CATALOG RECORD

Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #12

DC · Series began 1958 · October 1959

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Dates

Cover date: October 1959
On sale: August 11, 1959
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, Henry Boltinoff, Al Plastinoinks: Stan Kaye, Kurt Schaffenberger, Henry Boltinoffletters: Ira Schnapp, Henry Boltinoffscript: Robert Bernstein, Henry Boltinoff

Stories

The Mermaid from Metropolis! · 9 pages
Lois Lane is rescued by Aquaman but her injuries require emergency surgery that turns her into a mermaid. She tries to forget Superman and adapt to her new life underwater but can't. Aquaman then tells Superman what happened and Superman performs surgery on her, restoring her to normal.
The Girl Atlas! · 8 pages
Professor Morris' serum gives Lana Lang super-strength.
Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent! · 9 pages
After Lois decides Clark is Superman she tries to trick him into marrying her.

Publisher’s description

Lois Lane is rescued by Aquaman, but her injuries require emergency surgery that turns her into a mermaid.

Characters

Peg

Reprinted in

Showcase Presents: Superman Family (2006), Lois Lane Annual (1962), Century Plus Comic (1960), Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly (1965), Showcase Presents: Aquaman (2007), DC Finest: Aquaman: King of Atlantis (2025)