Superman: Lois Lane # 1 1998 NM-

Superman: Lois Lane #1, published by DC Comics in June 1998 (hitting stands in April 1998), is a highly memorable, self-contained one-shot special. It was released as a central piece of DC's line-wide "GirlFrenzy!" fifth-week event, a 1998 publishing initiative that launched seven separate female-led one-shots across major DC families.

Creative Team

• Writer: Barbara Kesel
• Penciler: Amanda Conner (showcasing her highly expressive, fan-favorite early line art)
• Inker: Jimmy Palmiotti
• Cover Artists: Leonard Kirk & Karl Story

Core Plot & Synopsis: "The Name is Lane... Lois Lane"

The issue operates as an espionage-heavy, James Bond-style undercover investigative adventure starring the Daily Planet's star reporter.

• The Investigation: Lois Lane heads north to Manitoba, Canada, to secretly investigate the disturbing, quiet disappearance of several children.
• The Agenda: Lois uncovers a massive, deep-state conspiracy orchestrated by The Agenda, a shadowy, rogue scientific syndicate known for illicit cloning and bio-engineering experimentation. The faction has set up a hidden laboratory utilizing the polar landscape.
• Spies & Polar Bears: Operating completely without Superman's help for the vast majority of the mission, Lois relies strictly on her wits, combat training, and investigative tenacity. She coordinates alongside government operative Sarge Steel to navigate counterspies, face down rogue polar bears, and infiltrate the cloning facility.
• The Climax: Lois successfully breaks open the operation, exposing the genetic manipulations to the world before the classic costume-wearing Superman makes a brief appearance near the resolution.