Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #17
In "The Girl That Almost Married Clark Kent!", Lois Lane finds herself unexpectedly bonded to Lana Lang when Superman grants them both superpowers through a mysterious blood transfusion—leaving them both confused and drawn to an old mill that explodes in a dramatic turn. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated with timeless precision by Curt Swan, with inks by Stan Kaye, this 1960 DC classic blends romance, suspense, and cosmic stakes, all anchored by a secret deal with Brainiac that threatens Earth’s fate. The cover, a striking collaboration by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger, captures the moment of tension with haunting clarity.
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Superman uses a blood transfusion to give both Lois and Lana super powers, but refuses to tell them why. But after they are drawn to an old mill, and survive its explosion, Superman reveals that he gave them powers a part of a bargain with Brainiac to keep the alien from destroying Earth.
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