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

Occupation

Criminal

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Hair

Bald

Origin

Universe

Donnerverse

Creators

Jerry Siegel · Joe Shuster · Mario Puzo · David Newman · Leslie Newman · Robert Benton · Tom Mankiewicz

First Appearance	Last Appearance
Superman (December 10, 1978)	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 ^src

History

History of character has not yet been written.

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.

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Superman Villain(s)

This character is or was 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."

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