The Silver Age version of Luthor was introduced in Adventure Comics #271 (April 1960), now given the first name "Lex" (later said to be short for Alexis, eventually retconned as Alexander) and an origin …

In Adventure Comics #271 in 1960 (written by Jerry Siegel), the Silver Age origin of Luthor is retroactively revealed, along with Luthor finally gaining a first name, "Lex." It was revealed that when …

Lex Luthor, comic character, an evil genius of the fictional city of Metropolis, who is a scientist and business mogul and the archnemesis of Superman.

Nov 22, 2024 · Superman & Lois has taken its time with their latest Lex Luthor story, but it appears that the villain’s origin has finally come to its end, launching one of the most important iterations of the DC …

In 1960, DC Comics gave Luthor an origin story, revealing his first name and taking the opportunity to explain his baldness. In Adventure Comics #271, the teenage Lex Luthor was a scientific prodigy …

Lex Luthor finally figured out Superman's secret identity in 2002, when a lowly scientist was able to get a meeting with Lex and reveal top secret government documents showing the rocket containing baby …

Luthor's experiments with kryptonite, a substance that weakens Superman, led to cancer. In a desperate attempt to save his life, he amputated his own arm, but the disease had already advanced too far.

Feb 27, 2025 · Debuting in the Golden Age of Comics, the evolution of Lex Luthor has seen him go from a war profiteer to a mad scientist to a corrupt entrepreneur and back again. This gives the villain...

In this engaging video, we dive into the origin story of one of the most formidable villains in superhero films: Lex Luthor. Known for his sharp intellect and ambition, Lex Luthor's...

In this retelling of the classic tale, we dive into a lab accident gone bad, and the repercussions it would have on the relationship between a younger Superman and the genius Lex Luthor. …