The 20 Greatest Villains Of All Time

Published on March 12, 2020 By Leah Goldberg

19. Lex Luthor (Superman)

We all love Superman! Who doesn’t love a tall, strong alien who looks human with killer looks, bulging muscles and a can-do attitude, who wants to save the world! He is faster than a speeding bullet, that is, until Lex Luthor captures him by putting kryptonite near him.

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Lex Luthor is a mad genius and is Superman’s arch rival and nemesis. He is a scientific genius who gains much pleasure in hurting others and creating chaos in the world. The original Superman played by Christopher Reeve with Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, brilliant in his portrayal of pure evil. He also always had a female sidekick who gave much comic relief to the movie. Of course, Superman always won the day!