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DC Comics - Lois Lane Trivia Quiz

If I have to explain who Lois Lane is, this quiz probably isn't for you!! Here's a look down the long publication history of one of DC Comic's longest published characters.

A multiple-choice quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
400,384

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
174

Last 3 plays: J0key (6/10), Guest 173 (2/10), JP3D75 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lois Lane first appeared in what comic book? Hint

'Superman' #1

'Action Comics' #1

'Adventure Comics' #247

'World's Finest Comics' #71

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Lois Lane's profession? Hint

Nurse

Librarian

Actress

Reporter

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Question 3 of 10

3. A Tough One. Back in the very early days of Superman comics, Lois had a niece that was known for telling exaggerated stories and fibs. What was her name? Hint

Edwina McDougal

Selina Kyle

Jennifer-Lynn Hayden

Susie Tompkins

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the names of Lois Lane's parents? Hint

Thomas and Martha Lane

Barry and Iris Lane

Ralph and Sue Lane

Sam and Ella Lane

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Question 5 of 10

5. Since 1959, Lois Lane has been portrayed as having one younger sibling, a sister. What is her name? Hint

Lucy Lane

Lydia Lane

Lavendar Lane

Laurel Lane

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lois Lane was given a series of backup stories ("Lois Lane, Girl Reporter") in Superman titles beginning in 1944. In what year would she finally receive a comic book of her own? Hint

1998

1948

1958

1978

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Question 7 of 10

7. During comics' Silver Age (mid-1950s to mid-1970s), Lois Lane was very often seen fighting for the affections of Superman with which character from Superman's childhood? Hint

Frederica Freeman

Kathy Kane

Lana Lang

Betty Boop

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1993, a resident Metropolis hero dies in the arms of Lois Lane. Who was this hero? Hint

Guardian

Superman

Booster Gold

Supergirl

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the New 52 retcon, DC publishes a title called 'Earth 2'. On this updated version of Earth 2 Lois is a superhero. What is her identity? Hint

Superwoman

Elastic Lass

Insect Queen

Red Tornado

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the events of 'Convergence' in 2015, Lois and (then-husband) Clark Kent have a son. What do they name him? Hint

Clark Joseph Kent, Jr.

Charles Nelson Kent

Bruce James ("Jimmy") Kent

Jonathan Samuel Kent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lois Lane first appeared in what comic book?

Answer: 'Action Comics' #1

Lois debuted along with Superman/Clark Kent in 'Action Comics' #1 in 1938.

2. What is Lois Lane's profession?

Answer: Reporter

Lois is a reporter for the Daily Planet Newspaper. (Originally for two years, 1938 to 1940, the newspaper was called the Daily Star!)

3. A Tough One. Back in the very early days of Superman comics, Lois had a niece that was known for telling exaggerated stories and fibs. What was her name?

Answer: Susie Tompkins

The character was forgotten after 1955, and subsequently Lois would be shown as only having one single (and childless) sister.

4. What are the names of Lois Lane's parents?

Answer: Sam and Ella Lane

The characters were created in 1959, and General Sam Lane has gone on to be a somewhat prominent character in the DC Comics Universe.

5. Since 1959, Lois Lane has been portrayed as having one younger sibling, a sister. What is her name?

Answer: Lucy Lane

Lucy was originally a flight attendant and love interest for Jimmy Olsen. Later incarnations include her being in the military and also being Super Woman.

6. Lois Lane was given a series of backup stories ("Lois Lane, Girl Reporter") in Superman titles beginning in 1944. In what year would she finally receive a comic book of her own?

Answer: 1958

'Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane' debuted in April of 1958 and ran for 137 issues, ending in 1974.

7. During comics' Silver Age (mid-1950s to mid-1970s), Lois Lane was very often seen fighting for the affections of Superman with which character from Superman's childhood?

Answer: Lana Lang

Lana Lang was created in 1950 to be the childhood girlfriend of Superman when he was Superboy. Like Lois, she would spend lots of her time trying to prove his identity as Clark Kent.

8. In 1993, a resident Metropolis hero dies in the arms of Lois Lane. Who was this hero?

Answer: Superman

In the classic 'Superman' (vol 2) #75, Superman is beaten by Doomsday and dies. No worries though, he was resurrected about a year later, complete with a new mullet hairstyle!

9. After the New 52 retcon, DC publishes a title called 'Earth 2'. On this updated version of Earth 2 Lois is a superhero. What is her identity?

Answer: Red Tornado

In this updated reality, Lois and Clark were married and helped raise Kara (Supergirl) Zor-El. After Lois is killed her father transfers her consciousness into the Red Tornado robot body.

10. During the events of 'Convergence' in 2015, Lois and (then-husband) Clark Kent have a son. What do they name him?

Answer: Jonathan Samuel Kent

He is most often simply called Jon. Through a series of events, he is rapidly aged and becomes DC's newest version of Superboy.

Source: Author eggman404

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