Lois Lane
Creation & Design
Lois Lane was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster as a strong female character in the early days of comic books, representing the archetype of the ambitious reporter.Early Years
Lois Lane debuted in Action Comics #1 and quickly became a central character in the Superman mythos, often portrayed as a love interest and a formidable journalist.Character Development
Over the decades, Lois Lane has evolved from a damsel in distress to a fully realized character with her own agency, often taking on roles that emphasize her intelligence and bravery.Cultural Reception
Lois Lane has been widely praised as one of the first strong female characters in comic books, breaking stereotypes and paving the way for future female heroes.Character Details
Real Name:
Lois Lane
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Daily Planet, Justice League, Superman Family
Abilities:
Investigative journalism, Hand-to-hand combat, High intelligence
Equipment:
Camera, Notebook, Voice recorder
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown
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Action Comics #1
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Superman
1st appearance of Lois Lane
1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father
1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America
🌎 Currently holds the world record for the highest comic sale in history after a 9.0 copy from the collection of Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million dollars in December 2025
💰 In June 2024, an 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree sold for $6,000,000
1st appearance of Superman
1st appearance of Lois Lane
1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father
1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America
🌎 Currently holds the world record for the highest comic sale in history after a 9.0 copy from the collection of Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million dollars in December 2025
💰 In June 2024, an 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree sold for $6,000,000
Action Comics #2
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Superman
2nd appearance of Lois Lane and Zatara
2nd appearance of Superman
2nd appearance of Lois Lane and Zatara
Action Comics #5
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
5th appearance of Superman
First kiss between Superman and Lois Lane, occurred between panels
5th appearance of Superman
First kiss between Superman and Lois Lane, occurred between panels
Action Comics #27
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Lois Lane
Action Comics #29
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of Lois Lane
Superman #16
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Lois Lane on the Superman title and third cover appearance overall
1st cover appearance of Lois Lane on the Superman title and third cover appearance overall
Action Comics #60
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Lois Lane appears as Superwoman
Superman #28
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
First solo Lois Lane story
Superman #57
DC
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #156
DC
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Lois Lane with powers and a blonde wig appears as Superwoman
Showcase #9
DC
•
1957
•
Vol. 1
First time Lois Lane featured in a title
Showcase #10
DC
•
1957
•
Vol. 1
Second time Lois Lane is featured in a title
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1
DC
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of Superman spin-off featuring Lois Lane and Superman
Premiere issue of Superman spin-off featuring Lois Lane and Superman
Action Comics #255
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #13
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sam and Ella Lane, the parents of Lois and Lucy Lane
1st appearance of Sam and Ella Lane, the parents of Lois and Lucy Lane
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #106
DC
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
Racially insensitive story where Lois utilizes some technology that changes her race so she can experience life as a black woman
Racially insensitive story where Lois utilizes some technology that changes her race so she can experience life as a black woman
Superman #50
DC
•
1990
•
Vol. 2
Clark Kent proposes to Lois Lane, she accepts
Marvel/DC crossover: Mr. Mxyzptlk reveals himself to also be Marvel’s Impossible Man and claims he needs to visit his ‘four friends’
Quote 'Oops, sometimes it's just IMPOSSIBLE to remember what I look like from world to world’
In this issue, he confronts a group of heroes dressed in blue using dialogue from the Impossible Man's first appearance (Fantastic Four #11 - 1963)
Clark Kent proposes to Lois Lane, she accepts
Marvel/DC crossover: Mr. Mxyzptlk reveals himself to also be Marvel’s Impossible Man and claims he needs to visit his ‘four friends’
Quote 'Oops, sometimes it's just IMPOSSIBLE to remember what I look like from world to world’
In this issue, he confronts a group of heroes dressed in blue using dialogue from the Impossible Man's first appearance (Fantastic Four #11 - 1963)
Action Comics #662
DC
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Clark Kent tells Lois Lane that he is Superman
Showcase '96 #3
DC
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1996
•
Vol. 1
Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane
Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane
Superman: The Wedding Album #1
DC
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Marriage of Superman and Lois Lane
Interior art depicts a number of past Superman creators attending the wedding which is officiated by Jerry Siegel
Marriage of Superman and Lois Lane
Interior art depicts a number of past Superman creators attending the wedding which is officiated by Jerry Siegel
Action Comics #810
DC
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Convergence: Superman #2
DC
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2015
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jonathan Kent, the infant son of Superman and Lois Lane, later becomes Superboy
Preview appearance of Doomed
1st appearance of Jonathan Kent, the infant son of Superman and Lois Lane, later becomes Superboy
Preview appearance of Doomed
Superman Giant #7
DC
•
2019
•
Vol. 3
Controversial issue depicting the torture and murder of Lois Lane over the course of 12 pages
Controversial issue depicting the torture and murder of Lois Lane over the course of 12 pages
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