A billionaire with no political experience wants to become leader of the free world?
Sounds like comic book fiction? It was.
We’re updating our look at comics villains of comics who won a major political office including The White House.
Let’s start this countdown with a hail to the chief:
President Lex Luthor?
Superman’s greatest enemy became the most politically powerful person in the DC Universe once upon a time.
How did it happen? Continue reading MOST INFAMOUS POLITICAL COMIC BOOK VILLAINS
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice conquered the global box-office.
The Dark Knight, Man of Steel and Amazon Warrior fought off Doomsday but another alien entity almost made the cut.
Warner Brothers shared a new scene with Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) hailed as “Communion.”
This revelation adds to the list of big burning questions after seeing the superhero showdown that launched the DC Comics film universe.
Luthor is in the Kryptonian ship and encounters a horrific being with otherworldly technology.
Watch and join the speculation:
Superman villain Lex Luthor stole the show and let the speculation begin.
Ahead of the big DC Comics Rebirth announcement Saturday, DC Entertainment shared behind the scenes insight, new covers and a team of top creators at the first WonderCon panel (DC All Access).
Moderator and DC All Access co-host Jason Inman introduced creators including Vertigo Executive Editor Shelly Bond, writer J.T. Krul, artists Ming Doyle, Jason Fabok, Mitch Gerads, and Annie Wu, and LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya.
Fabok (Justice League, Wonder Woman, Batman Eternal) gave fans preview of Justice League #49, #50 which teased a new status quo and uniform for villain Lex Luthor.
This issues will conclude Darkseid War by Geoff Johns and Fabok. Luthor became a member of Justice League following the events of Forever Evil. During the current arc, Luthor became ruler of Apokolips following Darkseid’s death.
This image shows the Superman villain on Darkseid’s throne but in a suit of armor with the Superman emblem. In the DC Comics Rebirth lineup of titles there is is The Super-Man #1. Is Luthor the star of this new title? Continue reading IS LEX LUTHOR The New SUPERMAN?
A new era of Justice dawns!
Ben Affleck shared the new trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Fans got to see Affleck and Henry Cavill spar as Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent met each other before the action ramped up including Wonder Wonder (Gal Gadot) jumping into the arena after the reveal of a powerhouse villain…and we’re not talking about Lex Luthor!
Here are our favorite moments and big burning questions: Continue reading BATMAN v SUPERMAN New Trailer Big Moments & Questions
The death of a DC icon leads to a cosmic transformation of another super villain as the next wave of Darkseid War rocks each member of Justice League.
The Darkseid War between the Lord of Apokolips and the Anti-Monitor came to a shocking end after The Flash became The Black Racer.
But the action is far from over as Darkseid War – Act Two: After Death begins.
Writer Geoff Johns is joined by artist Francis Manapul (The Flash, Detective Comics) for this special issue featuring a very different Justice League.
In the aftermath of Justice League #44, members of the League have gained the power of the New Gods but at a price. Can the League handle the new abilities?
Another character transformed in shocking way. Continue reading DEATH & SHOCKING REBIRTH in DARKSEID WAR
A modern Lex Luthor would of course have a Twitter account!
The viral marketing for Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice begins with a character famous for shrewd business moves, power and influence revealing how he made his “fortune.”
Lex Luthor is featured in a sponsored profile in Fortune magazine. The “interview” reveals the back story of Alexander Luthor, Jr (to be played by Jesse Eisenberg) in next year’s DC showdown. Continue reading LEX LUTHOR In FORTUNE
Two deadly reunions, a Justice League icon goes solo, the fall of a hero in the future and a blast into the past – it’s all part of this week’s top 5 new comic book picks of the week:
Batman ’66 #25
Harley Quinn was born on Batman: The Animated Series but what if she was on the Adam West series? The “Joker Wave” hits Gotham City and transforms a doctor into a deadly Harlequin in the hit digital first comic inspired by the classic television show. Continue reading NEW COMICS PICKS JULY 22, 2015
After Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice it’s the rise of the bad guys according to Warner Brothers plans for the DC Comics inspired movies.
Which rogues will appear in Suicide Squad for director David Ayer?
Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) is being sought to play the Joker according to The Wrap. There’s no official word from Warner Brothers or Leto’s representatives. Tom Hardy, Will Smith and Margot Robbie are in discussion for roles according to the report. Ronbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) could be Harley Quinn. Continue reading JOKER In SUICIDE SQUAD?