Lex Luthor

This Capstone entry traces how Lex Luthor goes from brilliant businessman to Superman's most dangerous enemy, hitting the key beats — his resentment, his ambition, the Kryptonite battlesuit — in an early-reader format with Luciano Vecchio's sharp, action-oriented illustrations. For young DC fans, especially reluctant readers, it's an engaging package that connects to a universe they already love. Parents should know the main character is a villain, though the framing is consistent with mainstream superhero storytelling rather than endorsing real-world harm. Depth is limited — this is an origin sketch, not a character study — and there's no notable critical press to draw on. But as a school-library-friendly entry in an established educational series, it does its job for the six-to-ten crowd.