Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29
In "Lois Lane's Secret Identity!", Lois Lane takes on the guise of the glamorous Lorelei Larue to infiltrate the Society Bandit’s gang, unaware that Superman’s growing affection for her is the result of a prank by the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk. As Superman proposes to "Lorelei," Lois races to expose the magic at play—using her wits to trick the imp into revealing his name backward. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by John Forte, with Curt Swan and Stan Kaye bringing the cover to life, this 1961 classic blends romance, deception, and a touch of magical mischief.
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Lois goes undercover as Lorelei Larue to catch the Society Bandit. When Superman meets her, he falls in love with "Lorelei" and asks her to marry him a few days later. Lois figures out that Superman is being affected by Mr. Mxyzptlk's magic and tricks the imp into saying his name backwards.
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