Mark Waid, Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor

[Kuwagaton]

I can only see that being a point if the plot twist is that this is another scheme from Lex.

[The Frog Bros]

Part of my whole thing with Lex in this is that the recent Space Age Lex is a very hard act to follow. I’m afraid it’ll just pale in comparison. Different circumstances but that depiction was an all-timer for me.

[Vordan]

Part of my whole thing with Lex in this is that the recent Space Age Lex is a very hard act to follow. I’m afraid it’ll just pale in comparison. Different circumstances but that depiction was an all-timer for me.

Loved Russell’s Lex too. For me it just comes down to skepticism over whether there’s anything really left to do with the Lex/Superman feud at this point. I’d only really want another Lex story if it’s him being let loose off the chain, and showing everyone why he’s such a terrifying supervillain. Unleashing all kinds of mad scientist horrors in an effort to both kill Superman and kill as many people as he can out of spite, something like Scott Snyder’s Endgame story with Joker. If anyone does have any major ideas left for what to do with Lex, Waid would but I’d rather get a Brainiac story from him since Brainiac needs more stories, and Waid apparently really wants to do one with him at some point.

[bat39]

Loved Russell’s Lex too. For me it just comes down to skepticism over whether there’s anything really left to do with the Lex/Superman feud at this point. I’d only really want another Lex story if it’s him being let loose off the chain, and showing everyone why he’s such a terrifying supervillain. Unleashing all kinds of mad scientist horrors in an effort to both kill Superman and kill as many people as he can out of spite, something like Scott Snyder’s Endgame story with Joker. If anyone does have any major ideas left for what to do with Lex, Waid would but I’d rather get a Brainiac story from him since Brainiac needs more stories, and Waid apparently really wants to do one with him at some point.

I suppose the idea of Superman setting out to save Lex's life in the face of public opposition is a new concept for a Superman/Lex story...

[Vordan]

I suppose the idea of Superman setting out to save Lex's life in the face of public opposition is a new concept for a Superman/Lex story...

I swear I’ve read a story like that before, but maybe it’s one of those “how come nobody has ever done this obvious plotline?” deals. Still want to see Waid write the other Superman Rogues, it’s surprising how little interest he seems to have in the rest.

[Frontier]

Normally that’s probably how Waid would play it I’m sure, but since this has Lex and Superman as co-leads I could see a case for Waid clueing in Lex. If this is actually meant to be the kickoff for Waid’s personal pocket universe Superman then Lex won’t figure it out I’m sure. Too divergent from the “classic” status quo Waid thinks is best for the character.

I could see there be an insinuation that Lex knows but I don't see it being relevant on Lex's side.

[Vordan]

I could see there be an insinuation that Lex knows but I don't see it being relevant on Lex's side.

Hmmm y’know given Waid is a Maggin acolyte, the major way I could see it being relevant is if Lex finally accepting that Clark is Superman is what finally causes Lex to reform.

[Frontier]

Hmmm y’know given Waid is a Maggin acolyte, the major way I could see it being relevant is if Lex finally accepting that Clark is Superman is what finally causes Lex to reform.

If ever there were an endgame for Lex, that would be close it along with the ending of All Star.

[JBatmanFan05]

Wow, just belatedly learned of this book now. I'm totally in and super excited for it.

[All Star Superman]

Hmm....might this be Luthor's ultimate scheme? He knows Superman's ultimate weakness is his compassion for everyone, including his archenemy. I hope this doesn't end the way things did in Superman #149...

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[DABellWrites]

So, let me guess? Lex Luthor is going to kill Superman Kara will come forward as Supergirl, and the council on Kandor will send Luthor to the Phantom Zone?

[Vordan]

Variant cover for issue 1 by Samnee:



Surprises me that Waid hasn’t tried to recruit Samnee to do something at DC with him yet.

[Jon11]

Waid writing the mariage in his own Superman timeline?

[Kuwagaton]

Variant cover for issue 1 by Samnee:



Surprises me that Waid hasn’t tried to recruit Samnee to do something at DC with him yet.

Isn't fire power just on hiatus?

[Vordan]

Waid writing the mariage in his own Superman timeline?

Not likely, it’s just a variant showing “classic” Superman.

Isn't fire power just on hiatus?

Wouldn’t be the first Image series to go on hiatus and never return.