Lex Luthor

Superman's archenemy, a member of the Light and Superboy's genetic donor.

Lex Luthor is a DC Comics supervillain created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster who first appeared in Action Comics #23 (April 1940) and has endured as Superman's archenemy. Unlike many supervillains he has no superpowers; his strength lies in his intelligence, wealth and influence over politics, science and technology.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: The Light

Lore & Background

In Young Justice, Lex Luthor is voiced by Mark Rolston. He is a member of the Light, Superman's archenemy and Superboy's genetic donor, and gives Superboy patches that unlock his Kryptonian powers. At the end of the second season he is named Secretary-General of the United Nations after helping the Team and the Justice League stop the Reach. In the third season, Black Lightning, Cyborg, Superman and Superboy expose his crimes and he is forced to resign, but he remains a member of the Light.