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Summary
DC’s
Superman
#20 by Williamson and Mora explores Lois Lane’s new powers and role.
Lois Lane’s transformation into Superwoman post-
Absolute Power
leaves fans curious if her powers are permanent.
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for SUPERMAN #20!
Lois Lane is officially DC’s newest Superwoman, and she’s embracing her newfound powers by recreating an iconic Superman pose that’s become a staple in the Man of Steel’s lore. While Lois will always be super, powers or not, fans are curious how the Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief became the newest Superwoman and whether her powers are here to stay.
Panosian’s variant cover puts Lois front and center, showing the Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief ripping open her suit jacket and white button-up to reveal the iconic “S” shield.
Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora’s Superman #20, set for release on November 27, 2024, has fans buzzing—not just for the Man of Steel, but for Lois Lane, who is quickly becoming the standout of Williamson’s upcoming run thanks to her new powers and role in the Superman family.
SUPERMAN #20 (2024)
Release Date:
November 27, 2024
Writers:
Joshua Williamson
Artists:
Dan Mora
Cover Artist:
Dan Mora
Variant Covers:
Dan Panosian, Brad Walker, Chris Samnee, Carmine Di Giandomenico, and Dave Johnson
Superman and Superwoman investigate Lois Lane’s new powers as they deal with the unstoppable Doomsday…but when the mysterious Time Trapper reveals his ultimate secret, it shakes Clark, Lois, and the rest of the Super-Family to their core.
DC’s announcement of Lois as the newest Superwoman stunned many fans, but it also marks an exciting new chapter for the Super-Family. The anticipation is heightened by variant covers teasing Lois in Superman’s colors and bearing the iconic “S” shield. One cover by Dan Panosian stands out, depicting Lois striking her husband’s legendary ‘shirt rip’ pose.
Superwoman Lois Lane Recreates Christopher Reeve’s ICONIC Shirt Rip Scene From Superman: The Movie
Cover B Dan Panosian Card Stock Variant for Superman #20
Panosian’s variant cover puts Lois front and center, showing the Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief ripping open her suit jacket and white button-up to reveal the iconic “S” shield proudly worn by every member of the Super-Family. Superman fans will instantly recognize this pose, which became synonymous with the Man of Steel after Christopher Reeve’s Superman: The Movie (1978). This film cemented the shirt rip as an iconic moment in Superman’s lore, with Clark Kent tearing open his shirt to reveal his costume as he rushes to save Lois Lane from a helicopter crash atop the Daily Planet building.
Since this iconic moment in cinematic history, the Superman shirt rip has become a staple of the Man of Steel’s portrayal, featured across movies, TV shows, and comics. Seeing this iconic aspect of Superman’s character now celebrated in Panosian’s art of Lois Lane is nothing short of epic. It’s a full-circle moment that fans will undoubtedly appreciate, especially with how gorgeously Superwoman is rendered on the variant cover. It will be interesting to see if Mora’s in-narrative art also brings this iconic pose to life, making the shirt rip a part of Lois’s comic book canon.
How Did Lois Lane Become DC’s Newest Superwoman? (& Is She Here to Stay?)
Cover B Simone Di Meo Card Stock Variant for Superman #19
Lois Lane’s transformation into Superwoman might come as a surprise to many fans, as it hasn’t happened in the narrative yet and has only been teased through DC’s solicitations. While specific details about how she gains her powers and what they are remain unclear, fans know her power acquisition follows the events of Absolute Power. The solicitation for Superman #19 even raises the question, “but how long can they last?!” hinting that Lois’s powers might not be permanent. However, this could also be a red herring. Fans will have to wait and see if Lois Lane remains Superwoman alongside Superman.
Superman #20 will be released from DC Comics on November 27, 2024!
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
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