People would be hard pressed to not talk about Lois Lane when on the topic of the Superman mythos; especially seeing as she has been there since the very beginning. She even beat characters like Perry White and Jimmy Olsen in terms of her history with the legendary comic.

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Regardless, most would refer to her in conjunction with Superman, which is really an injustice to her impact. The history of Lois is complex in and of itself, and not all of it features the man of steel. With this in mind, then, let’s embark on a journey in time, and look at 10 things about Lois Lane that Superman fans absolutely need know.

10 Fighting to be Heard - Lois’s Career with the Daily Planet

It’s hard to imagine anyone else representing the best of the Daily Planet than the legendary Lois Lane. Clark may have been Superman underneath his clumsy persona, but for Lois, her bold attitude was all her own. Regardless, it was hard for Lois to push through the sexual politics that surrounded the male-dominated press.

Originally, Lois was sequestered to the prospects of a “sob sister,” while Clark Kent (who was not nearly as ambitious as Lois, mind you) was an investigative reporter from the start. As unjust as this treatment was, though, Lois would eventually reap the rewards that her former self had wanted for so long.

9 “Both Ourselves and Yet Not” - The Sister of Lois Lane

As Lois endure less sociological difficulties in her station as a reporter, it was Lucy Lane who stepped in to fill the void of relatability left behind by her sister. Lucy took the feminist ideals of the 1990’s female punk rock culture and became a confidant woman who dealt with issues that bombarded the female perspective.

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Unfortunately, Lucy’s progress was quickly reversed after she was turned into Superwoman- a then DC villain. Although Lois would later become a hero of the same, it was a shame, regardless, that the idea of a Superwoman was initially villainized.

8 Radio Head - The Voice of Lois Lane

Many look to Dana Delany as the iconic voice representation of the character, but it is a wonder how this portrayal would have turned out without the influence of Joan Alexander.

The Adventures of Superman radio show was one of the first times that Lois Lane was heard, and it was there that Alexander would introduce her tenacity to fight, and her rank as an investigative reporter. One might say as well, that Alexander herself defined Lois by her persistence to keep the role. Hilariously, once she actually disguised herself to re-audition for it, and was accidentally re-hired.

7 The Tumultuous History of Clois - Lois Lane and Clark Kent

There have been many a time when Lois and Clark have taken top billing in a comic book couple list, and to some extent, it is was well deserved. Regardless, it perhaps surprising to learn that Lois and Clark were not always on the best of terms.

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Many iterations of the couple feature Clark stealing articles from her- like the time he submitted an interview with the “Man of Steel” before Lois could submit her own. This was such a bitter moment for Lois that she even remembered the days since that swine Clark weaseled in on her exclusive.

6 Giving a Voice to the Voiceless - Dana Delany as Lois Lane

As previously mentioned, Dana Delany is one of the most noteworthy representations of Lois Lane in animation, and her representation of the character began with Superman: The Animated Series.

Delany herself has said that she used to read Superman’s Girlfriend issues during Lois’s hay day with the woman’s liberation movement. Rather than declare herself as a political icon, though, Delany's Lois is independent by nature, and her delivery of sarcasm recaptures her effortless charm. Voice acting, in general, always offers new life to voiceless characters, and that is certainly true here.

5 “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar” - Lois Lane in the ’70s

It would be far too easy to refer to Lois Lane as a damsel in distress figure, especially considering her complex publication history that deemed otherwise. Particularly it was in the 1970s when Dorothy Woolfolk was in-charge of her current portrayal, that Lois started representing the Women’s Liberation movement in full force.

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She resigned from The Daily Planet to write her own stories, and later created her version of “sisterhood” with a group of women. Lois even dropped Superman, after becoming fed up with his fear for her safety- even telling him at one point, “What would you like me to do Superman? Spend my life…in the kitchen?”

4 Lois Lane 2020 - Lois as President of the UN in Injustice

Everyone who has read the Injustice: Gods Among Us series knows that Lois is abruptly killed in a cataclysmic event that would start a five-year-long war. During the third year of this war, however, the reader is offered a glimpse of the world that could have been, had Lois survived.

Not only does Lois give birth to her daughter Lara Kent (the future hero Superwoman), she later becomes the president of the United Nations, with Wonder Woman becoming her Secretary-General. Surprising as this might seem since Lois is primarily associated with the press, it is perhaps because of this that she has the necessary insight to be the voice of the people.

3 No Pictures in This One - Lois Lane: Fallout

When there are not enough female characters in comics with solo series, there is at least the contributions of others to fill the void. The book Lois Lane: Fallout by Gwenda Bond, for example, follows a younger version of Lois Lane that features her brisk personality, and a consistency with confronting injustice.

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Clark Kent himself is not in the story directly, acting mostly in the background of the plot. Although the childhood of someone like Wonder Woman might not be relatable, it is nevertheless the beginnings of Lois Lane that offers an opportunity to engage with young female readers.

2 What Little Was Had - Lois in the New 52

The New 52 treated Lois Lane’s relationship to Clark as non-existent, and while that might have been an improvement, it didn’t automatically translate into more attention. The few times that it did, however, was seen in the Superman: Lois Lane series, where the plot saw Lois investigating a cartel.

It was a very different story compared to that of other female characters, that highlighted the human perspective in a metahuman world, as well as the bonds of sisterhood. The sales for the series were unfortunately bleak, despite the brave approach to focus on human character.

1 Before there was Lily Singh- Lois Lane as Superwoman

Initially the title of “Superwoman” was held by that of Lucy Lane, where she turned into a villain of the same name. Putting a negative spin on the idea of a “Superwoman,” while Superman remains beloved, seemed more like a misdirection for DC. Come Rebirth, however, Lois would take on this mantle as a hero, alongside Lana Lang- who was herself a Superwoman.

The series was eventually canceled, however, as the Lois Lane of the Convergence line ended up replacing this Lois. As frustrating as this is, it is her various incarnations in media overall, that reveal her to be a superwoman symbol for human women everywhere.

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