1 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:15,000 2 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,751 Just look at him. 3 00:00:23,919 --> 00:00:27,130 So sleek, so powerful... 4 00:00:27,339 --> 00:00:30,842 ...so beautiful. 5 00:00:31,009 --> 00:00:34,053 Like some great golden god made flesh. 6 00:00:34,221 --> 00:00:37,849 Of course, any sensible god would demand absolute obedience... 7 00:00:38,016 --> 00:00:39,976 ...in return for his favor. 8 00:00:40,144 --> 00:00:45,231 But, no, our Man of Steel protects us and keeps us... 9 00:00:45,399 --> 00:00:47,191 ...with no strings attached. 10 00:00:47,359 --> 00:00:49,902 And the people, hmm... 11 00:00:50,070 --> 00:00:52,738 ...they practically worship him anyway. 12 00:00:52,906 --> 00:00:57,368 Enjoy your reign while you may, Superman. 13 00:00:57,536 --> 00:01:00,872 For as surely as night follows day... 14 00:01:01,039 --> 00:01:06,294 ...there comes a time when even gods must die. 15 00:03:15,465 --> 00:03:18,342 I don't care how many weeks you spent on that story, Lane. 16 00:03:18,510 --> 00:03:22,179 The Daily Planet is not about to attack a charity organization. 17 00:03:22,347 --> 00:03:25,850 You know Lex Luthor couldn't care less about the homeless, chief. 18 00:03:26,018 --> 00:03:27,893 It's a front to siphon money back to LexCorp... 19 00:03:28,061 --> 00:03:30,396 ...so he can fund the manufacture of high-tech arms... 20 00:03:30,564 --> 00:03:32,273 ...to sell on the black market. 21 00:03:32,441 --> 00:03:33,774 Allegedly. 22 00:03:33,942 --> 00:03:37,028 Look, how many exposés do I have to write before Metropolis wakes up... 23 00:03:37,195 --> 00:03:39,780 ...and sees through Luthor's philanthropy shtick? 24 00:03:39,948 --> 00:03:41,616 As many as it takes. 25 00:03:41,783 --> 00:03:43,868 But it helps to have a smoking gun. 26 00:03:44,036 --> 00:03:46,203 You sure you're not on LexCorp's payroll, chief? 27 00:03:46,371 --> 00:03:49,165 You've been mighty soft on the prince of darkness lately. 28 00:03:49,333 --> 00:03:53,711 Excuse me for not wanting to be sued for libel, again. 29 00:03:53,879 --> 00:03:55,713 Well, LexCorp's going down... 30 00:03:55,881 --> 00:03:58,424 ...whether it's me or Superman who does it. 31 00:03:58,592 --> 00:04:02,970 If it's Superman, that makes it news, and I'll be happy to print it. 32 00:04:03,138 --> 00:04:05,306 Kent, shouldn't you be on your way to the airport? 33 00:04:06,516 --> 00:04:10,311 I always make my flight, chief. Just packing the last of my things. 34 00:04:10,479 --> 00:04:11,812 Well, don't forget to write. 35 00:04:12,272 --> 00:04:13,481 Sure thing, Perry. 36 00:04:14,149 --> 00:04:18,569 Articles, Kent, articles. That's what foreign correspondents do. 37 00:04:19,237 --> 00:04:21,405 Perry's really broken up about you leaving. 38 00:04:21,573 --> 00:04:23,574 Ah, he'll miss me when I'm gone, Jimmy. 39 00:04:38,799 --> 00:04:41,008 Well, I'm off to Afghanistan, Lois. 40 00:04:41,176 --> 00:04:42,677 Happy trails, Smallville. 41 00:04:44,638 --> 00:04:47,014 Guess I'll be seeing you. 42 00:04:47,265 --> 00:04:48,933 Don't step on any landmines. 43 00:05:32,644 --> 00:05:34,770 Two miles below Earth's surface. 44 00:05:34,938 --> 00:05:36,689 Even Superman can't see us here. 45 00:05:36,857 --> 00:05:40,025 Luthor's sure to be happy about that. 46 00:05:42,821 --> 00:05:47,783 -Heat's fricking unbearable. -Yeah, forget Luthor and his happiness. 47 00:05:48,201 --> 00:05:50,536 "I shall invent a new energy source... 48 00:05:50,704 --> 00:05:54,165 ...by harnessing radiation emitted from the Earth's core." 49 00:05:54,332 --> 00:05:57,376 And rake in billions while we drown in our own sweat. 50 00:05:57,544 --> 00:06:00,296 Don't be surprised if he asks us to dig straight to hell. 51 00:06:00,464 --> 00:06:01,672 We're halfway there already. 52 00:06:01,840 --> 00:06:04,675 "Insert a diode catheter into Satan's rectum... 53 00:06:04,843 --> 00:06:08,095 ...run a feed back to LexCorp, and crank up the juice." 54 00:06:08,263 --> 00:06:12,016 "Keep Metropolis' power grids burning bright until the end of time." 55 00:06:14,561 --> 00:06:17,188 Whoa! Dr. Murphy. 56 00:06:20,192 --> 00:06:22,193 -What is it? -I'm no scientist. 57 00:06:22,527 --> 00:06:24,695 You tell me. 58 00:06:36,082 --> 00:06:37,875 Lex. 59 00:06:38,335 --> 00:06:39,335 Oh. 60 00:06:42,714 --> 00:06:46,217 Get this to Biochem, hand-carry only. Keep it off the interlink. 61 00:06:46,551 --> 00:06:49,345 I know the drill, Lex. What is it, the cure for cancer? 62 00:06:49,513 --> 00:06:50,846 Muscular dystrophy. 63 00:06:51,014 --> 00:06:54,683 I can cure every known case with a simple inoculation. 64 00:06:54,851 --> 00:06:57,603 Have Swan find a way to slow it to a crawl... 65 00:06:57,771 --> 00:07:00,064 ...turn it into a lifetime treatment program. 66 00:07:00,398 --> 00:07:02,900 Right now, it's a mere $300-billion windfall. 67 00:07:03,068 --> 00:07:05,736 And you need it to be a perennial, got it. 68 00:07:05,946 --> 00:07:07,738 But Swan's working the AIDS thing. 69 00:07:08,448 --> 00:07:11,033 Oh, right. What about Schaffenberger? 70 00:07:11,201 --> 00:07:13,160 -Bird flu. -Mm. 71 00:07:13,328 --> 00:07:16,247 Guess Jerry's kids will have to wait their turn. 72 00:07:16,414 --> 00:07:18,749 Now, Mercy, what have you got for me? 73 00:07:18,917 --> 00:07:22,586 Project Applecore. They've hit the mother lode. 74 00:07:45,735 --> 00:07:47,695 Have you cured cancer yet, Kal-El? 75 00:07:47,863 --> 00:07:50,239 I can design a machine that receives faint transmissions... 76 00:07:50,407 --> 00:07:52,992 ...from the distant future, sculpt a miniature sun... 77 00:07:53,159 --> 00:07:54,743 ...from dwarf-star matter... 78 00:07:54,911 --> 00:07:58,247 ...but I can't find a way to keep human cells from metastasizing. 79 00:07:58,415 --> 00:08:02,626 I wish I could help humankind by doing more than just being its resident strongman. 80 00:08:02,794 --> 00:08:05,838 One thing I've learned since arriving in Metropolis is that those in power... 81 00:08:06,006 --> 00:08:08,090 ...don't always have the people's interests at heart. 82 00:08:08,258 --> 00:08:10,676 As much as I love dishing on evil bald-headed freaks... 83 00:08:10,844 --> 00:08:12,803 ...I thought we came here to get away from it all. 84 00:08:12,971 --> 00:08:14,638 You wouldn't have a blow-dryer? 85 00:08:15,348 --> 00:08:17,641 We'll need to get you a larger travel bag, Lois. 86 00:08:17,809 --> 00:08:21,979 I wouldn't need so many warm baths if our weekend getaway was Palm Springs. 87 00:08:22,147 --> 00:08:26,191 The Antarctic camouflages Kryptonian crystal-tech far better than cacti. 88 00:08:26,359 --> 00:08:30,195 But next time you catch a chill, give a holler, I'll warm you. 89 00:08:30,363 --> 00:08:33,699 You wouldn't use your heat vision on me, would you, Superman? 90 00:08:33,867 --> 00:08:37,161 -No, just the x-ray. -You're bad. 91 00:08:46,087 --> 00:08:50,966 Um, maybe we could find a robot-free zone? 92 00:09:02,312 --> 00:09:03,520 That's it, Mr. Luthor. 93 00:09:05,148 --> 00:09:07,858 -Definitely a spacecraft. -Of alien origin. 94 00:09:08,026 --> 00:09:09,193 Vintage? 95 00:09:09,361 --> 00:09:11,487 -We're deep. -Before Christ deep. 96 00:09:11,655 --> 00:09:13,155 That's a conservative estimate. 97 00:09:13,323 --> 00:09:16,992 Last time aliens fell to Earth, we got Superman. 98 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:20,621 This time, whatever's in that tin can will belong to me... 99 00:09:20,830 --> 00:09:23,666 ...lock, stock and barrel. 100 00:09:32,050 --> 00:09:33,467 What happened? 101 00:09:37,889 --> 00:09:40,057 We have a puncture. 102 00:09:53,405 --> 00:09:55,239 How are we supposed to understand him? 103 00:09:57,242 --> 00:09:58,242 It's a warning. 104 00:10:08,420 --> 00:10:11,088 Aah! Clear out! Clear out! 105 00:10:26,479 --> 00:10:28,814 Use the laser! The laser! 106 00:11:07,437 --> 00:11:10,731 If an alien race possessed the technology to trap that thing... 107 00:11:10,899 --> 00:11:14,777 ...and use Earth as their personal toilet, they did so for one reason. 108 00:11:15,987 --> 00:11:17,780 They couldn't kill it. 109 00:11:54,484 --> 00:11:56,652 You know, I've been thinking.... 110 00:11:56,820 --> 00:11:59,029 -Hmm? -About Clark. 111 00:11:59,739 --> 00:12:02,241 Kent? While you're snuggling with me? 112 00:12:02,408 --> 00:12:04,326 I think I'm jealous. 113 00:12:04,744 --> 00:12:08,330 Smallville's going on assignment in a dangerous part of the world. 114 00:12:08,498 --> 00:12:11,416 They say I'm brave, but I'm bulletproof. 115 00:12:11,584 --> 00:12:13,877 Ordinary men and women who put their lives on the line... 116 00:12:14,045 --> 00:12:15,671 ...they're the real heroes. 117 00:12:15,839 --> 00:12:18,882 I just find it interesting that the more intimate you and I become... 118 00:12:19,050 --> 00:12:23,512 ...the more distant Clark becomes, literally. 119 00:12:24,514 --> 00:12:28,851 Superman, I wanna know everything there is to know about you... 120 00:12:29,018 --> 00:12:30,727 ...like your real name. 121 00:12:30,895 --> 00:12:33,397 Hmm. It's Kal-El. 122 00:12:33,857 --> 00:12:36,567 Your other real name. 123 00:12:54,043 --> 00:12:55,878 Biscuit. 124 00:12:57,755 --> 00:12:59,548 Biscuit. 125 00:13:03,136 --> 00:13:04,136 Mother.... 126 00:13:08,474 --> 00:13:10,434 Aaarggh! 127 00:13:21,529 --> 00:13:26,783 That monster's trail of destruction will lead the authorities right to my doorstep. 128 00:13:27,118 --> 00:13:32,039 Relax, Lex. Applecore may have been illegal, but it was completely under the radar. 129 00:13:32,207 --> 00:13:35,584 See that it stays that way. Scorch Earth if you have to. 130 00:13:35,960 --> 00:13:39,004 LexCorp was never there. 131 00:13:39,589 --> 00:13:43,008 Look, I know who you are. Why can't you just tell me? 132 00:13:43,176 --> 00:13:45,928 Lois, I care about you more than anyone else on Earth. 133 00:13:46,596 --> 00:13:49,264 To reveal my secret identity would compromise your safety. 134 00:13:49,432 --> 00:13:52,476 Please. My safety was compromised the moment I met you. 135 00:13:52,644 --> 00:13:54,645 How many times have you had to rescue me? 136 00:13:55,396 --> 00:13:56,396 Rhetorical. 137 00:13:56,564 --> 00:13:59,608 I haven't told you my identity for the same reason we haven't gone public... 138 00:13:59,776 --> 00:14:02,653 ...with our relationship, why we come here to be alone. 139 00:14:02,820 --> 00:14:04,821 Well, try reading a gossip column. 140 00:14:04,989 --> 00:14:08,033 Practically all of Metropolis thinks we're dating anyway. 141 00:14:08,201 --> 00:14:10,744 You're clinging to keep one last part of you separate from us... 142 00:14:10,912 --> 00:14:13,705 ...and the only reason I can fathom is that for an alien... 143 00:14:13,873 --> 00:14:18,335 ...you've developed a very human, very male fear of commitment. 144 00:14:18,628 --> 00:14:20,045 We've been together for six months. 145 00:14:20,213 --> 00:14:24,174 It'd be nice if I could start calling you something other than Superman. 146 00:14:24,342 --> 00:14:27,678 He also goes by Kal-El. -Shut up. 147 00:15:30,867 --> 00:15:33,368 Well, that was some first fight. 148 00:15:33,536 --> 00:15:36,413 Be nice if it was our last. 149 00:15:46,758 --> 00:15:49,760 Maybe you're right. Maybe it is time you got to know the real me. 150 00:15:49,927 --> 00:15:51,636 Kal-El. 151 00:15:52,347 --> 00:15:55,182 -This isn't a good time. You are needed in Metropolis. 152 00:15:55,350 --> 00:15:57,059 It is a matter of terrific urgency. 153 00:15:58,269 --> 00:16:00,604 I have isolated a match via interstellar records... 154 00:16:00,772 --> 00:16:02,189 ...from your father's archives. 155 00:16:02,357 --> 00:16:05,025 The subject in question was biologically engineered... 156 00:16:05,193 --> 00:16:06,526 ...to be the ultimate soldier. 157 00:16:06,694 --> 00:16:09,613 Precise, clinical, unstoppable. 158 00:16:09,781 --> 00:16:11,281 But its creators came to realize... 159 00:16:11,449 --> 00:16:14,534 ...that it could not distinguish between friend and foe. 160 00:16:15,286 --> 00:16:19,289 Thus, this doomsday machine lives to extinguish any and all life forms... 161 00:16:20,291 --> 00:16:22,584 ...because it must. 162 00:16:23,878 --> 00:16:26,922 We need to clear this area. 163 00:16:40,103 --> 00:16:41,853 Fire! 164 00:16:57,870 --> 00:16:59,538 You're dropping me off here? 165 00:16:59,705 --> 00:17:02,332 Doomsday's at Hob's End on the East Side. 166 00:17:02,667 --> 00:17:04,668 Exactly. 167 00:17:07,338 --> 00:17:09,840 Jimmy, meet me on the roof, and don't forget your camera. 168 00:19:10,753 --> 00:19:13,630 Uh, Lois, shouldn't we wait for a pilot? 169 00:19:13,798 --> 00:19:15,632 I'm an Air Force brat, remember? 170 00:19:15,800 --> 00:19:18,635 I was flying these things when you were still in training pants. 171 00:19:18,803 --> 00:19:20,887 Now, hang on. 172 00:19:21,472 --> 00:19:22,722 Aah! 173 00:19:54,171 --> 00:19:55,589 There. 174 00:20:27,872 --> 00:20:30,040 Jimmy, camera on the action. 175 00:20:37,006 --> 00:20:38,131 Oh, man, he can jump! 176 00:20:48,726 --> 00:20:49,976 Aah! 177 00:21:33,479 --> 00:21:35,230 Thanks, Superman. 178 00:21:41,696 --> 00:21:44,280 Get out of here. Now. 179 00:21:44,448 --> 00:21:45,573 Superman, don't-- 180 00:21:46,701 --> 00:21:48,576 It's why I'm here. 181 00:23:54,495 --> 00:23:57,247 I've never seen Superman take such a pounding. 182 00:23:57,414 --> 00:23:58,832 Not that he can't dish it. 183 00:24:18,352 --> 00:24:20,937 For those just joining us, Metropolis is the scene... 184 00:24:21,105 --> 00:24:22,814 ...of widespread destruction this morning... 185 00:24:22,982 --> 00:24:25,859 ...as Superman attempts to overpower a creature responsible... 186 00:24:26,026 --> 00:24:27,360 ...for a string of grisly murders. 187 00:24:27,945 --> 00:24:31,573 But as of right now, it's uncertain which way the tide will turn. 188 00:25:05,900 --> 00:25:07,734 Lois, do you think Superman's o--? 189 00:25:08,360 --> 00:25:10,320 Camera on the action, Jimmy. 190 00:26:49,878 --> 00:26:51,713 Superman. 191 00:27:02,975 --> 00:27:04,434 Is everyone...? 192 00:27:04,977 --> 00:27:09,605 You did it, Superman. We're safe, all of us. 193 00:27:10,899 --> 00:27:13,651 Good. That's.... 194 00:27:13,819 --> 00:27:17,613 That's all that matters. 195 00:27:19,700 --> 00:27:20,908 Clark. 196 00:28:15,005 --> 00:28:18,132 Superman died as he lived... 197 00:28:18,675 --> 00:28:21,344 ...defending Metropolis. 198 00:28:21,512 --> 00:28:24,263 He may have come from another world... 199 00:28:25,057 --> 00:28:28,684 ...but he will always belong to ours. 200 00:28:52,209 --> 00:28:53,835 James Olsen? 201 00:28:54,002 --> 00:28:56,295 Your photos of the tragedy were.... 202 00:28:56,463 --> 00:28:58,464 Well, words fail. 203 00:28:58,632 --> 00:29:02,718 It must have been hard for you, being Superman's pal, I mean. 204 00:29:02,886 --> 00:29:04,345 If you ever need to talk. 205 00:29:29,955 --> 00:29:31,622 What is he doing here? 206 00:29:31,790 --> 00:29:34,584 I wouldn't be surprised if he's somehow responsible. 207 00:29:34,751 --> 00:29:36,919 Luthor doesn't matter right now. 208 00:29:37,087 --> 00:29:39,088 Come on, Lois. 209 00:29:40,215 --> 00:29:42,216 Today, Superman's funeral was viewed... 210 00:29:42,384 --> 00:29:44,719 ...by hundreds of millions worldwide. 211 00:29:44,887 --> 00:29:49,098 Not since President Kennedy died has our nation so collectively mourned. 212 00:29:49,266 --> 00:29:53,019 Yet it is the people of Metropolis who are feeling the loss most... 213 00:29:53,187 --> 00:29:55,104 ...as we knew him best. 214 00:29:55,272 --> 00:29:59,108 So let us take a brief moment to celebrate his time with us. 215 00:29:59,276 --> 00:30:02,486 Last year for Halloween, I dressed like Superman. 216 00:30:02,654 --> 00:30:06,449 Now I'm gonna do it every year for the rest of my life. 217 00:30:06,617 --> 00:30:10,912 I was installing a satellite dish when I slipped off the roof, three stories. 218 00:30:11,079 --> 00:30:12,955 I should have been a goner. But out of nowhere... 219 00:30:13,123 --> 00:30:16,709 ...everyone's guardian angel was suddenly mine too. 220 00:30:21,340 --> 00:30:22,798 Not a word from Kent. 221 00:30:22,966 --> 00:30:25,801 He hasn't called, hasn't e-mailed. 222 00:30:25,969 --> 00:30:28,679 Clark isn't coming back. 223 00:30:28,847 --> 00:30:32,141 It's Afghanistan, chief. People die there every day. 224 00:30:32,309 --> 00:30:35,770 Look, Lane, Kent's fine. Just lost in the trenches. 225 00:30:35,938 --> 00:30:38,147 You know how he disappears into his work. 226 00:30:38,607 --> 00:30:42,318 What are you doing here anyway? I told you to take time off. 227 00:30:42,486 --> 00:30:45,821 And do what? I'm trying to keep myself occupied. 228 00:30:45,989 --> 00:30:48,991 Well, occupy yourself with friends or family. 229 00:30:49,159 --> 00:30:51,661 You must have someone you can talk to. 230 00:31:07,970 --> 00:31:10,346 -Yes? -Mrs. Kent? 231 00:31:10,514 --> 00:31:12,181 I'm Lois Lane. 232 00:31:12,349 --> 00:31:15,351 -From the Daily Pl-- -I know who you are, Miss Lane. 233 00:31:15,519 --> 00:31:18,187 My son talks about you quite often. 234 00:31:18,355 --> 00:31:20,356 He's the reason I've come to see you. 235 00:31:20,983 --> 00:31:23,150 Has there been word from Afghanistan? 236 00:31:23,318 --> 00:31:25,611 I've been-- Well, I have been so worried. 237 00:31:25,779 --> 00:31:27,530 Mrs. Kent... 238 00:31:27,698 --> 00:31:30,992 ...you know as well as I do that your son... 239 00:31:32,119 --> 00:31:34,287 ...died in Metropolis last week. 240 00:31:35,956 --> 00:31:39,292 -Look, I'm not here as a reporter. I-- -Then why are you here, Miss Lane? 241 00:31:39,459 --> 00:31:42,503 I don't know exactly. 242 00:31:42,671 --> 00:31:45,172 Maybe it's just.... 243 00:31:45,340 --> 00:31:47,925 I don't know if he told you, but we had been seeing each other... 244 00:31:48,093 --> 00:31:51,721 ...for the past few months, romantically, I mean. 245 00:31:51,888 --> 00:31:54,390 And I know the rest of the world adored him... 246 00:31:54,558 --> 00:31:56,058 ...and misses him now that he's gone... 247 00:31:56,226 --> 00:31:59,061 ...but no one else on this whole stupid planet... 248 00:31:59,229 --> 00:32:05,318 ...can know what it felt like to really love him, to be loved by him... 249 00:32:05,485 --> 00:32:06,610 ...or how it feels now... 250 00:32:06,778 --> 00:32:11,032 ...every minute of every day, like I'm broken. 251 00:32:11,199 --> 00:32:16,579 Like I'm the one that freaking monster pounded on. 252 00:32:24,588 --> 00:32:29,383 You know, I was just about to put on a fresh pot of coffee. 253 00:32:29,551 --> 00:32:31,177 You look like you could use a cup. 254 00:32:31,720 --> 00:32:34,847 God, yes. Thank you. 255 00:32:44,441 --> 00:32:45,566 As feared... 256 00:32:45,734 --> 00:32:47,651 ...crime rates have soared in the past weeks. 257 00:32:47,819 --> 00:32:49,445 Criminals have become more daring... 258 00:32:49,613 --> 00:32:52,782 ...and Metropolis P.D. remains understaffed and underfunded. 259 00:32:52,949 --> 00:32:53,949 On the bright side... 260 00:32:54,117 --> 00:32:56,786 ...technologies mogul and philanthropist Lex Luthor... 261 00:32:56,953 --> 00:33:00,623 ...contributed $10 million to the police department earlier today. 262 00:33:00,791 --> 00:33:04,293 But ultimately, Metropolis is faced with a stark reality... 263 00:33:04,461 --> 00:33:06,796 ...that no police force, no matter how well-equipped... 264 00:33:06,963 --> 00:33:09,590 ...will ever be as omnipresent as one man. 265 00:33:18,767 --> 00:33:20,643 You've made the right decision, James. 266 00:33:20,811 --> 00:33:24,605 We at the National Voyeur feel there's enough misery in the world today. 267 00:33:24,773 --> 00:33:26,482 Why rub people's noses in it? 268 00:33:26,650 --> 00:33:28,734 We're in the business of entertainment, Mr. Swank. 269 00:33:28,902 --> 00:33:30,820 And making money, James. 270 00:33:31,738 --> 00:33:34,490 Please, call me Jimmy. 271 00:33:34,658 --> 00:33:35,825 Jimmy gave notice? 272 00:33:36,159 --> 00:33:41,163 What notice? Little ingrate up and left. Working for that tabloid rag. 273 00:33:41,331 --> 00:33:42,748 But why would he--? 274 00:33:45,836 --> 00:33:48,921 Look, chief, this has been hard on all of us, Jimmy included. 275 00:33:49,089 --> 00:33:52,842 I'm sure this is just his way of trying to, you know, heal. 276 00:33:53,009 --> 00:33:56,387 Don't sugarcoat it, Lane. Olsen's weak. 277 00:33:56,555 --> 00:33:59,098 He isn't man enough to keep a grip on his ideals. 278 00:34:02,769 --> 00:34:07,690 Easy enough to lose sight of, I suppose, in a world without Superman. 279 00:34:08,275 --> 00:34:12,695 Which reminds me, you rode shotgun with Metro P.D. on that sleeper-cell raid. 280 00:34:13,155 --> 00:34:14,488 Kind of risky, don't you think? 281 00:34:14,656 --> 00:34:17,199 No more than usual, chief. Why should things be any different? 282 00:34:17,367 --> 00:34:21,370 Because he isn't here to pull your ass out of the fire anymore, that's why. 283 00:34:22,539 --> 00:34:24,874 Be careful, Lane. 284 00:34:30,589 --> 00:34:32,381 Taken before his time. 285 00:34:32,549 --> 00:34:35,134 So completely... 286 00:34:35,302 --> 00:34:38,387 ...absurdly random. 287 00:34:38,555 --> 00:34:41,891 Come on, Lex. I figured you'd be stoked he's finally gone. 288 00:34:42,058 --> 00:34:43,350 Isn't this what you wanted? 289 00:34:43,518 --> 00:34:46,187 I wanted a winning strategy. 290 00:34:46,354 --> 00:34:50,441 Instead, I've been cheated of the victory I've planned for years... 291 00:34:50,609 --> 00:34:53,569 ...by an intergalactic soccer hooligan. 292 00:34:53,737 --> 00:34:56,155 Your scientists found the hooligan. 293 00:34:56,323 --> 00:34:58,032 Speaking of which... 294 00:34:58,533 --> 00:35:01,035 ...you did see to it that little mess was cleaned up? 295 00:35:01,203 --> 00:35:04,205 LexCorp was never there. 296 00:35:09,211 --> 00:35:11,754 And neither were you. 297 00:35:33,401 --> 00:35:35,903 Toyman doesn't feel like sharing. 298 00:35:36,071 --> 00:35:38,697 The goodies are mine, mine, mine. 299 00:35:41,576 --> 00:35:45,496 All you action figures and your accessories better back off... 300 00:35:45,830 --> 00:35:50,793 ...or the kiddies are coming down the hard way, ker-splat! 301 00:35:53,004 --> 00:35:54,505 Are you suicidal? 302 00:35:54,673 --> 00:35:56,924 We're supposed to report news, not make it. 303 00:35:57,092 --> 00:35:59,593 Forget the news. Those kids are gonna die. 304 00:36:04,808 --> 00:36:09,645 That's it, ta-ta. We'll play again another day. 305 00:36:19,781 --> 00:36:20,948 It's okay. 306 00:36:37,924 --> 00:36:39,258 Come on. 307 00:36:48,810 --> 00:36:50,853 It's safe now. 308 00:36:52,147 --> 00:36:53,856 It's okay. 309 00:36:55,233 --> 00:36:56,483 Wha--? 310 00:37:00,655 --> 00:37:02,823 My play dates. 311 00:37:10,332 --> 00:37:12,833 Fun time's over! 312 00:37:29,309 --> 00:37:32,394 School's out forever! 313 00:37:52,666 --> 00:37:55,959 Your stop. Be right back. 314 00:38:00,090 --> 00:38:01,173 Superman's back? 315 00:38:02,217 --> 00:38:03,842 You? But you're-- 316 00:38:04,010 --> 00:38:05,344 Taking you in, Toyman. 317 00:38:06,221 --> 00:38:07,971 Giddyup! 318 00:38:19,901 --> 00:38:22,444 Aah! 319 00:38:33,123 --> 00:38:37,376 Pfft. Like we really needed him to bust up a mechanical spider, right? 320 00:38:37,544 --> 00:38:39,253 Lame. 321 00:38:42,507 --> 00:38:46,301 Um, thank you, Superman. 322 00:38:46,469 --> 00:38:48,262 It's why I'm here. 323 00:39:00,316 --> 00:39:01,650 It's really me, Lois. 324 00:39:02,235 --> 00:39:03,277 I'm back. 325 00:39:03,445 --> 00:39:06,363 I can see that, feel that. 326 00:39:06,531 --> 00:39:07,573 But how? 327 00:39:07,741 --> 00:39:10,784 I awoke in darkness. 328 00:39:10,952 --> 00:39:13,036 The last thing I remember before that is.... 329 00:39:13,204 --> 00:39:16,123 You're here, unless I'm dreaming. 330 00:39:16,291 --> 00:39:17,583 That's all that matters. 331 00:39:17,751 --> 00:39:19,001 Oh, you missed it. 332 00:39:30,263 --> 00:39:32,181 Here you go. 333 00:39:33,224 --> 00:39:35,726 Oh.... Mm. 334 00:39:36,978 --> 00:39:40,022 You are glad to see me? 335 00:39:40,190 --> 00:39:42,983 Of course, Lois. It's just.... 336 00:39:43,151 --> 00:39:44,693 I may need time to re-acclimate. 337 00:39:44,861 --> 00:39:47,112 I did just come back from the grave, you know. 338 00:39:47,405 --> 00:39:48,947 Of course. 339 00:39:49,824 --> 00:39:52,075 So see you soon? 340 00:39:52,243 --> 00:39:54,036 Yeah. Soon. 341 00:40:05,006 --> 00:40:08,759 We will soon commence renovation of Superman Memorial Park... 342 00:40:08,927 --> 00:40:11,386 ...to celebrate the occasion of his return. 343 00:40:11,554 --> 00:40:12,888 There's work to be done. 344 00:40:13,056 --> 00:40:15,140 But I will make the streets of Metropolis safe again. 345 00:40:16,851 --> 00:40:19,019 It's a miracle. 346 00:40:19,187 --> 00:40:20,687 A miracle. 347 00:40:25,735 --> 00:40:27,236 Can you believe Superman's back? 348 00:40:27,403 --> 00:40:31,031 He'll whip this city back to shape. I thought Superman wasn't dead. 349 00:40:43,086 --> 00:40:44,586 Luthor. 350 00:40:46,923 --> 00:40:49,424 Over here, Superman. 351 00:40:55,598 --> 00:40:57,432 Warm. 352 00:41:02,397 --> 00:41:04,439 Warmer. 353 00:41:06,025 --> 00:41:09,611 If you're wondering why you can't see through these walls, Superman... 354 00:41:09,779 --> 00:41:11,405 ...they're lined with lead. 355 00:41:25,461 --> 00:41:30,674 My rumpus room also comes equipped with red solar lamps... 356 00:41:30,842 --> 00:41:34,595 ...and, of course, kryptonite. 357 00:41:35,221 --> 00:41:38,265 Red and green, the colors of Christmas. 358 00:41:39,142 --> 00:41:44,146 And you are on the naughty list! 359 00:41:44,647 --> 00:41:46,481 Why did you leave me? 360 00:41:46,649 --> 00:41:48,191 Why? 361 00:41:52,989 --> 00:41:56,283 We had so much unfinished business. 362 00:42:09,672 --> 00:42:11,965 Who's your daddy? 363 00:42:12,133 --> 00:42:18,138 By the way, you're doing a fine job of convincing the world you're Superman. 364 00:42:18,306 --> 00:42:20,515 Keep up the good work. 365 00:42:31,486 --> 00:42:33,195 I've done it, Superman. 366 00:42:33,363 --> 00:42:35,364 Achieved the unimaginable. 367 00:42:35,698 --> 00:42:39,618 Sculpted your clone with a strand of DNA from a fleck of blood... 368 00:42:39,786 --> 00:42:42,871 ...swabbed from the scene of your epic final battle. 369 00:42:43,039 --> 00:42:49,002 Your doppelgänger possesses all of your speed, strength, morality even. 370 00:42:49,170 --> 00:42:51,046 But not your mind. 371 00:42:51,214 --> 00:42:53,840 Only knows what I've programmed him to know... 372 00:42:54,008 --> 00:42:57,135 ...since you took your secrets to the proverbial grave. 373 00:42:57,303 --> 00:42:59,554 But why should I complain? 374 00:42:59,722 --> 00:43:03,767 My super-powered sycophant bows to my every whim. 375 00:43:03,935 --> 00:43:08,647 Even tunneled all the way to Memorial Park to pluck you from your resting place. 376 00:43:08,898 --> 00:43:14,486 A bit ghoulish, I know, but necessary to stage your coming out. 377 00:43:14,904 --> 00:43:18,532 I resented being cheated out of orchestrating your destruction... 378 00:43:18,700 --> 00:43:19,741 ...but I'm over it. 379 00:43:19,909 --> 00:43:23,829 In fact, this whole miserable experience has only made me stronger. 380 00:43:23,997 --> 00:43:26,331 Put me back in touch with my roots. 381 00:43:26,916 --> 00:43:32,295 So now that you no longer stand in the way of my plans, Superman... 382 00:43:32,463 --> 00:43:34,840 ...you shall help me to achieve them. 383 00:43:54,777 --> 00:43:57,696 Lane. Martha, hi. 384 00:43:57,864 --> 00:44:01,033 Clark still hasn't visited. Hasn't even phoned. 385 00:44:01,325 --> 00:44:04,953 He-- He's a little preoccupied here in Bigville. 386 00:44:05,121 --> 00:44:06,788 You know, making up for lost time. 387 00:44:06,956 --> 00:44:08,957 Well, you see him, don't you? 388 00:44:09,500 --> 00:44:11,793 Not as much as I'd like. 389 00:44:26,017 --> 00:44:29,728 So this is what a potential Pulitzer Prize winner does for a second act? 390 00:44:29,896 --> 00:44:32,147 Lois, hey. 391 00:44:32,315 --> 00:44:34,941 Don't think they'll let you past the ropes wearing that. 392 00:44:35,109 --> 00:44:36,151 Ow, ow, ow! 393 00:44:36,486 --> 00:44:39,988 I'm not here to go clubbing, Jimmy. I'm here to talk. 394 00:44:46,245 --> 00:44:48,038 Lois, I'm working here. 395 00:44:48,206 --> 00:44:49,831 Jimmy, look at you. 396 00:44:50,083 --> 00:44:51,875 Italian silk. 397 00:44:52,043 --> 00:44:53,835 You're underpaid at the Planet, you know. 398 00:44:54,003 --> 00:44:58,340 I meant I'm not sure I like what you think you've become. 399 00:44:58,841 --> 00:45:02,177 Ha-ha, speaking of changes, how about the big S, huh? 400 00:45:02,345 --> 00:45:06,515 Ever consider the big S may not be what he seems? 401 00:45:06,933 --> 00:45:09,017 He wears red and blue, flies... 402 00:45:09,185 --> 00:45:12,854 ...crime rate's plummeted since he's risen from the grave. 403 00:45:13,022 --> 00:45:14,523 Gosh, you think he's a zombie? 404 00:45:14,690 --> 00:45:16,525 I'm not sure what he is. 405 00:45:16,692 --> 00:45:19,361 Call it reporter's nose or woman's intuition, but-- 406 00:45:19,529 --> 00:45:21,196 Whoa, you're not serious? 407 00:45:21,364 --> 00:45:23,323 Why wouldn't you think he's really Superman? 408 00:45:27,537 --> 00:45:30,163 Okay, weird. But it doesn't mean he's-- 409 00:45:30,331 --> 00:45:33,708 -I need to know the truth. -And you could use my help. 410 00:45:33,876 --> 00:45:36,336 Come on, Jimmy, for old times' sake? 411 00:45:40,508 --> 00:45:43,844 I've moved on, Lois. I like my life the way it is now. 412 00:45:44,011 --> 00:45:46,304 I like it just fine. 413 00:45:51,435 --> 00:45:53,395 And how was your day, Superman? 414 00:45:53,563 --> 00:45:54,896 Save any lives? 415 00:46:01,737 --> 00:46:05,240 A 19-second blackout at 3:47 a.m. 416 00:46:07,785 --> 00:46:09,661 Had to be an EMP. 417 00:46:10,830 --> 00:46:14,541 But you didn't get up and walk away, Superman. 418 00:46:14,709 --> 00:46:16,501 Where the hell are you? 419 00:46:42,069 --> 00:46:44,529 Winslow P. Schott, a.k.a. Toyman... 420 00:46:44,697 --> 00:46:46,531 ...escaped from prison early this morning... 421 00:46:46,699 --> 00:46:50,452 ...and proceeded to hold several children hostage at a daycare center. 422 00:46:50,620 --> 00:46:52,037 After a prolonged standoff... 423 00:46:52,205 --> 00:46:55,290 ...the fugitive was apprehended by police just moments ago. 424 00:46:55,458 --> 00:46:58,293 But though Toyman is now safely in police custody... 425 00:46:58,461 --> 00:47:00,629 ...there is a tragic element to the scene. 426 00:47:00,796 --> 00:47:04,966 Minutes before his capture, Toyman took the life of young Katy Alpert. 427 00:47:05,885 --> 00:47:07,802 She was only 4 years old. 428 00:47:16,646 --> 00:47:19,606 I'm alive? 429 00:47:19,774 --> 00:47:21,399 It would seem that on this world... 430 00:47:21,567 --> 00:47:24,277 ...the laws of human death do not apply to you, Kal-El. 431 00:47:24,737 --> 00:47:28,490 I only came to realize it 17 days after your apparent demise... 432 00:47:28,658 --> 00:47:31,826 ...when I was alerted to a single pulse of your biorhythmic signature. 433 00:47:32,161 --> 00:47:37,207 So my vitals slowed to a crawl.... 434 00:47:37,375 --> 00:47:39,125 To better enable you to heal. 435 00:47:39,502 --> 00:47:43,421 I had to await a second pulse, 17 days later, in order to find you... 436 00:47:43,589 --> 00:47:46,341 ...once I discovered your body had been relocated. 437 00:47:46,509 --> 00:47:47,676 Relocated? 438 00:47:48,010 --> 00:47:49,469 To LexCorp. 439 00:47:49,637 --> 00:47:52,347 It would appear that Lex Luthor has cloned you. 440 00:47:52,515 --> 00:47:55,308 I need to get back to Metropolis. 441 00:47:55,476 --> 00:47:57,185 Once you have regained your strength. 442 00:47:57,520 --> 00:47:59,437 I am uncertain of your double's agenda... 443 00:47:59,605 --> 00:48:02,524 ...but for now, he seems to be protecting Metropolis. 444 00:48:18,708 --> 00:48:21,626 Pardon me, officers. I need a moment with your prisoner. 445 00:48:21,794 --> 00:48:23,878 What? Why, you can't-- 446 00:48:24,213 --> 00:48:26,840 Uh, is that allowed? 447 00:48:28,884 --> 00:48:30,093 I have rights. 448 00:48:30,261 --> 00:48:32,178 I have nothing to say to you. 449 00:48:34,098 --> 00:48:35,724 How about goodbye? 450 00:48:45,276 --> 00:48:47,569 Did he just drop him? 451 00:49:01,375 --> 00:49:03,752 Lane. He did what? 452 00:49:05,755 --> 00:49:08,757 Excuse me, coming through. Move it! 453 00:49:37,620 --> 00:49:40,163 Over here. Over here, Superman. 454 00:49:40,331 --> 00:49:41,956 Superman, what made you do it? 455 00:49:42,124 --> 00:49:45,377 Toyman would have killed again. An example needed to be set. 456 00:49:45,544 --> 00:49:47,629 But you've never done anything like this in the past. 457 00:49:47,797 --> 00:49:49,297 I see things differently now. 458 00:49:49,465 --> 00:49:52,550 -But what about the law? Won't there be repercussions? 459 00:49:52,718 --> 00:49:56,971 I consider myself the authority on what's best for Metropolis, don't you? 460 00:49:57,807 --> 00:50:00,392 That is not the boy I raised. 461 00:50:02,186 --> 00:50:04,396 Precious, come down here. 462 00:50:06,232 --> 00:50:07,899 Precious. 463 00:50:09,777 --> 00:50:11,403 Got her, ma'am. 464 00:50:13,406 --> 00:50:16,741 Now, you know, Persian Longhairs really shouldn't be outdoors. 465 00:50:16,909 --> 00:50:19,411 Please, Precious didn't mean it. 466 00:50:19,578 --> 00:50:21,579 Oh, my beef isn't with the kitty. 467 00:50:21,747 --> 00:50:25,500 It really irks me when folks don't take responsibility for the little things. 468 00:50:26,752 --> 00:50:29,587 Don't get me wrong, I'm here to help. 469 00:50:29,839 --> 00:50:32,715 But every time I have to stop and sweat the small stuff... 470 00:50:32,883 --> 00:50:35,844 ...it potentially keeps me from attending to more urgent matters. 471 00:50:38,139 --> 00:50:39,764 Life-threatening matters. 472 00:50:44,019 --> 00:50:46,855 You may wanna think about that next time you leave the screen door open. 473 00:50:47,398 --> 00:50:50,024 I will. I-- I promise, thank you. 474 00:50:55,656 --> 00:50:57,949 The commissioner would like a word with you, Superman. 475 00:50:58,826 --> 00:51:02,537 As I was just explaining to the lady, I'm a little busy right now. 476 00:51:02,705 --> 00:51:05,707 We've been instructed to escort you, if necessary. 477 00:51:06,709 --> 00:51:08,251 Really? 478 00:51:14,175 --> 00:51:17,552 -Son of a--! -Watch the language. 479 00:51:31,692 --> 00:51:33,234 Solar boosters at maximum. 480 00:51:36,405 --> 00:51:39,365 Your metabolism has spiked exponentially, Kal-El. 481 00:51:39,533 --> 00:51:44,412 We must continue your accelerated absorption of yellow solar energy. 482 00:51:46,165 --> 00:51:49,918 Well, the prodigal son of Krypton. 483 00:51:50,336 --> 00:51:53,755 You've been acting a tad out of character, wouldn't you say? 484 00:51:53,923 --> 00:51:56,174 Protecting Metropolis is out of character? 485 00:51:56,342 --> 00:51:59,677 It is when you make the streets run red with blood. 486 00:52:01,680 --> 00:52:04,933 I put you on Earth to attend to my dirty work. 487 00:52:05,100 --> 00:52:06,226 Here. 488 00:52:06,393 --> 00:52:08,603 A hot list of LexCorp's competitors. 489 00:52:08,771 --> 00:52:13,024 All with motive to steal Superman's corpse for scientific gain. 490 00:52:13,192 --> 00:52:15,443 Retrieve the body immediately... 491 00:52:15,611 --> 00:52:17,529 ...and discreetly. 492 00:52:18,572 --> 00:52:21,658 Remember, I brought you into this world. 493 00:52:21,825 --> 00:52:24,452 I can take you out of it. 494 00:52:29,458 --> 00:52:31,876 That's what I said, right? 495 00:53:05,327 --> 00:53:07,161 Ladies. 496 00:53:25,472 --> 00:53:27,765 Mm, lead. 497 00:53:27,933 --> 00:53:32,103 Only one thing it could be hiding, kryptonite. 498 00:53:57,671 --> 00:54:01,090 A safe Superman means a safe Metropolis. 499 00:54:04,928 --> 00:54:06,721 Evening, Lex. 500 00:54:06,889 --> 00:54:08,056 Lois Lane. 501 00:54:08,223 --> 00:54:10,224 -How did you--? -Get past security? 502 00:54:10,392 --> 00:54:12,226 It's what I do. 503 00:54:13,062 --> 00:54:17,190 Forgive the indelicacy, Lois, but you look terrible. 504 00:54:17,358 --> 00:54:19,150 There's breaking news. 505 00:54:19,443 --> 00:54:23,154 Looks like you won, Lex. You finally won. 506 00:54:23,322 --> 00:54:25,323 I'm not sure I know what you're talking about. 507 00:54:25,491 --> 00:54:26,741 How'd you do it? 508 00:54:26,909 --> 00:54:29,577 How did you make Superman your puppet? 509 00:54:29,745 --> 00:54:32,413 Really, Lois, these insinuations of yours are-- 510 00:54:32,581 --> 00:54:35,625 Relax. I don't plan on writing any more exposés. 511 00:54:35,793 --> 00:54:39,170 I'm tired, quitting the Planet, leaving Metropolis. 512 00:54:39,338 --> 00:54:43,049 But before I go, I need to know how you did it. 513 00:54:43,217 --> 00:54:46,719 What you did to him... 514 00:54:46,887 --> 00:54:49,514 ...so I can move on with my life. 515 00:54:50,933 --> 00:54:53,601 You were more than friends. 516 00:54:58,649 --> 00:55:01,984 He was more than your constant rescuer. 517 00:55:04,738 --> 00:55:07,532 You must be terribly lonesome without him. 518 00:55:09,368 --> 00:55:10,368 Yes. 519 00:55:11,995 --> 00:55:15,123 Then you need someone to take his place. 520 00:55:17,251 --> 00:55:20,086 Someone big and strong. 521 00:55:44,319 --> 00:55:46,070 We have 30 minutes, we need to work fast. 522 00:55:46,238 --> 00:55:47,572 Don't forget your camera. 523 00:56:35,204 --> 00:56:37,955 You know, I'm supposed to be covering a celebrity rave right now. 524 00:56:38,123 --> 00:56:39,791 Save it. We're here. 525 00:56:45,214 --> 00:56:47,215 Great. Retinal scanner. 526 00:56:47,382 --> 00:56:49,217 Now what? 527 00:57:23,460 --> 00:57:25,920 Ugh. Yummy. 528 00:57:28,173 --> 00:57:31,926 -A freaking circus sideshow. Jimmy. 529 00:57:38,934 --> 00:57:40,059 Superman? 530 00:57:40,227 --> 00:57:41,602 Supermen. 531 00:57:42,479 --> 00:57:45,773 He's harvesting Supermen. 532 00:57:47,109 --> 00:57:48,901 So you were right. 533 00:57:49,069 --> 00:57:50,653 The Superman who returned.... 534 00:57:50,821 --> 00:57:52,947 A clone. A fake. 535 00:57:53,115 --> 00:57:55,491 Which means the real Superman really is.... 536 00:57:55,659 --> 00:57:57,243 Yes, Jimmy. 537 00:57:58,412 --> 00:58:02,290 Dead. Just as you and Ms. Lane are about to be. 538 00:58:05,127 --> 00:58:09,922 Because after all, there is no Superman to save you. 539 00:58:10,299 --> 00:58:13,634 They are genetically bred to do my bidding. 540 00:58:14,011 --> 00:58:19,473 Imagine, an army of Supermen policing the skies of Metropolis. 541 00:58:19,766 --> 00:58:24,270 The world upholding the law of Luthor. 542 00:58:30,819 --> 00:58:34,447 Clearly, some fine-tuning is required. 543 00:58:34,615 --> 00:58:38,743 On the bright side, I get to kill Superman after all. 544 00:58:50,088 --> 00:58:51,172 Oh, hell. 545 00:58:57,846 --> 00:59:00,765 Evil Supermen? Not on my watch. 546 00:59:08,273 --> 00:59:10,024 Aah! 547 00:59:48,772 --> 00:59:51,273 Evacuate the premises. 548 01:00:08,542 --> 01:00:12,753 Superman, you've been a very, very bad boy. 549 01:00:12,921 --> 01:00:15,548 I might have to mess up that pretty face of yours. 550 01:00:15,924 --> 01:00:19,760 That's it, come to papa. 551 01:00:47,706 --> 01:00:49,749 What's he doing? 552 01:00:52,419 --> 01:00:56,255 You're a menace to society, Luthor. You won't be missed. 553 01:01:14,649 --> 01:01:15,983 Come on. 554 01:01:24,826 --> 01:01:27,161 An alert from Metropolis. 555 01:01:27,579 --> 01:01:29,288 The saga of Superman's return... 556 01:01:29,456 --> 01:01:31,123 ...just took another bizarre twist... 557 01:01:31,291 --> 01:01:36,170 ...as the Man of Steel allegedly adds tech mogul Lex Luthor to his recent hit list. 558 01:01:36,338 --> 01:01:39,548 The president has declared a state of emergency in Metropolis... 559 01:01:39,716 --> 01:01:42,218 ...and is considering military action. 560 01:01:42,385 --> 01:01:45,096 Army reserves are mobilizing, but there is no telling... 561 01:01:45,263 --> 01:01:48,849 ...how Superman will respond to a show of force. 562 01:01:49,226 --> 01:01:52,353 But, Kal-El, you are only at 67 percent strength. 563 01:01:53,396 --> 01:01:55,189 It'll have to do. 564 01:02:16,378 --> 01:02:18,838 Kal-El, your double outmatches you. 565 01:02:19,005 --> 01:02:21,215 You will need a leading edge to defeat him. 566 01:02:21,883 --> 01:02:23,134 Solar suit. 567 01:02:23,301 --> 01:02:25,886 To help absorb yellow sun rays during my flight there. 568 01:02:26,054 --> 01:02:29,056 I had something even more practical in mind. 569 01:02:29,224 --> 01:02:30,474 Luthor's kryptonite cannon? 570 01:02:30,642 --> 01:02:32,017 From the archives. 571 01:02:32,310 --> 01:02:35,563 The kryptonite is safely ensconced in a lead-lined cartridge. 572 01:02:35,730 --> 01:02:38,524 Properly utilized, it will weaken your opponent... 573 01:02:38,692 --> 01:02:41,235 ...and even the playing field. 574 01:03:18,023 --> 01:03:21,525 This is insane. We can't kill Superman. 575 01:03:21,693 --> 01:03:24,278 You're right. We can't kill Superman. 576 01:03:24,446 --> 01:03:25,696 Dead men walking. 577 01:03:26,781 --> 01:03:30,034 Superman, I have to ask you to step down. 578 01:03:30,202 --> 01:03:33,454 I don't think that would be in the city's best interests. 579 01:03:33,622 --> 01:03:35,206 You leave us no choice. 580 01:03:43,715 --> 01:03:46,508 I'm only doing this because I care. 581 01:03:57,062 --> 01:03:59,647 Fall back, fall back! 582 01:04:48,071 --> 01:04:49,446 Lois? 583 01:05:06,423 --> 01:05:07,715 Look who's back. 584 01:05:13,930 --> 01:05:15,055 Who's the rocker? 585 01:05:15,974 --> 01:05:18,142 -You don't think...? -I don't know. 586 01:05:18,310 --> 01:05:20,060 He's wearing Superman's shield. 587 01:05:20,228 --> 01:05:21,645 He's also wearing black. 588 01:05:22,188 --> 01:05:25,816 Great. Bad Superman and badder Superman. 589 01:05:25,984 --> 01:05:28,235 Metropolis is doing just fine without you. 590 01:05:28,403 --> 01:05:30,404 I'm not sure I approve of your methods. 591 01:05:30,572 --> 01:05:33,115 I'm not asking for your approval. 592 01:05:33,283 --> 01:05:35,409 Get this straight, you're not needed here. 593 01:05:35,577 --> 01:05:39,163 Metropolis is under my protection, now and forever. 594 01:05:40,749 --> 01:05:42,833 Over my dead body. 595 01:05:47,464 --> 01:05:49,048 Was that a kryptonite gun? 596 01:05:49,215 --> 01:05:51,091 Not very Superman-like. 597 01:06:24,209 --> 01:06:26,085 Come on. Uh, I'll wait here. 598 01:06:26,252 --> 01:06:28,420 Oh, for God's sake, don't be such a girl. 599 01:06:34,636 --> 01:06:35,969 Whew. 600 01:06:52,153 --> 01:06:53,821 Aah! 601 01:07:17,303 --> 01:07:19,430 -Who's the man in black? -Who cares? 602 01:07:19,597 --> 01:07:22,516 He's kicking Superman's ass. 603 01:07:53,131 --> 01:07:54,673 This is starting to look familiar. 604 01:07:55,008 --> 01:07:57,801 Yeah, only I'm in no mood for another funeral. 605 01:07:58,970 --> 01:08:00,554 Whoa! 606 01:08:55,944 --> 01:08:57,110 You're out of shape. 607 01:08:57,612 --> 01:09:00,280 Do tell. 608 01:09:18,007 --> 01:09:20,551 Wow. That almost hurt. 609 01:09:22,220 --> 01:09:24,096 Look, why prolong this? 610 01:09:24,264 --> 01:09:26,473 I could keep this up all day, but you.... 611 01:09:26,641 --> 01:09:28,892 Why not fly on out of here while you still can? 612 01:09:29,060 --> 01:09:31,812 And leave the city in your hands? Not likely. 613 01:09:31,980 --> 01:09:33,647 But don't you get it? 614 01:09:33,815 --> 01:09:35,649 I am you, Superman. 615 01:09:35,817 --> 01:09:38,485 A reflection of you as you might have been. 616 01:09:38,653 --> 01:09:40,821 If I were raised by Luthor? 617 01:09:40,989 --> 01:09:42,823 If you were strong. 618 01:09:42,991 --> 01:09:48,245 You're self-righteous, misguided, my reflection in a cracked mirror. 619 01:09:48,413 --> 01:09:50,330 Suit yourself. 620 01:09:55,670 --> 01:09:57,754 What happened to "camera on the action"? 621 01:09:57,922 --> 01:10:00,173 The story's that way. Whoa! 622 01:10:05,346 --> 01:10:06,930 Now it is. 623 01:10:27,035 --> 01:10:29,411 I guess this time I'll need to see to it that you stay dead. 624 01:11:24,008 --> 01:11:27,844 Now tell me, who's better equipped to protect Metropolis? 625 01:11:28,012 --> 01:11:29,763 You have all my strengths... 626 01:11:29,931 --> 01:11:31,682 ...and my weaknesses. 627 01:12:06,008 --> 01:12:07,509 Pro-- 628 01:12:07,885 --> 01:12:09,469 Protect.... 629 01:12:09,637 --> 01:12:11,471 Protect the people. 630 01:12:12,265 --> 01:12:13,557 It's why I'm here. 631 01:12:19,522 --> 01:12:23,984 If you're a robot or another damn clone or something, I swear to God.... 632 01:12:24,152 --> 01:12:26,445 It's really me, Lois. 633 01:12:27,155 --> 01:12:28,572 I'm back. 634 01:12:28,740 --> 01:12:31,450 Like I haven't heard that before. 635 01:12:33,161 --> 01:12:35,078 I may need some proof. 636 01:12:43,713 --> 01:12:47,466 -Okay. I'm convinced. -I'm glad. 637 01:12:48,885 --> 01:12:51,845 But I'm not sure they'll ever trust me again. 638 01:12:53,181 --> 01:12:54,347 They will. 639 01:12:54,515 --> 01:12:56,850 It may take some time. 640 01:12:58,770 --> 01:13:00,979 Are you gonna wear the red and blue suit again? 641 01:13:01,147 --> 01:13:02,522 Because I like that one better. 642 01:13:03,357 --> 01:13:05,525 Or not very much time at all. 643 01:13:20,750 --> 01:13:23,502 Mm. Do I smell coffee? 644 01:13:23,669 --> 01:13:26,797 Fresh pot. I'm almost done here. 645 01:13:27,340 --> 01:13:28,799 Mm.... 646 01:13:28,966 --> 01:13:30,550 There's only one S in resurrection. 647 01:13:30,718 --> 01:13:33,887 Didn't realize proofreading was one of your super-powers. 648 01:13:34,055 --> 01:13:35,514 Well, no. 649 01:13:35,681 --> 01:13:39,351 But I was the spelling-bee champ of Smallville Elementary. 650 01:13:42,480 --> 01:13:44,356 Clark. 651 01:13:49,946 --> 01:13:52,197 Don't forget to call your mother. 652 01:14:18,307 --> 01:14:22,352 If history has determined that gods can die... 653 01:14:22,520 --> 01:14:27,399 ...it has also proven that they may return from the dead. 654 01:14:28,442 --> 01:14:33,154 It would seem you can't be destroyed after all, Superman. 655 01:14:34,282 --> 01:14:36,867 It would seem.