Superman, without a doubt, is my favorite super-hero. For me, it is not his immense powers that are so captivating to me, but rather his choice in how to use them. For all that he could do with the powers of a deity, he chooses not to, and instead acts as a servant to mankind. This story calls that element of the character into question, and for that reason alone makes this book a rarity in the Superman mythos.As the title implies, this story arc is told through the eyes of Lex Luthor, and delves into the nature of why he hates Superman, and the reasoning is surprisingly sound. This Luthor is depicted as, while not necessarily sympathetic, certainly less malicious than his reputation is known for. Azzarello pens the dialogue and narration well, providing character-appropriate dialogue and a deep narrative. There are sveral small points of ambiguity within this collection, most of which is eventually revealed by the conclusion. However, there is one particular chapter, in which Batman and Superman clash over the former's possession of some Kryptonite. The reason the two were fighting is never completely made clear, which fits with the rest of the story, depicting heroes as villains in Lex's eye, but it felt a bit off. Superman has GIVEN Batman Kryptonite in the past, so his behavior made me scratch my head a bit. With that aside, however, this story was easy to become immersed in, and nothing was dragged out for an 'ultimate showdown' finale. This is an atypical super-hero story, so expect a unique read.Bermejo's art is outstanding. It is hyper-realistic like Alex Ross', but gritty and slightly twisted. He was the perfect artist for this project. His style is not your normal comic-book penciler, which is most appropriate for Luthor. His Luthor is softer in appearance, in a similar way that his Superman is frightening and imposing, accentuating his alien heritage. His work invokes emotion, and I can ask for nothing else from an artist.To conclude, this is a must for comic book fans. This is an important tale to read for both Superman and Luthor. Neither character is depicted as an extreme, which gives depth to both titans. At $7, I cannot think of a better choice of book.