What is Eve Teschmacher?
'''Eve Teschmacher''', or simply '''Miss Teschmacher''', is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by [[DC Comics]]. Eve Teschmacher was created by [[Mario Puzo]], [[David Newman]], [[Leslie Newman]], [[Robert Benton]], and [[Tom Mankiewicz]]. Her first appearance in the mainstream [[DC Universe]] was as Luthor's secretary in Grant Morrison's ''JLA: Earth-2'' (2000). She was the girlfriend and assistant to [[Lex Luthor]], working at [[LexCorp]]. Despite their incompatibility, she is notable for her qualities. Eventually, she loses interest in Luthor when his nemesis [[Superman]] saves her life. == Movies == === ''Superman'' (1978) and ''Superman II'' (1980) === First introduced in the 1978 movie [[Superman (1978 movie)|''Superman'']] and in the 1980 movie ''[[Superman II]]'', the character was created by [[Richard Donner]] and [[Mano Puzo]]. In the movies, she is portrayed by [[Valerie Perrine]]. Miss Teschmacher is Lex Luthor's assistant who frequently questions his schemes. === ''Superman Returns'' === A character similar to Eve Teschmacher named '''Kitty Kowalski''' appears in ''[[Superman Returns]]'', portrayed by [[Parker Posey]]. The real Eve appears in ''Superman Returns: Prequel Comic'' #3, a tie-in comic to the titular movie. == Comics == '''Eve''' was later adapted into the DC Comics main continuity during the Modern Age. Eve Teschmacher appears in ''JLA: Earth 2'' and ''Superman Family Adventures'' as Lex Luthor's secretary. Eve Teschmacher appears in the [[DC Rebirth]] comic ''Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen''. == In other media == A character loosely based on Eve Teschmacher, among other characters, named '''[[Tess Mercer]]''' appears in ''[[Smallville]]'', portrayed by [[Cassidy Freeman]]. The character was also portrayed by [[Andrea Brooks]] in the [[Arrowverse]] series ''[[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]]''. A version of this character, portrayed by [[Sara Sampaio]], will appear in the upcoming movie, ''[[Superman (2025 movie)|Superman]]''. [[Category:DC Comics