: Portrayed as a noble hero struggling to balance his secret life with Lois Lane.

: Gritty action, strong voice acting (notably James Marsters as Luthor), and a focused emotional core.

: Superman engages the beast in a brutal, city-wide battle. He eventually defeats Doomsday but dies from his injuries in Lois Lane's arms.

: The egotistical mastermind who seeks to control the legacy of the Man of Steel through cloning.