* Empires become dynasties by controlling succession. Lionel Luthor trained Lex to treat business - and life - as warfare. The spoiled brat was exiled from Metropolis to prove his worth - or fail. Smallville made a man of him, setting Lex's will against Lionel's. Now father and son parry and riposte in the richly complex sword duel that defines their relationship. *Source: Back of card.