342 – Superwoman Returns!

A panel from Superman #45 (January 1947)
A panel from Superman #45 (January 1947)

We have seen Lois as Superwoman before, but that was just a fever dream. Superman #45 (January 1947) features the return of Lois-as-Superwoman when Hocus and Pocus, two magicians, grant her Superman’s powers. Hocus and Pocus are two clueless, recurring comic relief characters with no actual powers, but somehow Superman is always forced into performing their “magic” for them. This time he has to use his powers to make Lois think she has super powers.