Lex Luthor (Donnerverse)

Lex Luthor
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Real Name	Lex Luthor
Relatives	Lenny (nephew) unnamed sister unnamed father
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 · Mario Puzo · David Newman · Leslie Newman · Robert Benton · Tom Mankiewicz
First Appearance	Superman (December 10, 1978)
Last Appearance	Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (July 24, 1987)

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

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 in Superman: The Movie, Superman II, and Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. 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.

Related

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

Footnotes

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