Originally Posted by
kjn
Again, no argument that Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane are central characters in the Superman mythos. But their relation to Superman/Clark Kent was constructed differently from the relation of Robin or Batgirl to Batman/Bruce Wayne. Jimmy and Lois had their peer social interaction with Clark Kent, and they acted as cheerleaders, readers inserts, or friends in peril towards Superman. Robin or Batgirl, on the other hand, were to a much higher degree partners to Batman in his mission. They were adepts to his mentor.