1 00:00:10,705 --> 00:00:14,238 You know how some babies are found in baskets? 2 00:00:14,239 --> 00:00:16,904 Well, this is how we found you. 3 00:00:16,905 --> 00:00:18,771 So where did I come from? 4 00:00:18,772 --> 00:00:21,405 You are the sole survivor of Krypton. 5 00:00:21,406 --> 00:00:24,604 You may have discovered that you are much stronger and faster... 6 00:00:24,605 --> 00:00:27,205 than a normal human being. 7 00:00:27,206 --> 00:00:29,472 It will give you abilities that no other human has. 8 00:00:29,473 --> 00:00:31,038 Be brave, my son. 9 00:00:31,039 --> 00:00:34,604 I want you to be the first to know I'm hiring a new guy on the city desk. 10 00:00:34,605 --> 00:00:37,103 Is he cute? 11 00:00:37,306 --> 00:00:39,171 - Hi. - Hello. 12 00:00:39,172 --> 00:00:41,371 Clark Kent from Smallville. 13 00:00:41,372 --> 00:00:44,938 Mr. Luthor is demonstrating a new weapons system today. 14 00:00:44,939 --> 00:00:47,704 I'd like to say that I view the Lexo suit... 15 00:00:47,705 --> 00:00:50,532 not as an instrument of war. 16 00:01:26,139 --> 00:01:28,636 Nice one, Clark. 17 00:02:01,172 --> 00:02:03,771 - Look out. It's gonna hit us! - My God! 18 00:02:03,772 --> 00:02:06,270 Run, run, run! 19 00:02:34,272 --> 00:02:36,931 - Oh, my gosh. - Jump! 20 00:03:23,039 --> 00:03:25,536 Did you see that? 21 00:03:28,172 --> 00:03:29,904 Freeze it. 22 00:03:29,905 --> 00:03:32,942 What is that? Can anyone tell me? 23 00:03:33,005 --> 00:03:34,938 Looks like a flying guy. 24 00:03:34,939 --> 00:03:38,171 No kidding. I know he's flying, but who is he? 25 00:03:38,172 --> 00:03:41,238 Where did he come from? What does he want? 26 00:03:41,239 --> 00:03:44,296 - Look who I'm asking. - Nice S. 27 00:03:44,905 --> 00:03:48,804 - Excuse me? - Right here. He's strong. He flies. 28 00:03:48,805 --> 00:03:53,171 He's the Nietzschean fantasy ideal all wrapped up in a red cape. 29 00:03:53,172 --> 00:03:56,161 - The superman. - Superman? 30 00:03:56,338 --> 00:03:57,938 Hey, I like it. 31 00:03:57,939 --> 00:04:02,404 Superman. It's catchy, sticks with you. The kind of name that looks great... 32 00:04:02,405 --> 00:04:04,904 splashed across three columns... Four... 33 00:04:04,905 --> 00:04:07,838 provided one of you can get an interview with him. 34 00:04:07,839 --> 00:04:11,738 Somehow, I don't think a guy like that has a press agent, chief. 35 00:04:11,739 --> 00:04:14,904 Well, somebody better get something on this guy fast. 36 00:04:14,905 --> 00:04:18,771 I've never seen the city in such a state. Look at these faxes. 37 00:04:18,772 --> 00:04:23,871 If we don't get answers soon there could be a full-scale panic. 38 00:04:23,872 --> 00:04:26,471 We've kept this book since you left Smallville. 39 00:04:26,472 --> 00:04:29,971 Every time we read about an invisible angel helping someone... 40 00:04:29,972 --> 00:04:32,537 we knew our Clark had to be nearby. 41 00:04:32,538 --> 00:04:37,004 But now that I've settled in Metropolis, it's impossible to keep a low profile. 42 00:04:37,005 --> 00:04:41,471 I can see where landing a plane in the middle of the city might turn a few heads. 43 00:04:41,472 --> 00:04:45,738 It's not just that. Suddenly, people are calling me Superman. 44 00:04:45,739 --> 00:04:49,270 They want to know everything about me. Some are afraid of me... 45 00:04:49,271 --> 00:04:51,471 like Jor-El and Lara warned. 46 00:04:51,472 --> 00:04:54,504 Does this mean I'm going to have to give up my life? 47 00:04:54,505 --> 00:04:58,437 No, son. It doesn't matter where you were born or what you can do. 48 00:04:58,438 --> 00:05:02,738 You'll always be Clark Kent. Superman just helps out now and then. 49 00:05:02,739 --> 00:05:06,205 It wouldn't be bad if people knew a little more about Superman. 50 00:05:06,206 --> 00:05:09,771 I don't want anyone thinking you're like that nut in Gotham City. 51 00:05:09,772 --> 00:05:13,838 There must be some way to get the word out. 52 00:05:14,305 --> 00:05:17,671 Sorry, Perry. I checked with Star Labs... 53 00:05:17,672 --> 00:05:21,738 and they're just as clueless as everyone else about our flyboy. 54 00:05:21,739 --> 00:05:24,796 Right. I'm heading back now. 55 00:05:25,405 --> 00:05:29,071 Excuse me, Miss Lane. I believe I'm the one you want to talk to. 56 00:05:29,072 --> 00:05:31,819 Oh, yeah? Well, where are you? 57 00:05:31,939 --> 00:05:33,437 I'm... 58 00:05:33,438 --> 00:05:35,936 Just hang on. 59 00:05:45,505 --> 00:05:47,437 As far as I can piece together... 60 00:05:47,438 --> 00:05:51,204 I'm the last survivor of a planet called Krypton. 61 00:05:51,205 --> 00:05:52,804 Krypton? 62 00:05:52,805 --> 00:05:55,171 Okay. 63 00:05:55,172 --> 00:05:57,669 You don't believe me? 64 00:05:57,805 --> 00:06:00,004 It's a little much. 65 00:06:00,005 --> 00:06:01,537 Fair enough. 66 00:06:01,538 --> 00:06:04,138 All I ask is that you tell the truth. 67 00:06:04,139 --> 00:06:08,404 - And that is? - I'm not here to scare anyone. 68 00:06:08,405 --> 00:06:11,871 In fact, I've always tried to help people whenever possible. 69 00:06:11,872 --> 00:06:15,671 You sound too good to be true. What's your secret? 70 00:06:15,672 --> 00:06:17,004 What do you mean? 71 00:06:17,005 --> 00:06:20,671 You don't go around in blue tights and a cape all the time. 72 00:06:20,672 --> 00:06:28,125 - What do you do in your off-hours? - I think that's a question for another time. 73 00:06:32,338 --> 00:06:36,115 Well, well, an alien in my own back yard. 74 00:06:36,505 --> 00:06:39,071 And such a civic-minded one too. 75 00:06:39,072 --> 00:06:41,671 I think he means what he says, Lex. 76 00:06:41,672 --> 00:06:44,467 Well, that's just dandy, Lois. 77 00:06:44,638 --> 00:06:48,237 All I know is, your hero did nothing to help me. 78 00:06:48,238 --> 00:06:51,404 I'm the one who's out a billion-dollar battle suit. 79 00:06:51,405 --> 00:06:54,804 Actually, this could end up a silver lining in your pocket. 80 00:06:54,805 --> 00:06:56,571 What's that? 81 00:06:56,572 --> 00:06:58,971 Since the terrorists have your prototype... 82 00:06:58,972 --> 00:07:02,704 the Pentagon's gonna want you to build a better version for them. 83 00:07:02,705 --> 00:07:08,337 When all is said and done, this could net you a multi-billion dollar windfall. 84 00:07:08,338 --> 00:07:11,337 Lois, it almost sounds as if your friend here... 85 00:07:11,338 --> 00:07:14,904 is suggesting I should be glad my suit was stolen. 86 00:07:14,905 --> 00:07:18,803 You're very amusing, Mr... Kent, is it? 87 00:07:18,972 --> 00:07:22,131 Yes, I'll remember that. 88 00:07:23,405 --> 00:07:25,170 Nice work, Smallville. 89 00:07:25,171 --> 00:07:28,637 You're only the second person I've seen get under Lex's skin. 90 00:07:28,638 --> 00:07:32,654 - Who's the first? - Me. When I dumped him. 91 00:07:33,105 --> 00:07:35,437 Ancient history. What makes you think... 92 00:07:35,438 --> 00:07:38,237 Lex might have been an accessory to the theft? 93 00:07:38,238 --> 00:07:43,383 I don't think it was a theft. I think he gave it away. 94 00:07:49,505 --> 00:07:52,104 I was digging up background info on Luthor... 95 00:07:52,105 --> 00:07:56,437 and found this photo at last year's International Industrial Conference. 96 00:07:56,438 --> 00:07:59,304 Recognize the guy with the medals? 97 00:07:59,305 --> 00:08:01,803 The regent of Kaznia. So? 98 00:08:01,872 --> 00:08:05,771 So the U.S. And Kaznia haven't been on real friendly terms lately. 99 00:08:05,772 --> 00:08:10,471 It seems the regent's been employing terrorists to eliminate his political enemies. 100 00:08:10,472 --> 00:08:15,104 Old news, Kent. The president broke diplomatic ties with Kaznia months ago. 101 00:08:15,105 --> 00:08:18,237 Which means Luthor couldn't sell the regent a war suit... 102 00:08:18,238 --> 00:08:20,704 without it being an act of treason. 103 00:08:20,705 --> 00:08:24,771 So Luthor just left the back door open for him to take it. 104 00:08:24,772 --> 00:08:27,170 - It works in theory. - In theory, maybe... 105 00:08:27,171 --> 00:08:30,768 but Perry White doesn't run theories. 106 00:08:30,972 --> 00:08:33,137 - Where are you going? - I'd tell you... 107 00:08:33,138 --> 00:08:36,625 but you'd have to share the byline. 108 00:08:42,238 --> 00:08:47,170 I've told you before, there's no work for you on this ship. 109 00:08:47,171 --> 00:08:49,571 Now leave, before I call the harbor police. 110 00:08:49,572 --> 00:08:53,558 I'm going, you blasted rat bag, I'm going. 111 00:08:53,839 --> 00:08:56,404 Blasted scabs taking jobs from us union men. 112 00:08:56,405 --> 00:08:59,571 I ought to go back and split some skulls, I ought to. 113 00:08:59,572 --> 00:09:02,732 Got a tire iron right here. 114 00:09:14,872 --> 00:09:19,003 Oh, it's you, Miss Lane. Come to do another smuggling story? 115 00:09:19,004 --> 00:09:22,671 Maybe. What can you tell me about that tanker? 116 00:09:22,672 --> 00:09:24,738 It's the darndest thing I ever seen. 117 00:09:24,739 --> 00:09:29,104 She's been in port a week and ain't moved a bit of cargo on or off. 118 00:09:29,105 --> 00:09:33,037 Blasted scow's leaving port tonight, and I says good riddance. 119 00:09:33,038 --> 00:09:35,536 Gotta get on that ship. 120 00:09:36,105 --> 00:09:39,003 Bibbo, take this and call Clark Kent at the Planet. 121 00:09:39,004 --> 00:09:42,504 Tell him where I am and to call Police Commissioner Henderson... 122 00:09:42,505 --> 00:09:47,170 if he doesn't hear from me in 20 minutes. Got that? 20 minutes. 123 00:09:47,171 --> 00:09:49,839 Thanks, Bibbo. I owe you one. 124 00:09:49,971 --> 00:09:52,104 Yeah, sure, sure, sure. 125 00:09:52,105 --> 00:09:54,970 Call Kurt Kent, let him know about the boat... 126 00:09:54,971 --> 00:09:58,104 and said something about the police. Yeah, okay. 127 00:09:58,105 --> 00:10:01,003 Hey, soda. 128 00:10:03,839 --> 00:10:06,336 She'll be okay. 129 00:10:08,105 --> 00:10:10,571 We're not giving interviews, you got that? 130 00:10:10,572 --> 00:10:14,771 - If I could just speak to your captain. - I said no interviews. 131 00:10:14,772 --> 00:10:18,970 - What part of that don't you understand? - Hans. Hans! 132 00:10:18,971 --> 00:10:22,165 There's no reason for hostility... 133 00:10:22,338 --> 00:10:26,437 especially towards such an attractive visitor. 134 00:10:26,438 --> 00:10:29,838 I'm John Corben, special attache to the regent. 135 00:10:29,839 --> 00:10:34,370 - How may I help you, Miss? - Lois Lane, Daily Planet. 136 00:10:34,371 --> 00:10:36,504 I'm doing a story on gun smuggling... 137 00:10:36,505 --> 00:10:40,137 and was wondering if I could ask about your cargo. 138 00:10:40,138 --> 00:10:42,504 But we have no cargo. 139 00:10:42,505 --> 00:10:46,871 You must know there's a trade embargo between the U.S. And Kaznia. 140 00:10:46,872 --> 00:10:49,204 We're part of a diplomatic envoy... 141 00:10:49,205 --> 00:10:53,370 trying to restore friendly relations between our countries. 142 00:10:53,371 --> 00:10:55,937 Then you won't mind me taking a look around. 143 00:10:55,938 --> 00:11:01,204 Better yet, why don't we continue this interview ashore, say, over dinner? 144 00:11:01,205 --> 00:11:07,389 I'd be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have. 145 00:11:11,205 --> 00:11:13,771 I can think of some doozies. 146 00:11:13,772 --> 00:11:16,269 I'll bet. 147 00:11:17,739 --> 00:11:20,537 Here's a shot of Luthor getting a commendation. 148 00:11:20,538 --> 00:11:22,937 A shot of the special crimes unit. 149 00:11:22,938 --> 00:11:26,771 And I took this at the dedication of the zoo's polar bear exhibit. 150 00:11:26,772 --> 00:11:28,870 - Cute little guy. - Yeah, nice. 151 00:11:28,871 --> 00:11:31,771 You didn't see Miss Lane come back, did you? 152 00:11:31,772 --> 00:11:35,070 She brought me along to get shots for her smuggling story. 153 00:11:35,071 --> 00:11:38,508 - Is that right? - Yeah, have a look. 154 00:11:40,605 --> 00:11:45,637 Yeah, I figure a few more shots like that and Perry's bound to put me on staff. 155 00:11:45,638 --> 00:11:49,970 There, in the background. That ship's a Kaznian tanker. 156 00:11:49,971 --> 00:11:53,426 It's so small. How can you tell? 157 00:11:55,238 --> 00:11:57,736 Clark? 158 00:12:09,472 --> 00:12:14,237 You're making a big mistake. Everyone in my office knows where I am. 159 00:12:14,238 --> 00:12:20,821 Sweetheart, if anyone knew or cared, they would have made a move by now. 160 00:12:24,538 --> 00:12:27,799 We're clear. Lose her. 161 00:12:43,338 --> 00:12:45,835 You again? Get him! 162 00:12:55,338 --> 00:12:57,835 Take cover. 163 00:13:34,638 --> 00:13:36,137 Thanks. 164 00:13:36,138 --> 00:13:38,636 Anytime. 165 00:13:47,605 --> 00:13:50,102 So long, sweetheart. 166 00:14:01,138 --> 00:14:05,070 Call the police and let them know what's happening. I'll try to stop it. 167 00:14:05,071 --> 00:14:07,037 Be... 168 00:14:07,038 --> 00:14:09,536 careful. 169 00:14:18,572 --> 00:14:26,294 This is Corben. Tell the regent his battle suit is coming to him by special delivery. 170 00:15:10,572 --> 00:15:13,189 Everyone, clear the area now. 171 00:15:40,472 --> 00:15:43,249 Stupid, stupid move, my friend. 172 00:15:47,838 --> 00:15:50,336 No! 173 00:16:47,738 --> 00:16:50,236 Gotcha. 174 00:17:50,205 --> 00:17:53,970 Shall we go a few rounds without the suit? 175 00:17:53,971 --> 00:17:56,469 Too bad. 176 00:18:00,438 --> 00:18:06,651 Yeah, chief, I think stopping the presses would be a very good idea. 177 00:18:06,971 --> 00:18:10,470 You see, as the agreed-upon merchandise never left Metropolis... 178 00:18:10,471 --> 00:18:14,937 my client, the regent, respectfully requests a full and prompt refund. 179 00:18:14,938 --> 00:18:17,597 We had an understanding. 180 00:18:17,771 --> 00:18:20,603 All I had to do was arrange for the regent's men... 181 00:18:20,604 --> 00:18:22,870 to take possession, and they did. 182 00:18:22,871 --> 00:18:27,903 Now because of this alien's interference you expect me to eat a billion dollars? 183 00:18:27,904 --> 00:18:31,737 I think you have more pressing concerns at the moment. 184 00:18:31,738 --> 00:18:34,236 Good day. 185 00:18:40,604 --> 00:18:44,503 I'm afraid we already have a window washer. 186 00:18:44,504 --> 00:18:48,267 Oh, the silent treatment. 187 00:18:48,971 --> 00:18:51,703 Well, I don't know what you thought you heard... 188 00:18:51,704 --> 00:18:56,459 but I know what you can prove. And it's nothing. 189 00:19:00,471 --> 00:19:03,869 You see, Superman... 190 00:19:04,038 --> 00:19:09,137 I own Metropolis. My technology built it, my will keeps it going... 191 00:19:09,138 --> 00:19:13,137 and two-thirds of its people work for me, whether they know it or not. 192 00:19:13,138 --> 00:19:17,803 Even you have to admit it's a model of efficiency. 193 00:19:17,804 --> 00:19:24,033 And yet I've often thought, "Why limit myself to just one city?" 194 00:19:24,205 --> 00:19:29,670 A being with your abilities could be very useful to me on a... 195 00:19:29,671 --> 00:19:33,694 shall we say, global scale. 196 00:19:33,871 --> 00:19:38,357 Why don't you float on in and we'll discuss it. 197 00:19:40,238 --> 00:19:42,735 Say something! 198 00:19:46,504 --> 00:19:49,300 I'll be watching you, Luthor. 199 00:19:51,338 --> 00:19:53,737 Wait, I'm not finished with you! 200 00:19:53,738 --> 00:19:56,296 - Hey, look. - There he is. 201 00:19:56,471 --> 00:19:59,570 - Superman! - Get a shot. Superman, come on down. 202 00:19:59,571 --> 00:20:02,594 Superman, give us an answer here. 203 00:20:03,238 --> 00:20:06,245 Way to go, big guy. You're okay. 204 00:20:49,437 --> 00:20:51,935 Brainiac systems activated.