Lana Lang

Lana Lang
Lana Lang in Superman (vol. 5) #20 (February 2020). Art by Ivan Reis.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Superboy #10 (September/October 1950)
Created by	Bill Finger (writer) John Sikela (artist)
In-story information
Full name	Lana Lang
Team affiliations	LexCorp
Supporting character of	Superboy Superman Supergirl
Notable aliases	Insect Queen, Superwoman
Abilities	As 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. She is a Superman supporting character and love interest of the teenage Clark Kent. She was created by writer Bill Finger and artist John Sikela, and first appeared in Superboy #10 (September/October 1950). The character has occasionally gained superhuman powers and assumes the superhero identities of Insect Queen and Superwoman.

Lana has appeared in other-media adaptations of Superman, typically as a teenager. Film portrayals of the character include that by Diane Sherry in Superman: The Movie, Annette O'Toole in its sequel Superman III, and Jadin Gould in Man of Steel. She has been portrayed in television by Stacy Haiduk in Superboy, Emily Procter in Lois & Clark, Kristin Kreuk in Smallville, and Emmanuelle Chriqui in Superman & Lois.