It has to do with stories and the larger part of Strong vs. Weak superhero at both Marvel and DC is that the weaker superhero (Spider-Man, Batman, etc.) wins while the stronger superhero (Superman, Hulk, Thor, etc.) loses, because according to comics, smart little nerds are superior to big strong guys. So if it is a Superman vs. weaker Superhero match in comics, expect them to throw plenty of PIS on Superman, when he should be able to outsmart or beat the weaker guy easily.
Of course, if you want Smart Superman, you can always try All-Star Superman.
Lois is an after thought, her romance with superman limits his vast potential as a savior because he is too close to them making him feel to paranoid about screwing up when saving the world properly, Lois was always one of those concept I felt never made sense, she a fragile human woman and inferior to superman in everyway imaginable yet Clark never stops the realize this because he thinks she's a match for him, when the fact is the contrary. Superman symbolizes humanity without being in love with a human, Lois is the official superman groupie I feel. Now with Wonder Woman, it's all natural in context. She's a Super Woman and he's a Super Man, they both live for humanity and hope plus they are opposites but compliment each other. And finally she and superman are like a couple that inspires couples in real life as equals and partners instead of man being dominate over a woman and ideally they save and fight together with team work.
I have never seen Lois work with Clark in a battle without being in grave danger due to being a weak human compared to god like monsters and super villains being beyond her in every way. Superman has to priorites keeping Lois safe when she is near his range while defending himself from a attack from his numerous powerful foes, which I feel shouldn't happen when he is basically struggling to handle multiple worst case scenarios and it makes Lois fucking lame sense Batman can work with Superman in a battle and defend himself easily. Wonder Woman can handle not only herself but beat up anyone that hurts Clark just as hard, she actually defends her man.
Superman should not view humanity as inferior, it goes against what he is supposed to be savior, a symbol of hope. Supes seeing humanity as his equals despite being superpowered is essential to him trying to inspire humanity because if he did humanity would reject him . Also Superman loving a woman who has flaws represents his love for humanity which is flawed.
Lois can be help in other ways. She is his advocate fighting for him in the battle of public opinion. She can present to his message to others, send it out for others to see. Superman does not need someone fight with him in battle. He can do that himself. And Lois being in danger and Clark having to save her is just bad writing.
It's not bad writing, it's quite normal writing for Superman comics. Happens normally in Superman comics. Some people like it. Some don't. I enjoyed it while it happened. Some good cute scenes of Lois being in danger and Superman rescuing her. None of that was bad writing, it's totally on target with the personality of the character of Lois Lane being a little reckless and wanting to get the story. She still does do that reckless getting into trouble now. What's wrong with it? I still find her a cool character, regardless of whether or not Clark bangs her right now on a regular basis. She's also less of a fangirl and more professional right now.
Seriously, writers at DC have a problem with understanding past lore and continuity in their stories, numerous points show that. Unless this problem is fixed, Rebirth might just be half a band-aid on a massive, blood gushing wound.
Plus, DC also has a problem with this continual changing of what the story plan is too. It doesn't look good.
I think people focus too much on marriage in super hero comics and need to just enjoy the comic. I get that drama is a part of it, but for the most part we read them for whacky stories full of crazy action and inspiring heroics as well as an examination of morality. For certain characters though (like Animal Man, Elongate Man, Sue and Reed) marriage is much more relevant to those characters stories and is a much more central aspect. Other then that though, it's a very minor detail in the grand scheme of the comic.
Over all I think Robinson had the best answer.
Definitely, but I think that the life lived before being married at all is also a good part of the myth of numerous characters as well.
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