I thought this was hilarious when I saw it on Tumblr. However, while it depicts Lois as strong (more than Superman’s equal) it’s still innately sexist in that Lois is quite clearly irrational and dangerous (and can only be placated by the prospect of marriage). The message: women do not have the temperament to handle super powers. This comic was published in 1968 and perhaps represents anxiety about the feminist movement that was gaining massive momentum and legitimacy at the time. Would be interesting to compare with that other woman superhero of the era, Wonder Woman. There’s maybe a PHD in there for someone.
Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #85, August 1968
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Lois Lane more super… but madder
I thought this was hilarious when I saw it on Tumblr. However, while it depicts Lois as strong (more than Superman’s equal) it’s still innately sexist in that Lois is quite clearly irrational and dangerous (and can only be placated by the prospect of marriage). The message: women do not have the temperament to handle super powers. This comic was published in 1968 and perhaps represents anxiety about the feminist movement that was gaining massive momentum and legitimacy at the time. Would be interesting to compare with that other woman superhero of the era, Wonder Woman. There’s maybe a PHD in there for someone.
Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #85, August 1968
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