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violent138 · 5 months

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I wonder how many arguments a week Lois "the truth at all costs" Lane and Clark "fabricates interviews with himself" Kent had about journalism and the inherent issue of being someone that uncovers the truth while purposefully deceiving people. About the ways that "truth, justice, and the American way" representative Superman violates the rules and ethics regarding evidence, hearsay, bias in the news, and anonymous sources.

Or how many times Clark has tried to get her to bury a story (a few times at least canonically), and Lois had to consider it because he told her the fate of the world relied on it, or that it maximized public good.

#I also think it's interesting that overall Lois (who is pretty inherently distrustful) believes strongly enough in Superman go against some #fundamental tenets of her character #Part of the deception is necessary (obviously) but that doesn't mean it's an easy decision to make #I kind of think I get why Jimmy as a photographer would let it slide #But Lois?#That's a conflict for sure that alters her credibility too #Pictures rarely tell the whole truth (the whole point is to convey part of something)#I think their dynamic is neat #It parallels a couple other dynamics in the DC universe #Dick and Donna come to mind for me #superman #clois #lois lane #clark kent #This is not particularly original merely a reflection on a fascinating concept (particularly in the older Superman comics I think?)

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