Sam Lane

General Samuel "Sam" Lane (born 13th November 1964) is a United States Army general and the father of Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane.

Early life (1964-2019)
Sam Lane joined the military at a young age and rose to the rank of general. Throughout this time, he married a woman, who later died after giving birth to their daughter, Lois Lane. Raising her in his own fashion, their relationship became estranged and Sam's priorities once again shifted back into his work in the military. When Superman began operating in Metropolis, Sam avidly opposed him and what his existence represented. His estrangement with his daughter only widened when she began following his activities and interviewing him.

Starro Siege (2020)
When an alien starfish attempted to invade Earth, Sam Lane was called upon by the Paul Weisinger President to counterattack. Sam watched as military jets failed to stop it and found himself out of options short of a nuclear strike that would cause severe civilian casualties. However, seven heroes joined together to stop the invader instead, making him bitter.

Personality
Sam is a gruff, hot-headed and bitter person, holding disdain for things he doesn't understand. He is also stubborn, holding his stance regardless of who opposes him. These traits have caused him to have a bad relationship with his daughter.

Physical description
Sam Lane is a well-built and tall man with greying hair, often seeing wearing his military uniform sporting various medals and achievements in his military career.

Abilities

 * Intimidation: Sam holds a fearsome stature, using his intimidation to give out his orders without any opposition.
 * Leadership: Sam Lane is exceedingly skilled at giving out orders, having risen to the rank of general and spends much of his time doing so.
 * Military training: Having been in the military for a long amount of time, Sam has undergone military training.
 * Tactician: Sam Lane can create adequate enough plans to the point where even the President called on him for ideas during Starro's siege.

Season 1

 * Starro Attacks!

Trivia

 * Sam Lane is on good terms with Director Amanda Waller from A.R.G.U.S..

Behind the scenes

 * In the comics, General Samuel "Sam" Lane is the estranged father of Lois Lane and a recurring enemy of Superman. In some versions, General Lane ends up supporting Superman, though main continuity versions have him strongly oppose him.