Upon finishing joker, i learned that azzarello and bermejo had teamed up again on lex luthor. For the mainstream dc universe character of that name, see lex luthor. Joker is a great villain, smart, insane, and very very well written. Joker is pure evil, then again the same can be said about lex luthor, but joker carries guns. The only reason that joker gets away with the things he does is because he is the main villain for the worlds most popular comic hero. Comic book heroes comic books superhero texts batman meme comic text nananana batman dc memes my demons detective comics. Add the fact that luthor reliex on out thinking his opponents, or manipulating them with his superior intellect. Joker vs lex luthor by sean chen with images joker dc comics. Hamilton, sprang and kaye craft a fun little story here, but its largely a luthor tale. Animation and its creators, i do not own any rights of superman. Nothing new there, but this time he decides not to get his hands dirty himself and hires someone else to do the deed, someone he probably shouldnt trust at all.
The guy just turned up in his limo and offers to kill superman, and freaking batman has to save supes, later he. The manic lex luthor jesse eisenberg, center brings together clark kent henry cavill and bruce wayne ben affleck in batman v superman. Batman is the single best fighter in the dcu and has one of the sharpest minds on the planet, but lex luthor is an evil genius willing to cross lines. So why dont we relax and just enjoy a conversation. Lex luthor, cool, rational alpha male, king of the material world, ambitious and achieving. Jul 20, 2017 alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, through on occasions he has established himself as an antihero. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the same team who created superman himself, luthor was an instant success, and. Who is lex luthor referring to at the end of batman vs.
It explores luthors motivations behind being a constant foe to the man of steel inside a city that. Dc and vertigo in 2011, to be continued friday, january 14th. Dawn of justice, fans of the comic book villain were initially. Which of them is the dangerous one lex luther vs joker. Where joker is violent and unpredictable, lex luthor. Better yet, like the comic books vs the world facebook page, subscribe to the official youtube channel, and follow the official comic books vs the world. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, the same team who created superman himself, luthor was an instant success, and ensured himself a permanent place in the last son of. Its a setup for a sequel, so there is not enough information in the movie itself to say for sure, but its a pretty good bet itll be darkseid, since one of batmans dreams featured darkseids omega symbol and winged beings that look like parademons, darkseids flying troops. Comicnewbies the first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. The joker vs lex luthor salvation run chan march 5. Dawn of justices lex luthor, actor jesse eisenberg, talks cautiously about the role while also praising the script and more. It lays out luthors purpose right from the start, painting the undeniable picture of superman as an alien. The joker vs lex luthor salvation run comicnewbies. Be sure to keep coming back for more batmansuperman month.
The unauthorized biography full comic online free and high quality. Lex may be more intelligent, but bruce is more clever. Lex luthor is one of very few people who can get to the joker. Both lex luthor and joker are two of dcs most iconic villains. Joker dc comicsdc comics superheroesdc comics artcomic book. Man of steel later collected as simply luthor is a fiveissue monthly american comic book limited series written by brian azzarello and illustrated by lee bermejo, which features supermans nemesis lex luthor as the protagonist it explores luthors motivations behind being a constant foe to the man of steel inside a city that has largely embraced him.
Even if you didnt like the mad scientist part, theres no denying eisenberg has been more faithful to the comics than hackman or spacey. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. Batman, dawn of justice, dc, dc cinematic universe, dc universe, lex luthor, promo, superman 0 actor jesse eisenberg arrived on good morning america earlier today to talk about his role as the villanous lex luthor in the upcoming batman v superman. Dont forget to also like the comic books vs the world facebook page, subscribe to the official youtube channel, and follow the official comic books vs the world instagram to keep up with all the latest on comic books vs the world. Man of steel reflects its main characters cold, calculating subtlety.
While lex tends to try to retain order and control, joker is the complete opposite. Lee bermejos luthor and joker respectively represent both extremities at either end of the male human linear spectrum. The dark knight and luthorjoker play up the differences between the two characters. Why batman v supermans lex luthor reminds you of every. When jesse eisenberg was first cast as lex luthor in batman v superman. Dawn of justice, fans of the comic book villain were initially skeptical. Jan 24, 2010 id have to say lex luthor, im a bigger joker and batman fan but when you think about it, a normal human being rivaling the cheapest super hero ever made superman has to be really smart.
While it makes sense for some readers to like lex because of his desire for control, it also makes sense for others to like joker for his chaotic motives. See this article for some more discussion as for how luthor would know, i cant say for sure, but kutulumike. The joker vs lex luthor salvation run comic book villains. From a young age, lex utilized his almost unparalleled acumen to build himself a financial empire through hard work and dedicationbut mainly through the. Worlds finest 88 joker and luthor teamup babblings. 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. Lex luthor vs the joker justice leaguelegion of doom.
Weve spent the last few articles surrounded by a lot of bloodshed and violence. Similarly to how batman and superman are opposites, lex luthor and joker also represent polarizing viewpoints. Dawn of justice currently performing well at the box office, dc and warner bros. Dawn of justice villain lex luthor continues to wreak havoc in multiplexes all over the world, jesse eisenberg rings the daily beast in the middle of a hectic week that. The character was teased multiple times in zack synders superman reboot as the lexcorp logo appeared on the side of trucks and was featured on several pieces of metropolis construction site signage. Id have to say lex luthor, im a bigger joker and batman fan but when you think about it, a normal human being rivaling the cheapest super hero ever made superman has to be really smart. Joker is all chaos n stuff but lex is a 12th level intellect on par with braniac and has vast resources, not to mention connection to major villains in the dc universe to do his dirty work. Two of dcs greatest villains take center stage in this new absolute edition from eisner award winning writer brian azzarello and artist lee bermejo. Add to library 43 discussion 8 browse more action fanfiction. Luthor and joker superhero texts, funny, superhero. Art by joe shuster, wayne boring, al plastino, george papp, curt swan, john byrne, ron frenz, and tony harris. The scene features lex luthor in communion with an unknown alien creature presumed.
Luthor on the other hand doesnt figure in a lot of fist fights. Sorry to you nay sayers but the joker would feed lex to killer croc or something. Bvss lex luthor was the first time we had seen the new billionaire version on the big screen, and that was huge. The joker comic book the joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. Joker is the more popular of the two so people will be bias and most probably vote for the joker but considering both parties attributes id say lex wins. In the 1985 dc comics 12issue limited series crisis on infinite earths, a being known as the antimonitor destroys innumerable. Lex luthor commands superman in new batman v superman clip.
Joker is a skilled inventor and chemist, uses several comedythemed weapons laughing gas, bang spear gun, explosive woopiecushions, acid flower and high voltage joy buzzer, he is immune to his own venom and other toxins, has a slight psychic ability, and has tainted poisonous blood. Todays list is the greatest lex luthor stories ever told. That must have wasted so much time that he could have dedicated to his plans for the upcoming joker war. The villain had to sit at a phone and leave ninetynine different voice messages, all just making fun of lex.
The joker nearly beat lex luthor to death in salvation run. Mar 05, 2014 joker is the more popular of the two so people will be bias and most probably vote for the joker but considering both parties attributes id say lex wins. The justice league is a team of fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Jesse eisenberg says lex luthor is complicated and. Mar 7, 2017 this fight pretty much went how i envisioned it to be. Brian azzarello and artist lee bermejothe acclaimed team who brought you the bestselling jokerdeliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of supermans longtime foe. Along with a new and possibly older batman, superman antagonist lex luthor is all but a lock for the upcoming man of steel sequel or, if you prefer, batman vs. 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. The world of dcs justice league comics brings a deathmatch for the ages, with. I wouldnt call the joker as a fighter but hes tangled a lot with batman enough to know at the. The smartest man in dc, and probably the second smartest being in the entire universe second only to the various incarnations of brainiac has been the archnemesis of our very own man of tomorrow for. I wouldnt call the joker as a fighter but hes tangled a lot with batman enough to know at the very least on how to defend himself. However, i do think bruce will always beat him in a battle of wits as he is a better strategist and tactician than lex.
Superman has super strength,xray vision, can fly, his body is harder than steel or whatever, laser beams out of his eyes and super speed. Brian azzarello and artist lee bermejo the acclaimed team who brought you the bestselling joker deliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of supermans longtime foe. Let me know in the comments below, or with a tweet through that widget on the left. Was rereleased and given the more laconic yet intimidating title luthor. The only source i can find that states otherwise is comic vine. They do form a partnership together, but its primarily about the mechanomen that luthor has invented. He wielded the power of a worldwide conglomerate and used those resources to carry out his master plan of stopping superman. The joker, name unknown, the dropout, the partyer, the clown, rough and maybe dangerous, insane at the very least by normative. Discover the magic of the internet at imgur, a community powered. Dawn of justice, bringing a new clip along with him.
Luthor keeps his power suit close,he can wear it like the symbiote. Where joker is violent and unpredictable, lex luthor reflects its main characters cold, calculating subtlety. Jesse eisenberg defends his lex luthor in batman v superman. Its such a petty waste of time but its perfect for someone as needlessly cruel as joker. Dc entertainment has posted the latest edition of their versus video series, this time putting lex luthor up against batman. Mar 05, 2017 i wouldnt call the joker as a fighter but hes tangled a lot with batman enough to know at the very least on how to defend himself. This fight pretty much went how i envisioned it to be. Its the battle of the billionaires in this weeks versus clip. I dont really need or wish to go into the supervillains back stories. A newly released deleted scene from the movie will only add to your questions even as it hints at. Say hello to the joker and lex luthor, the two most infamous villains in the dc universe. Critically, the movie wasnt as wellloved, and currently holds a 27% on rotten tomatoes. Some critics felt the story was confusing and the characterization was off, especially when it came to lex luthor.
He is just so many streets ahead of bruce, its unfair. Man of steel later collected as simply luthor is a fiveissue monthly american comic book limited series written by brian azzarello and illustrated by lee bermejo, which features superman s nemesis lex luthor as the protagonist. The first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. But instead, joker wanted to take the time out of his day to make sure to properly mock. The bittersweet pain among men is not lacking knowledge or power, but having both and no one to share it with. Oct 29, 20 lee bermejos luthor and joker respectively represent both extremities at either end of the male human linear spectrum. Lex luthor add to library 99 discussion 52 browse more fanfiction romance. Worlds finest 88 junejuly 1957 hides its greatest draw from the cover, the first ever team up of lex luthor and the joker. Man of steel, another captivating character in the dc universe that is often poorly represented as simply a mad genius. Few comic book villains are as iconic or beloved as the joker.
Works nicely as a companion piece to azzarellos later work, joker. Alexander joseph lex luthor is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Man of steel, he is called something he has never been called before. Implying that he hasnt seen any comic book movies, batman v superman. In 2016, batman v superman hit theaters, and it was a smash hit financially. Superhero texts comic text nananana batman dc memes joker and harley harley quinn detective comics marvel dc comics funny comics. The joker turns against lex luthors legion of doom in this weeks. Now that fans have had time to do what they always do when a casting announcement is made react. Dc presents several of the best comics stories featuring superman battling his archnemesis, lex luthor. Buy with confidence as the condition of this item and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the amazon atoz guarantee. Well, comic book movies fans who feared that the business of blockbuster shared universes meant the loss of surprises or unexpected twists can rest east. He is intelligent, rich, and has his lexcorp battle suit. Upon finishing joker, i learned that azzarello and lee bermejo had teamed up again on lex luthor.