Alexander Luthor (DCU)

Lex Luthor
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Real Name	Alexander Luthor
Main Alias	Lex Luthor
Relatives	Mister Handsome (creation) Ultraman (creation) Kaiju (pet, deceased)
Affiliation	LuthorCorp, PlanetWatch
Base Of Operations	Formerly LuthorCorp Tower
Status
Alignment	Bad
Identity	Public Identity
Citizenship	American
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Supervillain · Businessman · Scientist
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Eyes	Blue
Hair	No Hair
Origin
Universe	DCU
Creators	Jerry Siegel · Joe Shuster
First Appearance	Welcome to Metropolis: The Prequel Junior Novel (June 3, 2025)

I know when they mention Galileo or Einstein or whatever these other twits in the same breath as me, I feel a tide of vomit burning in the back of my throat, but at least Galileo did something. He wasn't some dopey Venusian catapulted on this planet just to have the world bond over him, because his strength illuminates how weak we all really are. So my envy is a calling, it is the sole hope for humanity, because it is what has driven me to annihilate you!

— Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor is an egotistical, unscrupulous and opportunistic scientist and businessman. Operating out of Metropolis, he is the sworn archenemy of Superman and former CEO of LuthorCorp, using its vast resources and connections to develop ways of destroying him and his reputation.

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

• Genius Level Intellect
  • Business Management: As head of LuthorCorp, Lex became an industry titan and earned a net worth of billions of dollars.
  • Intimidation
  • Leadership
  • Science: Luthor is one of the world's most gifted scientific minds.
    • Genetics: Luthor managed to create Ultraman, a clone of Superman.
  • Tactical Analysis: Over the years, Luthor was able to study Superman's fighting style and create a set of moves to neutralize him.
• Firearms
• Indomitable Will
  

Paraphernalia

Weapons

• Revolver

Notes

• This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the DC Universe and is an adaptation of Luthor. The original character was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and first appeared in Action Comics #23.
• Lex Luthor is portrayed by Nicholas Hoult.
  • Aaron Matthews was a stunt double for Hoult in Superman.
    

Trivia

• Lex's favorite film is The Human Centipede (First Sequence).
  

Recommended Media

• Welcome to Metropolis: The Prequel Junior Novel
• Superman

Related

• 3 Appearances of Alexander Luthor (DCU)
• 5 Images featuring Alexander Luthor (DCU)
• 2 Quotations by or about Alexander Luthor (DCU)
• Character Gallery: Alexander Luthor (DCU)

External Links

• Lex Luthor at the DC Universe Wiki

Footnotes

Superman Villain(s) This character has been primarily an enemy of Superman in any of his various incarnations, or members of the Superman Family. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Superman Villains category."