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A great showcase for Lex and Lois; he tries to own a piece of her by giving her an expensive dress she can’t except as a journalist or as a woman. She knows what’s really behind his “gift,” especially one so intimate as a sexy dress. She’d rather go naked than be Lex’s trophy.
It was obvious from the jump that the post-Crisis Lex was inspired by Trump, but in hindsight it seems Byrne & Co were too generous to Trump and unfair to Lex. But here we see the trappings: gaudy possessions, tacky clothes and hair, bragging about his wealth and importance.
Good catch from @HowardtheDuck95. The digital version is recolored. The original is far warmer. Interesting changes. If you’re interested in the topic of recoloring old comics, check out José Villarubia’s writing about it here: https://t.co/7zRcI7p4gy
Let us pause for an appreciation of John Byrne’s fabulous fashions for Lois Lane in the 1980s. I honestly love all of this. Curious what @bettyfelon and others think.
Byrne wisely resists explaining how Batman, a human being, could elude Superman. The answer is because he’s the goddamn Batman. This page has stayed in my memory since the first time i read it.
This interpretation of Lois is clearly inspired by Margot Kidder’s in the Donner film, and would carry over into the best ever version of Lois; the animated series vision designed by Bruce Timm and performed by Dana Delany. This kind of Lois VERSUS Superman VERSUS Clark dynamic.
Lois Lane’s modern 80s apt. Glass desk. Cat. Not sure what the art is. Lois rocking the bathrobe-and-heels combo, which your mileage will vary on.
But notice how Superman doesn’t like brie cheese? Kinda wonder if that’s a misguided macho thing on Byrne’s part. Brie is delish.
Amazing first page. Love everything here. So much detail, fashion, movement, urban environment. And a classic superhero flying through it.
Does anyone know if the credits were on this page in the original miniseries?
Discussion with friends prompted me to do a reread of the post-Crisis Superman.
Interesting that Byrne included these very sad details to the Kents’ pasts; miscarriages, stillbirth, a brother mangled by a farming machine.
AMETHYST #3: This is on sale this week and it's an unbelievably beautiful + thrilling adventure. And worth observing for Pride Month, this book features queer characters and LGBTQ representation behind the page. Additionally, AMETHYST’s creative team is all women, including WOC.