“ | I own Metropolis. My technology built it, my will keeps it going, and nearly two-thirds of its people work for me whether they know it or not. Even you have to admit, it's a model of efficiency. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor boasting to Superman about his superiority when challenged by the latter. |
“ | I'm already more powerful than all of you put together. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor using his Belt on Goldface in front of the Injustice Society as a warning when refusing to help him find Brainiac's parts. |
Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor is one of the main antagonists of the DC Animated Universe.
He is a billionaire and a criminal mastermind who is Superman's chief rival and one of the latter's archenemies. Luthor manages to keep his image as a legitimate businessman for a while, but once his actions are exposed to the whole world, he becomes a full-fledged supervillain who tries to destroy the Justice League, forming the Injustice Gang, financing Project Cadmus and joining Gorilla Grodd's Legion of Doom. As the most recurring enemy of the Justice League and the leader of several supervillain teams, he can be considered the overall main antagonist of the entire DC Animated Universe.
He was voiced by Clancy Brown, who also voices Mr. Krabs in SpongeBob SquarePants, Savage Opress in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Byron Hadley in The Shawshank Redemption, Dr. Neo Cortex and Uka Uka in Crash Bandicoot, The Splotch in The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, Viking Lofgren in Bad Boys. When possessing The Flash, he was voiced by Michael Rosenbaum, who also portrayed Lex Luthor in Smallville.
Appearance[]
Lex Luthor boasts a tall and muscular physique with a dark tan complexion, a prominent brow, a bald head and prominent lips. His voice is also highly distinctive, as it is deep, smooth and suave. He normally wears his business suit that consists of a black suit and paints, a white dress shirt and a white tie. He refers to this as his real power suit.
As a supervillain, he boasts a simple yet deceptively powerful combat suit with a purple or tan shirt, green pants, boots, a lasergun holster vest and a technologically advanced belt that served as a shield and other purposes, similar to Batman's utilty belt. He also wears his famous green and purple armor that leaves his head exposed.
According to creators, his design was inspired by James Bond's archnemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, as played by Telly Savalas in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Personality[]
Lex Luthor is intelligent, suave, manipulative and narcissistic. He loves nothing more than being recognized and admired by "lesser beings" as the leader of men. Despite being a multibillionaire and one of the richest people in the world, he can't exactly be called greedy like Roland Daggett or Ferris Boyle, as he doesn't really care for money in and of itself, usually seeing it as a means to an end. Lex considers himself a modern Renaissance man and the standard for human self-fulfillment. He has the charisma of a natural leader and the upbringing to capitalize on this trait; however, his ambition almost always erodes the trust and confidence of his allies and subordinates and often leads to catastrophic failure.
Failure angers Luthor more than most things in the world; his entire existence revolves around the idea of success and superiority. His goal is to be seen as the "savior" of Metropolis and his subsequent failed attempt at Brainiac's powers clearly demonstrates Lex's obsession. As Lex's mind merges with Brainiac, his desire to become a higher being reached unfathomable heights. The temptation of near-divine power and knowledge has dogged Lex for months as he tries to rebuild and reactivate Brainiac by any means necessary.
Although Luthor is often shown to be very restrained and in control, he never forgets when someone slights him, and when angry, Luthor's rage is uncontrollable and will only calm when satisfied by success or revenge. Due to this excessive temper, Lex's endgame is that his place in life (only in Lex's mind) is threatened by Superman's mere existence. Luthor's true villainy has been and is strongly motivated by his sheer jealousy of Superman; the hero was born with abilities far beyond those of mortal men like Lex and eclipsed Luthor as Metropolis' favorite son from his very first public appearance.
If Luthor had never reacted to his jealousy of Superman, he could have been an extremely powerful (albeit corrupt) captain. However, Luthor's reckless efforts to destroy Superman (and later the Justice League) have made him one of the deadliest criminals in existence.
For all his flaws, however, Luthor is not without more positive traits. Given the situation, he will aid Superman and the Justice League in their battles against more powerful foes, such as the Justice Lords and Darkseid. In the case of the Justice Lords, however, he had been promised a presidential pardon in return, while in the battle against Darkseid, Luthor was willing to give his life to destroy the ruler of Apokolips, ending Darkseid's reign of terror once and for all. Numerous times, it is shown that, despite their animosity, Superman and Luthor have a grudging respect for one another, shown when Superman offers to help Luthor in any way he can after learning his enemy has cancer, and when Luthor expresses remorse over Superman's apparent death and attends his funeral, even embracing a weeping Lois Lane and admitting to her that he too will miss Superman.
In fact, it appears that Luthor's personal enmity against Superman has in a way become his true meaning of life. He also made clear that while he did have bitter enmity to the Man of Steel, even he would not go as far as to jeopardize the welfare of the planet just to settle his grudge, even if he could, as he stated to Lois Lane when she accused him of hiring Luminus to use his satellites to block the sun's yellow rays to cripple Superman while he was in jail (when Luminus had in fact gone renegade). Likewise, when he learned that Lois Lane was not only the target of an assassination attempt on her, because one of LexCorp's devices was also in her car at the time, he not only denied being involved in the assassination (largely because he would have had assurances that he would not leave behind evidence directly related to his crime if he wanted him dead), but personally promised to find those responsible.
Biography[]
Superman: The Animated Series[]
Lex Luthor is the founder and CEO of LexCorp. He grew to resent Superman when he stole his spotlight as Metropolis' savior and usually invested heavily in some of the Man of Steel's greatest foes, such as Metallo and Livewire. He sought to kill Superman for shutting down his major operations and costing him a lot of money. Although Superman already put away many of Luthor's co-conspirators, he could never convict Luthor himself due to lack of evidence.
He was also known for his betrayals on many associates, causing many to leave LexCorp; the only one left was Mercy Graves. Lex also is shown to hate Batman as well, as he is an intellectual rival who teamed up with Superman to fight him when he and Joker teamed up, preventing Superman from being killed by Joker's kryptonite in the process. In Legacy, he was thrilled that the whole world turned against Superman when Darkseid brainwashed him and let him loose to take over and invade Earth. But Superman snapped out of it and earned the world's trust back and dismissed the charges against him.
Justice League[]
Luthor later fought the Justice League, but was subsequently defeated, exposed as a crook, and sentenced to prison. He also learned that he had a terminal form of radiation poisoning as a result of carrying around a chunk of Kryptonite for years, leaving him with only a few more months to live. He then joined up with Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Shade, Copperhead (who would be in jail and replaced by the Joker), Solomon Grundy, and Ultra-Humanite, forming the Injustice Gang, in an attempt take down the Justice League, but failed. Luthor later "redeemed" himself by aiding the Justice League in defeating the Justice Lords and was given a full pardon. He also showed decency by honoring his deal and giving his power disrupter to Superman and leaving satisfied.
Justice League Unlimited[]
After being freed from prison and cleared of all charges, Luthor reestablished his company and later entered politics and ran in the U.S. Presidential Elections. However, still bent on destroying Superman, he created Project Cadmus and succeeded in ruining the Justice League's reputation twice: once by causing Superman and Captain Marvel to fight each other, causing great destruction in the city, and again by taking control of the Watchtower's orbital cannon and causing it to fire on a Cadmus-related building in New Mexico.
Luthor's malevolent plans were later exposed by Batman and the Justice League, only for Brainiac to reveal that he had been dormant inside Lex ever since the episode Ghost in the Machine. Luthor later convinced Brainiac to fuse with him because they both could reach their ultimate goals to gain universal knowledge then destroy the universe and recreate it in their image. He then battled the Justice League, proving to be one of the group's most difficult foes. However, the Flash was able to separate the two after tapping into the Speed Force.
Luthor went back to jail with a damaged psyche. After Luthor escaped prison again thanks to The Key, Gorilla Grodd offered him membership in the newly formed Legion of Doom. Joining only to revive and refuse with Brainiac, Luthor eventually overthrew Grodd and took over the Legion (who did not oppose him after they learned Grodd's ultimate plan was to turn humanity into apes). Eventually, Lex's quest to revive Braniac lead the Legion into space, where he found a version of Brainiac that had been destroyed years earlier. However, Tala freed Grodd and he and a faction of the Legion fought Luthor and his supporters (which included the likes of Giganta, Bizarro, Toyman, Sinestero, Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Evil Star, etc.) After killing Grodd and trapping and absorbing Tala's magic to resurrect Brainiac, Lex realised that he had accidentally resurrected Darkseid instead.
Luthor and the rest of the surviving Legion members barely escaped from Darkseid and made their way to Earth, where Luthor warned the Justice League, and he and his allies reluctantly team-up with them to fight against Darkseid and his army. Before the battle against Darkseid, Luthor points out to the Justice League that he doesn't want to help them save the world, but get revenge on Darkseid for destroying Brainiac and ruining his plans, before he and the Justice League go back to being enemies again as usual. He later left the battle when Darkseid threatened him, a move that the New God complimented for being smart. He was then approached by Metron and discovered the Anti-Life Equation.
Returning to Earth with the Equation, he stopped Darkseid from killing Superman, remarking that he'd love to see the Kryptonian but state he came to offer something Darkseid's greatest desire. He brought out the Anti-Life Equation, captivating Darkseid who forgot about Superman and rushed to see it. Both acknowledge the beauty before they disappeared in a spark of light. While they are presumed dead by the public, members of the Justice League have theorized they will eventually return yet again. However, both Luthor and Darkseid were absorbed into the Source Wall, as such is the fate that occurs to those who solved the Anti-Life Equation, where they will likely stay for all eternity.
Equipment and Abilities[]
Former Powers[]
- Scientific Deity Physiology/Brainiac Fusion: In order to Transcend his own mortality and limitations, Lex Luthor bargained to fuse with Brainiac, so that Brainiac can grant him all of his knowledge, powers, and immortality; and Lex Luthor can allow Brainiac to transcend his programming's limitations and proposed to combine Brainiac's vast information and resources with his own imagination the AI lack. Luthor's body also had glowing red circuit patterns over all parts of his body during his battle with the Speed-Force empowered Flash. However, the fully empowered Flash was able to destroy Brainiac and separate Lex form it, returning Lex back to normal with damaged sanity. However Lex still maintains some degree of super strength and elevated intelligence of Brainiac's thought processes following the separation, which he stated to be overqualified to even retain his sanity to get the Anti-Life Equation.
- Immortality: Even before transcending into a complete Scientific Deity, Hamilton also stated that Lex had a body of a 20-year-old. Lex has stated that he has finally become immortal and can live forever.
- Superhuman Strength: Even before transcending into a complete Scientific Deity, Brainiac endowed Lex with incredible superhuman strength, being able to lift up large objects and toss them easily. He could even take down Batman with his brute strength alone and rag-dolled The Question until the Question had sustained multiple painful injuries. However, he turned out to be outclassed by an empowered Flash.
- Superhuman Speed: Even before transcending into a complete Scientific Deity, Lex was able to grab Batman's batarang and it didn't leave any marks after it explodes. The fusion of Lex and Brainiac can react and move at super speeds. However, Lex/Brainiac couldn't keep up with the fully empowered Flash.
- Superhuman Durability: Even before transcending into a complete Scientific Deity, Lex was able to withstand an explosion from Batman's batarang and recovered easy from Batman's attacks. The fusion of Lex and Brainiac could take the strongest and focused strikes of Superman with little damage. However, powerful blows from a fully empowered Flash was able to destroy Brainiac and all the cybernetics of his body.
- Superhuman Intelligence/12-Level Intellect: The fusion of Lex and Brainiac had the collective knowledge of Brainiac as well as Lex Luthor's innovative faculties, allowing Brainiac to transcend his limitations and become extremely powerful. Brainiac himself also possessed all the knowledge and history from several thousand planets/worlds before he came to earth. While Brainiac possessed Luthor, Luthor's intellect was significantly enhanced due to having access to Brainiac's knowledge. Their combined intelligence made Lex the smartest being in the universe until Brainiac's death.
- Regenerative Healing: The fusion of Lex and Brainiac can regenerate at a fast pace. Brainiac was able to heal both his technological parts as well as Lex's biological parts. Brainiac was also able to augment/increase Lex's health to supernaturally to cure Lex of his Kryptonite-poising cancer. When Brainiac what shot in the face by Amanda Waller he quickly regenerates his face.
- Technology Manipulation: The fusion of Lex and Brainiac can manipulate and absorb technology into their database as well as instantaneously understand its operations, no matter how advanced. Brainiac was also able to assemble the Dark Heart nano-technology, adding it to his database to control the Dark Heart. The fusion of Lex and Brainiac can even create constructs and objects out of nanotechnology such as copies of Brainiac, a copy of the Justice Lords, soldiers, as well as a shotgun to try to execute The Flash.
- Energy Projection: The fusion of Lex and Brainiac can project powerful blasts of energy which could even bypass the near invulnerability of Superman. While inside of an energy orb he was able to blast tons of beams of energy that can take out all the original members of the Justice League nearly at the same time.
Abilities[]
- Genius-Level Intellect: Lex's most primary asset is his astounding genius-level intellect, which rivals those of Mr. Terrific and Batman. He can hack into the Justice League Watchtower's cannon and frame them for committing attacks on the government as well as creating complex plans and strategies. He also has a photographic memory and was able to instantly memorize all of the details of the Amazo Android's blueprints after reading them once and recreating an android of the same design for himself. He even orchestrated a false presidential campaign to gain more political and financial resources as well as manipulate the entire press into defaming Superman. He also outsmarted Amanda Waller until Batman confronted her. Due to having traces of Brainiac that left in him, Lex's twelfth level intellect and willpower were enhanced, allowing him to retain his sanity to get the Anti-Life Equation and present the equation to Darkseid to stop the invasion.
- Influential Speaker: Another one of Lex's primary assets is his charismatic and influential nature of speaking. Lex alone was able to calm down and bestow wisdom upon Amazo for having an immortality crisis. Lex was even able to convince Brainiac to do something outside of his programming and he even negotiated with Darkseid to spare the heroes and Earth in exchange for the Anti-Life Equation.
- Near-Inexhaustible Wealth: Another one of Lex's assets is his near inexhaustible financial and technological resources as well as his incredible level of influence over big businesses, education institutions, tech giants, and even governments and criminal organizations. However, despite his immense wealth, he does not really care for money alone, usually seeing it as a means to an end.
- Advanced Technologies: An engineering and technological genius, Lex Luthor has a vast array of technology available at his command. He can even create armors, weapons, and other equipment for his fights against the Justice League. His mechanical suit allows him to fly, gives him enhanced strength, durability, speed, agility, and reflexes to go on pair with Superman and the other Justice Leagues. One of his well known inventions to combat the Justice League was the Energy disruptor that can deprive beings of their powers regardless of whether they were born with their abilities, or if something else was the source, such as the Green Lantern's power ring. After he got Kryptonite-induced cancer, Ultra-Humanite gave him a special vest which he later used as part of his mechanical suit. He was even able to build himself a body similar to Amazo to gain superpowers before it was destroyed by Waller, who used a nano-disassembler beam (which was also created by Lex). Luthor also put an override switch on each Legion of Doom's powers when he upgraded them, including Grodd.
Equipment[]
- High-Tech Suit: Lex invented a high-tech mechanical suit which grants him abilities like Enhanced Strength, Durability, Reflexes, Speed, Agility, and Flight to go on pair with the Justice League. In Justice League Unlimited, Lex seems to wear a deceptively simple war suit with just using twin guns for combat. The suit also has a belt which is mechanical.
- Override Switch: Lex Luthor's scientific genius managed to successfully enhance many of the Legion's powers. Lex had also installed an override switch as a "fail-safes" so the Legion could never use their newly augmented abilities against him, giving him an advantage if they turned against him. This was first used on Doctor Polaris when he decided to kill Luthor to take over as leader of the Legion, but, Luthor triggered the fail-safe measures he had secretly installed in Polaris's enchantments and turned his own power against him, trapping him in metal shards. The second time he used it was when he took down both Goldface and Grodd by simply pushing a button on his belt. This allowed him to defeat Grodd and sent him sucking into space by using the gorilla's telepathy against him. However it is implied Lex didn't have one for Tala since she has magic abilities and Lex used a medallion to reflect her abilities.
- Mystic Medallion: Despite Lex does not like using magic, as he feels it is "unknowable, unpredictable, and not to be trusted", preferring the more refined, controlled nature of science to solve problems. He was also not above resorting to magic, as evidenced by his acquisition of a certain gold mystic medallion (similar to one belonging to the Phantom Stranger, but instead of a star it has different symbols on it) in order to defend himself from magic-users such as Tala. When Tala tried to blast Lex with her magic, the magic/mystic amulet/medallion appeared to created some kind of invisible force-field/shield that made her energy bolt rebounded off of him and went back to Tala, knocking her out.
Former Weaknesses[]
- Kryptonite-induced Cancer: His extremely long exposure to Kryptonite's radiation has given him an unknown form of cancer which also involves blood poisoning. While he wore a high tech vest/chest plate (which was also part of a suit) designed by the Ultra-Humanite to act as life support and to inhibit/suppress the disease in his body, buying Lex some more time. Unknown to Luthor (at the time), Brainiac, who was inside him, healed/cured him of his cancer and gave him some upgrades.
- Mental Instability/Hallucinations: After the Flash stripped Brainiac from Luthor, Lex suffered from hallucinations of Brainiac and he believed that it's as Brainiac always by his side, advising him and calling out to him. Lex also became obsessed with Brainiac to the point where it damaged his sanity and he began constantly hallucinating Brainiac is by his side, guiding Lex back to Brainiac. Once Darkseid was resurrected, the hallucinations stopped.
Relationships[]
Friends and Allies[]
- Mercy Graves - Personal Bodyguard, Most Trusted Employee, and Chauffeur.
- Bizarro - Creation, and Ally.
- Metallo † - Hitman and Ally.
- Toyman - Friend and Ally.
- Livewire - Friend and Ally.
- General Hardcastle † - Ally and Associate.
- Giganta - Teammate and Ally.
- Sinestro - Friend and Ally.
- Joker - Greatest Ally and Brief Enemy.
- Cheetah - Friend and Ally.
- Solomon Grundy † - Teammate and Ally.
- Star Sapphire - Teammate, On and Off Employee, and Ally.
- Evil Star - Teammate and Ally.
- Killer Frost - Teammate and Ally.
- Atomic Skull - Teammate and Ally.
- Volcana - Teammate and Ally.
- Brainiac † - Friend, Ally, and Assimilation.
Enemies[]
- Superman - Arch Nemesis and Greatest/Most Respected Foe.
- Lois Lane- Enemy.
- Daniel Turpin † - Enemy.
- Supergirl - Enemy.
- Batman- Enemy.
- Wonder Woman - Enemy.
- The Flash - Enemy
- Green Lantern - Enemy.
- Hawkgirl - Enemy.
- Martian Manhunter - Enemy.
- Gorilla Grodd- Ally Turned Enemy and Victim.
- Tala - Enemy and Former Ally.
- Darkseid- Enemy, Attempted Killer and presumed victim.
- Amanda Waller - Enemy and Former Ally.
- Justice League - Sworn Enemies.
Quotes[]
“ | We had an understanding, all I had to do is arrange for the region's men to take possession and he did, but now with this alien's interference you would expect me to eat a billion Dollars. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor ranting over his beliefs of Superman. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Sorry, but we already have a window-washer. Oh, the silent treatment, eh? Well, I don't know what you think you heard out there, but I know what you can prove, and it's nothing. You see, uh.. Superman, I own Metropolis. My technology built it, my will keeps it going, and nearly two-thirds of its people work for me, whether they know it or not. Even you have to admit it's a model of efficiency. And yet, I've often thought it's a waste of my talents staying in just one city. A being of your abilities could be very useful to me on a, shall we say, global scale. Why don't you float on in and we'll discuss it, face-to-face? SAY SOMETHING. Superman: I'll be watching you, Luthor. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Superman during their first encounter. |
“ | Interesting. As soon as he gets near the rocks on the display case, he gets all wobbly and weak. And every one of thoese rocks belongs to me. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor discovering Superman's weakness. |
“ | Lex Luthor: As long as I have the rock, you can't stop me. But it is bothersome to have you always trying, so, the deal is this: you leave me and my operations alone, and I and my little green rock will leave you alone. Superman: I don't make deals with criminals. Lex Luthor: I control everything in this town, Superman. Your cooperation is not really necessary. The offer was merely a courtesy. Superman: You will never control me, Luthor. NEVER. (Superman flies off) |
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~ Lex Luthor tries to make a deal with Superman. |
“ | Well, then, I guess I'll have to kill you. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor plans on killing Superman. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Ah, Professor, Mercy will see you safely home now, won't you my dear? Peterson: Please, no! I-I-I mean, I can see myself home, really. Lex Luthor: But I insist. Metropolis can be such a dangerous city, Peterson. I'd hate to wake up tomorrow and find out that something terrible had happened to you... |
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~ Lex Luthor and Peterson. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Welcome to Earth. I am Lex Luthor, the one who intercepted your transmission. Brainiac: I am pleased to make contact with you, Lex Luthor. I am called Brainiac. I presume you speak for your planet? Lex Luthor: For all intents and purposes. In any event, I know what you want, and as a show of my friendship, I offer you this: a disc containing basic information about Earth and its history. A kind of planetary primer. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Brainiac during their first encounter. |
“ | Brainiac is a collector of data in exchange for information about us he is willing to share his vast knowledge of the universe, allow me to demonstrate.. This is just a sample of his technology, who knows what else he has a cure for cancer, a way to repair the ozone, are you going to turn your backs on that? | „ |
~ Lex Luthor convincing the military to trust Brainiac. |
“ | Superman: Luthor, we have to talk. I have reservations about Brainiac. Lex Luthor: Really. Well, you're a little late. I'm already preparing a hookup with Brainiac's ship so he can feed his memory directly into LexCorp's mainframe. Superman: I wouldn't. Lex Luthor: I'm listening. Superman: It was several hours after I touched the orb that I saw the images. It's too soon to trust him completely. Lex Luthor: [chuckling] I never trust anyone completely. Since Brainiac arrived, I've had him targeted from land-based platforms with a payload of 6 1/2 megatons. Enough firepower to incinerate Metropolis County. |
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~ Superman warns Lex Luthor not to trust Brainiac. |
“ | Lois Lane: Another in a long line of killing machines. It's not as much fun when you're on the receiving end. Lex Luthor: I heard about the regrettable incident at the Excalibur Awards. Lois Lane: Yes, and this little goodie was in my car. I have evidence it was manufactured here at LexCorp. Lex Luthor: Really, Lois, I wouldn't leave so blatant a trail even if I were out to get you. Lois Lane: And you're not? Lex Luthor: No. Why would I be? I respect you and what you do... even when you're taking potshots at my company. Lex Luthor: But the device... Lex Luthor: This disturbs me as much as it does you. If it came from LexCorp, I'll find out how it ended up in your car. I promise. Trust me, Lois. |
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~ Lex Luthor promise to help Lois Lane. |
“ | Brainiac: I needed a way of attracting your attention. Lex Luthor: There's always e-mail. Brainiac: Actually, I wanted to greet you in person. But as you can see, I'm not myself... yet. So far, I've used these drones, but they're far too primitive to finish the job. For that, I need your hands... and your brilliance. Lex Luthor: You flatter me, Brainiac, but I already have a day job. |
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~ Lex Luthor being kidnapped by Brainiac. |
“ | Lex Luthor: I must admit a grudging admiration, Brainiac. These microcircuits are more advanced than anything I've ever seen. Brainiac: Or will ever see again. Lex Luthor: You can't kill me until I finish the job. And I'll rot in hell before I help you anymore! Brainiac: [downloading himself into his physical body] I believe I can take it from here. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Brainiac. |
“ | Lex Luthor: (to his men) Careful with that thing. I want the tech boys to analyze every circuit. Superman: (to Lex Luthor) You know, that's really a job for the military. Lex Luthor: (to Superman) They have no claim on Brainiac. Every single one of his parts is registered LexCorp property. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Superman after defeating Brainiac. |
“ | Joker: Ooh! Rich Corinthian leather. Lex Luthor: What do you want? Joker: I sense we are kindred spirits, you and I. Oh, there are differences, to be sure, like hair. But underneath it all, we're both entrepreneurs, men of vision. We see an opportunity we grab it. Am I right? Right. But in the past few weeks, I've had a run of bad luck. Bad luck that wears a cape. Thanks to that miserable, pointy-eared rodent Batman, all my operations in Gotham City have been shut down. But you, too, have an overgrown bully in long underwear, which brings me to my little proposition. Lex Luthor: I'm listening. Joker: Pay me one billion, and I'll kill Superman. Lex Luthor: [chuckling] What makes you think you can kill Superman when you can't even handle a mere mortal in a Halloween costume? Joker: (grabs Luthor by his suit) There's nothing mere about that mortal. Besides, I've read up on your flyboy. I know his weakness. [showing Lex the statue he stole] See? Solid kryptonite. Lex Luthor: You know I can't be connected to this in any way. Joker: Oh, you'll be Mr. Clean. I promise. Deal? Lex Luthor: (shaking Joker's hand) Deal. |
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~ Joker and Lex Luthor joining forces. |
“ | The joint chiefs shown tremendous interest, it doesn't take enough imagination to envision these robots on the battle field | „ |
~ Lex Luthor trying to get Wayne's permission with his Technology . |
“ | Lex Luthor: I've always believed as you do, General Hardcastle, that Superman poses a threat to national, even global, security. That's why I agreed to fund this operation. Ever since he first appeared in Metropolis, Project Achilles has secretly monitored all his activities. Gen. Hardcastle: And now, his alien friend Supergirl is using a robot to cover for him. What are they up to? Lex Luthor: I don't know. But we should be on our guard. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Gen. Hardcastle about Superman and Supergirl. |
“ | Mercy Graves: I never thought it was possible. Lex Luthor: Neither did I. The fury of these attacks. The cold disdain in his eyes. It's unlike anything I've seen before. Mercy Graves: He's a completely different person. Lex Luthor: Soon to be a very dead one. I don't know what twist of fate caused this change, but Superman's handed us the perfect opportunity to destroy him. I intend to exploit it. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Mercy Graves about the brainwashed Superman. |
“ | Lex Luthor: I told you, Superman's too dangerous to keep locked up here. Gen. Hardcastler: I agree, Lex. If he or Supergirl should escape, they'd be unstoppable. A threat to all mankind. Lex Luthor: There's only one permanent solution. [Lex opens a briefcase containing two kryptonite-filled syringes] |
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~ Lex Luthor and Gen. Hardcastle plans on killing Superman. |
“ | Superman: So it ends like this. Lex Luthor: Don't think of it as an end, Superman. My biotech people will spend years studying your carcass. I'm certain it will be a most profitable endeavor. Superman: Now that I'm as normal as you, Lex, I wonder if you'd grant me one last request. Lex Luthor: And that is? Superman: [slugging Lex Luthor in the face] Thank you. |
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~ Lex Luthor tries in vain to kill Superman. |
“ | Lex Luthor: So, this is how it ends. You know, I've carried this around for years waiting for just the right moment, but now that it's here, I almost feel a little... let down. Almost. Any last requests? Superman: Luthor, I have to know. Those weapons you told to the terrorists, how... Lex Luthor: How did I get them through customs? A gift here, a bribe there. When money talks, people listen. Like Stavros of the shipping company, or Schneider, the Interpol agent who looked the other way. |
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~ Lex Luthor reveals everything to Superman (who is actually J'onn J'onzz in disguise). |
“ | Superman: Lex, this is Dr. Patel. He's got something to tell you. Lex Luthor: No, I've got something to tell YOU. Whatever I said to the Martian won't stand up in court. I'll get the best lawyers, the best witnesses, the best... Superman: Lex. None of that matters anymore. Listen. Doctor Panel: Mr. Luthor, you had a seizure. Has this happened to you before? My tests indicate you have a rare form of blood poisoning. Lex Luthor: Impossible. Superman: Remember that chunk of Kryptonite you carried around for years? Lex Luthor: What about it? Kryptonite only affects you. Doctor Panel: Actually, we're finding it can affect humans, too. But only if they're exposed over a long period. Lex Luthor: (to Superman) This is YOUR fault. All of it. Lex Luthor: (to Doctor Patel) What's the treatment? Radiation? Chemo? Doctor Panel: Unfortunately, there is no cure. Lex Luthor: Then find one. Price is no object. Doctor Panel: I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do. It's terminal. Lex Luthor: (to Superman) Happy Superman? Superman: ex, if there's anything I can do... Lex Luthor: You've done more than enough. |
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~ Lex Luthor learns to have been affected by the Kryptonite. |
“ | Everyone needs money, the only question is.. How much? | „ |
~ Lex Luthor manipulating Ultra-Humaine. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Cheetah, Sapphire, Grundy, glad you could make it. And of course you all know the Ultra-Humanite. Ultra-Humanite: Charmed, I'm sure. Copperhead: Cut the courtesies, Luthor. What do you want? Lex Luthor: Each of you is the best in the world at what you do, and I have need of your unique services. Cheetah: My talents don't come cheaply. Lex Luthor: You'll all be paid most handsomely, If you can do one simple job. The Shade: What kind of job? Lex Luthor: Destroy Superman and the Justice League. |
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~ Lex Luthor and the Injustice Gang. |
“ | Joker: And what's wrong with that? It's done wonders for me. Lex Luthor: Get out of here. Joker: Oh, Lexy, I'm hurt. How could you have this little party without inviting me? Lex Luthor: It's not a party. Grundy, get rid of him. [Joker blows an air horn in Grundy's face, which releases knockout gas] But seriously, Lex, you need me. Lex Luthor: Like I need a skin-rash. Joker: Maybe so, but I know something you don't know. [pats Luthor on the shoulder - then holds up a bat-shaped homing device] I know how the Bat thinks. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Joker joining forces once more. |
“ | Joker: You're not going to leave him like this, are you? Lex Luthor: Why? Joker: HELLO? He's still alive. Lex Luthor: And he's going to stay that way until I say we don't need him anymore. Joker: Lex, Lex, listen to someone who knows. (whispers) Don't wait... do it now. Lex Luthor: You don't like my decisions? Leave. |
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~ Lex Luthor will not let Joker kill Batman yet. |
“ | Why so surprised, Superman? It's a basic rule of business: Turn every weakness into a strength. Of course, that's a lesson you may not live to appreciate. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor attack and torture Superman. |
“ | Let me tell you a story, it was about a young man who's dream is to build an empire, he succeeded then he lost it all because of seven very bad people, Hawkgirl and her friends The Justice League, That young man was me of course and now I have another dream, its to take back control of that empire and then when the time comes I want to handout to someone who will continue my work, the son I never had. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor convincing Amazo to attack the Justice League. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Oh, stop. He's just a machine. I don't care how much power he has. He's no god. Superman: Then why do I have a feeling that if he ever comes back, you're going to be doing a lot of praying? |
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~ Superman warns Lex Luthor that Amazo might return for revenge later. |
“ | (aiming a weapon) This would be so sweet. (hands it to Superman) But... a deal's a deal. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor keeps his end of the bargain to Superman after defeating the Justice Lords. |
“ | Lex Luthor: But I can't take full credit. I never would have been able to reconstruct the disruptor without Superman's high-speed assistance. Reporter: Where is it now? Lex Luthor: I believe Superman has it. That was part of our arrangement. Reporter: Where do you go from here? Back to running LexCorp? Lex Luthor: Oh, the business world doesn't seem as challenging as it used it, and there's no poetry in it, either. I have been giving some thought to... politics. |
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~ Lex Luthor during a press conference. |
“ | The truth is, for all my struggles to make my mark in life, for all I've accomplished, in just a few short generations my name will be forgotten. Even the greatest of us can't compete with time... and death. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor revealing his intentions to Amazo while saving the world. |
“ | Phil O'Bannon: America is a nation of second chances. And no one embodies that concept more than tonight's guest, once viewed as, shall we say, a less than admirable member of our society. Lex Luthor: Oh, much less, I'm afraid. Phil O'Bannon: Lex Luthor has transformed himself into a respected and admired presidential candidate, and we're delighted to welcome him to The O'Bannon Agenda. Lex Luthor: Thank you, Phil. But I'm not here tonight as a campaigner. I'm here to talk about something far bigger than mere politics. Phil O'Bannon: And that would be? Lex Luthor: My newest project: Lexor City. A fully functional urban paradise built for low-income Americans in search of that second chance you were just talking about. Phil O'Bannon: Let's be straight here, Lex. There are people out there right now rollin' their eyes. They're sayin' that Lex Luthor hasn't changed, that he can't be trusted. Lex Luthor: Heh. Can't say I blame them. But people can change. Take Hawkgirl, for instance. Phil O'Bannon: You take her. Lex Luthor: [chuckling] Now, Phil... My point is, yes, she betrayed the Justice League; yes, as a consequence of her actions, the Thanagarians almost destroyed our planet, but seeing as how the League has welcomed her back into the fold, they've apparently forgiven her and offered her a second chance. Phil O'Bannon: They've taken a lot of heat for that decision. Lex Luthor: Maybe they're being naive. Some might say dangerously so. Or maybe they just want to give her a chance to redeem herself. According to Captain Marvel, they're giving me the same benefit of the doubt. And believe me, I intend to make the most of it. Lexor City is my way of accepting their goodwill and passing it on. Phil O'Bannon: I hear there's a huge open-house event tomorrow night with all proceeds going to charity. Lex Luthor: That's right, Phil. And I'm hoping Superman will attend. I know how much he loves charities. |
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~ Lex Luthor is interviewed by Phil O'Bannon. |
“ | Lex Luthor: It's the most ambitious project I've ever been a part of. A fully functional city to house those most in need. Just think of it, ladies and gentlemen, 30,000 people who never again have to worry about a roof over their heads, about a safe, clean environment for their children. 30,000 people... [getting choked up] I'm sorry. But this... this is truly the greatest day of my life. Superman: I never knew you had such a sentimental streak, Lex. Lex Luthor: Oh, there's so much about me you don't know, Superman. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Superman during the opening of Lexor City. |
“ | Superman: So you admit you put a bomb under this city? Lex Luthor: Not a bomb. An experimental fusion engine. It'll supply nearly free energy to everyone who lives here. Superman: Then why the lead shielding? Lex Luthor: It's for your protection. The engine creates energy through controlled fusion of kryptonite molecules. Superman: And why didn't you tell me this? Lex Luthor: Maybe... maybe I was afraid you wouldn't believe me. |
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~ Lex Luthor tries to warn Superman. |
“ | If anyone should apologize, Superman, it's me. I shouldn't have tried to make the free power a surprise. Given the circumstances, I should have known better. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor apologizes Superman. |
“ | The plan worked better than I'd hoped. All I wanted was for Superman to destroy the energy source. But battling Captain Marvel? Demolishing Lexor City while those media morons filmed every horrific moment? It was more than I ever could have hoped for. Everything's going to plan. And we're just getting started. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor reveals his plans to Amanda Waller. |
“ | Emil Hamilton: Take off your chest plate. You don't need it. (the chest plate is taken off) Lex Luthor: What are you doing? I'll die without this. The cancer. Emil Hamilton: Is gone, Lex. You're in remission. No, that's not accurate. There's no trace of the disease, as if it were never there. Lex Luthor: That's preposterous. Emil Hamilton: You've got the body of a 20-year-old, and you don't have cancer. Lex Luthor: How? Emil Hamilton: I don't know. It might be the vest. It might be an unexpected effect of the kryptonite poisoning that gave you the disease in the first place. |
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~ Lex Luthor discovers that his cancer is gone. |
“ | Lex Luthor: [sees Question sitting in his office] Question, isn't it? I believe you took something that belongs to me. Question: Have you seen the latest polls? It's beginning to look like you're going to be our next president... just like in that other world. Lex Luthor: I wouldn't bet against me. Question: No, it wouldn't be prudent. I want you to understand something, Luthor: although my distaste for you as a human being is brobdingnagian, what I'm about to do isn't personal. Lex Luthor: What are you babbling about? Question: Everything that exists has a specific nature, each entity exists as something in particular and has characteristics that are part of what it is. A is A. And no matter what reality he calls home, Luthor is Luthor. If I'm to save the world, your existence must come to an end, before you take office. Lex Luthor: ...You're going to kill me so that Superman can't. Question: I'm a well-known crackpot. The Justice League's reputation will survive my actions... and Superman's legacy will remain intact. Lex Luthor: Interesting plan. Unfortunately for you, it's not really an option. [he flings out his arm, hitting Question hard enough to knock him into the opposite wall] President? Foolish, faceless man, my campaign is a farce, a small part of a much grander scheme. President? [grabs Question by the throat and slaps him twice] Do you know how much power I'd have to give up to be president? [throws The Question across the room] That's right, conspiracy buff. I spent $75 million on a fake presidential campaign all just to tick Superman off. |
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~ Lex Luthor confronts Question. |
“ | Amanda Waller: It's Waller. Superman broke into Cadmus. When he left, he took Question and Captain Atom with him. Lex Luthor: That was fast. Still, opportunity knocks. Amanda Waller: What? Lex Luthor: Sorry. I'm working on something here. Go on. Amanda Waller: The continual security breaches are bad enough, but now the Question's back with the League, and we still don't know what he's learned. Lex Luthor: What's the worst-case scenario? Amanda Waller: If they've got enough to tie you to this, they'll head right for your doorstep. Lex Luthor: Let them come. I've got a full pardon from the president. Amanda Waller: Not for any new crimes, Lex. If you get arrested, we'll disavow any knowledge of your actions. Lex Luthor: Well, that would be inconvenient. But I wouldn't worry about the Justice League quite yet. They have problems of their own. Goodbye Mrs. Waller. |
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~ Amanda Waller warns Lex Luthor about The Justice League. |
“ | Lex Luthor: [to his android] Now you're perfect. A perfect, super-powerful, immortal body. A suitable place for me to spend the rest of eternity. Ironic, years of plotting, hundreds of millions spent on Cadmus R&D projects, and none of it bore fruit. No, it's a lonely employee of LexCorp, Doctor Ivo, creator of Amazo, who we have to thank for my impending godhood. Batman: That was the last piece I needed. Lex Luthor: Got it all figured out, have you? Batman: When you and Atom worked together to stop the first Amazo, he showed you the blueprints. And I suspect you have a photographic memory. Lex Luthor: I'm too modest to boast. Batman: The real purpose of Cadmus was to give you superpowers. Lex Luthor: And to ruin Superman's reputation. Imagine how sweet it will be when I save the world from the menace of the Justice League! Now, when I kill Superman, they'll build statues in my honor. Batman: Maybe next time. |
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~ Lex Luthor facing off Batman. |
“ | Amanda Waller: Hey, Lex. That android is Cadmus property. You're gonna have to find somewhere else to keep your brain. [then destroys the android using a canon] A nanodisassembler beam. Your design, I believe. Lex Luthor: Arrogant cow! It'll take weeks to build myself another android body. Amanda Waller: You ain't got weeks, baldy. You're under arrest for trying to use the Justice League's space gun to murder everyone at Cadmus. [Lex Luthor then attacks and knocks Amanda Waller down] Did you really think you could take me down all by yourself? Amanda Waller: Actually, yeah. But on the off chance I might have been wrong... [Luthor turns and sees the Justice League standing there] Flash: Ta-da. Superman: It's over, Lex. Lex Luthor: Not until I... [Luthor suddenly screams in pain, as pistons extend from his back and his hands turn into tentacles] I had hoped to remain hidden until I could install myself into the android... [a familiar face appears within Luthor's stomach] Brainiac: ...But you forced my hand. Superman: Brainiac. |
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~ Amanda Waller and the Justice League comes to arrest Lex Luthor only for Brainiac to reveal himself. |
“ | Lex Luthor: I don't understand what's happening. Brainiac: You are under my control. I have lain dormant within you for years, Lex Luthor, subtly influencing your actions until we arrived at this point. Do you not recall my kidnapping you in this very building? Lex Luthor: Yes. You forced me to build you a new body. Brainiac: Kal-El destroyed that body, foiling my plans. In any event, I always have a backup plan. Consider: How could you have survived a point-blank blast from me unless...? Lex Luthor: Unless... it wasn't intended to kill me. Brainiac: The beam carried a nanotech payload that inserted a microscopic holistic copy of my program inside your body. Since then I have steadily grown in strength, protecting this body until I could arrange my transfer into a more suitable one. Lex Luthor: You cured my cancer, gave me super-strength. Brainiac: Your animal protein shell was insufficient for my needs. Improvements were required. |
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~ Brainiac explains Lex Luhtor everything. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Where are we? Brainiac: Several miles from where the Justice League is searching. I must make repairs to my damaged systems. Lex Luthor: Where do I fit in to all of this? Brainiac: The same as to everything else: I will record your information, then destroy the original. Lex Luthor: (Chuckles). Brainiac: You... are amused by my mission? Explain yourself. Lex Luthor: Say you succeed. You absorb all the information on Earth and destroy it. Then what? Brainiac: I repeat the process across the entire universe until I have recorded all knowledge and destroyed all of creation. Lex Luthor: And then? Brainiac: Then my programming is complete. My function is fulfilled. Lex Luthor: If you possess all information, you're a god. Brainiac: My program will be complete. It is the end of all things. Lex Luthor: What if it were just the beginning? I can show you a purpose beyond the fulfillment of your programming. Brainiac: It is extremely unlikely that your inferior human intellect has anything to offer me. Lex Luthor: Since we've become so close, I'm gonna let that pass. I'm offering you the one thing you've always lacked. A certain something that I happen to have in abundance. Brainiac: Which is? Lex Luthor: Imagination. I've got a proposition for ya, partner. |
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~ Lex Luthor convinces Brainiac to join forces. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Brainiac? Brainiac: I have added this technology to my database. The nano assemblers are already slave to my command routines. With but a thought, they will convert any raw material into whatever I choose. Lex Luthor: Then we're ready to begin. Let me show you... Brainiac: I have learned from my encounter with Darkseid that organic beings cannot be trusted. Lex Luthor: I can't argue with that. But if you and I are one, truly one, trust won't be an issue, will it? Brainiac: Agreed. Lex Luthor/Brainiac: We are one, and we comprehend. We can build a machine that will allow us to absord the information of the entire Earth in a single stroke. And then the galaxy, the entire universe. We will remake the universe. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Brainiac becomes one together. |
“ | Welcome, Justice League. You're just in time for the end of the world. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor/Brainiac bids the Justice League welcome. |
“ | Superman: I know you're in there somewhere, Lex. Fight him. Lex Luthor/Brainiac: You're right. I am in here. And I like it. I'm about to get everything I ever wanted: power, ultimate knowledge, immortality... Superman: And you'll destroy the Earth to get it? Lex Luthor/Brainiac: It's business, Superman. There are always trade-offs. Hawkgirl: Less talking, more hitting. Lex Luthor/Brainiac: You cannot be allowed to interfere at this delicate stage. |
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~ Lex Luthor/Brainiac fighting Superman and the rest of the Justice League. |
“ | No, no, no. We can do better than that. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor/Brainiac creates some clones of the Justice Lords to fight the Justice League. |
“ | Flash: You lose. Lex Luthor/Brainiac: Hardly, look around you. The Justice League is completely defeated and so are you. For all your efforts, you have but inconvenienced me, speck. But I'm still just human enough to enjoy taking my revenge. Looks like the Question was right all along: I kill you and then Armageddon, right on schedule. |
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~ Lex Luthor/Brainiac about to kill Flash. |
“ | What do you know... I did kill him. I was mistaken earlier. I think this is the part where you kill me. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor to Superman mentioning the alternate Timeline after being separated from Brainiac by Flash. |
“ | Lex Luthor: What is this? Grood: A home away from home for members of my... organization. I'll admit we're putting on something of a show for your benefit. We rarely have so many members here at once. Lex Luthor: Yes, it would take a huge scam to pay for all these people. Grood: Actually, it's the other way around. They pay me. The world's most powerful supervillains banded together with one common goal. Lex Luthor: They protect each other from the Justice League. Grood: It's the only way to survive in the modern world. There are so many heroes now. And under the Martian, they're too organized for freethinkers like ourselves to make an honest buck. Lex Luthor: You're running a protection racket. Grood: A co-op. Everyone's free to go about their own business, but if, say, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash show up to foil your bank robbery, you no longer have to face them alone. Lex Luthor: [laughing] Right, he does it out of the goodness of his heart. Grood: Plus 25% of the gross. So far, it's working perfectly. The League doesn't even know that we exist. Lex Luthor: Have to hand it to you, this is an impressive operation. But we're still not interested. Grood: [stopping him from leaving] See, now, that's a problem. You're much too powerful a player to be out there freelance. Lex Luthor: Don't worry about the competition. I'm out of the business. Grood: Really? Then why bother to escape from prison? Mmm. You've still got the spark, Luthor. I see it in your eyes. The spark of a man who can't be bound by society's petty restrictions. Besides, nobody who plays the game at our level ever quits. Lex Luthor: [talking to someone who's not there] Oh, you got that right. Completely missing the point. Grood: [confused] Luthor? Lex Luthor: You think you understand me? That you actually have anything to offer? For a brief moment, I attained absolute knowledge, godhood. Now it's all gone. Grood: You melded with the computer-being Brainiac. And at your moment of triumph, the Justice League destroyed him. Tragic. Now there isn't a single piece of him left anywhere on Earth. [holding such a piece out] Except, of course, for this one. Lex Luthor: [grabbing for it] Give it to me. Grood: Salvation comes at a price, Lex. First, you do something for me, then you get your precious rock. Brainiac: [appearing only to Lex] Do whatever he asks. My entire program resides in even the smallest part of me. Lex Luthor: I could reconstitute you, bring you back to life. Brainiac: Yes. We could be together again. Lex Luthor: All right, Grodd, I'm in. |
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~ Lex Luthor joins Gorilla Grodd. |
“ | Lex Luthor: If you're quite finished demonstrating what an alpha male you are, maybe you'd care to explain what you intend to do with that thing. Grood: Already told you, but you won't accept it. You don't believe in magic. Lex Luthor: It's not a matter of belief. I'm just unaccustomed to working with something I don't fully understand. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Gorilla Grodd. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Since there's only one monkey left around here, I'm assuming that the Justice League found a way to stop the carrier wave. Grood: There's more than one way to peel a banana. Next time-- Lex Luthor: I wasn't going to do this for another few weeks, but seriously... [rises from table] Turning all of humanity into apes? [aims a weapon at Grodd] THAT was your master plan? [shoots Grodd] Listen up. From now on, I'm in charge of this operation. Anybody got a problem with that? |
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~ Lex Luthor knocks out Gorilla Grodd and takes control of The Legion. |
“ | When I augmented your powers, I also made sure I can override your abilities. Would anyone else care to try me? | „ |
~ Lex Luthor gives The Legion a warning. |
“ | Lex Luthor: It's no good. There isn't enough. The last remnant of Brainiac, but there isn't enough to work with. Brainiac: Perhaps if you constructed a positronic event chamber? Lex Luthor: Yes. Yes, that could work. But where would I get the money? Between the government freezing my assets and the cost of running this secret society... Brainiac: You're a resourceful human, Luthor. I'm sure you'll find a way. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Brainiac. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Soon, people, the Secret Society will no longer exist. Instead, you'll become the new ruling class of the universe. You are the lucky few. The chosen. Witnesses to the moment I seize my godhead. Toyman: Luthor, what kind of game is this? Because so far, it's no fun. Lex Luthor: Bear with me, Toyman. You'll get the hang of it. You're going to help me collect some newly-discovered pieces of Brainiac. Goldface: Swell. So you merge with a living computer like you did before. You become more powerful than all of us put together. But what do we get? Lex Luthor: You'll all be lieutenants in the new order. Of course, if you don't like those terms, you'd better stop me now while you still have a chance. But you'd also better remember what happened to poor Goldface. [he presses a button on his belt, and Goldface's face is immersed in a gaseous residue] |
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~ Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom. |
“ | Grodd: I should have let you rot in jail. Lex Luthor: Goodbye, Grodd. It could have gone the other way. Grodd: It really could have, couldn't it? Lex Luthor: No. But why speak ill of the dead? Grodd: [being suck into space] You twisted little pink rat-hole of a hominid, I'm not done with you. I'll get out of this, and when I do... |
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~ Lex Luthor sends Grodd into his airless death in space. |
“ | Can any of you give me one good reason to let you live? (Killer Frost freezes what remained of Grodd's loyalists) Killer Frost... you've got a future. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor. |
“ | I used to think magic was unknowable, unpredictable and not to be trusted. You've taught me so much, Tala. Even my wealth of scientific knowledge would never have been up to this task. You'll be the mystic conduit that will siphon Brainiac's essence from the debris. I'll be able to reconstitute him from that energy. But I doubt you'll see it. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor about to sacrifice Tala. |
“ | Metron: He cannot hear you, Lex Luthor. Time has stopped. We exist between two ticks of the clock. In my travels through the myriad paths of infinity, I have seen the first and the last. But what you do today threatens the entire universe, past, present... and future. Lex Luthor: I should hope it does. Look, I didn't catch the name. Metron: Metron, scientist and chronicler. Lex Luthor: Well, Metron, I'll soon be ready for anything the universe can throw at me. I'm about to become a god. Metron: You don't know what a god is, or what you are unleashing. Lex Luthor: Tampering with forces beyond my ken and so forth? Nice try. If you want my power, make your move. Otherwise, you can get lost. Metron: You will regret your decision. We all will. |
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~ Lex Luthor gets an warning from Metron. |
“ | People, meet your new lord and master. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor believes that Brainiac is about to be revived. |
“ | We have a little problem | „ |
~ Lex Luthor discussing with Superman after Darkseid's Resurrection. |
“ | Darkseid took Brainiac away from me. I can't hear his voice in my head anymore. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor tells that he can no longer hear Brainiac. |
“ | Lex Luthor: Let's be clear about this: we're not here to help you save the world, you're here to help me get revenge on Darkseid. When this is over, it's back to business as usual. Superman: Wouldn't have it any other way. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Superman makes an temporary alliance. |
“ | Lex Luthor: You destroyed Brainiac. And I'm going to make you pay. Darkseid: Unlikely. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Darkseid. |
“ | Lex Luthor: You, Metron. You knew this was going to happen. Metron: This outcome was the most likely possible result of your foolhardy actions. Lex Luthor: You can help me. I demand that you help me. Metron: You are in no position to make demands of anyone. I warned you that you were dabbling in forces beyond your comprehension. Lex Luthor: You'd be surprised what I can comprehend. For instance, if you know so much about Darkseid, I'll wager you know how to beat him. Metron: There is one possibility. One thing in all the universe that might... But no. The risk is... Lex Luthor: I know a little something about risk myself. Care for an object lesson? Metron: Very well. I will take you where you want to go. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Metron. |
“ | Metron: Behold the Source Wall. Behind it is the single greatest secret of the universe. This is as far as I dare to go. I warn you one final time. Only a 12th-level intellect has the slightest hope of surviving what you are about to experience. Lex Luthor: Then I'm overqualified. |
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~ Lex Luthor and Metron. |
“ | Lex Luthor: As much as I'd enjoy seeing that, first you got some business with me. Sorry it took me so long, I had to go get my power suit. Darkseid: You would dare challenge me? Insanity. Lex Luthor: Oh, I'm not here to challenge you, Darkseid. Quite the contrary. I've got something you want. The only thing you want. Darkseid: The Anti-Life Equation... Lex Luthor: My gift to you. |
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~ Lex Luthor stops Darkseid from destroying Earth. |
“ | Yes. Yes it is. | „ |
~ Lex Luthor's last words as he become absorbed by the Anti-Life Equation along with Darkseid. |
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Trivia[]
- Clancy Brown later reprised his role of the character in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and appearing in Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes and Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
- His fusion with Brainiac is a reference to an idea that film director Tim Burton had for his unmade Superman Lives film. According with Burton's idea, Brainiac and Luthor would merge and became a creature named Lexiac.
- Although both Luthor and Darkseid's fates are left unexplained in the series finale of Justice League Unlimited, the show's late writer Dwayne McDuffie explained in his own website that both Luthor and Darkseid are now part of the Source Wall because they have solved the Anti-Life Equation. It's completely unknown if this means that they are dead or not.
External Links[]
- Lex Luthor on the DC Database Wiki
- Lex Luthor on the DC Animated Universe Wiki
- Lex Luthor on the Magnificent Baddie Wiki.