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'''Lucius Fox''' is a |
'''Lucius Fox''' is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]], commonly in association with the [[superhero]] [[Batman|Bruce Wayne / Batman]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |title=The Essential Batman Encyclopedia |date=2008 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=9780345501066 |pages=140–141}}</ref> He is Wayne's business manager at [[Wayne Enterprises]] who runs the business interests that supply his equipment needs as well as financing his operations, and is the father of [[Batwing (DC Comics)#Luke Fox|Luke Fox / Batwing]], [[Batgirl#Tiffany Fox|Tiffany Fox / Batgirl]], and [[Batman (Jace Fox)|Jace Fox / Batman]].<ref name="dc-ency">{{Citation | last = Jimenez | first = Phil | author-link = Phil Jimenez | contribution = Fox, Lucius | editor-last = Dougall | editor-first = Alastair | title = The DC Comics Encyclopedia | page = 130 | publisher = [[Dorling Kindersley]] | place = New York | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7566-4119-1 | oclc = 213309017}}</ref> |
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Lucius Fox has been featured in various media adaptations. The character was voiced by [[Brock Peters]] in ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]'', [[Mel Winkler]] in ''[[The New Batman Adventures]]'', [[Louis Gossett Jr.]] in ''[[The Batman (TV series)|The Batman]]'', [[Phil LaMarr]] in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls]]'', and [[Dave Fennoy]] in the video game ''[[Batman: Arkham Knight]]''. Lucius Fox made his [[Live action|live-action]] debut in [[The Dark Knight Trilogy|''The Dark Knight'' Trilogy]], portrayed by [[Morgan Freeman]], with [[Chris Chalk]] portraying |
Lucius Fox has been featured in various media adaptations. The character was voiced by [[Brock Peters]] in ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]'', [[Mel Winkler]] in ''[[The New Batman Adventures]]'', [[Louis Gossett Jr.]] in ''[[The Batman (TV series)|The Batman]]'', [[Phil LaMarr]] in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls]]'', and [[Dave Fennoy]] in the video game ''[[Batman: Arkham Knight]]''. Lucius Fox made his [[Live action|live-action]] debut in [[The Dark Knight Trilogy|''The Dark Knight'' Trilogy]], portrayed by [[Morgan Freeman]], with [[Chris Chalk]] portraying him in the television series ''[[Gotham (TV series)|Gotham]]'', and [[Simon Manyonda]] portraying a young version of Chalk's Lucius Fox in the [[Pennyworth (season 2)|second]] and [[Pennyworth (season 3)|third seasons]] of the television series ''[[Pennyworth (TV series)|Pennyworth]]''. Mark Edward Taylor portrays an [[Irish Catholic]] substitute of the character named Jack Fox O'Dwyer in the [[DC Extended Universe]] (DCEU) film ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]''.<ref name="Taylor" /> |
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==Fictional character biography== |
==Fictional character biography== |
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As CEO and President of |
As CEO and President of Wayne Enterprises, Lucius Fox is one of Bruce Wayne's closest allies.<ref name=Guide>{{cite book |last1=Cowsill |first1=Alan |last2=Irvine |first2=Alex |last3=Korte |first3=Steve |last4=Manning |first4=Matt |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |last6=Wilson |first6=Sven |title=The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe |date=2016 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-5357-0 |page=114}}</ref> He is an experienced businessman, entrepreneur, and inventor who runs the business interests that supply weapons, gadgets, vehicles, and armor for Bruce Wayne to use when he fights crime as the vigilante [[Batman]]. The character is depicted as being aware that Bruce Wayne is Batman, having replaced [[Alfred Pennyworth]] in cave operations, after Alfred's untimely death at the hands of [[Bane (DC Comics)|Bane]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-24|title=Batman Makes History With The Death of Alfred Pennyworth|url=https://screenrant.com/batman-alfred-killed-death-bane/|access-date=2021-03-11|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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===Business career=== |
===Business career=== |
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Lucius Fox is regarded as having the "[[Midas |
Lucius Fox is regarded as having the "[[Midas]] Touch", an ability to turn failing businesses into successful conglomerates, and is consequently a highly sought-after businessman throughout the corporate world. Fox is called in to the failing Wayne Enterprises and brings balance to both Bruce Wayne's private and business finances.<ref name="dc-ency" /> In ''[[Batman Confidential]]'', he is shown heading the project that produced the prototype that would become the [[Batplane|Batwing]]. He also manages the particulars of the Wayne Foundation while Bruce dictates the organization's general policies. Since then, Fox has been approached repeatedly by other companies seeking his expertise. After overcoming the original challenge of returning Wayne Enterprises to its former glory, Fox has elected to stay, having been given an unparalleled freedom in the company. |
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In ''[[Batman: Haunted Knight]]'', it is explained that a young Bruce Wayne rescued Lucius Fox from muggers in [[Paris]]. Later, Fox asked him if he wants to start a foundation for charity, to which Bruce agrees many years later, deciding that not all of his money has to go to crime fighting. |
In ''[[Batman: Haunted Knight]]'', it is explained that a young Bruce Wayne rescued Lucius Fox from muggers in [[Paris]]. Later, Fox asked him if he wants to start a foundation for charity, to which Bruce agrees many years later, deciding that not all of his money has to go to crime fighting. |
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Bruce Wayne, as Batman, originally forms the [[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]] |
Bruce Wayne, as Batman, originally forms the [[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]] to rescue Fox from [[Baron Bedlam]].<ref>''Batman and the Outsiders'' #1 (August 1983)</ref> When Fox later suffers a [[stroke]], Bruce makes sure that Fox gets the best care possible and supports him and his family. |
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===Family life=== |
===Family life=== |
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==Alternative versions== |
==Alternative versions== |
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* Lucius Fox's counterpart in [[Earth-3]] is a white gang boss and ally of the [[Crime Syndicate of America]].<ref>''JLA'' #604 – 605 (July – August 2002)</ref> |
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===Anti-Matter Universe=== |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Batman: Earth One]]''. This version is an intern at Wayne Medical who becomes Wayne Enterprises' head of research and development after deducing Batman's secret identity.<ref>''Batman: Earth One'' (2012)</ref><ref>''Batman: Earth One Volume Two'' (2015)</ref> |
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An alternate version of Fox is shown in the Antimatter universe (where the [[Crime Syndicate]] resides). In this universe, Fox is a white gang boss who has the backing of the CSA, in return for spreading fear in [[Gotham City]] and snitching for [[Owlman (comics)|Owlman]].<ref>''JLA'' #604 – 605 (July – August 2002)</ref> |
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* The pre-''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths|Crisis]]'' version of Lucius Fox appears in the ''[[Convergence (comics)|Convergence]]'' storyline.<ref>''Convergence: Adventures of Superman'' #1-2 (April – May 2015)</ref> |
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In the comic book series ''[[Batman Beyond (comics)|Batman Beyond]]'', Lucius' son, Lucius Fox Jr., serves as a supporting character. He merged his company, Foxteca, with Wayne Enterprises as Wayne Incorporated, and becomes Wayne's business partner.<ref>''Batman Beyond Unlimited'' #2 (May 2012)</ref> |
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In the graphic novel ''[[Batman: Earth One]]'', by [[Geoff Johns]] and [[Gary Frank (comics)|Gary Frank]], Fox is a 22-year-old intern at Wayne Medical, hoping to develop an advanced prosthetic for his 5-year-old niece. After repairing Bruce Wayne's [[Grappling hook|grapnel]], he deduces that Batman is the billionaire after seeing the vigilante using the same device on the news. Believing that Wayne's crusade is for noble intentions, Fox accepts his role as an equipment developer for Batman and begins making some [[batarang]]s for him afterwards.<ref>''Batman: Earth One'' (2012)</ref> As of ''Volume Two,'' Fox is promoted as head of Wayne Enterprises' Research and Development; he provides Wayne an armored Batsuit and is tasked to build the Batmobile.<ref>''Batman: Earth One Volume Two'' (2015)</ref> |
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During the ''[[Convergence (comics)|Convergence]]'' storyline, Pre-Crisis Gotham City is trapped under a mysterious dome. Fox allies himself with the visiting Superman and Supergirl, who had been depowered. With assistance from [[S.T.A.R. Labs]], the trio rebuild the [[Phantom Zone]] projector in a somewhat successful effort to break through the dome and help the trapped citizens of Gotham. Their efforts are threatened by the Phantom Zone criminals and an invading homicidal simian army.<ref>''Convergence: Adventures of Superman'' #1-2 (April – May 2015)</ref> |
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During the prequel storyline of the video game ''[[Injustice 2]]'', it is revealed before Lex Luthor's death at the hands of Superman during his suicide mission, then Superman's defeat, Lucius was called by Lex to give a message to Batman, such as their victory against Superman is finally near, despite Lex's noble sacrifice, with his fortunes are now under Batman's hand since Superman took away most of the Wayne family fortunes from him.{{clarify|date=June 2017}} Sometimes after Superman's defeat, Lucius precedes Luthor's wish for Batman.{{clarify|date=June 2017}}<ref>''Injustice 2'' #2 (2017)</ref> |
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==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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===Television=== |
===Television=== |
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* Lucius Fox appears in series set in the [[DC Animated Universe]] (DCAU):<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Lucius Fox Voices (Batman) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Batman/Lucius-Fox/ |access-date=January 1, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.</ref> |
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* Lucius Fox was voiced by [[Brock Peters]] in ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]'' and then by [[Mel Winkler]] in ''[[The New Batman Adventures]]''. His appearances are consistent with Fox as Bruce Wayne's friend and business manager. Fox appears not to know about Bruce's alter ego throughout the series. His largest role is seen in the two-part episode "Feat of Clay", where [[Clayface|Matt Hagen]] attempts to kill him under the guise of Bruce Wayne and under orders of Roland Daggett. But it didn't work due to the intervention of Batman. Fox, who survives with severe injuries, implicates Bruce in the attempt, and he is brought in to be interrogated. By the end of the episode, Bruce's name is cleared, and Fox claims to be delighted with the knowledge that Bruce was not his attacker. Fox also served as Bruce's best man during his ill-fated wedding in "Chemistry". In the episode "Old Wounds", he is seen with Alfred and [[Barbara Gordon]] attending [[Dick Grayson]]'s college graduation, along with Fox's own son, Joseph. |
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** Introduced in ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]'', voiced by [[Brock Peters]], this version is unaware of Bruce Wayne's secret identity. In Fox's most notable appearance in the two-part episode "Feat of Clay", [[Clayface|Matt Hagen]] attempts to kill him under orders from Roland Daggett. |
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* In an early episode of ''[[Batman Beyond]]'', "Black Out", Lucius Fox has a son, Lucius Jr., who does not appear in the TV series. In a conversation between Bruce Wayne and the villainous [[Derek Powers]], it is revealed that Lucius Jr. was a vice president of [[Wayne Enterprises]] before Powers took over the company and fired him. This caused Lucius Jr. to form his own technology company, Foxteca, which soon becomes a target of corporate sabotage by Inque, acting under Powers' direction. Bruce warns Powers to stop the sabotage, as the Fox family have long-standing ties to the Waynes. |
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** Fox appears in ''[[The New Batman Adventures]]'', voiced by [[Mel Winkler]]. |
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** While Fox does not appear in ''[[Batman Beyond]]'', it is revealed that his son, Lucius Fox Jr., became vice president of Wayne Enterprises before [[Derek Powers]] took over the company and fired him. This caused Fox Jr. to form his own technology company, Foxteca. |
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[[File:Lucius.jpg|thumb|right|Lucius Fox in ''The Batman''.]] |
[[File:Lucius.jpg|thumb|right|Lucius Fox in ''The Batman''.]] |
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* Lucius Fox |
* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[The Batman (TV series)|The Batman]]'', voiced by [[Louis Gossett Jr.]].<ref name="btva2" /> This version is based on the version from [[Christopher Nolan]]'s [[Batman in film#Christopher Nolan series (2005–2012)|Dark Knight Trilogy]], being an old friend of Bruce Wayne's father, and knowing Bruce's secret identity as Batman. He helped design most of his arsenal along with the construction of the [[Batcave]] beneath [[Wayne Manor]]. |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls]]'', voiced by [[Phil LaMarr]]. This version is a teacher at Super Hero High. |
* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls]]'', voiced by [[Phil LaMarr]].<ref name="btva2" /> This version is a teacher at Super Hero High. |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Harley Quinn (TV series)|Harley Quinn]]'', voiced again by Phil LaMarr. |
* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Harley Quinn (TV series)|Harley Quinn]]'', voiced again by Phil LaMarr.<ref name="btva2" /> This version built a high-tech Batsuit for Batman to compensate for injuries he sustained in the first season finale. |
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* Lucius Fox will appear in ''[[Batman: Caped Crusader]]'', voiced by [[Bumper Robinson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vejvoda |first=Jim |date=July 2, 2024 |title=Batman: Caped Crusader: Here’s Who Is Voicing Allies Like Gordon and Alfred |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/batman-caped-crusader-voice-cast-allies-gordon-alfred-lucius-montoya |access-date=July 7, 2024 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> |
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* A younger Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Gotham (TV series)|Gotham]]'', portrayed by [[Chris Chalk]] |
* A younger Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Gotham (TV series)|Gotham]]'', portrayed by [[Chris Chalk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/chris-chalk-cast-lucius-fox-gotham-1201387789/|title=Chris Chalk Cast As Lucius Fox On 'Gotham'|author=Nellie Andreeva|work=Deadline|date=7 March 2015 }}</ref> He first appears in "[[The Anvil or the Hammer]]" where he is introduced to a young Bruce Wayne by corrupt Wayne Enterprises executive Sid Bunderslaw. He tells Bruce about his father being "a very guarded man" and "a true [[stoicism|Stoic]]" before sending him on his way.<ref>{{Cite episode|title=The Anvil or the Hammer|episode-link=Gotham (season 1)#ep21|series=Gotham (TV series)|series-link=Gotham (TV series)|network=Fox|airdate= April 27, 2015|season=1|number=21}}</ref> This clue helps Bruce discover his father's secret life. Fox later reappeared in the show's second season and is asked by Bruce to fix the computer Alfred destroyed with Wayne Enterprises' secrets and research. Fox confirmed that the computer can be fixed but it will take a while.<ref>{{Cite episode|title=All Happy Families Are Alike|episode-link=Gotham (season 1)#ep22|series=Gotham (TV series)|series-link=Gotham (TV series)|network=Fox|airdate= April 28, 2015|season=1|number=22}}</ref> In "[[Rise of the Villains: Worse Than a Crime]]," Lucius Fox emerges from the secret room to tell Bruce and Alfred that he fixed the computer only to find them not there and that there were signs of a struggle. Lucius reports them missing to Captain Nathaniel Barnes who makes an exception to the "file a missing persons report in 24 hours" part. When it was revealed that Alfred had been brought in by the police, Lucius was present when Alfred mentioned that he was attacked by Tabitha Galavan while voicing his suspicion that Theo Galavan is responsible. Edward Nygma later tipped off Lucius Fox, Alfred Pennyworth, and Harvey Bullock on where James Gordon is recuperating. While Gordon, Bullock, Pennyworth, Oswald Cobblepot's gang, and Selina Kyle went to rescue Bruce Wayne from Theo Galavan and the [[The Sacred Order of Saint Dumas|Order of St. Dumas]], Lucius tipped off Nathaniel Barnes on where Bruce Wayne can be found. In "[[Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze]]," James Gordon and Harvey Bullock meet with Lucius Fox at a diner and ask him about any cryogenic research done by Wayne Enterprises. He tells them that Wayne Enterprises did cryogenic research until Thomas Wayne shut it down for reasons Lucius was unaware of. In "Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...," Lucius Fox has left Wayne Enterprises and has become a science expert at the Gotham City Police Department. During season 5, Lucius continues to help with the GCPD after it becomes a [[Batman: No Man's Land|No Man’s Land]] following [[Ra's al Ghul]]'s attack. In "A Dark Knight: A Beautiful Darkness", Lucius reveals that he is a black belt in [[Jiu-jitsu]], having taken night classes. Before Bruce confronts Bane and saves Gotham City, he meets with Lucius Fox who has plenty of new gadgets to give the budding vigilante. One of them is next-generation stealth-tech which Lucius dubs the "[[Nightwing]] Project." In the [[The Beginning...|series finale]], Bruce returns after 10 years of training abroad and recruits Fox to help build his suit. |
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** Fox appears in the prequel series ''[[Pennyworth (TV series)|Pennyworth]]'', portrayed by [[Simon Manyonda]]. Introduced in the second season as a scientist affiliate of Thomas Wayne's who works for the [[CIA]] to infiltrate the Raven Union, he later becomes a member of the English League. |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Batwoman (TV series)|Batwoman]]'', portrayed by Domonique Adam. This version was killed by former police officer and current Crows agent Miguel Robles three years prior to the series' events, leaving behind a series of Wayne Enterprises journals that [[Alice (Arrowverse)|Alice]], [[Mouse (Arrowverse)|Mouse]], and [[Magpie (Arrowverse)|Magpie]] decode. |
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* Lucius Fox is featured in ''[[Batwoman (TV series)|Batwoman]]'', portrayed by Domonique Adam. He is mentioned by his son to have died five years prior to the start of the show. In the episode "A Narrow Escape," it was revealed that [[Hush (character)|Tommy Elliot]] targeted Lucius Fox for his Wayne Enterprises journals. The hitman, former police officer and current Crows agent Miguel Robles, shot Lucius at a convenience store and covered it up for years until Luke and his allies solved the case and busted him. When Magpie procures one of the journals from Tommy's gangster contact Johnny Sabatino for Alice, Mouse discovers that it is written in codes. By "A Secret Kept from All the Rest," Alice and Mouse were able to decipher the codes that would take down Batman upon obtaining Lucius Fox's special glasses. When Luke was shot by Russell Tavaroff at the end of "And Justice for All" and ended up in a purgatory state as seen in "Armed and Dangerous", Lucius was partially seen by the window in a pondering state as a subconscious manifestation of Bruce Wayne gave Luke the choice of living or dying. Before Luke awoke from his coma, Lucius briefly turned toward Luke. |
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** The episode "Mad As a Hatter" introduces an A.I. version of |
** The episode "Mad As a Hatter" introduces an A.I. version of Fox (voiced by [[Donny Lucas]]), who was created to assist Luke Fox. In the series finale, "We Having Fun Yet?", the Fox A.I. sacrifices itself to prevent [[Joker (character)|Joker]]'s acid from spreading throughout Gotham. |
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[[File:News-batbegins2-2.jpg|thumb|upright|right|Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox in ''[[Batman Begins]]'' (2005)]]Lucius Fox appears in the Dark Knight trilogy, portrayed by [[Morgan Freeman]]. |
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* Introduced in ''[[Batman Begins]]'', this version is a research head and friend of [[Thomas Wayne]] who is demoted to the Applied Sciences division, which involves overseeing the supplies of aborted research projects and prototypes. Upon returning to the business, Bruce Wayne strikes up a fast friendship which allows him to all but recruit Fox as his [[armorer]] for his Batman activities. Fox proves valuable in this role, even when he is fired by Earle. Regarding Bruce's identity as Batman, he tells Bruce, "[If] you don't want to tell me exactly what you're doing— when I'm asked, I don't have to lie. But don't think of me as an idiot." Fox later discovers Bruce's real identity through [[Alfred Pennyworth]], who calls upon Fox to Bruce's rescue after he is assaulted by [[Scarecrow (DC Comics)|Scarecrow]]'s fear toxin. At the end of the film, Bruce, having gained majority control of Wayne Enterprises' shares, fires Earle and makes Fox the company's CEO. |
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* In ''[[The Dark Knight]]'', Fox actively participates in a support capacity as Bruce's armorer, designing a new [[Batsuit]] designed for more efficient mobility and which can withstand against dogs, though also makes Bruce vulnerable to knives and gunfire. When Wayne Enterprises negotiates a deal with Lau, an investment holdings owner who also is an accountant for the Gotham mafia, both Bruce and Fox look at the books and decide that Lau's business is illegal based on their profits. With [[Two-Face|Harvey Dent]] and Lt. [[Jim Gordon (character)|James Gordon]] needing Lau alive to find where he has hidden the mob's money, Bruce makes a trip to Hong Kong and Fox accompanies him to make it look like they've only gone there to cancel the negotiations with Lau's investment company. When Batman uses Fox's cell phone sonar technology to create a computer system that can spy on the whole city to find [[Joker (The Dark Knight)|Joker]], Fox says that he will help just this once, but will resign immediately afterward. After the police arrest the Joker, Fox types his name into the system as instructed by Batman and the computer self-destructs. Fox walks away smiling, evidently having withdrawn his threat to resign. |
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* In ''[[The Dark Knight Rises]]'', Fox has become the president of a nearly bankrupt Wayne Enterprises, with Wayne Enterprises board member Miranda Tate taking over the role of chairman and CEO. He brings the reclusive Bruce up to speed on the poor state of the company's finances, which have all but evaporated after heavy investment in an aborted fusion reactor project failed to pay off thanks to John Daggett. Fox shows Bruce around the Applied Sciences division once again, "for old time's sake," introducing him to the new airborne vehicle he has nicknamed "[[Batplane|The Bat]]", in addition to other new gadgets he has developed. After [[Bane (comics)|Bane]] takes over Gotham City, Fox spends much of the intervening three-month period hiding in Wayne Enterprises property with fellow employees. Bane and his men raid Wayne Enterprises and kill the special forces soldiers that infiltrated Gotham City while rounding up the Wayne Enterprises employees to await judgement at Scarecrow's [[show trial]]. When Batman returns, he lets himself get captured as Bruce Wayne so that [[Catwoman|Selina Kyle]] can sneak in, knock out the guards and break Fox out. Fox attempts to help him disarm the newly weaponized fusion core, waiting in the reactor chamber for it to be returned by Batman. Miranda Tate, who was responsible for the project in the first place, reveals herself to be [[Talia al Ghul]] as she floods the chamber to make re-installment of the core impossible. Fox manages to escape. After Batman tows the core away from Gotham and it detonates at sea, Bruce Wayne is thought by Fox to be dead and his estate is divided to cover his debts, with the remainder being given to Alfred Pennyworth, except for Wayne Manor. While researching ways he could have fixed "The Bat"'s autopilot, Fox learns that Bruce fixed it himself six months earlier and realizes that he is still alive. |
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* Lucius Fox was intended to appear in ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]''. In the final film, he is replaced with original character '''Jack Fox O'Dwyer''' (portrayed by Mark Edward Taylor).<ref name="Taylor">{{Cite web |url=https://moviepilot.com/posts/3875069 |title=Batman v Superman Originally Looked Very Different — moviepilot.com |access-date=2017-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027102835/http://moviepilot.com/posts/3875069 |archive-date=2016-10-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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* Lucius Fox appears in the ''[[Batman: Gotham Knight]]'' segment "Field Test", voiced by [[Kevin Michael Richardson]]. Taking place between ''Batman Begins'' and ''The Dark Knight'', the segment has him create an advanced sound sensor that electromagnetically deflects gunfire. After using the sensor to break up a fight between [[Sal Maroni]]'s mob and the [[Russian mafia]], accidentally injuring an operative, Batman returns the device to Fox, refusing to use it any further due to its power. |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Batman: Bad Blood]]'', voiced by [[Ernie Hudson]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/nycc-cast-of-batman-bad-blood-reveal-first-footage|title=NYCC: Cast of "Batman: Bad Blood" Reveal First Footage|last=Manning|first=Shaun|date=9 October 2015|publisher=Comic Book Resources|access-date=11 October 2015|archive-date=31 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331065233/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/nycc-cast-of-batman-bad-blood-reveal-first-footage|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* An alternate universe version of Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (film)|Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham]]'', voiced by [[Tim Russ]].<ref name="btva2" /> |
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* [[Morgan Freeman]] reprised his role as Lucius Fox in the ''[[Batman Begins (video game)|Batman Begins]]'' video game. |
* [[Morgan Freeman]] reprised his role as Lucius Fox in the ''[[Batman Begins (video game)|Batman Begins]]'' video game.<ref name="btva2" /> |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[DC Universe Online]]'', voiced by Leif Anders. |
* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[DC Universe Online]]'', voiced by Leif Anders.<ref name="btva2" /> |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[The Dark Knight Rises]]'' tie-in game, voiced by Ezra Knight.<ref name="btva2" /> |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 2, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=July 7, 2024 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> |
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* Fox appears in ''[[Batman: Arkham Knight]]'', voiced by [[Dave Fennoy]]. He appears throughout different times in the story assisting with Batman's technical needs. Batman can even visit him at Wayne Tower. He also appears in the "Friend in Need" side-quest where he is captured by [[Hush ( |
* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Batman: Arkham Knight]]'', voiced by [[Dave Fennoy]].<ref name="btva2" /> He appears throughout different times in the story assisting with Batman's technical needs. Batman can even visit him at Wayne Tower. He also appears in the "Friend in Need" side-quest where he is captured by [[Hush (character)|Hush]] (disguised as Bruce Wayne) before being saved by Batman. In the DLC content it is revealed that following the alleged death of Bruce Wayne, Lucius now owns all of Wayne Enterprises. |
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* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Batman: The Telltale Series]]'', with Dave Fennoy reprising the role from the ''Arkham'' series. Like the comics, he is an employee at Wayne Enterprises and the main supply for many of Batman's gadgets and tech. He is also fully aware that Bruce Wayne is the vigilante, having sided with him to help make the city safer for his children. When the Wayne Enterprises board removes Bruce as CEO and replaces him with [[Penguin (character)|Oswald Cobblepot]], he can either leave to continue working on Batman's tech or stay to keep an eye on the criminal. Lucius also helps Bruce track down the Children of Arkham after they kidnap Alfred. |
* Lucius Fox appears in ''[[Batman: The Telltale Series]]'', with Dave Fennoy reprising the role from the ''Arkham'' series.<ref name="btva2" /> Like the comics, he is an employee at Wayne Enterprises and the main supply for many of Batman's gadgets and tech. He is also fully aware that Bruce Wayne is the vigilante, having sided with him to help make the city safer for his children. When the Wayne Enterprises board removes Bruce as CEO and replaces him with [[Penguin (character)|Oswald Cobblepot]], he can either leave to continue working on Batman's tech or stay to keep an eye on the criminal. Lucius also helps Bruce track down the Children of Arkham after they kidnap Alfred. |
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* Lucius appears in the sequel ''[[Batman: The Enemy Within]]'', voiced again by Dave Fennoy. Lucius' daughter Tiffany (voiced by [[Valarie Rae Miller]]) starts working at Wayne Enterprises and Lucius tries suggesting to Bruce that she could be a valuable ally. Bruce asks a favor of Lucius to decode the meaning of a puzzle from [[Riddler]]. The puzzle turns out to be a homing signal leading to Lucius being killed when a missile hits his office. His death leaves many shaken, Bruce becomes more determined to stop Riddler, Alfred's already fragile mental state is put under further strain, and Tiffany desperately searches for clarity as to why her father died. In episode 5, it is revealed that Riddler was killed by Tiffany so that she can avenge her father's death. Depending on the player's choices if she doesn't know the truth, she can either be sent to prison without talking to her, or leave Gotham with the [[Agency (comics)|Agency]]. If she does know the truth, she will either sever all ties with Bruce and go into hiding to avoid arrest or she will happily join Bruce in becoming his new sidekick and inventor while atoning for her crime on his terms. |
* Lucius appears in the sequel ''[[Batman: The Enemy Within]]'', voiced again by Dave Fennoy. Lucius' daughter Tiffany (voiced by [[Valarie Rae Miller]]) starts working at Wayne Enterprises and Lucius tries suggesting to Bruce that she could be a valuable ally. Bruce asks a favor of Lucius to decode the meaning of a puzzle from [[Riddler]]. The puzzle turns out to be a homing signal leading to Lucius being killed when a missile hits his office. His death leaves many shaken, Bruce becomes more determined to stop Riddler, Alfred's already fragile mental state is put under further strain, and Tiffany desperately searches for clarity as to why her father died. In episode 5, it is revealed that Riddler was killed by Tiffany so that she can avenge her father's death. Depending on the player's choices if she doesn't know the truth, she can either be sent to prison without talking to her, or leave Gotham with the [[Agency (comics)|Agency]]. If she does know the truth, she will either sever all ties with Bruce and go into hiding to avoid arrest or she will happily join Bruce in becoming his new sidekick and inventor while atoning for her crime on his terms. |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Batman #307 (January 1979) |
Created by | Len Wein (writer) John Calnan (artist) |
In-story information | |
Full name | Lucius Fox |
Team affiliations | Wayne Enterprises |
Supporting character of | Batman (Bruce Wayne) Batman (Jace Fox) Batwing (Luke Fox) Batgirl (Tiffany Fox) Robin (various) |
Lucius Fox is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Bruce Wayne / Batman.[1] He is Wayne's business manager at Wayne Enterprises who runs the business interests that supply his equipment needs as well as financing his operations, and is the father of Luke Fox / Batwing, Tiffany Fox / Batgirl, and Jace Fox / Batman.[2]
Lucius Fox has been featured in various media adaptations. The character was voiced by Brock Peters in Batman: The Animated Series, Mel Winkler in The New Batman Adventures, Louis Gossett Jr. in The Batman, Phil LaMarr in DC Super Hero Girls, and Dave Fennoy in the video game Batman: Arkham Knight. Lucius Fox made his live-action debut in The Dark Knight Trilogy, portrayed by Morgan Freeman, with Chris Chalk portraying him in the television series Gotham, and Simon Manyonda portraying a young version of Chalk's Lucius Fox in the second and third seasons of the television series Pennyworth. Mark Edward Taylor portrays an Irish Catholic substitute of the character named Jack Fox O'Dwyer in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.[3]
Publication history
Lucius Fox was created by writer Len Wein and penciller John Calnan and first appeared in Batman #307 (January 1979).[4]
Fictional character biography
As CEO and President of Wayne Enterprises, Lucius Fox is one of Bruce Wayne's closest allies.[5] He is an experienced businessman, entrepreneur, and inventor who runs the business interests that supply weapons, gadgets, vehicles, and armor for Bruce Wayne to use when he fights crime as the vigilante Batman. The character is depicted as being aware that Bruce Wayne is Batman, having replaced Alfred Pennyworth in cave operations, after Alfred's untimely death at the hands of Bane.[6]
Business career
Lucius Fox is regarded as having the "Midas Touch", an ability to turn failing businesses into successful conglomerates, and is consequently a highly sought-after businessman throughout the corporate world. Fox is called in to the failing Wayne Enterprises and brings balance to both Bruce Wayne's private and business finances.[2] In Batman Confidential, he is shown heading the project that produced the prototype that would become the Batwing. He also manages the particulars of the Wayne Foundation while Bruce dictates the organization's general policies. Since then, Fox has been approached repeatedly by other companies seeking his expertise. After overcoming the original challenge of returning Wayne Enterprises to its former glory, Fox has elected to stay, having been given an unparalleled freedom in the company.
In Batman: Haunted Knight, it is explained that a young Bruce Wayne rescued Lucius Fox from muggers in Paris. Later, Fox asked him if he wants to start a foundation for charity, to which Bruce agrees many years later, deciding that not all of his money has to go to crime fighting.
Bruce Wayne, as Batman, originally forms the Outsiders to rescue Fox from Baron Bedlam.[7] When Fox later suffers a stroke, Bruce makes sure that Fox gets the best care possible and supports him and his family.
Family life
With his wife Tanya, Lucius has several children, all introduced in the comics at different stages over the years. Fox's daughter Tam is introduced in Red Robin.[8] Her father sends her to personally locate Tim Drake, only to discover his secret identity as Red Robin and become involved in his conflicts with the League of Assassins. For a time it was believed Fox was dead, but this was a ruse to help combat his enemies.[9] It is believed that learning Drake's secrets has led Tam Fox to realize that Bruce Wayne is Batman. However, she apparently did not report her findings to her father.
Fox's youngest daughter, Tiffany, was first shown in Batman #308 (1979), but was not substantially explored until 2011's The New 52 reboot of DC's continuity, which reintroduced her along with her siblings in Batwing #22. The alternative future story shown in Batgirl: Futures End (2014) shows Tiffany grows up to be a gifted protege of Barbara Gordon, becoming one of several women to use the Batgirl moniker, with a pink-accented Batsuit.
Prior to The New 52, Lucius had a son named Timothy whose occasional delinquency embarrassed his father. Tim, now calling himself 'Jace' returns in the Infinite Frontier miniseries The Next Batman: Second Son.[10] Lucius also has a son named Lucas "Luke" Fox, introduced in the New 52 continuity, who is an intellectual prodigy and mixed martial artist and who, unbeknownst to his father, was selected and trained by Bruce Wayne to become the vigilante known as Batwing using a high-tech Batsuit designed by his father. Both Luke and his predecessor as Batwing, David Zavimbe, are agents of the international crime-fighting organization Batman Incorporated.
After Bruce Wayne announces his public support for Batman Inc., Fox becomes active supplying him with the company's resources and research prototypes.[11]
Alternative versions
- Lucius Fox's counterpart in Earth-3 is a white gang boss and ally of the Crime Syndicate of America.[12]
- Lucius Fox appears in Batman: Earth One. This version is an intern at Wayne Medical who becomes Wayne Enterprises' head of research and development after deducing Batman's secret identity.[13][14]
- The pre-Crisis version of Lucius Fox appears in the Convergence storyline.[15]
In other media
Television
Animation
- Lucius Fox appears in series set in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU):[16]
- Introduced in Batman: The Animated Series, voiced by Brock Peters, this version is unaware of Bruce Wayne's secret identity. In Fox's most notable appearance in the two-part episode "Feat of Clay", Matt Hagen attempts to kill him under orders from Roland Daggett.
- Fox appears in The New Batman Adventures, voiced by Mel Winkler.
- While Fox does not appear in Batman Beyond, it is revealed that his son, Lucius Fox Jr., became vice president of Wayne Enterprises before Derek Powers took over the company and fired him. This caused Fox Jr. to form his own technology company, Foxteca.
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- Lucius Fox appears in The Batman, voiced by Louis Gossett Jr..[16] This version is based on the version from Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, being an old friend of Bruce Wayne's father, and knowing Bruce's secret identity as Batman. He helped design most of his arsenal along with the construction of the Batcave beneath Wayne Manor.
- Lucius Fox appears in DC Super Hero Girls, voiced by Phil LaMarr.[16] This version is a teacher at Super Hero High.
- Lucius Fox appears in Harley Quinn, voiced again by Phil LaMarr.[16] This version built a high-tech Batsuit for Batman to compensate for injuries he sustained in the first season finale.
- Lucius Fox will appear in Batman: Caped Crusader, voiced by Bumper Robinson.[17]
Live-action
- A younger Lucius Fox appears in Gotham, portrayed by Chris Chalk.[18] He first appears in "The Anvil or the Hammer" where he is introduced to a young Bruce Wayne by corrupt Wayne Enterprises executive Sid Bunderslaw. He tells Bruce about his father being "a very guarded man" and "a true Stoic" before sending him on his way.[19] This clue helps Bruce discover his father's secret life. Fox later reappeared in the show's second season and is asked by Bruce to fix the computer Alfred destroyed with Wayne Enterprises' secrets and research. Fox confirmed that the computer can be fixed but it will take a while.[20] In "Rise of the Villains: Worse Than a Crime," Lucius Fox emerges from the secret room to tell Bruce and Alfred that he fixed the computer only to find them not there and that there were signs of a struggle. Lucius reports them missing to Captain Nathaniel Barnes who makes an exception to the "file a missing persons report in 24 hours" part. When it was revealed that Alfred had been brought in by the police, Lucius was present when Alfred mentioned that he was attacked by Tabitha Galavan while voicing his suspicion that Theo Galavan is responsible. Edward Nygma later tipped off Lucius Fox, Alfred Pennyworth, and Harvey Bullock on where James Gordon is recuperating. While Gordon, Bullock, Pennyworth, Oswald Cobblepot's gang, and Selina Kyle went to rescue Bruce Wayne from Theo Galavan and the Order of St. Dumas, Lucius tipped off Nathaniel Barnes on where Bruce Wayne can be found. In "Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze," James Gordon and Harvey Bullock meet with Lucius Fox at a diner and ask him about any cryogenic research done by Wayne Enterprises. He tells them that Wayne Enterprises did cryogenic research until Thomas Wayne shut it down for reasons Lucius was unaware of. In "Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...," Lucius Fox has left Wayne Enterprises and has become a science expert at the Gotham City Police Department. During season 5, Lucius continues to help with the GCPD after it becomes a No Man’s Land following Ra's al Ghul's attack. In "A Dark Knight: A Beautiful Darkness", Lucius reveals that he is a black belt in Jiu-jitsu, having taken night classes. Before Bruce confronts Bane and saves Gotham City, he meets with Lucius Fox who has plenty of new gadgets to give the budding vigilante. One of them is next-generation stealth-tech which Lucius dubs the "Nightwing Project." In the series finale, Bruce returns after 10 years of training abroad and recruits Fox to help build his suit.
- Fox appears in the prequel series Pennyworth, portrayed by Simon Manyonda. Introduced in the second season as a scientist affiliate of Thomas Wayne's who works for the CIA to infiltrate the Raven Union, he later becomes a member of the English League.
- Lucius Fox appears in Batwoman, portrayed by Domonique Adam. This version was killed by former police officer and current Crows agent Miguel Robles three years prior to the series' events, leaving behind a series of Wayne Enterprises journals that Alice, Mouse, and Magpie decode.
- The episode "Mad As a Hatter" introduces an A.I. version of Fox (voiced by Donny Lucas), who was created to assist Luke Fox. In the series finale, "We Having Fun Yet?", the Fox A.I. sacrifices itself to prevent Joker's acid from spreading throughout Gotham.
Film
Live-action
The Dark Knight Trilogy
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Lucius Fox appears in the Dark Knight trilogy, portrayed by Morgan Freeman.
- Introduced in Batman Begins, this version is a research head and friend of Thomas Wayne who is demoted to the Applied Sciences division, which involves overseeing the supplies of aborted research projects and prototypes. Upon returning to the business, Bruce Wayne strikes up a fast friendship which allows him to all but recruit Fox as his armorer for his Batman activities. Fox proves valuable in this role, even when he is fired by Earle. Regarding Bruce's identity as Batman, he tells Bruce, "[If] you don't want to tell me exactly what you're doing— when I'm asked, I don't have to lie. But don't think of me as an idiot." Fox later discovers Bruce's real identity through Alfred Pennyworth, who calls upon Fox to Bruce's rescue after he is assaulted by Scarecrow's fear toxin. At the end of the film, Bruce, having gained majority control of Wayne Enterprises' shares, fires Earle and makes Fox the company's CEO.
- In The Dark Knight, Fox actively participates in a support capacity as Bruce's armorer, designing a new Batsuit designed for more efficient mobility and which can withstand against dogs, though also makes Bruce vulnerable to knives and gunfire. When Wayne Enterprises negotiates a deal with Lau, an investment holdings owner who also is an accountant for the Gotham mafia, both Bruce and Fox look at the books and decide that Lau's business is illegal based on their profits. With Harvey Dent and Lt. James Gordon needing Lau alive to find where he has hidden the mob's money, Bruce makes a trip to Hong Kong and Fox accompanies him to make it look like they've only gone there to cancel the negotiations with Lau's investment company. When Batman uses Fox's cell phone sonar technology to create a computer system that can spy on the whole city to find Joker, Fox says that he will help just this once, but will resign immediately afterward. After the police arrest the Joker, Fox types his name into the system as instructed by Batman and the computer self-destructs. Fox walks away smiling, evidently having withdrawn his threat to resign.
- In The Dark Knight Rises, Fox has become the president of a nearly bankrupt Wayne Enterprises, with Wayne Enterprises board member Miranda Tate taking over the role of chairman and CEO. He brings the reclusive Bruce up to speed on the poor state of the company's finances, which have all but evaporated after heavy investment in an aborted fusion reactor project failed to pay off thanks to John Daggett. Fox shows Bruce around the Applied Sciences division once again, "for old time's sake," introducing him to the new airborne vehicle he has nicknamed "The Bat", in addition to other new gadgets he has developed. After Bane takes over Gotham City, Fox spends much of the intervening three-month period hiding in Wayne Enterprises property with fellow employees. Bane and his men raid Wayne Enterprises and kill the special forces soldiers that infiltrated Gotham City while rounding up the Wayne Enterprises employees to await judgement at Scarecrow's show trial. When Batman returns, he lets himself get captured as Bruce Wayne so that Selina Kyle can sneak in, knock out the guards and break Fox out. Fox attempts to help him disarm the newly weaponized fusion core, waiting in the reactor chamber for it to be returned by Batman. Miranda Tate, who was responsible for the project in the first place, reveals herself to be Talia al Ghul as she floods the chamber to make re-installment of the core impossible. Fox manages to escape. After Batman tows the core away from Gotham and it detonates at sea, Bruce Wayne is thought by Fox to be dead and his estate is divided to cover his debts, with the remainder being given to Alfred Pennyworth, except for Wayne Manor. While researching ways he could have fixed "The Bat"'s autopilot, Fox learns that Bruce fixed it himself six months earlier and realizes that he is still alive.
DC Extended Universe
- Lucius Fox was intended to appear in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In the final film, he is replaced with original character Jack Fox O'Dwyer (portrayed by Mark Edward Taylor).[3]
Animation
- Lucius Fox appears in the Batman: Gotham Knight segment "Field Test", voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson. Taking place between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, the segment has him create an advanced sound sensor that electromagnetically deflects gunfire. After using the sensor to break up a fight between Sal Maroni's mob and the Russian mafia, accidentally injuring an operative, Batman returns the device to Fox, refusing to use it any further due to its power.
- Lucius Fox appears in Batman: Bad Blood, voiced by Ernie Hudson.[21]
- An alternate universe version of Lucius Fox appears in Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham, voiced by Tim Russ.[16]
Video games
- Morgan Freeman reprised his role as Lucius Fox in the Batman Begins video game.[16]
- Lucius Fox appears in DC Universe Online, voiced by Leif Anders.[16]
- Lucius Fox appears as a playable character in the Nintendo DS version of Lego Batman: The Videogame.
- Lucius Fox appears in The Dark Knight Rises tie-in game, voiced by Ezra Knight.[16]
- Lucius Fox appears in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[22]
- Lucius Fox appears in Injustice 2, voiced again by Phil LaMarr. He participates in Bruce Wayne's efforts to rebuild Metropolis and Gotham City after Superman's Regime, and encourages Bruce to widen his circle of trust as he cannot be alone in his efforts.
- Lucius Fox appears in Gotham Knights, voiced by Peter Jay Fernandez.[16] This version left Wayne Enterprises to start his own company, Foxteca, but remains an important ally of Batman and his protégés.
Batman: Arkham
- Lucius Fox appears in Batman: Arkham Knight, voiced by Dave Fennoy.[16] He appears throughout different times in the story assisting with Batman's technical needs. Batman can even visit him at Wayne Tower. He also appears in the "Friend in Need" side-quest where he is captured by Hush (disguised as Bruce Wayne) before being saved by Batman. In the DLC content it is revealed that following the alleged death of Bruce Wayne, Lucius now owns all of Wayne Enterprises.
Batman: The Telltale Series
- Lucius Fox appears in Batman: The Telltale Series, with Dave Fennoy reprising the role from the Arkham series.[16] Like the comics, he is an employee at Wayne Enterprises and the main supply for many of Batman's gadgets and tech. He is also fully aware that Bruce Wayne is the vigilante, having sided with him to help make the city safer for his children. When the Wayne Enterprises board removes Bruce as CEO and replaces him with Oswald Cobblepot, he can either leave to continue working on Batman's tech or stay to keep an eye on the criminal. Lucius also helps Bruce track down the Children of Arkham after they kidnap Alfred.
- Lucius appears in the sequel Batman: The Enemy Within, voiced again by Dave Fennoy. Lucius' daughter Tiffany (voiced by Valarie Rae Miller) starts working at Wayne Enterprises and Lucius tries suggesting to Bruce that she could be a valuable ally. Bruce asks a favor of Lucius to decode the meaning of a puzzle from Riddler. The puzzle turns out to be a homing signal leading to Lucius being killed when a missile hits his office. His death leaves many shaken, Bruce becomes more determined to stop Riddler, Alfred's already fragile mental state is put under further strain, and Tiffany desperately searches for clarity as to why her father died. In episode 5, it is revealed that Riddler was killed by Tiffany so that she can avenge her father's death. Depending on the player's choices if she doesn't know the truth, she can either be sent to prison without talking to her, or leave Gotham with the Agency. If she does know the truth, she will either sever all ties with Bruce and go into hiding to avoid arrest or she will happily join Bruce in becoming his new sidekick and inventor while atoning for her crime on his terms.
Miscellaneous
Lucius Fox appears in the Injustice 2 prequel comic.
References
- ^ Greenberger, Robert (2008). The Essential Batman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 140–141. ISBN 9780345501066.
- ^ a b Jimenez, Phil (2008), "Fox, Lucius", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, p. 130, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1, OCLC 213309017
- ^ a b "Batman v Superman Originally Looked Very Different — moviepilot.com". Archived from the original on 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
- ^ McAvennie, Michael; Dolan, Hannah, ed. (2010). "1970s". DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle. Dorling Kindersley. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-7566-6742-9.
Batman #307 (January 1979) Writer Len Wein and artist John Calnan introduced Bruce Wayne's new executive, Lucius Fox, in this issue of Batman.
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- ^ "Batman Makes History With The Death of Alfred Pennyworth". ScreenRant. 2019-08-24. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ Batman and the Outsiders #1 (August 1983)
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- ^ Johnston, Rich (January 15, 2021). "Next Batman And Robin – Tim Fox, Damian Wayne Get Own DC Comics". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Lucius Fox Voices (Batman)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 1, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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- ^ Nellie Andreeva (7 March 2015). "Chris Chalk Cast As Lucius Fox On 'Gotham'". Deadline.
- ^ "The Anvil or the Hammer". Gotham (TV series). Season 1. Episode 21. April 27, 2015. Fox.
- ^ "All Happy Families Are Alike". Gotham (TV series). Season 1. Episode 22. April 28, 2015. Fox.
- ^ Manning, Shaun (9 October 2015). "NYCC: Cast of "Batman: Bad Blood" Reveal First Footage". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
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