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They may be lifelong enemies , but evenSupermanknows that Lex Luthor has a much better thematic opponent in another hero . Before part the Earth , the Man of Steel told one ally why they ’d make the complete scourge for Clark ’s most notable rogue .
For virtually the entire history of Superman , Lex Luthor has been there to torment the submarine . Despite being one of the DC Universe ’s most brilliant scientist , Lex has focus his mind like a laser on Superman in the name of defeat him . Lex ’s intense obsession with Clark Kent ’s alter ego has helpedmake him Superman ’s nemesisand while Luthor would have the world trust he ’s attempt to keep the world secure , the truth is far from it . at last , Lex ’s beef is a personal one , and whether its settle in awe or touch of unfavorable position does n’t matter . The villain ceaselessly challenges Superman because something at Lex ’s core is justbotheredby Superman .
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But that does n’t mean that there ’s not a better and more fulfilling antagonist out there for Lex ; one that ’s more suitable to his finicky skillset . InSuperman # 686by James Robinson and Renato Guedes , the Man of Steel has formally depart Earth tolive on New Kryptonwith his hoi polloi . As the citizenry of Metropolis get used to the Modern status quo of an scatty Superman , a new hero has taken his place : Daxamite and future Legion of Super - Heroes extremity , Mon - El . With Mon - El still read the rope , flashbacks show the people Clark commit to steer the young Italian sandwich . Clark mouth to his old booster John Henry Irons , and convince him to return to his Steel persona while Superman is off - terra firma . But Clark does mention that John serves well as a scientific helper for Metropolis , going so far as to call him the " anti - Luthor . "
AsSteel , John Henry Ironsproved he was more than capable of keep Metropolis safe in Superman ’s absence . But Clark raises a good point about Irons ' scientific accomplishment . Unlike Lex Luthor , John has used his thinker and inventions for the betterment of Metropolis , both as a hero and a member of the community . hollo Steel the " anti - Luthor " is n’t just a compliment , it realise the case that Lex has a much better diametral opposite in John than Clark .
Luthor may have a history with Superman , but there ’s very little that he shares with his nemesis . brand , on the other hand , is theperfect ‘ verso ’ Lex Luthor . Both men are geniuses base in Metropolis and they each have forge their own suit of armour to campaign power foe . But what makes them really great antonym is how they ’ve used their gifts . Despite Luthor tell his brilliance could keep get to the world , his preoccupation with destroying Superman prevents him from doing so . Meanwhile , brand works side - by - side with Superman and recognizes the note value the hero has . iron ' more optimistic prospect allows him to do the good Luthor plainly is n’t capable of .
Lex Luthor may beSuperman’sde facto archenemy , but he ’d be better served as an antagonist for Steel .
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