Welcome to another 30 day challenge which in honor of spooky season will cover the topic of Pop Culture Villains!

We’re gonna go back and forth between various villain-associated tropes and archetypes and specific character spotlights, and today is a case of the latter as we discuss one Lex Luthor, the nemesis of Superman.
So for today, the main prompt is what do you think of Lex Luthor? What makes him work or not? And what are your favorite appearances for him?

Bonus prompt: Best and worst animated adaptations?

Maniacal prompt: Best and worst live-action adaptations?

Machiavellian Prompt: How evil should Lex Luthor be, and how much should he be used?