When a fire starts, Superboy blows it out and accidentally blows acid on Lex. It's funny that he has a Bronx accent, though. But it's a wonderful exploration of the good old Lex. But he’s not just holed up licking his wounds -- after being rejected by Perpetua, Luthor has his own plan, seeking to “change the story of this universe, … This comic is a marvelous update to the Superman origin, but still captures what makes the original great.

Read Description please: This a little series I have decided to make. He’s too smart and covers his tracks. At the opening, he reveals a LexCorp sponsored superhero named Hope who tries to replace Superman. Clark Kent and Lois Lane are doing some reporting in Eastern Europe.

Alternate reality stories about Superman are common, but "Superman: Red Son" takes it in a whole new direction. Waid is a huge fan of the "Beautiful, isn't it..." "I'm pleased you wanted to meet. It stands as one of the greatest explorations of evil in comics, and is worth tracking down. And every villain is only as great as his hero.

Even Superman is forced to admit that Luthor's loneliness is his own doing. He'll even cure cancer for a chance to kill Superman. As the Soviet Union takes over the world, Lex Luthor works to defend the U.S. until his thirst for power drives him down the path of evil Superman only shows up in one panel. This comic changed all that, and gives him a first name. The idea that anyone would vote the world's most evil man into the highest position of power in America is bizarre. Rounding out the set with a couple of villains... Super Powers Lex Luthor Art CardBack in 1987, Lex Luthor learned Clark Kent was Superman. The story presents a very different version of Lex Luthor than we would later see, but the core of the character is here. The irony is that Luthor saves his greatest enemy! The great thing about this version of Luthor is that, at first, it seems like he's a do-gooder. In the last sentence, Superboy wonders to himself if Luthor will be a “great scientist...or a criminal”. Writer Elliot S. Maggin is a huge fan of physicist Albert Einstein, and "Superman #416" (penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Al Williamson, colored by Gene D'Angelo) is one of many stories that puts the genius at center stage.

Written by the great science-fiction writer Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein, this comic is listed in "Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told, Volume 1, Superman vs. Lex Luthor." I will compile what I believe to be the greatest quotes of animated cartoon characters proceeded by a clip show set to a song I feel embodies the Character,this time being Lex Luthor. While most of John Byrne’s retelling of the Superman mythos is long gone, his portrayal of Lex Luthor as a corrupt businessman has stood the test of time. "All-Star Superman" won several awards including an Eisner Award, Harvey Awards, and Eagle Award. Just then a meteor of Kryptonite drops right in front of Superboy.

It's classic comic book hyperbole to sell comics. As such, he excelled in designing aeroplanes and … While many have written Luthor as a sympathetic and misunderstood character, this book does none of that.

This is an amazing comic, as the pity we feel for Luthor is stripped away by his ruthlessness and greed. At first, he was just a generic mad scientist with plans to take over the world.

Luthor's final speech to Superman is one of the all-time greatest, and perfectly sets up their new rivalry. The roles seem reversed, and Luthor is the defender of the American way. They’re both trapped in prison when the energy-absorbing villain Parasite goes berserk. Plus, the comic gives closure to a story that's been told for decades. Once again we get to see that Luthor isn't a stereotypical villain as he sheds a tear for the only mind he's ever respected. Because it's an insane idea. Written by James D. Hudnall, this is more of a crime story than a superhero story. Even though Superman has arrested Luthor hundreds of times in the comics, this time he promised it would the last time. He senses Superman's power and it's a meal he just can't resist. Clark Kent and Lois Lane are doing some reporting in Eastern Europe. Luthor is shown to be a genius, but also a social misfit who engenders fear in everyone around him. Why?