Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #12
In "The Mermaid from Metropolis!", Lois Lane’s daring dive into the depths of Metropolis’s hidden ocean caves leads to a shocking transformation—rescued by Aquaman, she undergoes emergency surgery that turns her into a mermaid. Written by Robert Bernstein and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, this 1959 DC classic follows Lois as she struggles to adapt to life beneath the waves, torn between her new existence and memories of Superman. The story’s emotional core and surreal twist are brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic cover and Stan Kaye’s crisp inks.
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Lois Lane is rescued by Aquaman but her injuries require emergency surgery that turns her into a mermaid. She tries to forget Superman and adapt to her new life underwater but can't. Aquaman then tells Superman what happened and Superman performs surgery on her, restoring her to normal.
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