| Description |
ix, 303 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
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.--Amazon. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-292) and index. |
| Contents |
The ambitious sob sister -- Joe Shuster's Lost Lois -- Lois Lane on screen, part 1 -- A real-life L.L. -- Sharing the spotlight -- Corporal punishment -- Romantic rivals -- Cry for help -- Lois Lane's brief feminist revolution -- The antifeminist rebuttal -- As the Daily Planet turns -- Women writers -- Lois Lane on screen, part 2: movies -- Parodies and homages -- A whole new world -- Lucy Lane, riot grrrl -- Lois Lane on screen, part 3: television -- Animation representation -- Watching from the sidelines -- The New 52 and beyond. |
| Subject |
Lane, Lois (Fictitious character)
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States.
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Women in literature.
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Women in popular culture -- United States.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Popular Culture.
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- Comics & Graphic Novels.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Feminism & Feminist Theory.
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Lane, Lois (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst00992102
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Women in literature. (OCoLC)fst01177912
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Women in popular culture. (OCoLC)fst01177953
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| ISBN |
9781613733325 (paperback) |
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1613733321 (paperback) |
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