Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #121
In "Everything You Wanted to Know about Lois Lane* *But Were Afraid to Ask!", Lois Lane grapples with personal loss and a shifting identity, stepping away from the Daily Planet to pursue freelance journalism on her own terms. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Werner Roth with inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson, this 1972 issue captures Lois at a turning point—moving into a new apartment with three roommates and ending her relationship with Superman. The cover by Bob Oksner, Murphy Anderson, and Dick Giordano reflects the story’s introspective tone, all in a 25-cent comic from the early '70s.
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Returning to Metropolis several weeks after her sister's death, Lois quits her job at the Daily Planet so that she can work freelance on important stories. She also tells Superman that they are finished, and moves into an apartment with three roommates.
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