On this CW show, John Glover as single dad Lionel tried to push son Lex to the dark side
[DOC] [TLE] Darkseid | Smallville Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [PAR] After his attempt to use Oliver Queen to defeat Clark failed as well, Darkseid 
offered Lionel Luthor to revive his son Lex Luthor in exchange for Lionel's soul.