Lois Lane No. 106

Description:

Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane number 106 was published by DC Comics in November of 1970. The cover features art by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson that depicts the white Lois Lane stepping into Superman’s Plastimold machine and stepping out as a black woman. The 36 page issue sold for 15 cents and features the Lois Lane story “I am Curious (Black)!” and the Rose and Thorn story “Where Do You Plant a Thorn?” The issue explored race relations in Metropolis as Lois transform into a black woman to write a story about “Little Africa.” Her new skin color changes society’s perception of her, and she realizes the struggle of everyday life as a minority.

Date Made: 1970-11

Author: Kanigher, RobertArtist: Roth, WernerColletta, VincePublisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.Maker: National Periodical Publications, Inc.Action Comics

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Subject: SupermanComicsAfrican American

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See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Entertainment, Popular Entertainment, American Enterprise

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.3095.23Catalog Number: 1988.3095.23Nonaccession Number: 1988.3095

Object Name: comic book

Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10 in x 6 1/2 in; 25.4 cm x 16.51 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-44b2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1071841

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