The Scandalous REAL Origin of Superman's Lois Lane

Superman and Lois Lane are the quintessential comic book couple. BUT what if I told you that the secret REAL origin of Lois Lane is filled not with love, but with tragedy and heartbreak? Learn the history of how the Man of Steel's co-creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel based Lois Lane off of their real-life unrequited loves. Or are those just Comic Misconceptions?

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— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Watch on Nebula
00:08 flowers
00:33 iconic comic couple
02:59 my previous valentine's day video
03:56 history of newspaper women
08:15 Lois Lane's name
11:12 tea time!
12:33 Lois Lane's appearance
16:35 from Joe to Jerry
22:42 Joe's fetish art
26:31 my confession
31:26 assumptions
38:19 support me on Patreon

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Investigating Lois Lane - Tim Hanley
Super Boys - Brad Ricca
Secret Identity - Craig Yoe

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Home of the popular Comic Misconceptions series, NerdSync makes video essays and in-depth analyses about nerdy pop culture. From comic books and superheroes to Scooby-Doo and other classic cartoons, host Scott Niswander explores fascinating topics that range from history, philosophy, culture, and art. NerdSync makes fascinating, complex ideas a little more accessible through the heroes and villains from Marvel, DC Comics, and beyond! Subscribe for new videos every other Friday, you wonderful nerd!

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[shelbymustang]

Am I the one that loves the moment when Scott insinuates that he is the reincarnation of Joe Schuster?

[Nexusanctus]

That's why i love this channel. No other comicbook channel has this so much depth in research. Keep the awesome job Scott

[DrummerJosh]

That offhand remark about three friendzone threw me off. I've never viewed that word as implying that someone owes you their love. You like them, but the see you only as a friend. The word for this form of rejection is "friendzone." You then move on and find someone else.

IDK just a weird little thing.

[MrPooleish]

That is amazingly balanced and researched. Thank you for taking the time to tell the whole story and tell it well.

[Boatanga]

No matter what you think about relationships I think we can all agree. It’s a classless move to go on a date with someone then leave with someone else(let alone their friend 2x let alone their married friend) like that’s a dick move

[alexg]

Every video i realise how much i've missed your content since the last one.
Romance, history of women workplace in the 30's AND bondage comics? You always outdo yourself.
Happy Valentine Day to you too dear Scott.

[jigganautt]

No one tell Casually Comics about this vid, she will go on a

[UltimateMovieGeek]

Ha… “Sticky notes” funniest joke in the video.

[codystork]

Today an eternal rivalry was born Scott versus Kurt Devlin

[ArtFlunky]

Thought I was already subscribed. Well, I am now!

[yuukitenjouin]

Wow, I have the same tea strainer thingy.

[antonydrossos]

EVERY Canadian that grew up in the 90s knows that Jerry Seigel named Lois Lane after his crush.

[khodexus]

First off, the "ongoing" superman show DOES feature Dean Cain (as Supergirl's foster father). Secondly, Dean is by all standards of measurement, the superior Clark Kent/Superman.

[TheStartrek]

Before my current relationship, I used to call Valentines Day "singles awareness day"....

[Tristan-srek]

It's definitely Valentine's day and I refuse to believe otherwise.

[thebobbrom]

28:25 So we're not going to talk about how Superman turned into Bizarro for a second?

[Tempo]

Had us in the first half, not gonna lie

[txxrap]

Have you ever heard the tragedy of Louis Lane?

[macoy]

Why at 28:35 do I hear music from the film national treasure?

[captassassin]

Did you just low key refer to Superman Returns as the “Better Iteration”? Ballsy call Cotton.