Who Is General Sam Lane? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

General Sam Lane is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Samuel Lane, with over 382 comic issue appearances. The father of Lois Lane with a strong hatred for Kryptonians, he is currently involved with the Suicide Squad.

Who is General Sam Lane?

Origin Sam Lane is the father of Lois Lane and Lucy Lane and husband of Ella Lane . Character Evolution He was made Secretary of Defense when Lex Luthor became President. This led to some conflict between Lois and her father. She was trying to prove that Lex was wicked, especially during the build up to the Imperiex War. While the war was going on, Sam was apparently killed by an Imperiex probe . Major Story Arcs Old Ghosts Sam Lane's ghost appears to Lois whilst she is trapped in a car. They begin to talk through their unsettled problems. The last scene of the issue shows the "ghost" leaning against a wall and watching the sunrise.

Key facts

General Sam Lane is of human origin and first appeared in "The Shocking Secret of Lois Lane!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 382 recorded issue appearances, General Sam Lane ranks among the most featured characters in comics.