Superman: President Luthor #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2018 New Edition collects the storyline from the late 1990s where Lex Luthor achieves his ultimate goal: being elected President of the United States, while Superman must navigate the political and personal fallout. Written by Jeph Loeb and drawn by artists including Ed McGuinness, the volume includes issues from Superman, Action Comics, and other related titles from that era.
In "Adversaries!", Lex Luthor’s presidential ambitions take a sudden turn when he’s abducted by the enigmatic Adversary. Superman arrives to rescue him, only to find himself locked in a clash not just with a powerful foe, but with the unsettling truth that even his greatest rival may be more than he seems. With Hope and Mercy watching from the shadows, the line between enemy and ally begins to blur.
In a Smallville where politics and power collide, Superman’s sudden arrival at Lex Luthor’s campaign event upends the race for the presidency. As the nation watches, Superman must navigate a tense standoff between Luthor and Aquaman—while defending a man he’s never trusted—when the King of Atlantis questions Luthor’s motives.
In "Where Monsters Lurk!", Superman and Young Justice race to contain a catastrophic flood in Metropolis, a crisis triggered by Tempest’s powers gone awry. With Aquaman and Lex Luthor finally reaching a fragile diplomatic truce, peace feels within reach—until a shadowy figure emerges, convinced that justice has not truly been served.
In a twisted twist of fate, Bizarro attempts to recruit Jimmy Olsen as his Gravedigger Lad, only for Supergirl to intervene and save the day. As election eve looms, the Planet’s staff—Lois, Perry, and the rest—hold their breath, wondering if Lex Luthor’s presidency will become reality.
In a twist of Bizarro logic, the world’s most misunderstood hero tries to recruit Jimmy Olsen as his Gravedigger Lad—only for Supergirl to swoop in and save the day. Meanwhile, the Daily Planet staff braces for election night, watching the results with tense anticipation as the fate of the nation hangs in the balance.
In "Soul of the City!", Superman and Lex Luthor stand at a turning point—Lex has just been sworn in as president, and Metropolis is abuzz with a new era. But as the city’s attention turns from the Man of Steel to its new leader, a hidden darkness stirs, and an ancient force begins to drain the heart of the city.
In "Metropolis Is Burning," President-elect Lex Luthor's victory celebration turns chaotic when Luna's pet from the Phantom Zone, Lunatick, unleashes destructive energy across the city. With Metropolis on the brink, Superman, Steel, and Lois Lane must race to contain the threat—while a mysterious hologram of Talia Head offers cryptic guidance from beyond.
In a chilling alternate timeline, Superman confronts a world reshaped by his absence—where Lex Luthor’s rule has fractured the Justice League of America and left Earth in ruin. As Liri Lee reveals the grim fate of a planet without hope, Superman must weigh the cost of resistance against the terrifying peace of surrender.
In "Saints," a protest from Suicide Slum threatens Lex Luthor’s inauguration, but when the ground itself begins to tremble, it’s not just the streets that are shaking. Superman, Steel, the Star-Spangled Kid, and S.T.R.I.P.E. must unite to shield the president from a seismic crisis—while Hope, Mercy, Natasha Irons, and Pete Ross watch from the shadows, caught in the storm.
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↩ Reprints Lex Luthor: The Unauthorized Biography #[nn] (1989), Adventures of Superman #581 (2000), Superman #162 (2000), Superman #163 (2000), Adventures of Superman #586 (2001), Superman #164 (2001), Superman: Lex 2000 #1 (2001), Superman: The Man of Steel #108 (2001), Superman #165 (2001), Superman: The Man of Steel #109 (2001), Secret Files President Luthor #1 (2001), Superman: The Man of Steel #110 (2001)
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