Lex Luthor went bald due to an unfortunate laboratory accident involving Superboy and spilled chemicals.
The Accident That Caused Lex Luthor's Baldness
Lex Luthor's distinctive baldness is a direct result of a specific incident that occurred in his laboratory. At one point, a fire broke out in his lab, creating a dangerous situation.
The sequence of events unfolded as follows:
- Fire in the Lab: A fire ignited within Lex Luthor's laboratory.
- Superboy's Intervention: Superboy, attempting to be helpful and extinguish the flames, used his super-breath.
- Chemical Spill: Superboy's powerful breath, while aimed at putting out the fire, inadvertently caused chemicals in the lab to spill. These spilled chemicals came into contact with Luthor.
- Premature Baldness: The interaction with these spilled chemicals resulted in Luthor going prematurely bald.
This incident was not only responsible for his hair loss but also had other significant consequences within his lab, including the destruction of both his Kryptonite cure and an artificial life form he had created.
