Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #48
In "Part I: Hellene of Troy," Lois Lane finds herself whisked to ancient Troy, where she takes on the role of the legendary beauty Hellene—just as Superman, disguised as a mortal, begins a new chapter in his timeless quest to test her loyalty. Written by Robert Bernstein and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, this 1964 adventure sees Superman offering Lois a unique challenge: if she can uncover his secret identity across three eras, he'll reveal it to her in the present. The cover by Kurt Schaffenberger captures the mythic tone of the tale, setting the stage for a journey through time and mystery.
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Lois turns off a secret recording of Superman just before he reveals his secret identity. In gratitude, Superman offers to take her to three different time eras where they will both live for a time, with him in disguise. If she discovers his identity in any of the other times, he will tell her his modern-day secret identity. For the first test they travel to ancient Troy, where she takes the place of the incomparable beauty Hellene.
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