Just read the spoilers for what's coming. Giving up on DC entirely.

[lois_joanne_lane]

In my time as a head reporter I have written on alien invasions, the life and death of beloved heroes, science new both beneficial and terrible, wars, famines, destruction and rebirth and assassination. It is the last I will address again today, though this time it is of character; mine.

There has been a secret for years known only to a select few, including myself. This secret has been the cornerstone of one of our greatest heroes being able to continue to be that hero and possibly more important to be a man apart from that hero. To be blunt I have had the story of the century in my hand for years, and it has never gone to print. It was too important for that, some things are too important for that. For the safety of this man as well as that of those he loves and who love him I have sat on a story that could have changed the world.

But would it have changed the world for the better? Because that is what journalism is ultimately about, seeking the truth that makes the world a better place. It is not only printing a story; that is not what it means when you take the oath to inform. It means being responsible with the information you obtain and disperse. By giving this information to the world am I causing more harm than good, am I violating the sanctity of people who deserve better for no more gain than readership?

Doctors have a cleaner cut vow, “First, do no harm.” While my job is less black and white on the matter it is no less impacting. I have to be aware that my words reach the minds of countless people and can affect how they see things. There is a hefty responsibility one takes when one writes for the people. I feel in this recent case that responsibility was misused and for it, people innocent to the situation will suffer.

It is with great sadness that I read the upcoming plans for my own future and what Actions I will take. Please understand readers, this is not me. What is being written is not Lois Joanne Lane. What is on those pages is ink soaked lies for salacious purpose and, ultimately, to reinforce an ill-conceived and ham handed agenda.

I’ve written far too often about the tragic loss of others, but I never imagined writing my own obituary. This new edict is as good as that. There is no place for me in this new world of the ‘sex and scandal sells’ world of a grim dark future. I do not belong there. For a woman who danced through the pages of The Man of Tomorrow I am more than content to live in a yesterday. Better still to live in a world where the horrors of a new era have not been visited.

In any case, this is the end of a long time run for me. I step away from the panel and off the page with my head held high and my dignity intact. The Lois Lane that is written from here forward is not me; she is a woman who would sell out her ethics, her closest friends and The Daily Planet for sales numbers. I could never be her, and I will never be her.

Thank you loyal readers, for years of support and following; you have been appreciated more than you know. But as we know every good story has its conclusion, and for the pages of DC Comics, this will be mine.

Comments

[aceofkillers]

What's the line? "Seek Truth, Minimize Harm." I been impressed by how you done that in the past, Miz Lane- an' while the chance seems ta be getting fainter with time, there's still the hope that editorial will get their heads outta their asses an' scrap the new place.

If not, well. Take it from someone gone and pretty much forgotten; there's worse places to live than the past.

[superman_two]

Well said, Lois.

What they're planning for you... character assassination in the first degree.

[wing_of_night]

Having stepped away from the page and panel myself, I know how hard that can be. For what it's worth though, I know better than to believe you would do that. You're one of the most trustworthy people on the planet, if not the most trustworthy.

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help, Lois.