Sam Lane is a fictional character, the father of Lois Lane and Lucy Lane in Superman comics. Along with his wife Ella, he was introduced in Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #13 (November 1959) as a horse farmer in the town of Pittsdale. Lois Lane is a fictional comic book character who appears in DC Comics’ Superman stories. ... Lucy Lane is a fictional character published by DC Comics. ... Superman is a fictional character regarded as the most famous and popular superhero of all time. ...

Following Crisis on Infinite Earths Sam Lane was reinvented as a hard-bitten and outspoken US Army General, with an awkward relationship with his daughter. It was explained that Lane had wanted his eldest child to be a boy, so had treated Lois as a surrogate son, when he was present at all. Crisis on Infinite Earths was a twelve-issue comic book limited series (identified as a 12 part maxi-series) and crossover event, produced by DC Comics in 1985 in order to simplify their fifty-year-old continuity. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A General is an officer of high military rank. ...

This version first appeared in Adventures of Superman #242 (January 1987), the first retitled issue of the former Superman title. He became a more significant character following Lois' engagement to Clark Kent, being highly unimpressed with the mild-mannered reporter. This almost, but not quite, extended to refusing to attend the wedding. Adventures of Superman is a series produced by DC Comics. ... Superman and his secret identity Clark Kent being portrayed as distinct individuals. ...

When Lex Luthor became President of the United States, he made Lane Secretary of Defense. This inevitably led to Lois, as an investigative journalist trying to prove Luthor was crooked, opposing her father, especially during the build up to the Imperiex War. During the War, General Lane was apparently killed by an Imperiex probe. Lex Luthor is a fictional character, a DC Comics supervillain and Supermans nemesis. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1959 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... Seal of the United States Department of Defense The United States Secretary of Defense is the head of the United States Department of Defense, concerned with the armed services and The Secretary is appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate, and is a member of the Cabinet. ... Cover to JLA: Our Worlds at War #1. ...

In Action Comics #832 (December 2005), set at Halloween, Sam Lane's ghost appeared to Lois while she was trapped in a car, enabling them to talk through their unresolved issues. However, the last scene of the issue showed the "ghost" leaning against a wall and watching the sunrise, implying that General Lane might still be alive. Cover of Action Comics #1, which featured the debut of Superman. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

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In Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sam Lane was a cyberneticist, and he and Ella were divorced. He first appeared working reluctantly in llegal "augumentation" of boxers. In subsequent appearances he had created a robot girlfriend. In his first appearance Dr Sam Lane was played by Denis Arndt, and in later episodes by Harve Presnell. Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman was a live-action television series based on the Superman comic books. ... Cybernetics is a theory of the communication and control of regulatory feedback. ... Denis Arndt is an actor, writer and producer. ... Harve Presnell (born September 14, 1933, Modesto, California) is an American actor. ...

In Superman: The Animated Series, General Lane is involved in the space program. He appeared in one episode, with a flashback to when he was a Lieutenant. He was voiced by Dean Jones. Superman: The Animated Series is the unofficial title given to Warner Bros. ... Dean Jones (born January 25, 1931 in Decatur, Alabama) is an American actor. ...

In Smallville, General Sam Lane appeared in the second and third episodes of Season 4, in which he was involved in protecting his niece, Chloe Sullivan, following her testifying against Lionel Luthor. He was played by Michael Ironside , who also voiced the villian Darkseid in the Superman animated series in the 1990s. Smallville is an American television series that debuted in 2001 on the WB Television Network. ... This article contains a complete review of the fourth season of the American drama action/adventure sci-fi television series Smallville. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Lionel Luthor is the name of Lex Luthors father in the Smallville television series. ... Michael Ironside (born Fred Ironside February 12, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian character actor. ...