"she gets into trouble, cries for help, and Superman saves the day." she hasn't acted like this for 50 years or more. Have you read any Superman comics since the 80s? Your ideal Superman is stuck in the 1940s.

My point was that was her fundamental role within the book. We have seen a shift away from that and not for the better. Basically, she is a "Mary Sue" in the book and Superman is emasculated and reduced to being useless unless she helps him or is some how involved. That ain't Superman and the sales show why it shouldn't be. The way they write Lois makes the chracter pretty much insufferable, They do it in such a way that isn't adding to the story, they beat you over the head with it.

She is not a “Mary Sue”, she is a strong character with a very established voice, she has always been a person that Clark can talk to, who understands him, who cares for him, and it has been that way since they became married. , for more than 25 years or even more than that. And “sales show” is not a good argument because since then Superman books have often been on the bestseller list, like AS. Lois is and always will be a very well-defined and important character for any version/story of SM.

Alright, Superman Fan, let’s dissect this logically. You claim Lois Lane isn’t a “Mary Sue” because she has a “very established voice” and has “always been there” for Clark. But here’s the thing—you’ve just confirmed the problem. The issue isn’t that Lois exists, it’s that modern writers have turned her into an infallible, all-knowing, hyper-competent crutch for Superman, who now apparently can’t function unless she’s involved

And let’s talk about “emasculation.” Superman is the ultimate archetype of heroic masculinity—he’s a symbol of strength, virtue, and resilience. But now? He’s reduced to standing around, waiting for Lois to tell him what to do. That’s not compelling storytelling; that’s ideological preaching disguised as character development.

As for the “sales” argument—oh, sure, let’s just ignore decades of declining readership and dwindling interest while patting ourselves on the back for an occasional bestseller. The reality is, people aren’t buying into this watered-down Superman who needs Lois to hold his hand every step of the way. The numbers don’t lie, but apparently, modern comic writers do.

I understand, so now wanting an opinion from a woman you actually care about somehow diminishes your masculinity or your ability to act. American comics haven't sold well for a long time, and often it's not about the quality of the story, but because of the wrong strategies for promoting the universe.

No, but not being able to act without asking her her opinion does. At one point in the book Superman gives up his role in a conversation so that Lois can speak and assume the role of main protagonist. I think I've made my points pretty clear that the writer has turned the Superman book into an avenue for him to deliver "The message" that takes over from telling a story that is good or that makes sense. As for sales see Marie Javins being empowered as Editor in Chief...