Sam Lane (Inverse World)

"I'm sorry to burden you with all this. Nothing's more important to me than my daughters. Nothing."

- Sam Lane to Lois Lane

Sam Lane is a former four-star military general and the former director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency prior to Ally Allston's siege. Lane is also the father of Lois and Lucy Lane, the father-in-law of Kal-El/Superman and the grandfather of Jordan and Jonathan-El.

Nothing's More Important
When Lois Lane separated from Kal-El, she brought their son Jordan-El along to seek her father's care. Lane claimed that the burdens did not mean anything, as his daughters are his priorities.

Siege of the DOD
"Project 4377. Where is it? You're trying to keep your father from stopping Ally Allston. Where is it? You're not getting my X-K, son. If you don't give it to us, I will freeze all the skin off your face, General."

- Jonathan-El and Sam Lane

In 2021, the Department of Defense Headquarters was breached by a fraction of Inverse Society led by his grandson Jonathan-El. El demanded Project 4377, though was denied access. Lane, Lois and Jordan then left the facility and went into hiding. During the time, Kal-El increased his strength and decided to travel to another universe, trying to stop Ally Allston from achieving Ascension.

Fighting Back
Months later, the family was approached by Mitch Anderson, who was in possession of the Oblivion Stone. Lane allowed him to stay, while taking care of him until a conflict between Superman and Jonathan-El broke out at the house. Lois impulsively went out of the El Barn and confronted her son, while Lane prepared for a battle. As the conflict spanned over a long period of time, Tal-Rho, Lana-Rho, and both Ally Allstons arrived and demanded the Oblivion Stone. Lane loaded his weapons, only to have Jonathan-El freezing the barrel and depowering the weapon. Eventually, Jonathan-El was able to acquire the Oblivion Stone and traveled to another universe, leaving his family at the farm.

Abilities

 * Marksmanship: As a former military general, Lane possesses exceptional marksmanship skills, proficient in handling advanced firearms.

Current Equipment

 * Solar Weapons: To fight powerful Kryptonians like Tal-Rho and Lana-Rho, Lane acquired solar weapons and carried them with him.