Some Interesting Facts About Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor debuted in 1940 without his iconic bald look, initially appearing with hair in Action Comics Lex Luthor debuted in 1940 without his iconic bald look, initially appearing with hair in Action Comics IMAGE Credit: DC Comics IMAGE Credit: DC Comics

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[{"selector":"#anim-a6b9b2b7-01ba-4ca5-8cb5-fe86054141e8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ee3b003f-47d1-4002-8c4b-eaaccb817431","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Lex believes his actions serve a greater good, akin to villains who justify their deeds for mankind. Lex believes his actions serve a greater good, akin to villains who justify their deeds for mankind. IMAGE Credit: DC Comics IMAGE Credit: DC Comics

[{"selector":"#anim-a9fd0eb3-eba8-4429-a46b-d9bb83de5738","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-66f031ef-fbd3-4d81-80b9-b29e6cc83886","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With wealth and intellect, he entered politics, even becoming President in the DC universe. With wealth and intellect, he entered politics, even becoming President in the DC universe. IMAGE Credit: DC Comics IMAGE Credit: DC Comics

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[{"selector":"#anim-d0bee271-4c89-4745-ba63-6ea14269d084","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fe55974d-9722-4608-888a-0a7143ee724e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The wife and kids of Lexor passed away as a result of the destruction of Lexor. The wife and kids of Lexor passed away as a result of the destruction of Lexor. IMAGE Credit: DC Comics IMAGE Credit: DC Comics

[{"selector":"#anim-31f279dd-41a6-4fb2-81ce-7effa38b926a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e5f2e8f2-31f1-45ff-a6bb-32924f9c4904","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Lex Luthor ranks high among iconic comic book villains, noted in various "greatest villain" lists.. Lex Luthor ranks high among iconic comic book villains, noted in various "greatest villain" lists.. IMAGE Credit: DC Comics IMAGE Credit: DC Comics