My daddy is proud of me!! Lois Lane rocked!!

[Farm_Girl]

Okay. I loved Erica in the episode. Lois Lane rocked once again. Not only did Erica look beautiful but Lois was written great as a reporter in the episode.

I loved the fact that Lois didn't open Chloe's PC although she was tempted to. Despite of her investigative instincts killing her, she didn't do something unethical.

Plus, it was so awesome that Lois looked at the picture and instantly figured out the address. I think her investigative skills are getting polished as time is passing. Can't wait to see her at the Planet.

I loved the entire Lois fight scenes too, her knack for getting into trouble is what makes her Lois Lane. Interestingly, Erica said the same thing a while ago in her interview in the Smallville magazine.

Anyway, I loved Erica/Lois comeback episode.

And I am sure all of you noticed Erica's hair looked much darker and brown in the entire episode.

[harryandginnyfanatic]

She always rocks on this show. :)

[Farm_Girl]

I was thrilled about Erica's brown hair. She looked very pretty. The fight scenes were awesome too, but what really rocked was Lois's undercover/investigative stuff. Remindied me of Alias though ;)

[harryandginnyfanatic]

Originally posted by Farm_Girl
I was thrilled about Erica's brown hair. She looked very pretty. The fight scenes were awesome too, but what really rocked was Lois's undercover/investigative stuff. Remindied me of Alias though ;)

The mini camera was a nice touch too. Very 007.

[Farm_Girl]

Originally posted by harryandginnyfanatic
The mini camera was a nice touch too. Very 007.

What I always love about Lois is her confidence in situations like this. She is never the damsel in distress. She handles things on her own. She knew she was walking right into danger but the girl doesn't let go until she gets what she wants.

[InLove_with_Chloe]

If only Lois had been in 'Promise'.......I mean someone had to slap Clark over the head while he was in Lana-obsessive wedding-crashing mood. And who else could do that if not Lois???

[harryandginnyfanatic]

Originally posted by InLove_with_Chloe
If only Lois had been in 'Promise'.......I mean someone had to slap Clark over the head while he was in Lana-obsessive wedding-crashing mood. And who else could do that if not Lois???

I really don't see what that's got to do with this particular subject?

[InLove_with_Chloe]

Originally posted by harryandginnyfanatic
I really don't see what that's got to do with the topic.
She would have rocked in 'Promise' as well, there.

[Farm_Girl]

Originally posted by InLove_with_Chloe
If only Lois had been in 'Promise'.......I mean someone had to slap Clark over the head while he was in Lana-obsessive wedding-crashing mood. And who else could do that if not Lois???

:lol: Can you imagine Lois slapping Clark on his head in the Church and then going oww.. but you're right, Lois is the only one who can snap Clark back into his senses. Right now, Lois and Clark have this really cool angst free friendship and as Al Gough puts it Lois is the only one who doesn't think he (Clark) walks on water. IMHO, they can use this relationship to pull Clark out of his trauma and make him the person we all know him to be.

I was just thinking that Smallville has done many things differently and changed timelines. They have Lois's character on the show and in this season, her character is the best written, so why don't the writers use Lois as a catalyst to bring Clark out of the angst. Why don't they simply show us the diffrence b/w Clark's present and his future by means of Lois pulling Clark out of this mess. If not romantically, then only by their friendship and the wonderful understanding and rapport they have.


Originally posted by harryandginnyfanatic
I really don't see what that's got to do with this particular subject?

Um, well you're right.

So back to Lois's investigative skills and how she got herself blended with the happenings. I guess Daily Planet's star reporter is in making there. I wish Lois wouldn't give her story to Inquisitor and start working as freelance for sometime.

[freefall]

She's gutsy, has a keen eye for detail, smells something fishy immediately when she noticed the FR-44 mark, didn't give in to low temptations to invade other people's privacy, went undercover all on her own, got in the face of Athena the bouncer and used the situation to her own advantage by flirting with Athena, kicked butt literally and figuratively as well as fearlessly standing up for a friend, even after she has seen how Titan smashed Clark in the face and knocked him down. I also really love how her hair is completely brown, no blonde highlights anywhere.

She definitely rocks in this episode, as a person and as a reporter.


Originally posted by Farm_Girl
:lol: Can you imagine Lois slapping Clark on his head in the Church and then going oww.. but you're right, Lois is the only one who can snap Clark back into his senses. Right now, Lois and Clark have this really cool angst free friendship and as Al Gough puts it Lois is the only one who doesn't think he (Clark) walks on water. IMHO, they can use this relationship to pull Clark out of his trauma and make him the person we all know him to be.


TW himself has said with ED playing Lois Lane on the show, it allows his own character to be able to really let go and have fun, something that Clark hadn't been able to do because of all the "dramatic situations", per his own words. It also allows him to "explore character facets he couldn't before".

[imafan411]

I just have to say that I love how the writer wrote Lois Lane in this episode and Erica acted all the part extemely well! I love this episode and the moments of between Clark and Lois!!!!:D

[Farm_Girl]

When Lois was thrown in that ring in that freaky place, any average girl would have freaked out. Lois despite of being in this great danger still kept her cool. That is one of her biggest iconic traits. Lois Lane doesn't panic!!

You guys must have noticed that when Clark walks in the ring, Lois is surprised but not relieved or anything. She's the one who is chalking out the plan and doesn't shy away from punching Clark to get out of the situation. Plus, she had the gutts to fight Titan.

Lois was written fantastic in the episode but the part I really loved was again, how she followed the lead from a simple picture. Agree with seacrystal there, Lois has a keen eye for detail & that is the prime quality of an investigative journalist or detective. Infact, a journalist at times is like a detective.

Putting together words on the paper is not the only thing a journalist has to do. Going out, seeking stories, finding details and putting oneself into danger also are a part of investigative reporting. I am glad TPTB are finally showing us the investigative reporter side of Lois. Can't wait to see when Clark joins her too.

ETA: I thought only I was going nutts with Erica's brown locks but seems like everyone noticed and loved it. She would look awesome in black hair. Lois has to get brunette at some point.. hear us TPTB make Erica brunette.. she looks hotter!!:D

[Peat Moss]

Very classic Lois in this one. Well done, and a relief from Lana.

[Farm_Girl]

I think Lois was shown more like the comics Lois Lane than ever. I loved it when she was taking the pictures. The look on her face was so confident.

I just cannot stop talking about how much I loved Lois in this one!

[SteveS]

The only low point for me was that it was Titan to knocked out lois in a few seconds and not ClarkMan. (just kidding)

I do give this version of lois credit for trying to fight Titan, that was good. Her being face down on the mat was even better, ClarkMan probably saved her from death yet once again. She probably doesn't even know what hit her. (the red costume was from her street-whore look when she tried to seduce Clark a few weeks back and failed)

[beatles4]

I know of certain people (one particular mod who will remain nameless) doesn't feel that it's right that Lois be in Smallville. However, she was there in the comic books, though certainly not as often as on the show and this show is not canon after all. I personally thought it was the best thing they did when they brought in her character. Erica does an amazing job of it and adds the right touches. Lois adds so much more depth to this show, I feel as well as some much needed humor. The chemistry between her and Clark is perfection personified. They bring out the best in each other, though unwilling as they "seem". I much prefer the episodes where they include Lois. This particular episode was perfect for her personality and showed a lot of intelligence on her part. Good job, writers! She was the best part of this episode, of which otherwise I only thought just okay.

[Tomsgurl88]

Lois kicked ass as usual:D

[Farm_Girl]

Originally posted by SteveS
The only low point for me was that it was Titan to knocked out lois in a few seconds and not ClarkMan. (just kidding)

I do give this version of lois credit for trying to fight Titan, that was good. Her being face down on the mat was even better, ClarkMan probably saved her from death yet once again. She probably doesn't even know what hit her. (the red costume was from her street-whore look when she tried to seduce Clark a few weeks back and failed)

Aww. What happened? Still in shock about Lois and Clark's destinies being a little more entwined than they realize? :D


Originally posted by beatles4
I know of certain people (one particular mod who will remain nameless) doesn't feel that it's right that Lois be in Smallville.

But don't they say that Smallville is different than comics.. so Lois is in Clark's life earlier than she is in the comics. That's the great part, we can have the legendary love affair earlier than it happens in the comics.


I personally thought it was the best thing they did when they brought in her character. Erica does an amazing job of it and adds the right touches. Lois adds so much more depth to this show, I feel as well as some much needed humor. The chemistry between her and Clark is perfection personified. They bring out the best in each other, though unwilling as they "seem". I much prefer the episodes where they include Lois. This particular episode was perfect for her personality and showed a lot of intelligence on her part. Good job, writers! She was the best part of this episode, of which otherwise I only thought just okay.

You're not the only one who feels like this. I honestly didn't want to watch Smallville anymore after S3. I was too tired of the repititive storylines. I started watching again only and only because Erica Durance was introduced as Lois Lane.

Coming back to Combat, I think Lois was written wonderfully. Erica has been awesome the entire season but I was honestly surprised in Combat. Her reporter side has progressed gradually and consistently and I am glad she got her byline in the end. It was truly well deserved after all the trouble she went through and the efforts she made.

[pissedoff]

i'm not her daddy but damn i was proud of her. she was hot last night.

[Farm_Girl]

I am also glad that they used her absence in Smallville as an excuse for doing some investigation. I think she should be shown working freelance for sometime before she joins Daily Planet.

[Peat Moss]

Finally some light moments, even in the face of certain death! Lois you saved us all.

[meteor]

i'm personally glad she is around. i think SV would be too melodramatic and really boring without her.

[Deana]

Originally posted by InLove_with_Chloe
If only Lois had been in 'Promise'.......I mean someone had to slap Clark over the head while he was in Lana-obsessive wedding-crashing mood. And who else could do that if not Lois??? Lois: *after punch in the arm* Cry me a river Smallville.

It was a pleasure seeing Lois again after having to sit through the soap that Smallville has been reduced to. :)

[Billy Jor-El]

ED/Lois was indeed a rocker in the ep. The one shining moment, if I have to choose one, is that she did not open Chloe's PC and snoop; something you can bet Mrs. Luthor would do without thinking (but then she does many things without thinking).

Oh, and the nearly lesbian kiss had me bouncing around as well :D

[msleggie]

I like Erica on the show too, she totally rocks! And her performance in Combat was great! The way she handled Athena was pure genuis.

[eas]

Yeah, she was great in this episode. Incredibly ILL. Love the fact that she considered snooping in Chloe's laptop, but stopped herself. Also love that it took her two seconds to put together something that took Clark the whole episode to do (and Chloe numerous hours on servers & she still couldn't manage).

The "story" she came up with to get into the base was pretty funny, since it was directly related to her previous 'undercover' work in "Exposed". I was amused by that. I also loved that she kicked that girl's butt & then didn't hesitate to jump on Titan even after she saw what he did to Clark.

Gotta love Lois. :D

[Loislvesclark]

Originally posted by Farm_Girl
Okay. I loved Erica in the episode. Lois Lane rocked once again. Not only did Erica look beautiful but Lois was written great as a reporter in the episode.

I loved the fact that Lois didn't open Chloe's PC although she was tempted to. Despite of her investigative instincts killing her, she didn't do something unethical.

Plus, it was so awesome that Lois looked at the picture and instantly figured out the address. I think her investigative skills are getting polished as time is passing. Can't wait to see her at the Planet.

I loved the entire Lois fight scenes too, her knack for getting into trouble is what makes her Lois Lane. Interestingly, Erica said the same thing a while ago in her interview in the Smallville magazine.

Anyway, I loved Erica/Lois comeback episode.

And I am sure all of you noticed Erica's hair looked much darker and brown in the entire episode.

So true! When she looked at the picture and figured it out I was thinking "That's why Lois and CLark make a great investigative team!" Clark uses his abilites, and Lois uses her mind and figures out things that other people don't catch. I also thought it was great to show the lengths she will go to for the story.

I loved when she said her daddy was proud of her after kicking Athena's butt! She played along with Athena's game as long as it was useful for her story, but then she showed her true feelings. And she definitely knows how to fight!

As some others have said Lois' ability to get herself in and out of trouble is part of what makes her character so great! It definitely takes a special type of person to go out and take risks knowing that they don't have any super powers to protect them, and not expecting anyone else to rescue them. In fact she can't stand when someone else rescues her. She prides herself on her ability to take care of herself. Love it! I was thrilled that she was FINALLY back!

[Peat Moss]

What was the deal with Athena, though? Was she just acting so she could come back and beat up on Lois, or....

[Loislvesclark]

I don't think she was acting at first. I think she was really into Lois.

[freefall]

Originally posted by Billy Jor-El
ED/Lois was indeed a rocker in the ep. The one shining moment, if I have to choose one, is that she did not open Chloe's PC and snoop; something you can bet Mrs. Luthor would do without thinking (but then she does many things without thinking).


It's what every reporter and journalist would have, the urge to scoop others. But since this is her own cousin and family, Lois wouldn't do such a thing, she didn't even touch the laptop.

[Loislvesclark]

That definitely showed integrity on Lois' part.

[ScoopGirl]

Originally posted by Farm_Girl
I was thrilled about Erica's brown hair. She looked very pretty. The fight scenes were awesome too, but what really rocked was Lois's undercover/investigative stuff. Remindied me of Alias though ;)
I loved the brown hair too. Especially with what she was wearing at her apartment. The whole tan/beige outfit was great. I want a coat like that. :lol:

[Loislvesclark]

Yeah, Erica has said in several interviews that she has missed having her natural brown color and would like to go back to it, so I'm sure she's happy about it. It looks great. :)

[Azurewrath]

She thought of alot of BS to say to the other girl really fast, and took advantage of her lesbianiality (lol dictionary check on that one). It was cool ^^

[Skykisser]

Originally posted by meteor
i'm personally glad she is around. i think SV would be too melodramatic and really boring without her.
Right with ya there, she gives the show some balance.

[SSJ Trapstar]

Originally posted by Farm_Girl
What I always love about Lois is her confidence in situations like this. She is never the damsel in distress. She handles things on her own. She knew she was walking right into danger but the girl doesn't let go until she gets what she wants.

totally agreed there!!!

[Sweetie]

Lois totally rocked!!!"My daddy is proud of me" & "My turn" were the quotes of this eppy.

[Loislvesclark]

Yeah, those were definitely the stand out lines of the episode. As soon as she said that I was thrilled.

[bumblebee]

Lois did rock! I thought it was funny how when Clark wouldn't punch her, Lois said fine, you take the fall then and really gave it her all. She really put alot into that Clark punch. :lol:

[harryandginnyfanatic]

I gotta say, I've missed the dark brown hair too. So what if she looks a little like Lana? they never have any scenes together anyway.

[Loislvesclark]

Yeah, I don't even think she really looks like Lana anyway. Even with the dark brown hair they have completely different body types, facial structure etc. Besides, they have both been on the show long enough now that people aren't gonna mix them up or anything, lol.

[clois1938]

Lois has the right hair color, Lana's the one that's supposed to be a redhead anyway. And yeah, their body type is hardly similar. :lol:

[pspring5]

erica to replace kate !!

[BoyScout-ManOfTomorrow]

They made Lois a reporter that can kick WWE wrestler chicks while wearing red latex and go semi-lesbian at the same time!! WOW!!

Just one of the reasons this episode was a 10!