Earth-2023 was born in the aftermath of the Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. The multiverse had been saved, but at great cost. Many worlds had been lost, and the remaining ones were forever changed. But from the ashes of destruction, a new world emer...
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Lex Luthor was born in North Korea, the son of a powerful government official. Growing up, he was exposed to the harsh realities of life under a tyrannical regime, and the constant fear and oppression that came with it.
Despite his privileged upbringing, Lex couldn't help but feel a sense of anger and resentment towards the regime and its leaders. He dreamed of one day overthrowing the government and freeing his people from their suffering.
As he grew older, Lex became more and more convinced that the only way to achieve this goal was through sheer force and power. He began to study military strategy and tactics, and quickly rose through the ranks of the North Korean army.
But it wasn't just the government of North Korea that Lex came to hate. He also developed a deep-seated hatred for Superman, the powerful alien from Krypton who he saw as a symbol of the oppression and injustice that he had grown up with.
And when he discovered that Superman had a twin brother, Zor-El, Lex became even more determined to bring them both down. He began to plot and scheme, gathering allies and resources, and working tirelessly to build a powerful military force that he could use to take on the Kryptonians.
Years passed, and Lex Luthor's rule over North Korea was absolute. He used his power and resources to build an even more powerful army and advanced technology, determined to be ready for when Superman and Zor-El returned.
But as time went on, Lex's obsession with destroying the Kryptonians consumed him. He began to see enemies everywhere, even among his own people. Anyone who spoke out against him or showed any sign of dissent was dealt with brutally, and the country became a police state.
Despite this, Lex's power and influence continued to grow. He formed alliances with other powerful nations, and even managed to develop a powerful new weapon that he believed would be able to kill Superman and Zor-El once and for all.
But as Lex's plans came to fruition, he began to realize that his obsession had blinded him to the true cost of his actions. The people of North Korea were living in fear and poverty, and his once-great nation was now a shadow of its former self.
Finally, Superman and Zor-El returned to Earth, ready to put an end to Lex's reign once and for all. But Lex was prepared, and he unleashed his weapon on the Kryptonians in a final, desperate battle.
In the end, Lex was defeated, and his weapon was destroyed. But as he lay dying, he realized that his hatred and obsession had been his downfall. He had destroyed everything he had once loved, and had nothing left but regret.
As he took his last breath, Lex knew that he would be remembered as a villain, a dictator who had destroyed his own country and the lives of countless people. But deep down, he knew that he had been driven by a desire for justice and freedom, and that his true legacy would always be one of tragedy and loss.
But Lex's defeat was not the end of his story. Even in death, his obsession with destroying Superman and Zor-El lived on. In a secret underground laboratory, he had been working on a new project, a project that would be his ultimate weapon against the Kryptonians.
