Because you like Lois Lane in Smallville

Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.

Dee Reynolds is selfish, narcissistic, and a target of extremely cruel ridicule. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

A jealous woman is dangerous. A jealous assassin woman like Elle Driver is even more so. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.

Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.

Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Tifa Lockhart is part mother hen, part martial arts bad-ass. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

Cisco Ramon is a proud, enthusiastic member of a superhero support team. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Born and raised in the darkness, Bane is determined to have the city totally under his control so that he can demolish it. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.