Lex Luthor (Donnerverse)

Lex Luthor
Donnerverse‎
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Real Name	Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor
Main Alias	Lex Luthor
Relatives	Unnamed father Unnamed sister Lenny (nephew)
Base Of Operations	Metropolis
Status
Alignment	Bad
Identity	Public Identity
Citizenship	American
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Criminal
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Eyes	Blue
Hair	Bald
Origin
Universe	Donnerverse
Creators	Jerry Siegel · Joe Shuster
First Appearance	Superman (December 10, 1978)

You were great in your day, Superman. But it just stands to reason. When it came time to cash in your chips, this old... diseased maniac would be your banker. Mind over muscle?

— Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor is a sardonic and egotistical criminal genius, whose world-threatening plans to get rich make him the greatest enemy of Superman.

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

• Genius Level Intellect
  • Gadgetry
• Deception

Notes

• This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the Donnerverse film series 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 was portrayed by Gene Hackman. A body double was used for scenes filmed by Richard Lester when he was called to take over directorial roles in the filming of Superman II.
  

Recommended Reading

• Superman: The Movie
• Superman II
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
• Superman '78 (Volume 1)
• Superman '78: The Metal Curtain (Volume 1)

Related

• 17 Appearances of Lex Luthor (Donnerverse)
• 8 Images featuring Lex Luthor (Donnerverse)
• 2 Quotations by or about Lex Luthor (Donnerverse)
• Character Gallery: Lex Luthor (Donnerverse)

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."