Why Lex Luthor Would Have Been The Perfect Iron Man Villain

In a parallel universe, imagine the clash between Lex Luthor and Iron Man - two wealthy masterminds with cutting-edge technology at their fingertips. Discover why these two characters would have made the ultimate rivals in an alternate storyline that pits brains against brawn. Hit subscribe to stay tuned for more intriguing superhero matchups!
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[@ripper8961]

It sounds like they would be more like rivals than arch enemies. Always competing with each other, to see who could do it better.

[@Mariomaster157]

“I’m not playing god. All this time, I’ve been playing human”

[@TheRevenantEdits]

Iron Man VS Lex Luthor is like the conflict of how public perception is with superheroes. Iron Man sees the potential these super-powered individuals can do, and thinks all they need is just a "nudge in the right direction" (like through the Avengers). Lex Luthor represents the paranoia & jealous insecurity of humanity towards those with greater power than them (intentions and deeds be damned), thus making them see superpowered individuals as a "threat" (if left unchecked). Also, Iron Man (as Tony Stark) was a weapons manufacturer who stepped into the light of redemption after having witnessed what his deeds as a "merchant of death" are capable of first-hand. Lex Luthor, however, continues to double down on his arrogance, selfishness and greed through Lex Corp's malicious business practices, with the pretense of "keeping things under control" (no matter the cost).

[@Chris1this]

Excellent way of describing their characters, and as much as I love Lex as a villain the tv show smallville really made me like the idea of him teaming with Superman. Like in endgame with Cap and Tony when they put aside their differences after all their history

[@user-ld8lv5py7k]

Iron Man is just like batman, they know the world needs superhero but they don't trust them even themselves so they usually create a lot of back up plan to stop superhero

[@TheRevenantEdits]

@@user-ld8lv5py7k Not really. Tony at least learns to trust others with his contingencies. Bruce doesn't. Iron Man knows when and is willing to kill villains when the situation truly calls for it. Batman is a b*tch who puts his faith in crooks beyond redemption (ahem, ahem, Joker). Mind you, I speak as a Batman fan. The Joker should NOT still be around, moral code and self-righteous BS be damned

[@Eireyes622]

Well I have seen Death Battle between Iron Man Vs. Lex Luthor.

[@user-ld8lv5py7k]

Norman Osborn : do you know how much I sacrifice

[@srstriker6420]

What if Ra’s al ghoul was a Wonder Woman villain and also a Hawkman villain because I always felt like he doesn’t feel like a Batman villain because I prefer my Batman to be more Street centred as he doesn’t fit that.

[@essencenew-bi5xz]

He traveled around the world studying martial arts, with Ra's al Ghul as one of his final teachers. Although he didn't agree with Ra's al Ghul's moral code, he needed to learn ninjutsu. After mastering it without succumbing to evil, he thwarted Ra's al Ghul's plans, which probably took a century to develop and execute. This caused Ra's al Ghul to see Batman as his enemy. Ra's al Ghul views Batman as a potential successor to him and as a husband for his daughter Talia. Their bond is toxic, as Ra's al Ghul keeps coming back while Batman gets older, knowing his weaknesses and exploiting his pain points so he can fall into his worst nightmares. This further explains why Ra's al Ghul is one of Batman's top-tier villains. Without Ra's al Ghul, Batman would be more focused on street-level crime and not the Batman we see today.

[@brandoncameron8467]

​@@essencenew-bi5xz plus Ra's would rather destroy Gotham, the City Bats wants to redeem.

[@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511]

Pues creo que Ras le pasa algo parecido a Darkseid en dónde es más ahora un villano de la liga de la justicia que de un héroe individual

[@srstriker6420]

@@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511exactly my point

[@mateuszjablonski1994]

Alexander "Lex" Luthor is a megalomaniac and a supergenius. He is a threat not because he has any superpowers, but because he has an amazing mind and incredible resources and knows how to use them effectively. And he has big plans.Very big plans. Obadiah Stane as Iron Man's villain is really more of a middle-aged wanna-be, afraid he's never going to get what he considers his. He's slick, but he's not really anything independent of Tony Stark and Stark Industries. Very simply, he's petty. He doesn't have what it takes to be more than a localized threat. Not on his own. He has ambition, but little vision. Both men are driven by jealousy and greed, but only one is a real supervillain. I'm not aware of any reason to believe Obadiah Stane is at all derivative of Lex Luthor.

[@bigdexmedia5233]

If Iron Man and Lex Luthor were to cross pathes, I think Iron Man would partner up with Superman

[@dominicfuentes4070]

It's nothing new for Iron Man because he has fought Justin Hammer, Obadiah Stane, Ezekiel Stane, Tiberius Stone, Sasha Hammer, and Sunset Bain who are corrupt corporate executives but I feel like if Lex Luthor would be an Iron Man Villain he would be not only a arch rival but also be one of the main antagonists in Iron Man's rogues gallery.

[@dagur500]

I appreciate the use of Armored Adventures clips

[@kenjionmars]

Great video

[@ComicWaypoint]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jvbutalid8316]

Lex luthor is pretty much iron man except his spotlight is often stolen by the likes of sentry or whoever

[@reizophoenix8275]

Iron Man have better things to do than deal with some bald guy with a god complex

[@texcorps9432]

Does he tho lmao

[@retix1892]

Nah they be gripping hugging kissin smooching sweating

[@landonwyndham979]

Bruh

[@aleysibbs2461]

obediah stane and lex is similar.

[@mayotango1317]

Meh, The Mandarin is the best villain to Iron Man.

[@TheRevenantEdits]

Yup. Magic & the supernatural VS tech & science, tyrannical imperialism vs capitalistic democracy. Or, like in Iron Man: Armored Adventures; two men who want to help shape AND change the world through their deeds and influence. One for his own gain, the other for the benefit of the people.

[@Ashadar_Resouley]

Yes ironman didn't become a big name in marvel until after RDJ played him in the movies but lex was always a big name in dc so gonna have to disagree with him not being well known til after smallville

[@terrorbilly3367]

lex luthor would wourk great coz he already has, iron man has at least 2 lex luthors Obadiah Stane and Justin Hammer