Lex Luthor facts for kids
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Action Comics #23 (April 1940) |
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| Full name | Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor |
| Species | Human |
| Place of origin | Metropolis |
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Lex Luthor (full name: Alexander Joseph Luthor) is a famous fictional supervillain from the comic books published by DC Comics. He is known as the biggest enemy of Superman. He also often fights against Batman and other superheroes in the DC Comics universe.
The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Lex Luthor first appeared in Action Comics #23 in April 1940. Since then, he has appeared in many movies, TV shows, and video games. Famous actors like Gene Hackman, Kevin Spacey, and Jesse Eisenberg have played Lex Luthor.
Lex Luthor wants to get rid of Superman. He often says Superman is a threat to humanity. But deep down, Lex is jealous of Superman's popularity and power. Because he is such a major supervillain, he often clashes with Batman and other superheroes. Lex Luthor is a normal human and does not have superpowers. However, he is incredibly smart. He is a genius in business, politics, science, and technology. He sometimes wears a special armored suit called a Warsuit. This suit gives him super strength, the ability to fly, and powerful weapons. While Lex is usually a villain who works with other bad guys like Metallo and Bizarro, he has also sometimes helped Superman and other heroes when it was necessary.
Lex Luthor is considered one of the greatest comic book villains ever. IGN ranked him 4th on their list of the Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time.
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Who is Lex Luthor?
Lex Luthor is known for his huge ego. He believes he deserves to be popular and powerful. In his stories, he often wants to control a city like Metropolis. Sometimes, he even tries to control the whole Earth!
Lex Luthor's Main Goal
A big part of Lex Luthor's character is his strong desire to defeat Superman. He wants to prove that he is better than the alien hero. Lex often claims he could make the world a better place if Superman did not get in his way.
Lex Luthor's Amazing Abilities
Lex Luthor does not have superpowers like Superman. He is a normal human. But he is one of the smartest people in the entire DC Universe. He has an amazing memory, meaning he can remember almost everything.
Lex Luthor's Scientific Skills
Lex Luthor has mastered almost every type of science. This includes space travel, biochemistry, robotics, and time travel. He can create advanced weapons and machines. His intelligence allows him to outsmart heroes who are much stronger than him. He can also trick others into doing what he wants.
Business and Political Power
Lex Luthor is also very good at business. He is one of the richest people in the world. He has even been elected as the President of the United States in some stories! He often leads groups of supervillains because of his strong leadership skills. Lex has also had some training in hand-to-hand combat, like Karate.
Lex Luthor's Special Weapons
Over the years, Lex Luthor has created many advanced weapons and robots. He uses these to carry out his plans or fight his enemies. He often uses weapons made with kryptonite. Kryptonite is a material that can hurt Superman and other Kryptonians. He has even made fake kryptonite that can still weaken Superman.
The Warsuit
Since the 1980s, Lex has often used high-tech "warsuits." These armored suits give him extra strength, allow him to fly, and come with powerful weapons.
Kryptonite Ring
Lex Luthor used to wear a kryptonite ring. However, being around the kryptonite for too long caused him serious health problems. Because of this, he had to get a new body to survive.
Images for kids
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Luthor, during his debut in Action Comics #26 (April 1940). Art by Joe Shuster.
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Luthor as he appears in Superman #4 (1940)
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Cover of The Man of Steel #4 (1986), art by John Byrne
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Lex Luthor in his Lexorian warsuit from Action Comics #544 (June 1983), art by George Perez
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Cover of Supergirl and Team Luthor #1 (April 1993), art by Kerry Gammill
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Lex 2000 #1, featuring Lex Luthor as President of the United States, cover art by Glen Orbik
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52 Week 39, cover art by J.G. Jones
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The New 52 Lex Luthor on the cover of Superman Unchained #4 (Dec. 2013), art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair
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Lex Luthor in his warsuit as a member of the Justice League, art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Rod Reis (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Lex Luthor para niños
