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Clark Kent On Lois Lane Using The Men's Room… In 1978 (Spoilers)

Lois Lane is an investigative journalist. But not exactly one to stand on ceremony when it comes to Clark Kent and Superman.

Published Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:57:08 -0600

by Rich Johnston

Last updated Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:34:19 -0600

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Lois Lane's no-nonsense approach revisits a classic scene, now in Superman '78 comics.
Clark Kent questions Lois's presence in men's room, showcasing her bold character.
Superman '78: The Metal Curtain comic reflects prices from 1978, infusing nostalgia.
Lois Lane as Daily Planet's EIC might have brought gender neutral restrooms to Metropolis.

From the Smallville episode Warrior from 2010 (the one with Zatanna and a comic convention):

Clark Kent : Lois, why are you in the men's bathroom?
Lois Lane : You obviously haven't seen the line for the women's room.

And now from Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #3 published today by DC Comics.

Well, she is an investigative journalist. And not exactly one to stand on ceremony. And it was, of course, a different time for both Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Literally. 1978, it's in the title and everything, and on the price point of the Daily Planet.

A quarter for the Daily Planet? Yup, just checked, that's about what they cost then. The Superman comic book cost 50 cents back then. I just checked and a print copy of the New York Times is four bucks now. And so is Superman '78 #3. Say, maybe inflation hasn't been too bad for comic books in comparison after all?

These days, Lois Lane is Editor-In-Chief of the Daily Planet and has probably installed gender neutral toilets at the newspaper. She'd never want to keep the conversation from… flowing. Superman '78: The Metal Curtain #3 by Robert Venditti and Gavin Guidry is published today.

SUPERMAN 78 THE METAL CURTAIN #3 (OF 6) CVR A GAVIN GUIDRY
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(W) Robert Venditti (A/CA) Gavin Guidry
WHO BUILT METALLO? THIS LOOKS LIKE A JOB FOR…LOIS LANE! Superman is in bad shape after the beating he took from Metallo, but questions need answers. How did the Russians build his suit, and where did his Kryptonite come from? And when it comes to getting answers In Shops: Jan 02, 2024 SRP: $3.99

SUPERMAN 78 THE METAL CURTAIN #4 (OF 6) CVR A GAVIN GUIDRY
(W) Robert Venditti (A/CA) Gavin Guidry
Metallo declares war against Superman on American soil! These two men of steel will duke it out in the nation's capital, and only one can be declared the winner!
Retail: $3.99 In-Store Date: 2/6/2024

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