Lex

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lex Luthor
Species/Race	Human; meteor-infected and later serum-enhanced 92 145
Gender	Male
Affiliation	LuthorCorp; Dilos Sullivan's alliance
Occupation/Role	Head of LuthorCorp; later a U.S. senator 96 443
Status	Active 443
First Appearance	3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Meteor-induced viral immunity	92	A meteor shower left Lex bald but gave him an extraordinarily high white-blood-cell count and immunity to viral illnesses. His blood became the basis for Dilos's antiviral serum.
Serum-enhanced physiology	145 219	Dilos's serum altered Lex's immune system, restored his hair growth, and enhanced his physical abilities. He later uses this strength and speed to seize the Parak sculpture before the Kawatche representatives can react.

Background & History

Meteor Shower and Illness Immunity

Lex was present in Smallville during the meteor shower more than a decade before the story. The event caused his hair loss and gave him an abnormal but non-leukemic white-blood-cell count; afterward, he no longer suffered from viral diseases. 92

He grew up under the control of his father, billionaire Lionel Luthor. Lionel treated him more like a subordinate or enemy than a son, taught him to distrust friendship, and used humiliation and oppression to force his worldview onto Lex. 79

Meeting Dilos Sullivan

Lex's car crashes into a lake after blue kryptonite suppresses Clark Kent's powers. Dilos saves Lex from drowning and revives him, beginning their relationship. 3

At first, Lex assists Dilos with medical care and gives him a car, seeking a friendship unconnected to his wealth or influence. He later supports Dilos's publication of Harry Potter under his private name. 19 79

Lex quietly purchases meteorites from families near Smallville impact sites, limiting their availability and reducing the number of potential meteor-powered individuals in the town. 20

Partnership with Dilos

Dilos reveals his ambition to build a power base capable of changing a corrupt world, while Lex cautiously evaluates whether he can truly accomplish it. Lex agrees to offer full support once Dilos proves his value and potential. 17 79

The pair work together to manipulate International Genetic Technologies' board and acquire control through altered memories, false identities, share transfers, and corporate maneuvering. Lex handles identities, negotiations, and the need to evade Lionel's surveillance. 81 82

After Lionel's execution, Lex takes control of LuthorCorp. Dilos becomes the company's second-largest shareholder and secures its Technology Development Department for research. 96

Serum Research and Kryptonian Artifacts

Lex receives a basic enhancement serum designed by Dilos, improving his physical condition and leaving room for later targeted power-serum modifications. 123 145

He investigates Kryptonian remnants beneath Smallville and obtains the Parak sculpture despite the Kawatche's attempts to conceal its significance. His decision to claim a Kryptonian dagger later provokes Jeremiel's attack, forcing Dilos to intervene and save him. 219 220

Following the incident, Lex increasingly resents being unable to fight beside Dilos. He sees enhanced suits and serum research as a path from financial supporter to active comrade. 252

Political Career

Lex and Dilos later invest heavily in rebuilding Smallville after the Kryptonian invasion, strengthening their public reputations. Lex becomes a senator while continuing to oversee LuthorCorp and pursue plans for a new American moral order. 443

Appearance

Lex is initially introduced as a handsome, completely bald man in his early twenties, approximately 1.85 metres tall, with an expensive wardrobe and a controlled, polished bearing. 3

• Wears expensive suits, leather shoes, and fingerless black gloves. 3
• Initially bald due to his meteor-induced condition. 3 92
• Regains thick, spiky red hair after serum-induced changes to his body. 145
• Frequently presents himself with an elegant, composed demeanor, including while seated in his manor office with wine in hand. 17

Personality

Lex is calculating, composed, and highly aware of power dynamics. He approaches Dilos's ambitions as both a friend and businessman, refusing blind commitment until Dilos demonstrates that his plans have real value. 17 79

Despite Lionel's upbringing, Lex desires genuine family, friendship, and affection. Dilos's rescue and sincerity restore his willingness to trust others; he comes to regard Dilos as his closest friend and brother. 79 126

He remains cautious around unfamiliar powers and artifacts. While he seeks personal strength, he argues that accumulating powers without judgment is unwise and prefers to wait until reliable materials are available. 123

Abilities & Skills

Meteor-Induced Viral Immunity

Lex's meteor-shower exposure fundamentally altered his immune system.

• Does not develop illnesses caused by viruses. 92
• Possesses an exceptionally high white-blood-cell count without leukemia. 92
• His blood is used by Dilos as the principal ingredient in an antiviral serum. 92

Serum-Enhanced Physiology

Dilos develops a serum for Lex to improve his physical condition and permit later enhancement.

• Enhances physical fitness across multiple areas and can improve further through exercise. 123
• Restores Lex's hair growth by changing how his immune cells affect his hormones. 145
• Lets him move quickly enough to snatch the Parak sculpture from Joseph Wilbrook before others can react. 219

Corporate and Political Strategy

Lex is an experienced businessman and organizer.

• Uses LuthorCorp's resources, laboratories, researchers, and connections to advance shared projects with Dilos. 96 218
• Helps establish false identities, coordinate board-member negotiations, and conceal Dilos's role in International Genetic Technologies. 82
• Leverages legal ownership of the Kawatche cave and its contents when claiming the Parak sculpture. 219
• Advances from corporate leadership into the U.S. Senate. 443

Equipment & Resources

• Psychic-defense pendant — A disc-like necklace intended to prevent mental control. It does not fully conceal the user's emotional fluctuations from empaths such as Dilos. 79
• LuthorCorp — Lex assumes control after Lionel's death and uses its corporate infrastructure to support research, reconstruction, and political influence. 96 443
• Secret laboratories — Facilities used for research, treatment, artifact analysis, and testing Dilos's abilities. 138 218
• Meteorite collection — Acquired covertly from Smallville impact sites to restrict access to meteor-based powers. 20

Relationships

• Dilos Sullivan — Best friend, business partner, and ally. Lex supports Dilos's medical recovery, publishing career, corporate schemes, and broader ambitions; both consider their bond comparable to brotherhood. 79 126 252
• Lionel Luthor — Father and former oppressor. Lionel's distrustful, tyrannical treatment shaped Lex's difficulty with trust; Lex assumes LuthorCorp after Lionel's execution. 79 96
• Lena Luthor — Younger sister. Lex shows immediate warmth at her return, though she is far more openly enthusiastic about Dilos than about him. 401
• Chloe Sullivan — Friend through Dilos. Lex tells Chloe that, because Dilos is his brother-like best friend, she is also like a sister to him. 126
• Clark Kent and the Kent family — Lex provides secure laboratory accommodation for Clark during his recovery and assists Dilos in concealing Clark's transfer from hostile surveillance. 126 129
• Kawatche representatives — Their relationship deteriorates when Lex claims the Parak sculpture and later attempts to seize the Kryptonian dagger. 219 220

Notable Quotes

“Besides, Dilos is my best friend—as close as a brother. Since you are his sister, you are my sister as well.” 126

“Do you intend to run around in the future world with the body of an ordinary person?” 123