DC confirms a huge 'Superman' character will appear in its crossover event

Super news, Superman fans. Not only is Tyler Hoechlin returning to The CW for their December crossover event, but he'll also be joined by an old flame.

Yep: The official DC Comics Twitter account announced on Wednesday that Lois Lane will also be making an appearance.

"Ready for this power couple to make their #DCTV appearance?" they wrote on Twitter.

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“We couldn’t be more excited to introduce Lois Lane to the Arrowverse," Supergirl executive producers Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner are quoted as saying in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter. 

"This dogged, determined and brave reporter will make for a strong partner to Superman and amazing addition to our universe of DC characters."

Superman (aka Heochlin) will feature in the full complement of crossover episodes, including The Flash (Dec. 9), Arrow (Dec. 10), and Supergirl (Dec. 11). We don't yet know who will be playing Lane.