Lois Lane: Girl Reporter

Dean Trippe teamed up with illustrator Daniel Krall to create a series of young-adult novels that would turn Lois Lane into the new Nancy Drew.

I like this concept. Lois Lane is one of the few strong female characters in comic books who have stood the test of time. After all, her boyfriend is the flagship character in DC. You would think that this idea would be a no-brainer for the company but it was rejected.

Too many comics out there are only for boys - even the ones that have large female castes like 'Birds of Prey'.

It must be hard to find superhero related materials for daughters that teach lessons which will have a possitive effect on a young girl's life. Certainly 'Teen Mom', 'Jersey Shore' and 'Gossip Girl' do nothing to build up the inner resolve of females who need to know and believe that being pretty or pretty stupid is not the end all and be all of their existence.

Here is part of Trippe's proposal.

“At eleven years old, Lois has discovered her calling: investigative journalism. She sets out to right wrongs and help out her friends. This series explores Lois’s character, reveals her surprising early influence on the future Man of Steel, and introduces fun new elements into this enduring character’s back story.

In each book, Lois will tackle a problem or mystery affecting the members of the community she finds herself in as she travels around the country. The investigations in this series will not be mystical or supernatural (though some characters may suspect such sources), but real world problems that Lois works to set right.”

Character Sketches


Lois Lane - is the bright, driven, daughter of Sam and Ellen Lane. Lois has dark, straight hair, pale violet eyes, and wears green when she has a choice. Lois carries a small messenger bag containing a tape recorder, a flashlight, a reporter-style notepad, and the military’s experimental S-Phone. Lois often refers to her friends by their last names and hometowns. Age: 11.


Clark Kent - is a farmboy and science-fiction fan growing up in Smallville, Kansas. Clark is kinda skinny and has black hair and the brightest blue eyes. He often wears blue ringer tees, blue jeans, and red tennis shoes. Clark doesn’t yet know of his alien heritage, but he is already developing quite a few of his super-abilities. Age: 12.


Bruce Wayne - is a troubled boy with dark hair and blue-gray eyes. Bruce was orphaned five years ago when his wealthy, philanthropic parents were senselessly killed by a mugger. Bruce has been traveling around the world, learning everything he thinks he needs to become the world’s perfect crime-fighter. He rarely engages in social activities. Bruce wears expensive gray and black clothes and travels with his compassionate and witty valet, Alfred Pennyworth. Age: 13.

I am hoping that someone at DC reverses this decision. Lois is a great role model.

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