Superman's Fare: A Psychological Analysis Of Superman

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THE GOLDEN AGE LOIS LANE

In May 1938, Action Comics #1 appeared on news stands and ushered in both the Gold- en Age and the superhero genre, personified by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster's toplined
Superman. The spectacular success of the character led to the creation of dozens more he- roes, all male, until Charles Moulton Marston came up with Wonder Woman. However, before Diana Prince, there stood Lois Lane, usually referred to as "Superman's girlfriend", but so much more than that. A hero with no powers who has endured as long as the Man of
Steel himself.

Lois Lane influence Torchy Blaine has a discussion with her editor.

Siegel and Schuster used two models for their heroine. One is the movie character Torchy …show more content…

When Lois finally reaches the ground the police are waiting with a net. All the way down she keeps hoping
Superman will show up. He doesn't, but as Jimmy comments: " You're terrific even without
Superman." As for the Jumper, her fall convinces him not to follow her: "I might have injured myself." One of the recurring motifs of the saga is Lois suspecting that Clark Kent and Superman are the same person and trying to prove it. Some people believe this started in the early 40's, but only one story ('Superman #17 (Jul. - Aug. 1941)) deals with this plot device.** Superman
#67 (Nov. - Dec. 1950) really got things rolling with 'Superman's Twin', a tale involving Lois seeing Clark enter a doorway and Superman come out. Meanwhile, across town, Joe Poleski, an ironworker and dead ringer for Clark, while heading to work, is accidentally hit on the head by a falling box from a passing truck. He develops amnesia and a doctor who comes to his aid identifies him as Clark Kent, Daily Planet reporter, and, after a check-up, Joe reports for work at the Planet. Lois stops him as he enters and accuses him of being Superman

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