WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for SUPERMAN #19!
One ofSuperman’smost beloved and recognizable maneuvers across countless mediums is his iconic"quick change,“where Clark Kent slips into an inconspicuous telephone booth or broom closet, ripping open his dress shirt to reveal the Superman suit beneath. This signature move has defined the character for decades, and now it’s taken on a fresh, romantic twist—thanks to Lois Lane’s Superwoman.
…fans should savor these moments between Superwoman and Superman while they last.
Superman#19 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, and Alejandro Sánchez marks a monumental moment for the Man of Steel, as Lois Lane suits up beside him as the new Superwoman. The comic not only showcases Lois’s newfound powers but also offers fans their first in-narrative look at her"S”-shield-adorned suit.
Before Lois steps into her superhero role, though,Williamson and Mora craft a scene that gives her a signature ‘Superman quick change’ moment—paying homage to the iconic transformation. However, this classic moment takes a charming, romantic twist when Lois finds that her chosen broom closet is already occupied.
Lois Lane & Clark Kent Share a PERFECT ‘Quick Change’ Moment
Christopher Reeve’s Portrayal of Superman Made the ‘Shirt Rip’ Iconic
Superman#19 begins with a newly powered-up Lois Lane navigating the hustle and bustle of the Daily Planet. Amid the chaos, she hears the cries for help after an explosion rocks the center of Metropolis. Acting fast, the Editor-in-Chief dashes into a discreet broom closet tochange into her Superwoman suit, ready to rush to the scene. However, upon entering, she discovers that her husband, Clark Kent, had the same idea.The small space becomes the setting for an epic moment as both Lois and Clark simultaneously rip open their dress shirts, revealing their iconic“S”shield suits beneath.
This move, known as a Superman ‘quick change,’ became synonymous with the Man of Steel after Christopher Reeve’s portrayalinSuperman: The Movie(1978), where he performed a similar action. The film cemented the shirt rip as an iconic part of Superman’s lore, particularly in the memorable scene where Clark Kent tears open his shirt to reveal his suit before rushing to save Lois from a helicopter crash atop the Daily Planet building. Since then, the Superman quick change has become a staple of his character, appearing across movies, TV shows, and comics, firmly embedding itself in the hero’s legacy.
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Fans Should Enjoy These Superwoman & Superman Moments While They Last
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With Lois now joining the tradition of ripping open dress shirts to rush off and fight crime, it raises the question of what other aspects of her husband’s lore she might make her own. She’s already wearing Clark’s symbol, officially marking her as a Super, but will she also adopt some of theMan of Steel’s iconic slogans? It will be fascinating to watch Lois grow into her role as DC’s new Superwoman and see how far the publisher takes her in embracing her new metahuman status and Clark’s heroic habits. Since it’s unclear if her powers are a permanent addition to her character, fans should savor these moments betweenSuperwomanandSupermanwhile they last.
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Superman #19is available now from DC Comics!
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IT’S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test
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The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
