on narcissism, and possesses a keen strategic mind that makes him a formidable adversary. Despite being a villain, he often operates with a code of intellect over brute force.
Lex Luthor is widely regarded as one of the greatest villains in comic book history. Fans admire his intellect, strategic genius, and his ability to challenge Superman in ways others cannot. However, many criticize his arrogance and obsessive vendetta against Superman, which often leads to his own downfall. Overall, Luthor is praised for his complexity, making him a compelling character who represents human ambition and moral ambiguity.
"Power is knowledge."
"Control is the only way to protect the world."
"Superman is an obstacle to progress."
"I don't fear death; I fear insignificance."
Scientific research, Corporate strategy, Chess
Born in Metropolis to a wealthy family.
Founded LexCorp and became a powerful businessman.
Developed a lifelong obsession to defeat Superman.
Distrust of authority and obsession with control
Manifestation: Paranoia and overcompensation
Dialect: Standard American English
Catchphrases: Power is knowledge, Control is key
Speech Patterns: Formal and articulate with occasional arrogance
Mercy Graves
Superman
Brainiac
Images represent character appearances.
To defeat Superman and assert control over Metropolis.
No, he relies on intellect, technology, and resources.
Mercy Graves, Brainiac, and other villains in the Injustice League.
Action Comics #23 (1940)
He is a villain, primarily opposing Superman.
A mix of obsession, ego, and a desire for control.