Editing Lex Luthor (section)

=== Alternate versions ===

==== Earth-Three ====
A heroic alternate universe variant of Alexander Luthor from [[Earth-Three]] appears in ''DC Comics Presents'' Annual. This version is a scientist who possesses a high-tech "supersuit" and opposes the [[Crime Syndicate of America|Crime Syndicate]].<ref name="DCP Annual" /> He and his Earth's Lois Lane would later have a child named [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]], who appears in ''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths]]'' and ''[[Infinite Crisis]]''.<ref>''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' #1. DC Comics.</ref>

===== Earth-3 (New 52) =====
A separate depiction of an Earth-3 variant of Alexander Luthor appears in ''[[Forever Evil]]'' (2014). This version operates as the superhero '''[[Mazahs]]''',<ref name="Forever Evil 6">{{cite comic |date=May 2014 |title=Forever Evil |story=Forever Evil Chapter Six: The Power of Mazahs! |issue=#6 |volume=1 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] |writer=[[Geoff Johns|Johns, Geoff]] |penciller=[[David Finch (comics)|Finch, David]] |inker=Friend, Richard |colorist=Oback, Sonia |letterer=Leigh, Rob}}</ref> takes the powers of those he kills, and fathered a child with [[Superwoman (Crime Syndicate)|Superwoman]]. He is later killed by ''[[The New 52]]'' incarnation of Lex Luthor.<ref name="Forever Evil #7" />

Due to changes made to the multiverse during the events of "[[Dark Nights: Death Metal]]", Alexander Luthor became a human African American man who wears a suit of high-tech armor and opposes [[Ultraman (DC Comics)|Ultraman]]. Well intentioned and compassionate yet largely ineffectual, Luthor goes on to form the Legion of Justice, only to be defeated and imprisoned by Ultraman.<ref>''Crime Syndicate'' #1-6. DC Comics.</ref>

===== Anti-Matter Earth =====
An alternate universe variant of Alexander Luthor from the [[Antimatter universe of Qward|anti-matter universe]] appears in ''[[JLA: Earth 2]]''.<ref>''JLA: Earth-2''</ref>

==== ''Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again'' ====
A possible future variant of Lex Luthor appears in ''[[Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again]]''. This version became [[Obesity|obese]], developed a [[Kyphosis|hunchback]], and joined forces with Brainiac to control the U.S. government and blackmail Superman, Wonder Woman, and Captain Marvel into doing their bidding by taking their loved ones hostage. After being attacked by Batman and [[Carrie Kelley|Catgirl]], Luthor retaliates by manipulating Superman and Wonder Woman into killing Brainiac in the hopes the former will die trying and launching satellites to destroy most of the world's population. However, both plans fail and Luthor is eventually killed by [[Hawkman (Katar Hol)|Hawkman]] and [[Shayera Hol|Hawkgirl]]'s son Hawkboy.<ref>(November 2001-July 2002)</ref>

==== Bizarro Luthor ====
A [[Bizarro World]] incarnation of Lex Luthor appears in multiple versions of DC Comics canon.

===== Earth-29 =====
A separate Bizarro Luthor from Earth-29 appears in ''Superman'' (vol. 7).

==== Earth-47 ====
An alternate universe variant of Lex Luthor from Earth-47 appears in ''Year of the Villain: Lex Luthor'' #1 (2019). This version studies and uses the [[Black Mercy]]. Through repeated use of its illusionary effects, he experiences multiple scenarios wherein he acquires great power, but is never satisfied. Realizing his ambitions are based on his ego, he spends the rest of his life creating new ways for people to heal and live better lives.

==== Amalgam Comics ====
An alternate universe variant of Lex Luthor, with elements of [[Marvel Comics]] character the [[Red Skull]], appears in [[Amalgam Comics]]. This version is a war profiteer who injected himself with a chemical agent derived from a green radioactive meteorite. While it extends his lifespan, it also gives him green skin and a skull-like head. Taking the name the "Green Skull", he goes on to oppose Super-Soldier (a combination of Superman and [[Captain America]]).

==== Earth C Minus ====
A [[funny animal]]-inspired variant of Lex Luthor resembling a lemur from Earth C Minus appears in ''[[Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!]]''.<ref>''[[Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!]]'' #14-15 (April–May 1983). DC Comics.</ref>

==== Pocket Universe ====
A young Lex Luthor from a pocket universe created by the [[List of DC Comics characters: T#Time Trapper|Time Trapper]] appears in ''Superman'' (vol. 2). This version never lost his hair and admires Superboy's exploits. Following Superboy's death, Luthor explores the former's lab and accidentally frees villains from the [[Phantom Zone]], who kill him.<ref>''Superman'' Vol 2 #16</ref>

==== Superman: Earth One ====
Dr. Alexander Luthor and his wife '''Dr. Alexandra Luthor''' appear in ''[[Superman: Earth One]]''. They are scientists who refer to themselves as Lex<sup>2</sup> Incorporated. While working with the military, Alexandra researches ways to kill Superman as a thought exercise amidst the compassionate Alexander's apprehension over harming someone who has not given cause to be feared.<ref>''Superman: Earth One'' Volume 2 (October 2012)</ref> Alexander would later sacrifice himself to help Superman battle [[General Zod|Zod]], for which a grief-stricken Alexander blames Superman and vows to destroy him.<ref>''Superman: Earth One'' Volume 3 (February 2015). DC Comics.</ref>

==== Superman/Batman ====
An alternate timeline variant of Lex Luthor, amalgamated with the Joker, appears in ''Superman/Batman''.<ref>''Superman/Batman'' #60-61 (DC Comics, 2009).</ref>

==== Elseworlds ====
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Multiple variants of Lex Luthor appear in ''[[Elseworlds]]''.

* In ''Speeding Bullets'', which depicts a world where Kal-El was adopted by [[Thomas Wayne|Thomas]] and [[Martha Wayne]], Luthor acquired great power and influence until he suffered an accident at a chemical plant that resulted in him acquiring chalky skin and blood-red lips. He initially attempts to hide his disfigurement before embracing it and calling himself the Joker.
* In "''[[Kingdom Come (comics)|Kingdom Come]]",'' an older Lex Luthor forms the Mankind Liberation Front to combat Superman's Justice League after they become more authoritative and militaristic.
* In "''[[Superman: Red Son]]"'', Lex Luthor is a respected scientific prodigy married to Lois Lane-Luthor who believes the Soviet Superman is halting human progress.<ref>''Superman: Red Son'': New York: DC Comics: 2004. DC Comics.</ref> Following several failed attempts to kill Superman, who later fakes his death, Luthor turns his attention to advancing the human race, ultimately becoming mankind's greatest mind and savior.
* In ''Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong'', Lex Luthor was transported to the [[Monsterverse]], where he downloaded information about Monarch and the Titans before using LexCorp resources to build [[Mechagodzilla]] to control the Titans and fight the Justice League. However, Mechagodzilla and the Titan army are defeated before he is taken into custody by Supergirl.