Lex Luthor — Superman Character Profile

About Lex Luthor

Brilliant but megalomaniacal billionaire criminal obsessed with defeating Superman.

Lex Luthor — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Genius intellect, Corporate manipulation, Advanced technology, Strategic planning

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 9/10

Quick Facts about Lex Luthor

Full Name

Alexander Joseph Luthor

Occupation

scientist, inventor, criminal

Lex Luthor's Known Relations

• Superman — Enemy

Lex Luthor appears in 3 titles

• Superman (1978)
• Superman II (1980) — character page
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Gene Hackman

Appears in

Superman (1978)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Lex Luthor — Professional Boss — Otis (Ned Beatty)

  Authoritarian criminal mastermind and his incompetent subordinate.

• Lex Luthor — Conflict Arch Enemy — Clark Kent / Superman (Christopher Reeve)

  Primary antagonist whose megalomaniacal scheme directly threatens the hero and humanity.

• Lex Luthor — Conflict Target — Lois Lane (Margot Kidder)

  Indirect antagonist whose plot endangers those close to the protagonist.

• Lex Luthor — Conflict Rival — Perry White (Jackie Cooper)

  Opposing forces representing truth-seeking journalism versus criminal manipulation.

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