I kind of love when Lex Luthor has zero idea that Clark Kent is Superman. Because the idea that his greatest nemesis, the supposed Superman would be a clumsy reporter from smallville? Its absolutely ridiculous. The thought of that possibility infuriates him. So thinking he has no secret identity makes sense because why would he have one? He is a god among men.
But I do imagine that Luthor does start to think Superman might actually have a secret identity, but who? And then it hits him. The only person it could possibly be. Bruce Wayne.
It makes so much sense, Bruce Wayne is arguably the only person close to his net worth, he seems like a clueless playboy but ALL his companies are successful. He takes plenty of trips to metropolis, and the confidence level is basically the same. Not to mention Bruce being in a different city, superman can hear danger from all over the world, of course by being based in Gotham no one would EVER suspect he was superman. And from what he heard, Bruce Wayne is super flaky and always vanishes at random times, sounds very familiar.
So I imagine one day after another clash with Superman, Lex says.
"It took me some time but I finally figured it out. I know who you are."
Superman is surprised and it looks like Lex isnt bluffing. Could it be possible? He was so careful.
"It seemed so impossible, but once I realized it, it was the only feasible explanation. You look practically identical. And with all the ways you challenge me of course you would do it as a civilian."
Superman tries to say something but Lex continues.
"But it matters not, because I will best you as a hero and as a man, Bruce Wayne!"
Superman just stops.
Its quiet.
And then superman just laughs. He falls over laughing. He is legit laughing harder than he ever has, and then you see Luthor looking embarrassed because he was clearly so wrong that Superman is laughing at him.
