Superman: DC’s New Lex Luthor Is the Exact Opposite of What You’re Expecting

As a seasoned movie critic, I find myself constantly marveling at the boundless possibilities that a truly infinite multiverse offers within the realm of storytelling. Yet, there exist certain constants that seem to permeate even the most disparate realities woven within the DC Comics universe. For instance, you might stumble upon universes where The Joker is sane and Batman finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

However, in the latest offering from Batman/Superman: World’s Finest, we encounter a Lex Luthor who shatters all expectations and defies conventional wisdom. This new variant of the ruthless genius is unlike any we have seen before, leaving us eager to uncover more about this remarkable character.

As a devoted cinema-goer, I’d put it like this:

Stepping into the theater, I found myself immersed in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest, penned by the talented Mark Waid and beautifully illustrated by Adrián Gutiérrez. This riveting tale finds our esteemed duo – Batman and Superman – mysteriously transported to a bizarre realm known as Bizarro World.

This peculiar planet is a mirror image of Earth, where everything we know is flipped on its head. What’s up becomes down, right becomes wrong, and left becomes right. Quite the mind-bender, I must say! Yet even in this twisted universe, there still exist heroes who look to our Earthbound champions for aid. The stage is set for a thrilling adventure that brings these two iconic figures together to restore balance on an alien world.

As a devoted cinephile, I’d rephrase that intriguing scenario like this:

On Bizarro World, where chaos is order and nonsense is sense, the unexpected happens – Bizarro Superman Number One and Batzarro find themselves in a conundrum as a peculiar sickness starts making everyone rational! That’s not all; our usual mayhem gets a twist when Brainzarro, the twisted Bizarro version of Brainiac, attacks our planet. Instead of shrinking cities like his counterpart, he enlarges them with his technology, causing an uproar.

Amidst this chaos, our two Supermen are battling to maintain some semblance of order. The Batmen, in a desperate attempt to find a solution, seek guidance from the smartest mind on Bizarro World – none other than Bizarro Lex Luthor. It seems that even in a world turned upside down, intelligence and strategy could be our heroes’ only hope!

What makes Bizarro Lex Luthor so strange?

It could be rephrased as follows: Contrary to what one might think, the Bizarro version of Lex Luthor is not dumb, generous, or endowed with a full head of hair. Instead, he continues to exhibit cunning criminal mindset and business acumen. Yet, there’s an unusual twist – this Bizarro Lex Luthor is a devout fan who idolizes Bizarro Superman Number One to the point of being obsessive and stalkerish.

In Bizarro World, the opposite nature can vary among individuals. For instance, Lex Luthor’s counterpart adores his version of Superman, while our Earth’s Luthor despises Superman. Fortunately, this alternative Luthor is inclined to assist heroes, hoping that they might speak positively about him to his admired figure.

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #42 is now available at comic shops everywhere.

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2025-08-21 00:46