Luminus (comics)
| Luminus | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superman: The Animated Series |
| Created by | Bruce Timm |
| Voiced by | Robert Hays (Superman: The Animated Series |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Edward Lytener |
| Team affiliations |
Superman Revenge Squad Secret Society of Super Villains |
| Notable aliases | Ed Lytener |
| Abilities | Holographic imagery |
Luminus (Edward Lytener) is a fictional character and villain that made several appearances throughout the DC animated universe. He was voiced by Robert Hays, the character is primarily an enemy of Superman.
Prior to his first appearance, Edward Lytener was an inventor working for LexCorp. He met Lois Lane while she was investigating questionable activities at the company. Ultimately, Lytener became a key whistleblower against the company. Lois' resultant exposé on the company brings her fame and prestige. Edward left LexCorp and ended up working out of a small warehouse. Though he was bitter over how things turned out, he did not give any direct indication. Outwardly, he maintained a friendship with Lois.
During his debut in "Target," Lois consults him regarding multiple attempts on her life. The assassinations—all mechanized and thwarted by Superman—began at an award ceremony in her honor. Lois gives Edward a device Superman found on her car, hoping he can identify it. Edward's microscopic examination reveals that the device has the LexCorp insignia. However, LexCorp owner Lex Luthor affirms his innocence. After another attempt on her life, Lois returns to Edward's workshop. It is at this time that a brief exchange implicates Edward himself. Soon, the inventor admits his guilt. He claims to have been attracted to her, and that he only helped her "so [she] would notice" him. Nevertheless, his feelings are clearly now just an obsessive hatred. As her secret attacker, he sent several harsh messages with each death trap. Soon, he lures her into yet another trap during their confrontation (which he was saving for her apartment). Meanwhile, Clark answers Lois' phone at the Daily Planet with Lex on the other line saying that he has traced the device to the one responsible and wants him to tell Lois. When Superman comes to the aid of Lois, Lytener presents a special vest made for physical combat. Using it, he can manipulate light and solar power. Near the start, he creates red sun light, which he knew was a weakness of Superman. With this advantage, he fights Superman almost to a standstill. After a battle that destroys most of the laboratory, Superman does realize how to overcome Lytener. He then rescues Lois while Edward is arrested and sent to Stryker Island.
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