Future State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex
DC · 2021 · 3 issues
About the series
In this 2021 DC miniseries, writer Mark Russell and artist Steve Pugh pit the Man of Steel against a familiar face from his Smallville days—now a would-be conqueror with an Imperious Lex complex. Over three issues, the story explores what happens when a childhood rivalry escalates into a high-stakes battle for Metropolis, blending sharp political satire with classic superhero action. It’s a standalone chapter of the Future State initiative, offering a fresh, self-contained take on Superman’s enduring struggle against unchecked ambition.
