Once again Superman just makes everything worse.

The Second Superman
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
DC Comics
Cover Art by Bob Oksner
Story Art by John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta
Script by Cary Bates
Number 132
1973

Okay, I actually must give Superman kudos in this story. Afraid that his relationship with Lois Lane is placing her in harms way, Superman takes it upon his self to find Lois a husband, thus severing their relationship and removing her from danger.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not giving him any credit for going to such a length to keep her safe. Though it is surprising considering what a complete selfish bastard he is. What I find amazing is that he doesn't seem to hesitate to pick her a man that is oh-so-much hotter then himself.

 

 

 

What is it about the Daily Planet that attracts these eccentric string tie wearing types? I swear his is not the first.

I just want to say here that there was a time when I worked for a big research and development organization. One of those places where you were almost as likely too see army fatigues in the corridors as you were to see lab coats. I wouldn't say it was like the Umbrella Corporation or anything but I wouldn't say it wasn't like them either. I bring this up because all of the time I worked there, I assure, you I never saw a scientist that happening.

Breath taking indeed!

  Superman looks none too pleased.

I think the two broads on the bench should stay out of my, I mean Lois', business and get back to trying to marry off their granddaughters.

Perhaps the camera reveals a images of someone not nearly has attractive of the person you're taking the pictures of.

Yeah, we all saw this coming.

That totally blows. They finally offer up a romantic interest for Lois that I can totally get behind and they kill him off in the first story. The man even looked good while dying! Seems like a complete waste. Surely he deserved some sort of superhero spin off. Obviously there is always room for one more lab created scientist/superhero comic out there.

Superman's Nosy Neighbors Mabel and Alice

Lois Lane's Super-Risk
Superman Family / Mr. & Mrs. Superman
DC Comics
Cover by Ross Andru
Script by Cary Bates
Art by Kurt Schaffenberger
Number 195
1979

I really think DC Comics missed the boat when they didn't give the splendid characters in today's tale their own comic. I certainly would have read it!

In Lois Lane's Super-Risk, we meet Mabel and Alice, two fashion-forward gossip hounds, most assuredly on their way to hell.

In this "Second Earth" story, while Lois, as expected, is falling off yet another building, gal-pals Mabel and Alice seem more concerned about Lois' possible infidelity then about her pending demise. And who could blame them. If we all had a nickle for every time Loise fell from a building, we'd be sitting pretty.

Far be it for me to say anything negative about Lois but it seems to me that if you spent any real time with her you'd probably stick your fingers in your ears a lot. Clark probably should have made the emergency shut off something less common.

Wow, those lovely ladies are quite endearing aren't they?

Ladies love Dingle!

The Brain-Busters
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
DC Comics
Story by Cary Bates
Art by John Rosenberger
Number 126
1972

Now I wouldn't want anyone to dismiss the later issues of Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane. They may not have the same charming style with her cute suit and hat outfits and those ever-present pearl earrings, but they still have our beloved Lois with trendy clothing, her clever mind and a fist that packs a wallop.

The Brain-Busters! has just about everything you could want in a Lois Lane comic. There is the sinister bad guy, a scary clown, secret disguises, as well as a much needed ass kicking. There is even a Lois Lane shower scene.

Now, for those of you who haven't already skipped ahead to the story, make sure to check out that super-jealously on the front cover with art by Bob Oksner.

Maybe if Lois would just lower her standards, she too would have her happy ending.