Chapter 1

It was a normal day for the “Man Of Steel.” He woke up early, at precisely 5 AM. He showered and dressed at super-speed. By 5:01 AM, he was in the sky, patrolling Metropolis. It was an unusually quiet day. Not one mugging, not one hijacking, nothing.

“Why do I get the feeling, something bad is going to happen today?” Superman thought to himself. But he quickly answered himself “Clark you worry too much. For all you know, the criminals finally got the picture, you don’t like them!” Superman smiled and continued his patrol.

After an hour of flying around the city, Superman headed home. Lois would be waking soon, and he wanted to be there when she did. Even with the stress of work, and the added stress of being Superman, Lois was always there for Clark. She loved him, and he loved her. And when they were together they had no fear.

As Clark entered his apartment, Lois was just waking. She blinked here eyes open and stretched her arms in the air.

“Morning Smallville, I see you’re up and at ‘em already.”

“You know it Lois. The city waits for no man, especially a Superman. Easy morning though, not one crime to stop.”

“Batman must be in town.” Lois said with a smirk. Clark just looked at her and smiled.
“I’m getting ready for work.”

“What’s the rush, Smallville, we still have an hour before we got to be there, and you do have super speed.” Lois winked and Clark took off the Superman suit. The husband and wife both disappeared under the bed sheets before they decided to get ready for work.

Chapter 2

Lex Luthor, the president of the United States of America, was sitting in the Oval Office alone. He was dressed in his normal clothes, a plain black suit, with a white button down shirt and a red, white and blue tie. On his desk, were a stack of papers. The papers were the instructions to carry out his new master plan. The plan he had been trying to execute since Superman made his debut in Metropolis. Only this time, the plan would work, and unlike previous attempts, Lex Luthor would finally kill Superman! Or that’s what he thought. But Superman is invincible. He can’t

Lex had used to his spare time to build an armored suit. Equipped with rockets to enable flight, electric charged nets to slow down Superman, and the key weapon, Kryptonite lasers. Synthesized Kryptonite gems had allowed Luthor to create K-Rays. If exposed to the K-Rays long enough, Superman could die.

But what was the plan? Was it just to confront Superman and kill him? Or was there more to it than that? Would there finally be a world without Superman?

Chapter 3

Clark and Lois arrived at the Daily Planet just 15 minutes late.

“And they say you’re faster than a speeding bullet.”

Clark just chuckled as they ran to the elevator.

“Maybe Perry won’t realize we were late.”

“Still worried about angering Perry? He still wants to have your love child for getting that interview with Superman oh so long ago.”

“Oh you mean the one when I scooped you?”

“I hate you Smallville.”

“You only say that ‘cause ya love me.”

Lois and Clark finally made it to their desks. They were about to sit down and check any E-mail for leads and such but….

“KENT!!!”

Clark just looked at Lois and chuckled.

“You think this is about that love child?”

“AND MRS. KENT!!”

Lois now looked a little shocked.

“Look Clark, now you’ve made him mad!”
“Me?? What’d I do?”

The Kents entered Perry’s office expecting to get a new one chewed into them, but were surprised to see Perry is smiling. Actually he is glowing. Lois sighs of relief and Clark wiped a bead of sweat from his brow.

“Me and Alice are going on a cruise for a 2 weeks. I need a replacement editor. I would have picked Clark, but the last time he was the editor it didn’t go as smoothly as I thought it would. So both of you are co-editors. Have fun….oh and stop fraternizing in my office and get to work on time.”

Perry winked and his 2 star reporters giggled. But the giggling stopped.

“Lois did you hear that?”

“No but I bet it’s a job for Superman”

Clark didn’t have to say anything; he just ran into the nearest broom closet and changed into his SuperSuit. Then up up and away he went.

“Ah dang it!! And hear I was thinking this was going to be a good day.”

At super speed Superman flew down to the street where a giant robot was standing. He clocked him right in his face.

“Good morning Metallo. Can I help you with something or do I just have to whoop ya?”

“Whoop me? You sound like you belong in some country state. Someplace like Kansas.”

“What did you sa…”

The distracting sentence gave Metallo time to jab Superman in the stomach. And because The Man Of Steel wasn’t ready, he went flying into the nearest building.”

“A joke Supes, a joke. Kansas has a lot of farms, and you were talking lie a twang-head.”

Superman regained his composure and flew towards Metallo. But, Metallo jumped and fire came out of his feet. He began to fly away.

“Rockets?? He has rockets now? He can fly? Does somebody have an extra Bat-Signal I can use?”

Superman started chasing after the robot-man but just couldn’t catch up. He was still feeling the effects of Metallo’s punch and his morning with Lois. But he was able to stay close enough to him to follow him. Metallo landed in an empty lot in Suicide Slum.

“This ends here Metallo.”

“You are correct…Alien!”

The voice wasn’t Metallo’s. It belonged to someone much more powerful. It belonged to the president of the United States!! But Lex wasn’t wearing his business clothes. He was wearing a purple and green mecha-suit. Filled with gadgets and gizmos. His face was hidden with a lead mask.

“Luthor?!”

“Perceptive as ever, even when my face is hidden you can still recognize my voice. Metallo, you can leave, you are no longer needed.”

Metallo just flew off and went back to whatever hole he crawled out of.

“Where is he going Luthor?”

“Home. But don’t worry; you’ll see him again. Or maybe you won’t.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

Luthor answered Superman’s questioned by shooting a missile at him. He exploded went his the “S” on the chest. Superman stood there, acting as if the missile didn’t phase him. He’s a good bluffer.

“Feeling strong today? No matter, I have other ways of killing you.”

“Good luck Luthor.”

Lex used his rocket boots to launch himself at Superman. His fit met Superman’s chin. Superman didn’t even flinch.

“I’m done toying with you now Alien.

Luthor’s fists began to glow green. Superman just stared. But as they continued to glow Superman began to feel weaker.

“Gotta stay strong” Superman thought to himself.

Then from Luthor’s fist came a green blast of energy. It connected with Superman, and he just dropped to the floor. Lex walked closer to the fallen hero and blasted him again with the green beam.

“K-Rays Superman. Kryptonite lasers. Even a man of steel can die. It was just a matter of time until I figured out how to kill you.”

Superman was too weak to respond. Lex blasted him with more Kryptonite Lasers. Superman was now bleeding from the mouth, and he was trembling.

“Feeling weak Superman?”

Luthor blasted Superman with another missile. He screamed out loud and Lex laughed evilly.

“Whats the matter alien? Can’t take the pain? What happened to that invulnerability of yours?”

Luthor finally had enough. Superman’s costume was ripped to shreds and the cape was completely gone. Blood was pouring from his mouth and his nose. His bones were broken, his muscles were torn and the man was paralyzed from the neck down. With one final K-Ray blast Lex Luthor, the greatest criminal mastermind of our time, the President of the United States and Superman’s greatest foe, ended the life of the Man Of Steel.

Chapter 4

“I don’t understand ya boss. You killed Big Blue, but you want me to take the credit.”

“You really are an imbecile. I am the leader of the free world and you want me to take credit for killing its greatest champion. Why do you think I had this fight in a vacant lot in the emptiest part of Suicide Slum?”

“You like the scenery?”

“Make yourself look like you just had the fight of your life. I’ll call the Planet and give then an anonymous tip. Oh make sure nobody comes to this area. Secrecy is of the utmost importance.”

About 30 minutes passed and The Daily Planet staff was there. Jimmy Olsen was taking pictures and Lois was there, crying. The police were also there, as was STAR Labs. Metallo escaped from the police, but not until he made sure they knew he killed Superman.

The rest of the world found out what happened to Superman the next day in the newspapers. That same day Lois Lane flew out to Smallville to be with the Kents.

Chapter 5

“He’s lying Martha. I know Metallo didn’t kill Clark!! Clark has defeated him millions of times!”

“Honey I’ve been saying the same thing all day. And as sad as I am I’ve cried out all my tears. But we have a more important matter. And I know Clark would agree with me.”

“And what would that be Martha?”

“Where is Clark Joseph Kent?”

“Oh my God.”

“I know dear. And I’ve talked it over with Jonathan. We think it would be best to tell the world the truth.”

“I won’t allow that. The boy you are raising has an identity to protect now. You made Superboy Conner Kent.”

“The boy has agreed with us. He’s gone without a secret identity before, and he said he doesn’t mind doing it again.”

“He said that because he loves you. Let the boy have his life.”

“I know you’re right dear, but I haven’t the slightest idea of what to do.”

At that very moment Conner came into the room with fire in his eyes. He was wearing his Superboy costume. His face is showing many emotions.

“It was not Metallo!! It couldn’t have been! Lois I need your help!”

“What’s the matter, what are you talking about?”

“Kryptonite!! STAR Labs has found traces of Kryptonite in Clark’s blood stream. Clark took away Metallo’s Kryptonite heart years ago!”

“Wait just a second!” Martha interjected. “I know you want the whole story, just like Lois, but leave it alone. Let my son rest in peace!”

“What do you need Con?” Asked Lois.

“Do everything in your power and call in every favor you have left to get the burial postponed. I don’t want the closest thing I have to a brother buried before I know the truth!”

“I can do that. How long do you need?”

“Well my powers have been increasing. I’ve developed my vision powers, though they aren’t anywhere near as powerful as Superman’s, I think I can find Metallo by nightfall. And I will beat the truth out of him. Give me two days.”


Chapter 6

A red, blue, and yellow blur flies out of the house and into the sky. The speedy youngster searches ever nook and cranny of the world looking for Metallo.

“There you are.”

Superboy had overlooked the obvious, and found out that Metallo was in the first place he should have looked. Metropolis. Well under Metropolis, where the Underworlders used to dwell. Superboy smashed down to the underground lair. Metallo was startled but not scared. He kept his cool.

“Ah, yes the teenage clone of Superman. How can I help you? Have you come for your ending battle as well?”

“Save it!! Tell me killed Superman…Who really killed Superman!!”

“I killed him. Don’t you read the papers?”

“LIAR!! Tell me who killed him or I’ll kill you, you stupid son of a ****!!”

“Superman never killed.”

“I’m not Superman!”

Superboy’s eyes were now glowing red. He had enough and began to use his heat vision on Metallo.

“I’ll burn a whole right through your God damned black, metal heart!”

“You can’t kill me. Your too afraid I’ll kill you just like I killed your mentor.”

Superboy screamed in anger and leapt at Metallo and with one punch, aided by his tactile telekinesis, he blew Metallo to pieces. The only piece of Metallo that wasn’t destroyed was his head.

“You’ve got a minute until I blow your head up. Who killed Superman.”

“It was Lex Luthor! Don’t kill me.”

“I’m not going to kill you. You’re only a head, and you can’t do anybody any harm, at least not for a while. But I am going to leave you on the floor, because I think it’s really funny.”

Faster than a speeding bullet Superboy flew home to Smallville. He gathered Ma and Pa and Lois and had them sit together in the living room.

“Son, can ya tell me why we are having this meeting?”

“Yeah Pa, I can. Lex Luthor killed your son. And I’m going to make sure he never kills anyone…ever again.”

“Wait just a sec, you can’t kill the President…you can’t kill anyone.” Lois stated.

“I’m not going to kill him. I’m going to scare him. And then we can bury Clark, and as mean as this may sound, we can get on with our lives. He has to be stopped. I’m stopping him once and for hell!”

“Why can’t you go to Batman or Wonder Woman, or that green guy for help? I don’t need to lose two sons” Ma spoke with a tear. “He killed Clark, he can kill you too.”

“He won’t kill me.”

Chapter 7

Superboy disappeared from the house and began to fly to Washington D.C. But halfway there he changed course. He started heading north. He was headed towards The Fortress Of Solitude. As he flew there he passed many different countries and cities. And he saw many people mourning the loss of Superman. The sight brought a tear to his eye, but the sadness turned to fury.

When Superboy finally got to the Fortress and entered he automatically knew where to go. Superman had taken him there many times. The Teen Of Steel went straight to an indestructible Kryptonian treasure chest. He opened it and was looking at some of Superman’s prized possessions.

“Cape, I know he has a cape in this damn box”

He continued rummaging through the contents of the chest and found a gift box with a card. He read is aloud.

“Dear Connor, you’ve been the closest thing I’ve ever had to a brother. And you’ve earned this. I had Ma make is special for you. Happy Birthday 21st Birthday, Love Clark…I was going to get whatever was in this box in four years. It sounds like it could be some sort of clothing. I’ll just take a peek.”

Connor slowly opened the box and saw a blue cape, with a yellow “S” shield on the back.

“He got me a cape. And he made is especially for me, in blue. And more importantly he called me his brother.”

Superboy put the cape on and then dropped to his knees. He began to cry.

Chapter 8

In the Oval Office sat President Luthor. He was still in a good mood from finally killing Superman.

“OTIS!! Will you get in here!!??”

Otis scurried into the office. Otis never left his post. His post was standing outside the president’s door. Didn’t matter which door, it was the door of whatever room Lex was in.

“How can I help ya boss?”

“I’m in a good mood, and the future looks bright. Take the rest of the day off.”

“But boss, it’s 10:00 PM, the day is over for me in an hour…ahhh forget it, thanks boss!”

Otis left the office and the president signed a few documents. Then the lights in the office went out.


”Who’s there? I don’t like pranks Otis!”

Luthor heard no response.

“I am the President damn it! My lights don’t go out!!”

“They do now Lex!”

Two red glowing eyes started coming towards Lex. Lex began to get nervous, but he didn’t let whoever was coming towards him know it. As the man approached Lex a familiar emblem became visible to Lex.

“No! I killed you!”

“No Lex you killed him. You didn’t kill me.”

The man banged his fist on Luthor’s desk and the lights came back on. In front of Lex was standing Superboy. He looked furious. He was angrier than Clark ever was. He was breathing heavily, trying to keep the frustration in. He didn’t want to do something he’d regret later on.

“Ah, it’s just the boy. I’ve got work to do child, I’m running a country.”

Superboy had had enough. He took Lex by his collar and through him across the room. Lex landed rather unpleasantly, he was upside down, his feet over his head, his back pressed against a wall.

Superboy walked over to Lex and picked him up. He punched the president across his face. Then he did it again and again.

“You won’t….kill me…..Superman doesn’t…kill.”

Lex could barely speak, and he was bleeding from his nose and mouth.

“I’m not Superman, you said yourself.”

Superboy took Lex by his legs and began spinning him around. He let go of Lex’s legs and Lex went crashing through the window.

“AAAAAHHHHHHHH…..umph!”

Superboy caught Lex, but it wasn’t the most comfortable landing in the world.

“You didn’t think I’d let ya get hurt did ya Lexy?”

“What…do…you…w…ant…from me?

“I want you to tell the world Lex. I want you to tell them what you did.”

“Never!!”

“I know about 100 ways I can kill you, without using my powers. Double that if I do use my powers.”

Superboy’s eyes began to glow red with heat vision again. Lex began to sweat profusely and Superboy just smiled.

“You win.”

Chapter 9

The world had been mourning the loss of its greatest hero for a few days, and the reality has finally set in. The public memorial finally came, and many of Superman’s colleagues had given speeches. Many of his friends outside of crime fighting had as well. Lois’ speech was the most moving. But it was short. She loved Clark more than everyone, and she wanted to tell everyone and couldn’t.

The pallbearers had just locked Superman’s tombs when Superboy came flying down with Lex Luthor in his hands. He landed in front of the podium.

“Ladies and gentlemen, our esteemed president has something he would like to say.”

“It was I!! I killed him! Lex Luthor, the greatest criminal mastermind of our time has defeated Superman…or should I say Clark Kent!!”

“You know??”

“Of course I know. I’ve just been waiting to tell the world.”

Lex began to laugh an evil laugh as the SCU began to arrest Lex. Lex didn’t even fight them off. He knew he’d be able to break out of prison before they decide what to do with him. For he had a new goal in life, he now wanted to defeat Superboy…but that would be impossible. Because Lex, along with the rest of the world now knew that Superboy was no longer, he was now Superman.