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Art block is a pain. And I need help.

Pls send me reference poses for Lex Luthor in my inbox to fix this ! (even goofy ones)

[domnorian]

Art block is a pain. And I need help.

Pls send me reference poses for Lex Luthor in my inbox to fix this ! (even goofy ones)

[domnorian]

Wow. I wasn't expecting an answer that long! I'm impressed!

Most of my view on Lex and Lionel is depicted in Superboy Hope Reborn so I'm not gonna go into too many details in case people would prefer not to be spoiled.

In short then, I get what you’re saying: there’s a lot I really like in your take. The way he's pulling strings in the background, funding dangerous projects then bailing when they blow up, feels exactly like his brand of ruthlessness. Same with the whole shadow-government vibe.

But I've personally always preferred to write my villains as people first, villains second. I don’t like the inherited evil trope. Imo Lionel isn’t a mastermind because he was born ruthless: he became that way after years of clawing for control, getting hurt, and learning to weaponize the system. His neglect of Lex aren’t just cruelty but fear, pressure, and a total inability to show vulnerability.

Also, I know it’s tempting to make Lillian a former merc or high-level fighter, but for me that actually dulls the impact. Being ordinary is what makes everything hit harder. She doesn’t need super-skills to matter. And for me it’s crucial that Julian’s death isn’t some tactical "choice" to protect Lex: it’s the direct result of severe postpartum depression and psychosis. Normal humans get sick, their minds break, and sometimes awful things happen that aren’t the product of cold logic or some kind of sad fate. That raw fragility says more about the cost of Lionel’s neglect than any epic backstory imo.

As for Lex and Superman, the contrast is definitely still the spine, but I still focus on the human angle. Lex can’t imagine a worldview outside his own ego. He assumes everyone’s chasing the same validation he is. So he has to read Clark as a fraud, an alien hypocrite using the boy-scout act for applause, because the idea that someone with that much power might genuinely be selfless is literally beyond him. In his mind, Superman is just playing a longer con while Lex is honest about wanting the credit he’s earned.

But the thing, I truly think Lex doesn’t only act for his ego. That’s what makes him interesting for me. He genuinely believes he’s doing what’s right for humanity. That the ends justify the means. That removing Superman or gaining total control is ultimately a good thing for the world. His worst actions come from this toxic mix of hubris and genuine belief in a greater good. That’s what makes him dangerous not just that he wants power, but that he’s convinced he should have it for everyone else’s sake. And that kind of moral self-delusion is way scarier to me than straight-up villainy.

Again, it doesn't mean I don't like your take: on the contrary I think it would make 100% sense and I love your worldbuilding and how everything fits together. Just trying to explain my view on the Luthor fam. And I always love reading other people's views on the DC Universe! It's so refreshing so thank you!

Just discovered your page, and love your work. As far as Lex Luthor's family goes, I've always imagined a legacy (that ironically they are mostly unaware of), with 'Golden Age' Luthor (Blofeld before there was a Blofeld) as the grandfather (with Lilian as his daughter) trying to start a world war to profit, followed by Lionel (sleazy businessman Luthor), and Lex getting to be the modern version (who encompasses scientist, arms-dealer and businessman - and even politician).

Thank you!

I love your take on the Luthor fam, honestly!

I gotta admit I take a lot of inspiration from the Smallville TV show for most of Luthor’s backstory. In my AU, Lionel’s dad was a drunk crook who beat the crap out of his wife and kid. Lillian came from a rich family and Lionel basically married her for the money.

I wanted to keep that 'poor guy who clawed his way up' kind of Lionel because I’ve known people like that, born poor ended up rich, and honestly, they were some of the most toxic and manipulative people I’ve ever met. Weirdly enough, the ones born rich were usually more chill. Not saying it's a universal thing (my own grandpa was a born poor ended up rich guy... before he lost everything because he was too nice) but I like slipping little bits of my own experience into what I write.

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Just discovered your page, and love your work. As far as Lex Luthor's family goes, I've always imagined a legacy (that ironically they are mostly unaware of), with 'Golden Age' Luthor (Blofeld before there was a Blofeld) as the grandfather (with Lilian as his daughter) trying to start a world war to profit, followed by Lionel (sleazy businessman Luthor), and Lex getting to be the modern version (who encompasses scientist, arms-dealer and businessman - and even politician).

Thank you!

I love your take on the Luthor fam, honestly!

I gotta admit I take a lot of inspiration from the Smallville TV show for most of Luthor’s backstory. In my AU, Lionel’s dad was a drunk crook who beat the crap out of his wife and kid. Lillian came from a rich family and Lionel basically married her for the money.

I wanted to keep that 'poor guy who clawed his way up' kind of Lionel because I’ve known people like that, born poor ended up rich, and honestly, they were some of the most toxic and manipulative people I’ve ever met. Weirdly enough, the ones born rich were usually more chill. Not saying it's a universal thing (my own grandpa was a born poor ended up rich guy... before he lost everything because he was too nice) but I like slipping little bits of my own experience into what I write.

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Their relationship in a nutshell

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Don't hesitate to leave comments either here or on AO3 ! I'd really appreciate feedbacks of any kind !

Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Superman (Comics), Superboy (Comics), DCU Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Kon-El | Conner Kent & Lex Luthor Characters: Kon-El | Conner Kent, Roxy Leech, Tana Moon, Knockout (DCU), Krypto the Superdog (DCU), Lex Luthor Additional Tags: Earth-818, Hope Reborn AU, Isolation, Found Family, On the Run, Friendship, Politics, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Identity, Fluff and Angst Summary: Months after escaping from Cadmus, Conner lives off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness, working in a quiet cafe with his friends Roxy and Tana. Haunted by his past and hiding from the world, Superboy struggles to find peace in anonymity. But with the mysterious “S-Day” drawing near, even the frozen silence of the north can’t bury what’s coming for him.

Here it is, guys ! I did it ! Hope you’ll like it (and that I didn’t make too many mistakes…)

[domnorian]

What if Conner had a Bizarro form that he turns into when he hulks out?

You never drew Bizarro before

It doesn't work that way, sadly. Mostly because I tried to make Bizarro Syndrome an actual degenerative disease. And Conner isn't gonna develop it in my AU contrary to Lucas (Match).

I also never drew Bizarro before because in my AU, Bizarro (S-06) is deceased. I debated a long time if I should keep him alive, but in the end I thought best to let some characters actually die in my AU to have actual stakes in this universe. For extra realism and to be able to write about grief.

In this specific case, Bizarro had to die due to his sickness so that Lucas (and others) could be desperate enough to find a cure.

[domnorian]

I miss your Cathar Inquisitor and Ashara.

I'm so sorry I'm not as much into SWTOR as I used to be.

I've been planning to get back to it but with exams soon I thought I'd wait a bit before paying for a subscription again (which should be around july/august).

[domnorian]

Will Parametal appear in your fanfic?

They will! Just not soon and not a lot since they are secondary to the story.

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Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Superman (Comics), Superboy (Comics), DCU Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Kon-El | Conner Kent & Lex Luthor Characters: Kon-El | Conner Kent, Roxy Leech, Tana Moon, Knockout (DCU), Krypto the Superdog (DCU), Lex Luthor Additional Tags: Earth-818, Hope Reborn AU, Isolation, Found Family, On the Run, Friendship, Politics, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Identity, Fluff and Angst Summary: Months after escaping from Cadmus, Conner lives off the grid in the Alaskan wilderness, working in a quiet cafe with his friends Roxy and Tana. Haunted by his past and hiding from the world, Superboy struggles to find peace in anonymity. But with the mysterious “S-Day” drawing near, even the frozen silence of the north can’t bury what’s coming for him.

Here it is, guys ! I did it ! Hope you’ll like it (and that I didn’t make too many mistakes...)

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I have a problem

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I love your DC characters! Do you have a Cheetah one?

Yes, I do !

I might update it later since I'm not entirely satisfied by it... but also I'm the kind of artist who's never satisfied so I might just leave it at that.

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Hi! Random question but do you think can Bart grow facial hair?

There's no evidence that says Bart Allen can't.

Right now it would just be headcanon territory if he can or can't unless I am not remembering a random panel in Fastest Man Alive where he is shaving. Dream sequences do NOT count.

I personally headcanon that he can when he is older, but it takes him a long time to grow anything and it's pretty wispy for ages. He won't be getting a luscious face forest until he is probably 50 and by then he is so used to being bare faced the sensation of hair there is a nightmare.

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My contribution to the @konbartzine !

Making a zine cover was a first for me but I really enjoyed it.

Many thanks to all the staff and contributors for their work and if you're curious, don't hesitate to check it out when leftover sales will be open!

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Do you take commissions?

Not right now, I'm very busy with work and exams. Can't say for sure when I'll be able to open up commissions again, sorry.

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Hey! I have a question for you guys because I've been really self conscious about how I'm writing SB: Hope Reborn :

Thanks a lot for your help!

[domnorian]

And now I'm imagining them as a dnd adventurer group...

My main team on DC : Dark Legion makes no sense...

Lex Luthor, Batman, The Flash, Dr. Fate and Shazam.

But I love them. Especially when Barry protects Lex from attackers. Adorable.