Investigating Lois Lane: The Turbulent History of the Daily Planet's Ace Reporter

by Tim Hanley

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In a universe full of superheroes, Lois Lane has fought for truth and justice for over 75 years on page and screen without a cape or tights. From her creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938 to her forthcoming appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, from helming her own comic book for twenty-six years to appearing in animated serials, live-action TV shows, and full-length movies, Lois Lane has been a paragon of journalistic integrity and the paramour of the world's strongest superhero. But her history is one of constant tension. From her earliest days, Lois yearned to make the front page of the Daily Planet , but was held back by her damsel-in-distress role. When she finally became an ace reporter, asinine lessons and her tumultuous romance with Superman dominated her storylines for decades and relegated her journalism to the background. Through it all, Lois remained a fearless and ambitious character, and today she is a beloved icon and an inspiration to many. Though her history is often troubling, Lois's journey, as revealed in Investigating Lois Lane , showcases her ability to always escape the gendered limitations of each era and of the superhero genre as a whole.
  • ISBN10 1613732457
  • ISBN13 9781613732458
  • Publish Date 1 March 2016
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Chicago Review Press
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 288
  • Language English