Warning: Spoilers for Superwoman Special #1
THE Superman family faced a big change with the rise of Lois Lane Superwomanand now she's taken on a leadership role by forming her own Kryptonian team. Superwoman recruits two powerful Kryptonians to fight by her side, altering the Super-Family dynamic and introducing a new team to the DC Universe.
Superwoman Special #1 by Joshua Williamson, Laura Braga, Čižmešija and Edwin Galmon will reveal how Lois Lane received her powers as Superwoman, and the preview for this historic issue begins with Lois struggling to write a story. To distract her from writer's block, Superman family allies Kara Zor-El and Lana Lang invite Lois to fight crime with them.
While Lois dresses up as Superwoman, Kara and Lana join her as Supergirl and Superwoman, respectively.and the three protect the streets of Metropolis together. This Kryptonian trio is an instantly iconic lineup, giving Superwoman a formidable team to support her.
Lois Lane's Superwoman Forms the Ultimate All-Female Superhero Team
Three Kryptonian powers join forces to protect the metropolis
Superwoman's team combines the powers of three Kryptonian heroes from the Superman family. Each member possesses unique qualities that allow them to stand out, and all are valuable additions to a super-powered lineup. Kara Zor-El's Supergirl stands out as the only naturally born Kryptonian, having grown up on Krypton before its destruction. His powers, which include heat vision and enhanced durability, are very similar to Superman's as a result of their shared biology. She also recently acquired a mind control ability that allows her to alter other people's memories, making her a valuable asset to Superwoman's roster.
Superwoman's team also features Lana Lang, who also fights under the name Superwoman. A former love interest of Clark Kent from his years on Smallville, Lana developed Kryptonian powers when she absorbed them from the late New 52 Superman. As Superwoman, Lana bears a resemblance to Clark's 1990s “Superman Red” clone, whose powers are energy-based and present themselves through sparks of red electricity. Now, through circumstances that have yet to be revealed, Lois Lane has become the second Superwoman and can now take on villains with these Kryptonian-level women by her side.
Superwoman's Kryptonian trio subverts Superman's family structure
The superfamily is no longer dominated by men, thanks to superwoman
Typically, Superman serves as the leader of the Super-Family due to his prolific status in DC lore and his position as the strongest Kryptonian on Earth. With Superman leading the charge, Superman's family tends to be somewhat male-centric, as women tend to be marginalized in favor of men. Here, Lois Lane replaces Superman in this central role by uniting Supergirl and Lana Lang's Superwoman to create their own group within their heroic family unit. Superwoman Leading an all-female team of Kryptonians offers a refreshing change of pace for the Superman family, highlighting its women in a new and exciting way.
Superwoman Special #1 is available December 11, 2024 from DC Comics.