Lois Lane is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, she first appeared in Action Comics #1. Lois is an award-winning journalist for the Metropolis newspaper the Daily Planet and the primary love interest of the superhero Superman and his alter ego, Clark Kent. In DC continuity, she is also his wife and the mother of their son, Jon Kent, the current Superboy in the DC Universe. Lois' physical appearance was originally based on Joanne Carter, a model hired by Joe Shuster. For her character, Jerry Siegel was inspired by actress Glenda Farrell's portrayal of the fictional reporter Torchy Blane in a series of films. Siegel took her name from actress Lola Lane. She was also influenced by the real-life journalist Nellie Bly. Depictions of the character have varied spanning the comics and other media adaptations.
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Action Comics #1, (June 1938) |
| Created by | Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster |
| Team affiliations | Daily Planet, Galaxy Communications |
| Partnerships | Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen |
| Supporting character of | Superman, Superboy |
| Notable aliases | Superwoman, Red Tornado (Earth 2 version) |
About Lois Lane
Best known as the love interest of Superman, she works as a reporter for the newspaper The Daily Planet, where Clark Kent, AKA Superman, also works.
Achievement of Lois Lane
In 2015, writer Gwenda Bond launched a young adult book series based around Lois as the protagonist.
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