- "Lex Luthor. Perhaps you've heard the name. The greatest criminal mind on Earth."
- ―Lex Luthor
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| Criminal mastermind | |
| Classification: | Occupation |
| Associated franchises: | DC Extended Universe Marvel Cinematic Universe Super Friends Superman film series |
| Associated programs: | Arrow Bionic Woman Six Million Dollar Man Smallville |
| Associated comics: | Action Comics Vol 1 Batman Vol 1 Daredevil Vol 1 |
| Related articles: | Criminal; Crime boss |
A criminal mastermind is a lawless figure who is a cut above the rest. Usually possessing great intellect and even greater ambition, they engage in extraordinary criminal enterprises and endless schemes to take over the world, and/or defeat their most hated nemesis.