Editing Lex Luthor (section)

===== ''Final Crisis'' =====
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In the ''Final Crisis'' crossover, Luthor joins the Inner Circle of [[Libra (DC Comics)|Libra]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains]]. After learning Libra is a prophet of Darkseid, Lex Luthor opposes him, unwilling to be a mindless slave while Earth is largely destroyed. Working with [[Doctor Sivana]], Luthor seemingly destroys Libra and overrides the [[Anti-Life Equation]] being broadcast into the helmets of the Justifiers, humans forced to obey Darkseid.<ref>''Final Crisis'' #6</ref> Luthor subsequently assists Superman in leading the assault against Darkseid's forces, noting that Superman can consider this a legendary first team-up between "good" and "bad." Luthor joins those assisting Superman and his remaining allies in constructing the Miracle Machine, which is later used to reset the universe without Darkseid's presence.<ref>''Final Crisis'' #7</ref>