29 Years Ago, The Best Couple in Comics Said “I Do,” Delivering on a Romance 60 Years in The Making

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Comic books are known for exciting stories of superheroes and fantastical worlds, but romance also plays a part. Most popular heroes have love lives, which makes them more human and gives fans something extra to care about. While not all these relationships work out, some truly blossom. Almost thirty years ago, a beloved comic book couple finally got married, fulfilling a decades-long fan-favorite storyline.

Released almost 29 years ago, during the week of October 6, 1996, *Superman: The Wedding Album* marked the official marriage of Superman and Lois Lane. This was a huge event for DC Comics, uniting the iconic couple after nearly sixty years of stories, and it’s still remembered as a key moment in comic book history.

This Wasn’t Superman and Lois’ First Wedding (But It’s The One That Counts)

What made the wedding of Lois and Clark in *Superman: The Wedding Album* truly special was that it felt permanent. Over the decades of Superman comics, Lois and Clark had actually tied the knot several times before. For example, in a story celebrating Superman’s 40th anniversary, a villain tricked Superman into giving up his powers, leaving Clark to marry Lois as just himself. While a fun story, it happened on a different Earth. This was the case with all previous Superman weddings – they were either set on alternate realities, were part of dreams, or were presented as non-canon “imaginary stories.” None of those marriages ever lasted or felt truly real.

Things shifted in the 1990s, and the path to *The Wedding Album* began with television. DC Comics had planned a story where the couple would get married, but ABC’s *Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman* was developing a similar plot. To avoid conflicting with the show, DC postponed their comic book event to time it with the television series. To create a story that would hold things over until the TV wedding, Jerry Ordway jokingly proposed killing Superman in the comics. Surprisingly, the idea was adopted.

The “Death of Superman” storyline launched in December 1992 and was a huge event for DC Comics. Superman seemingly died while battling the villain Doomsday, causing widespread grief among fans. While Superman did eventually return, the story helped revitalize interest in his comic books, which had been declining in popularity. It also gave the Superman television show time to get up to date with the comics’ events.

Superman & Lois Have a Surprisingly Normal Wedding (Complete With Drama)

The highly anticipated wedding was set to be a major cultural moment, especially with the TV show bringing the popular couple to the altar. However, *The Wedding Album* turned out to be less of a traditional superhero story and more like a fun, fast-paced romantic comedy. The story begins with Lois and Clark not even being a couple, and they have to fall in love again while quickly planning a wedding. This leads to all the relatable challenges anyone who’s planned a big wedding will recognize, grounding the story in reality and paying homage to the characters’ playful history.

“The Wedding Album” isn’t just a celebration; it’s a classic superhero story too. During the Final Night event, Superman loses his powers, but still tries to protect Metropolis by taking on smaller problems. The story really shines as a community effort, with heroes from across the DC universe rallying around Superman to safeguard the city while he and Lois Lane enjoy their wedding (they’re told it’s a ‘secret mission’). In a heartwarming gesture, Batman even buys the couple their apartment as a wedding gift. This storyline beautifully illustrates Superman’s importance to the entire DC universe and makes the comic world feel like one big, connected family for readers.

Superman: The Wedding Album Reminds Readers That Love Is An Integral Part of the Superhero Story

The wedding of Superman and Lois Lane wasn’t just a celebratory moment for fans – it was a significant event in comic book history, finally giving this iconic couple the happy ending they deserved. More importantly, it highlighted that even stories about superheroes with extraordinary abilities are, at their core, human stories. Unlike Marvel’s decision to undo a beloved couple’s marriage to make a hero more relatable (specifically Spider-Man), DC chose to solidify Superman and Lois’s relationship, demonstrating that love, romance, and partnership are vital aspects of the superhero narrative.

The connection between Superman and Lois Lane remains central to DC Comics. Even after 29 years since their wedding was depicted in *The Wedding Album*, their relationship has endured through countless storylines, reboots, and changes. While they’ve faced challenges and temporary separations, they consistently find their way back to each other. As a couple, they represent the emotional core of DC, and their enduring romance should continue for years to come.

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2025-10-09 23:13