The streaming service has announced that matt bomer has been cast as larry. In most versions of the superman mythos, she is the sister of supermans nemesis lex luthor. Hes written about comic books professionally for more than a decade, and has been a dedicated fan of the medium since learning to read via his older siblings archie digests left lying around the house. It is based on the dc comics character supergirl, created by otto binder and al plastino, and stars melissa benoist in the title role. Im just a copy of her intelligence, left behind by brainiac to more efficiently run luthors tech. My dad, for example, thinks of luthor as a dorky, impotent schemer from earlier eras of comics and the super friends cartoon. Comic shops enter zip code indie bookstores enter zip code collected from the 5issue miniseries lex luthor. From a young age, lex utilized his almost unparalleled acumen to build himself a financial empire through hard work and dedicationbut mainly through the. Apr 22, 2015 a deal is made, outside of time, with luthor.
She usually appears as lex luthor s younger, and in some versions estranged or foster, sister. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. While it might surprise new supergirlman fans, the luthor name wasnt always synonymous with evil. Idw reveals first strike tieins, new ongoing hasbro series. The story of lex and the omega power is sparse and feels incomplete due to a oneshot full of flashback and a throwaway ending. A date with lena luthor, a supergirl fanfic fanfiction. Luthor will have control over his tech, and over the reshaped city.
Like all comic book characters, luthor has changed over time. Lex luthor, also commonly referred to simply as luthor, is supermans rival in the superman mythos published by dc comics. Supergirl is a costumed superheroine who is supermans cousin and one of the last. See more ideas about aesthetic, supergirl, character aesthetic. In the 1985 dc comics 12issue limited series crisis on infinite earths, a being known as the antimonitor destroys innumerable universes. Oct 04, 2018 it looks like dc universes doom patrol has just found its latest star. It suddenly occurred to me that comic book characters are some of the most racially diverse group around. In spite of her family relationship, lena frequently associates herself with the superman family, mainly as an ally of supergirl. In the precrisis continuity, her family had their names changed out of shame and a desire to distance themselves from the. Other people may see superman as the greatest hero the world has ever knowna benevolent being with tremendous power, a strange visitor here to help. Lena luthor, also known as lena thorulcolby, is a supervillain in the dc universe. In most versions of the superman mythos, she is the sister of supermans nemesis lex luthor lena luthor made her liveaction debut in an episode of the television series superboy. Tank girl, harley quinn, cyclops, and more comic vine the coolest comic book art you wont see in comics. Jul 17, 2019 comics superstar jim lee, who serves as publisher of dc comics, took time out from his shopping over the weekend to straighten and face the stock at a walmart store whose comic book section was in.
See more ideas about superman, marvel dc, comic heroes. The grand comic book database was down, so it was quite a difficult task getting all the covers together. Deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the same team who created superman himself, luthor was an instant success, and ensured himself a.
Injustice 2 ultimate editionpower up and build the ultimate version of your favorite dc legends in injustice with a massive selection of dc super heroes and supervillains, injustice 2 allows you to equip every iconic character with. Matt bomer cast as negative man on doom patrol comic book. In silver age continuity, lena is lex luthor s younger sister. Lillian luthors dc comics background proves that, as supergirl has hugely expanded her role. He will turn over brainiac, in lenas body, and in exchange brainiac will leave his tendrils in metropolis, dormant. Lex is building a giant new structure devoted to science and the accomplishments of humanity, making sure people understand superman is not human nor is. During the 2nd season lena moves to national city where she appears to be trying to redeem the luthor name. More substantively, the question of where lenas story is going is now more up in the air than ever before. Share dc supergirls jon cryer reveals his christmas card from lena luthor. Now released from prison, there is nothing to stop. See more ideas about supergirl, supergirl comic and superhero. Love me harder chapter 1, a supergirl fanfic fanfiction. When her bumbling, albeit wellmeaning cousin winn schott brings her a small ornate puzzle box and a map to the lost city of hamunaptra, they seek out the help of the american adventurer, kara danvers, from whom winn stole the box and the map.
A selfmade man whose immeasurable intellect is always in conflict with his equally immeasurable ego, lex luthor is one of the worlds most brilliant minds and most famous villains. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. She later appeared as a regular character in the television series smallville and was portrayed by actress cassidy freeman. Nov 10, 2015 like all comic book characters, luthor has changed over time. I, on the other hand, tend to think of the version of luthor i grew up withan intense, xenophobic, and genius humanist who believes that superman is the. Injustice 2 supergirl supergirl cosplay, supergirl comic. Lena luthor is a brilliant librarian, scholar and aspiring egyptologist.
Lillian luthors dc comics history has been expanded on. Evil genius, sadistic businessman, sociopathic inmatelex luthor is all this and more. Supergirls benoist discusses the subtext in lena luthor scene. It looks like dc universes doom patrol has just found its latest star.
Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. Todays list is the greatest aquaman stories ever told. Comic book characters comic character comic books art comic art heros comics comics girls dc heroes dc comics funny dc batgirl heres my contribution to multiversity comics 40 days of supergirl. Lex luthor gets his own book to give his side of the story, to convince us readers that superman is the menace he believes he is. Comics superstar jim lee, who serves as publisher of dc comics, took time out from his shopping over the weekend to straighten and face the stock at a. Feb, 2017 lillian luthors dc comics background proves that, as supergirl has hugely expanded her role. Feb 14, 2017 more substantively, the question of where lena s story is going is now more up in the air than ever before. Here well explore the origin of lex luthor, luthors appearance in the comic books, the many versions of lex on the.
Beginning in january 2016, dc comics launched a issue, biweekly digital comic, adventures of supergirl. Albert ching is managing editor of cbr, and has been with the eisner awardwinning site since 20. Injustice 2 ultimate editionpower up and build the ultimate version of your favorite dc legends in injustice with a massive selection of dc super heroes and supervillains, injustice 2 allows you. After lena s birth, lex took advantage of coutessa erica del portenza. In the comics, lillian is still lex luthors mother, but according to comic vine, only appears in two. Dan jurgens delivers one of the best luthor stories to date all my opinion, of course starting with a cover of a blood splattered birth announcement. Man of steel, luthor reveals why the genius villain chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the man of steels side. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. There were those fans who follow her because shes a luthor and they expect her to follow in her brothers footsteps.
The only source i can find that states otherwise is comic vine. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Lena luthor is a fictional comic book character in dc comics.
Many of her actions are still clouded in mystery but she has. The artwork is great and lex luthor is a very cruel but smart character who isnt afraid to get things done his way. She had asked james to let her off a little bit early so she could prepare for her datedinner with lena. Lex is building a giant new structure devoted to science and the accomplishments of humanity, making sure people understand superman is not human nor is he needed to save anyone.
All superman knows is that lena is gone, and so is brainiac. The streaming service has announced that matt bomer has been cast as larry trainornegative man in doom patrol. The mystery of lena luthors evilness continues on supergirl. Theyre her least favorite type of fan all antialien and antisupergirl. History she was named after lex luthor s foster sister, lena thorul, who had been killed by their foster father, cassy griggs. Theres nothing in here that really adds much of anything to the darkseid war as a series or the justice league as a whole. Luthor is the archenemy of superman, though given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with batman and other superheroes in the dc universe. Posted on 17052019 by dc comics news posted in andrea brooks, arrowverse, dc comics, dc comics news, dc entertainment, dc tv, eve tessmacher, kara danvers, katie mcgrath, lena luthor, lex luthor, red daughter, supergirl, the cw. The original, uncolored piece will be up for auction later th. While a good guy in the fairly blackandwhite moral terms supergirl operates in, a lot of her decisions i. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. I definitely recommend this book to a superman fan or a person who wants to read forever evil, but besides that this doesnt offer much value to someone else. Supergirl is an american superhero television series developed by ali adler, greg berlanti and andrew kreisberg that originally aired on cbs and premiered on october 26, 2015. Sure, lex luthors been a bad guy since he was first introduced in the comics in 1940 as a.
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