Lana Lang

Lana Lang
Lana Lang in Superman (vol. 5) #20 (February 2020). Art by Ivan Reis.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceSuperboy #10
(September/October 1950)
Created byBill Finger (writer)
John Sikela (artist)
In-story information
Full nameLana Lang
Team affiliationsLexCorp
Supporting character ofSuperboy
Superman
Supergirl
Notable aliasesInsect Queen, Superwoman
AbilitiesAs Superwoman
  • Electro-magnetic energy manipulation,
  • Flight
  • Superhuman strength
  • Superhuman speed
  • Superhuman stamina
  • Freeze breath
  • Heat vision
  • Invulnerability

Lana Lang is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most often associated with Superman.

She has appeared in other media adaptations of Superman, typically as a teenager. These portrayals include the Adventures of Superboy television series in which Stacy Haiduk played her, and the WB/CW television series Smallville played by Kristin Kreuk. In Superman: The Movie, Lana was played by Diane Sherry. In the 1983 film Superman III, she was played by Annette O'Toole, who would later portray Martha Kent on Smallville. Emmanuelle Chriqui portrays the character in the television series Superman & Lois.