Originally aired April 23, 2009
Written by Caroline Dries
Directed by Kevin Fair
After Lois fends off a couple of thugs, she pretends that a new superhero has arrived in Metropolis.
Tropes present in the episode:
- Combat Stilettos: Lois wears these in the teaser and uses them to take down an assailant. She later adopts them as part of her "Stiletto" costume.
- Dressed Like a Dominatrix: Lois when she meets Jimmy, who even thinks she's trying to hook up with him.
- Fanservice: Lois dressed in black latex, complete with Combat Stilettos.
- Hell-Bent for Leather: Stiletto's costume.
- Klingon Promotion: Bruno kills his boss and takes over his business.
- Mundanger: Bruno Mannheim.
- Mythology Gag: Lois's Stiletto costume looks like a cross between Huntress and Catwoman's costumes.
- Paper-Thin Disguise: Lois as Stiletto. Clark immediatly recognizes her.
- Portmanteau Couple Name: "Blur-etto" becomes one In-Universe for people pairing Stiletto and the Blur.
- Spy Catsuit: Stiletto's costume looks like one.
- Taking the Bullet: Clark takes one for Lois while weakenead by Kryptonite.
- Villain of the Week: Bruno Mannheim.
