I remember a reader once asked if Margo Lane and Lois Lane were related. The editor said, if so, their common ancestor may have been Lazarus Lane -- El Diablo from Weird Western Tales.
Seriously, though; her being the grandniece of The Shadow and Margo Lane might be a great way of explaining why Lois is one of the few people not freaked out by Batman's theatrical appearances and disappearances.
Like, for instance, that she might be the maternal granddaughter of Richard Wentworth and Nita Van Sloan? ;-)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, though: nicely intriguing concept,, Ross.
How about Jessica Drew and Nancy Drew?
ReplyDeleteOr, failing that, how about Galactus vs. the Transformers?
DeleteI remember a reader once asked if Margo Lane and Lois Lane were related. The editor said, if so, their common ancestor may have been Lazarus Lane -- El Diablo from Weird Western Tales.
DeleteAh, yes! The Diverging Lanes Hypothesis.
DeleteSeriously, though; her being the grandniece of The Shadow and Margo Lane might be a great way of explaining why Lois is one of the few people not freaked out by Batman's theatrical appearances and disappearances.
DeleteI presumed they were cousins when DC licensed The Shadow in the 1970's at Neil Adams request.
Deleteit was a secret regarding Margo that Ms Drew helped with...putting Lamont in her debt. sequel not for years to come. :0
ReplyDelete"Your granddaughter will help introduce the last survivor of another world to the people of this one...as the greatest hero they will ever know.
DeleteHmmm --- not Spider-Woman and The Spider - Master of Men?
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was trying to hint way back at the top! I must've been too subtle.
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DeletePutting Spider-Woman into a Pulp-Fiction 1940's serial vibe definitely makes sense.
ReplyDeleteNow, if only we could have Stupendous Man to take on the Condiment King!
DeletePerhaps to keep him from villainously spreading mayonnaise on hamburgers all over the country!!
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