WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for SUPERMAN #19!It’s a new era for the Super-Family as Lois Lane officially debuts asSUPERWOMAN, forever changingSupermanlore by donning the iconic “S” shield to fight alongside her husband in battles both big and small. While this isn’t the first time fans have seen Lois take on the Superwoman mantle, it’s perhaps the most significant, as it features the Post-Crisis Lois Lane of Earth-Prime.
Most of her appearances as Superwoman occurred Pre-Crisis, with Post-Crisis versions coming from alternate Earths…
Ahead of its July 18, 2025 release, fans can get a glimpse ofSuperman#19 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, and Alejandro Sánchez. This issue is a major milestone, not only because it marks Mora’s debut as the ongoing artist, but also because it ushers in a new era for Superman and the Super-Family withLois Lane’s official debut as Superwoman.
Although the preview doesn’t show Lois in her iconic“S”shield costume yet,it highlights her stepping into the Superwoman role, as she rushes to a Daily Planet broom closet to suit upand tackle the latest crisis in Metropolis.
Lois Lane Makes Her First Earth-Prime, Post-Crisis Debut as Superwoman
Lois Lane’s First Appearance as Superwoman Took Place inAction Comics#60 (1943)
As previously mentioned,Lois Lane has a long history with the Superwoman mantle, starting with her debut as the first to assume the title inAction Comics#60(1943). Over the years, she has taken on the role multiple times, though the extent of her powers has varied. In some cases, she merely adopted the name and costume, while in others, she was fully super-powered. Most ofher appearances as Superwomanoccurred Pre-Crisis, with Post-Crisis versions coming from alternate Earths, including Earth-3, Earth-2, and Earth-0.
Because of this,fans have yet to see an Earth-Prime, non-evil Superwoman Lois Lane in a main continuity storyline, making her upcoming debut a game-changing moment in Superman lore. While details about her superpowered transformation are still unfolding, it’s likely that Lois gained her powers during the events ofAbsolute Power. When the stolen powers of DC’s metahumans were restored, many heroes got their usual abilities back. However, some,like Barry Allen, remained powerless, while traditionally non-powered characters gained new abilities. Hence, Lois is likely part of the latter group, owing her newfound powers to the fallout ofAbsolute Power.
Lois Lane’s Superwoman Costume Will Soon Get Its In-Narrative Debut
Cover C Card Stock Variant by Carla Cohen forSuperman#19 (2024)
While the preview didn’t show Lois in her Superwoman costume, fans can expect the full issue to reveal her suit, as the Daily Planet’s Chief Editor was rushing to change following a major explosion in the heart of Metropolis. However, fans already have a good idea of what to expect, as Lois’s costume has been teased for months through cover art. The suit features a sleek design, maintaining Superman’s signature colors of blue, red, and yellow, though Lois’s version has more yellow detailing and less red than her husband’s. Despite these teases, it will still be exciting to seeSuperwoman’sfull costume debut in the upcoming issue.
Superman #19is available July 07, 2025, from DC Comics!
Superman (2023)
IT’S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
