Lex Luthor facts for kids

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Lex Luthor (full name: Alexander Joseph Luthor) is a fictional supervillain from the comic books published by DC Comics. He is the biggest enemy of Superman. He is also an enemy of Batman and other superheroes in the DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. He first appeared in Action Comics #23 (April 1940).


Images for kids

  • Action Comics Vol 1, 23

    Lex Luthor made his debut Action Comics #23 (1940); art by Joe Shuster.

  • Luthor Action Comics 23

    Luthor as he appears in Superman #4 (1940)

  • Mos4

    The Man of Steel #4 (1986); cover art by John Byrne.

  • Luthor544

    Action Comics #544: Lex Luthor in his Warsuit.

  • Teamluthor

    Supergirl/Team Luthor Special#1. Cover art by Kerry Gammill.

  • Lex2000

    Lex 2000 #1, featuring Lex Luthor as President of the United States. Cover art by Glen Orbik.

  • 52weekthirtynine

    52: Week 39. Cover art by J.G. Jones.

  • Luthor Superman II

    Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor in Superman II


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