A Lois Lane Sketch Just for Fun (Patreon)

Last night I decided to check out that new Superman cartoon before it gets inevitably purged from existence by that one guy nobody likes who took over HBO. And I have to say, I found anime Superman to be pretty charming. Like many, I think Superman should be allowed to be lighthearted and I'm often disillusioned with dark, broody takes on the character. I'm a big fan of Lois in this version as well, especially of how insanely overzealous she is to make it as a reporter. Most versions I've seen present her as an already-established and successful veteran that's looking for a challenge, so I think it's a fun twist to see what that same fire would have been like when applied to a college-age Lois breaking into journalism from the ground level.

Side note: Lois sure has come a long way as a character, hasn't she? In the original comics she was easily the biggest antagonist our hero ever faced. Move over, Lex Luthor, make way for the shrill, nagging harpy who cannot wait to ruin Superman's life to advance her own career. Not so in the new cartoon, thankfully. In fact, Superman himself seems a bit de-powered in this new show, as in he seems to actually get hurt from regular fights. I think this was a fantastic idea because it opens the door for Lois and Jimmy to actually be able to offer help during a crisis now.

Anyhow I think the show is off to a strong start, and I'm looking forward to more episodes. How about you? If you've seen it or just want to talk about Superman, let me know in the comments.