Screenplay By Lee Thomson

Superman Created by Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. A fictional sequel to the 2013 movie: Man of Steel

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EXT. SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY SUB: SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN OPEN OCEAN. The ROAR of an ENGINE draws our attention toA MASSIVE OIL TANKER slowing fighting through rough seas. As it passes- BOOM!- An EXPLOSION blows a hole in the side of the boat. INT. OIL TANKER -- CONTINUOUS CHAOS. KLAXONS sound, crew are frantically running in all directions. Various EXPLOSIONS can be heard in all directions. One CREWMAN- freaked- shuts a bulk head door behind him. He slowly... steps... back. His eyes dont come off the door. All the noise and chaos seem to vanish. A calm before the storm. BANG!- WHAT THE FUCK- BANG!- Something- or someone begins pounding the door- FIST MARKS appear in the thick steel. Suddenly, the door is just RIPPED AWAY. revealing a figure silhouetted by fire and anarchy. The Crewman reaches for a gun- opens fire. The Mysterious Figure pushes forward, ignoring the bullets piercing his skin. CLICK- OUT OF AMMO. Desperate he throws the gun- A HAND SNATCHES IN FROM THE AIR- CRUSHES IT. Could this Mysterious Man be...Superman? The Crewman makes a run for it- hes grabbed by the necklifted- choked- then tossed like a piece of trash.

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EXT. SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY The Tanker groans as it breaks up... begins to sink. INT. ENGINE ROOM, OIL TANKER -- MOMENTS LATER SEVERAL CREWMAN, each holding weapons- A mix of small guns, to larger rocket launchers- stood around the tankersNUCLEAR REACTOR CORE. This is a not typical tanker. Theyre nervous. The last stand of the brave. Quiet. Maybe they got away with it, maybe theyre safeSMASH- The Mysterious Figure, still burning, bursts through the wall- the "TROOPS" open fire- No Effect- The Figure tosses them like rag-dolls- some just think "fuck it" and abandon their post. TWO CREWMAN try to load their Rocket Launcher. They struggle- Its snatched from their grip. They stare up at the figureA Man- HALF HIS FACE COVERED IN CYBERNETIC IMPLANTS. He stares intently at the Rocket Launcher. A Crewman takes his chance- runs- the Metal Man doesnt even look- SWIPES the Crewman away with INCREDIBLE FORCE- the limp body SLAMS AGAINST THE WALL. TENTACLES grow out from Metal Mans hand, attaching on to the Bazooka- it begins to break down, scrounging like paper until the weapon has vaporized- REFORMING AS A SHOULDER MOUNTED ROCKET LAUNCHER. Scary, but pretty bad-ass. The Shoulder Launcher aims down at the Last Crewman. METAL MAN Leave. No need for a second invitation, the Final Crewman is outta there. INT. BRIDGE, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME The CAPTAIN is on a SAT-PHONE.

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CONTINUED: CAPTAIN Sir, we have a potential leak. Core compromised. LEX LUTHOR (Over phone) There must be no trace, you know what to do?

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The realization hits the Captain like a brick to the face. CAPTAIN Yes, sir, I do. LEX LUTHOR (Over phone) Then we have nothing left to discuss. The Captain puts down the phone. Flicks open a control panel. He takes a moment to look at his crew. They know. A deep breath...contemplating- Flicks the switch in an instant, like removing a plaster quickly to avoid the pain. CLOSE ON: A COUNTDOWN 1:00...0:59...0:58 The Captain looks up- suddenly has to steady himself. EXT.SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY The TANKER IS SINKING at an incredible rate. Arching forward as it goes under. INT. ENGINE ROOM, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME THE SHIP GROANS. The Metal Man steps forward. Places an affectionate hand on the CoreKLAXONS SOUND- The Core seals itself off in an instant. METAL MAN No. The Metal Man tries to tear off the SEALING CHAMBER- PUNCHES IT- not even a dent- tries again- no effect. Concentrates. The Tentacles try to break down the steel, like they did the Rocket Launcher- a severe headache takes hold- The Metal Man falls to the ground. (CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: Water begins gushing into the engine room. BACK ON THE BRIDGE The WINDOWS GIVE WAY- Water stampedes over the crew. EXT. UNDER THE SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY The BOAT falls to the bottom of the ocean. INT. BRIDGE, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME CLOSE ON: COUNTER AS IT REACHES THE END OF ITS COUNTDOWN...5...4...3 INT. ENGINE ROOM, OIL TANKER -- SAME TIME

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Metal Man floats in the water. No air bubbles appear from his mouth. His eyes stare at the engine as it reaches critical levels. EXT. UNDER THE SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN -- DAY A moment- then the SHIP COLLAPSES IN ON ITSELFall the built up energy in a MASSIVE BLASTOCEAN SURFACE BOOM!- DEBRIS SCATTERS INTO THE AIR AS THE BLAST BURSTS THROUGH THE OCEANS SKIN. FOCUS ON: FLOATING METAL HANDBACK UNDER THE OCEAN The ground begins to TREMOR. CRACKS release BUBBLES AND SAND until engulfed in darknessFADE TO: EXT. METROPOLIS -- DAY DUST. TICKING of cooling metal. Moving out of the dust an image begins to emerge- Metropolis. Broken. Destroyed. A COLD WIND blows dust off a Buildings skeletal remains. An UPBEAT MALE VOICE, with an infomercial tone, starts talking over the horrific scenes of devastation. (CONTINUED) unleashing

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UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) Dreams. Various shots of people stumbling from wreckage, looking lost and visibly injured. UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) When did our greatest city stop dreaming? INT. METROPOLIS GRAND STATION -- DAY Footage looks to be taken from a mobile phone. It is struggling to find a shot. UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) Was it the day we learned the truth? Finally it lands a killer shot- SUPERMAN, HANDS AROUND ZODS NECK- this is the final moments of their epic showdown. [Note: The Family he is protecting are out of shot.] UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) That the monsters in our worst nightmaresSUPERMAN SNAPS ZODS NECK- Image freezes on an unflatteringaggressive- looking Superman... UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) -Were real. BACK TO CITY LEXCORP MEDICAL STAFF run to the injured. Wrap cloths around them. Carry CHILDREN. All care, all smiles...All propaganda. UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) Well, LexCorp never stopped dreaming. Voice becomes more upbeat- if thats possible. HIGH ABOVE THE DEVASTATED CITY Looking down on all the devastation- suddenly the images speed up to an insane rate- construction crews moving in and out- debris clears- the frames of new buildings erect at a breathtaking rate.

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UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) In just over three years, LexCorp has invested more money than any other American company. Still at high speed- The FAMOUS DAILY PLANET GLOBE is being lowered into place, the beginning of an iconic Metropolis landscape. UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) Thats three times more than the Wayne Foundation- Over ten times more that Queen Consolidated. INT. MEDICAL FACILITY -- DAY CLOSE ON: ADVANCED PROSTHETIC LEGS RUNNING ON A TREAD MILL. CHEESY MUSIC KICKS IN. Pull back to reveal- A high-tech recovery room. Doctors monitor patience- all with a high-tech limb- One Guy crushes a STEEL PIPE with his BIONIC ARM. BIONIC ARM GUYS DOCTOR Easy, Tim. BIONIC ARM GUY Sorry, Doc- this is still new to me. BIONIC ARM GUYS DOCTOR Thats OK, Tim, together well get there. Its enough to make you want to throw-up. UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) Were not just rebuilding a city. A couple of doctors are gathered around a BED RIDDEN PATIENT. Monitor above the bed: AN X-RAY OF THE PATIENTS CHEST. All seems normal. DOCTOR ONE hits a button on his TABLET. The organs on the X-RAY spring into life. Then it hits- HOLY SHIT- THE RIB-CAGE, LUNGS, AND HEARTtheyre all ARTIFICIAL.

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UPBEAT MALE (V.O.) Were rebuilding lives. The guy on the treadmill stops running. Tired. TREADMILL GUYS DOCTOR Good work. How do you feel? Image pulls back, discover we are watching video on a WALL MOUNTED TV. ON MONITOR: Treadmill Guys face, pulls a rehearsed smile. TREADMILL GUY (thumb up) Great. Thanks LexCScreen goes black. WOMANS VOICE (O.S.) What a load of crap. A woman lowers the REMOTE CONTROL revealing a sassy, tailored redhead- THE ONE AND ONLY LOIS LANE. Standing at her stood next to STEVE LOMBARD, 40s, inINT. BULL-PIT, DAILY PLANET -- DAY The office is awash with activity. Everybody seems to have somewhere to go, a deadline to meet. LOIS LANE Who is gonna buy that? (recreates the thumb up shot from the chest video) STEVE LOMBARD Lois, I get that this guy is your...you know. Boy. Lois gives him the "What the fuck you just say look". She walks off towards her desk. Steve feeling the need to explain himself follows. STEVE LOMBARD (trying to keep up with Lois) You know what I mean. Youre close. So I get why youd be pissed if someone was not on the same page as you.

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Steve takes her hand stopping her in front of a wall of TV MONITORS. Each one displaying news programs from around the world. Most involve Superman in heroic acts. STEVE LOMBARD However, you cant knock what Lex has done for the city (gesturing to monitors) while your boy has been on world tourLois glances down at a monitor showingLEXCORP NEWS: Locals make radical claims of Superman being responsible for viruses, destroying crops, and causing disasters...all unsupported, but damaging nonetheless. LOIS LANE He lost everything to save us, any hope of being with his people, not to be alone...and for what? (Gestures to LexCorp News) So we can tear up whats left of him. Support a man who is using this citys pain as nothing more than campaign material. She turns away heading off at a rate of knots. Stevepissed- waits a moment before choosing to pursue. Hang back looking at a monitor showingPERU NATIONAL NEWS: A graphic displays the epicenter of an Earthquake- ITS THE SAME LOCATION AS OUR SUNKEN BOAT. STEVE LOMBARD Maybe the people would be a bit more supportive of him, if he wasnt so secretive- swooping in then swooping out. How do we know he wont end up like that general guy. Then who will save us then? Loiss PHONE BEEPS before she can answer. Her reaction of joy is obvious. STEVE LOMBARD (Trying to ease the tension) Whos that? LOIS LANE Hopefully the break Ive been looking for.

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STEVE LOMBARD Well, just dont print anything until you have proof- Perry hates it when you go behind his back. Lois now gives the "Whoops!" look. LOIS LANE What? I think Perry has learned to cut me a little slackPERRY WHITE (O.S.) (shouting, furious) LOIS, GET YOUR ASS IN HERE. Steve looks a little smug. PERRY WHITE (O.S.) What the HELL is this? INT. PERRY WHITES OFFICE, DAILY PLANET -- DAY PERRY WHITE, 60s, holds up a piece of paper- LOISS ARTICLE. LOIS LANE Its the truth. Perry slams the paper on to his ebony deskPERRY WHITE BASED ON WHAT LOIS? Perry walks around his desk with purpose. OLD DAILY PLANET NEWSPAPERS are mounted on the wall. The whole office has a classic feel to it. LOIS LANE I have credible claimsPERRY WHITE CREDIBLE CLAIMS! Lois if your claims were remotely credible I wouldnt have spent the last hour talking to Lexs many, expensive lawyers about how many words it is going to take in your retraction tomorrow to stop him from suing us back the age of typewriters. LOIS LANE Retraction. Perry, Ive just got my first solid lead...give me twenty (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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LOIS LANE (contd) four hours and we wont need a retraction. Perry takes a breath. Now hes intrigued. He never could ignore the chance of a story. PERRY WHITE Is your lead credible? If theyre just another aggrieved patient trying to sue their way to the American dream, I dont want to hear it. LOIS LANE (trust me) Hes credible. 24 hours. Thats all I need and we get the exclusive on the real Lex Luthor and everything he has been up to. Weighting up his options. PERRY WHITE You got 12!- and dont print anything without me checking it first, or Ill make damn sure any lawsuit is mailed to you directly. (a concerted dont fuck this up) Perry gestures. Lois makes her way outPERRY WHITE Oh, before you go. Where is Kent, I feel like Ive barely seen his face around here. Lois turns. LOIS LANE Ive had him chasing up Superman sightings, doing follow up stories of places hes been active... so, my guess: Peru. PERRY WHITE Peru? LOIS LANE News came in about 20 minutes ago. Earthquake in the region, 8.3. So, my other guess is...

11. EXT. SKIES OVER PERU -- DAY Clouds above city LOIS LANE (O.S.) ...the Superman will be there too. SUPERMAN flies past at tremendous speedCITY OF CALLAO, PERU CACOPHONY OF DESPERATE PEOPLE, CRUMBLING BUILDINGS, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SIRENS. A city in mass panic- everyone trying to escape- victims covered in blood- children covered in the soot of collapsed buildings. A historical fortress- Castillo de Real Felipe- falls into the harbor below. People scream as an icon of the city crumblesMAIN SQUARE Superman lands like a champ- time slows. Superman appears normal speed as the world around him is in slow motion. He begins assessing the situation. [NOTES THE BELOW WILL BE ONE LONG SHOT, AS IF FLOATING AROUND THE SCENE] - A couple desperately hang out of a window, the building engulfed in flames. - A truck flipping over as it jack-knifes, heading for a small family. - Large cracks crawl up the building, its structural integrity about to give way. Here... we...go... BACK TO REAL TIMEAt lighting speed- Superman places himself in front of the truck- just in time- WHAM!- the metal and steel crush around him- the stand to seeSuperman not wasting a moment- pushing the truck into the crumbling building- it acts as a tempory brace- holding the structures collapse- for now. The Couple- desperate- JUMP- Superman guns it- grabbing them- placing them on the ground(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: SUPERMAN Get to high ground- Quickly. COUPLE (running away) Thank you.

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THE SOUND OF CRUSHING STEEL grabs Supermans attention- the truck is losing the fight under the weight of the building. Superman plants two firm hands- feet crushing into the ground- the truck is relived of its duties. More STEEL BEAMS start to give way- Superman scans the building- A group of people yet to make it out- if those beams go, the building goes no matter what Superman goesSuddenly- RUMBLING THUNDER- a new threat incoming. A desperate look appears- Superman knows what is comingHARBORS EDGE A SMALL NAVAL SHIP begins to be pulled out towards the Ocean. Only the boats anchor stopping it going further. The Ship begins to sink- but not sink- the water is receding. In the distant we see the cause of the RUMBLING THUNDER- Shit has just hit the fan- A TSUNAMI IS INBOUND. BACK UNDER THE BUILDING Superman- panicked- decision time. The beams wont last another couple of minutes- he needs to go if he has any chance of stopping that waveSuperman closes his eyes weighing up the god like decision of choosing who lives or who dies. EXT. KENT FARM -- DAY FLASHBACK: Jonathan Kent, 50s, working on his prized truck. Dam thing wont start again. A 16 year old Clark Kent wonders over carrying a football and a cheeky grin. YOUNG CLARK You know, I could take up football. Money Id get, we could buy you a new truck for everyday of the week. (CONTINUED)

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JONATHAN KENT I think we both know your father put you on this planet to do more than play football. Clark looks down at the ball, frustrated. Another reminder he isnt normal. Jonathan puts down the rags. JONATHAN KENT Son, I know this isnt easy for ya. Life rarely is. You see, you have a destiny, Clark. Clark glances up at his dad, who is looking out into the world, as if picturing the great man he will become. JONATHAN KENT When the world sees you for how special you are, youll be faced with lifes toughest choices, and at times youll doubt your resolve...but if always do what you believe is right...if you show the people that youre willing to face insurmountable odds to do whats true, then youll give the people something much more than money...or catching a football ever could. Clark appears lost in the words YOUNG CLARK Whats that? JONATHAN KENT Hope, Clark...hope CUT TO: EXT. CALLAO, PERU -- DAY Pan up from the Superman S- Superman opens his eyes- more determined than ever- the final group are heading down, but still a few floors up- SHIT- The support beams about to giveSLOW SPEEDSuperman flies up through the concrete ceiling and floors. The building in slow collapse reaching the(CONTINUED)

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The group at the end of the corridor- FUCK IT- Superman flies at a crazy speed- right past the GROUP OF THREE- the speed lifts them off their feet- at last second Superman turns- his back facing the wallSMASH!OUTSIDE THE BUILDING Superman breaks through- leaving a massive hole is his wakeslows- waitingBACK TO NORMAL SPEED The Group- caught in Supermans slipstream fly out hole created by Superman- caught one by one- just before the building finally surrenders. A quick drop off then Superman is back in the airEXT. CALLAO, PERU -- DAY Superman flies to the Tsunami, mother natures might dwarfing his own- their is no way to stop the wave. Superman starts to deep breaths...in...out...in...out. Until he sucks in a huge amount of air- his chest expandingthen compressing- along with all that air- then FUCKING UNLEASHES- Slowing one section of the wave- turning a section to ice- but the rest of the wave powers on. Superman runs out of breath- faint- takes a second to regroup. Ok. Plan B. Closes his eyes. They glow. Brighter. Superman cliches his fists as if this is even a heat causing him great pain. OPENS- The most intense beams of heat burst out- Superman screams in agony- the beams smash into the wave- instantly creating steam- as water evaporates- the wave shrinks as it spreads itself thinnerBACK AT THE PORT People scramble as they make their way for higher groundSuperman can be seen unleashing another HEAT VISION BURSTAT THE WAVE (CONTINUED)

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Superman has to stop- beams weaker, not as intenseexhausted- smoke emitting from his eyes- he cant stop the wave, although its power is greatly reduced. Superman flies back towards theCOASTLINE Floats above as the wave begins it attack on the port. He can see floating bodies. He may have saved hundreds off lives, but the ones he lost still hurts like Hell. Something shining in the water grabs his attention- it is different from the other debris. Floats down picks up the object- ITS METAL MANS METALLIC SPINE AND HEAD. The skin is missing. The robotic eye seems to stare up at Superman. He gently feels the metal, studies the tech...its Kryptonian, at least in inspiration. Superman looks up- someone has been grave robbing. PISSEDSuperman rockets into the sky. INT. HI-TECH LAB -- DAY Usual affair of white coats and microscopes. Then we see the experiments and see this isnt usual at all: - ZODS UNDERARMOUR in a heating chamber already at 2000 Degrees, but remains in perfect condition. - KRYPTONIAN DEBRIS - A SINGLE BABY CHILD, STILL IN A BIRTHING MEMBRANE, a survivor of the birthing chamber. Various computers monitoring the life signs. A TECHNICIAN is packing up his things. Hes nervous. Glances up at his monitor- A message reads: COPY COMPLETE. HE removes a memory card from the computer. Places it in an envelope addressed to- LOIS LANE, DAILY PLANET. Trying to act natural... Deep breaths... As far as others are concerned he is just finishing for the day. TECHNICIAN (to technician across from him) You got any plans for this evening?

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The OTHER TECHNICIAN looks up from his microscope. Just a look that saids: FUCK OFF IM WORKING. Technician takes the hint- takes the envelope and goes. INT. CORNER OFFICE, HI-TECH LAB -- DAY Man 50s- Dr EDWARD GROLL watches through the glass windows off his office as the Technician boards an elevator. He types a few commands into his computer- brings up the Technicians screen with the COPY COMPLETE MESSAGE- picks up the phone in an instant. Whoever he is calling is on speed dial- Its LEX LUTHOR. EDWARD GROLL Sir, we have a problem. The Technician exits the base and we areEXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- DAY The Technician tries to keep his head down walking past various training training exercises. Like the lab the usual is very unusual: - A GUNRANGE with officers firing SONIC RIFLES - COMBAT with personal wearing strength enhancing EXO-SUITS - A NEW TYPE OF JET FIGHTER struggling to takeoff. Fires a HIGH-CALIBER PULSE CANON with energy similar to the KRYPTONIAN WEAPONS. The metal, the engines all look...ALIEN. EDWARD GROLL (O.S.) A level three technician by the name of Franklin White may have gotten cold feet, emails suggest he plans on meeting Lois Lane fron the Daily Planet. Franklin walks to a waiting CHOPPER. He makes eye contact with a battle worn MAN, 60s, wears his uniform like a second skin- GENERAL LANE. The General doesnt shift his gaze. EDWARD GROLL (O.S.) We can take care of this on base-

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LEX LUTHOR (O.S.) No. Franklin boards the Chopper. PILOT Where ya heading? FRANKLIN (clutching bag) Metropolis. Chopper begins taking off. LEX LUTHOR (O.S.) We get the base clean- the situation there is complex enough without dividing focus. INT. LEX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, METROPOLIS -- DAY A MAN with a mustache calmly approaches the security desk. LEX LUTHOR (O.S.) Dont worry Doctor... The man slides over his PASSPORT. A quick check. LEX LUTHOR (O.S.) Mr. White wont be meeting with Ms. Lane. The SERCURITY OFFICER stamps the passport, hands it back. SERCURITY OFFICER Have a nice stay, Mr. Lawton. BACK IN THE OFFICE LEX LUTHOR (Over phone) How is our other problem? Edward brings up a PATIENTS FILE on his computer. EDWARD GROLL Fixed. We already have an ideal candidate for the process.

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INT. INTENSIVE CARE, MEDICAL FACILITY -- DAY TWO MEDICAL PERSONAL walk past a line of patients. All wired up to various life supporting machines. LEX LUTHOR (O.S.) Ellaberate on ideal. The Personal arrive at the final PATIENT. Hes a mess. The limbs he still has left are COVERED IN BURNS AND SCARS. EDWARD GROLL (O.S.) (reading the file) Two things: He has no family. Parents died of natural deaths several years ago. Family, wife and two kids, died during the first Alien invasion. LEX LUTHOR (O.S.) The other? Doctors pick up the Patients chart, a familer name: JOHN CORBAN. EDWARD GROLL (O.S.) He volunteered. INT. CORNER OFFICE, HI-TECH LAB -- DAY LEX LUTHOR (Over phone) Have him prepped, let me know when he is ready for a operational test... and Doctor no more mistakes, if Peru comes back to us in any way your employment with LexCorp will be put under review. The phone hangs up. The Doctor waits a moment. pressure has gone up a notch. INT. KITCHEN, KENT HOME -- DAY MARTHA KENT is doing the dishes. The kitchen itself is homely and holsome. Sheets cover much of the repair work from Zods attack. Martha walks through to theLOUNGE (CONTINUED)

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Starts cleaning a small table. Anything to keep herself occupied. Catches a small picture, which shatters on the floor. She carefully bends down to pick it up. Staring for a moment at the image- JONATHAN KENT HOLDING A YOUNG CLARK ALOFT. A happy memory. CLARK KENT (O.S.) I think I knocked that picture over a hundred times growing up. Martha looks up overcome with joy, an unstoppable smile takes- CLARK KENT is stood in her doorway. CLARK KENT I forget how many frames it has had. She hugs him in a way only a mother could. He returns the affection. INT. KITCHEN, KENT HOME -- DAY Martha is pouring two cups of tea. MARTHA KENT Are you staying long? Hands him the cup. He takes it, ignoring the heat. MARTHA KENT (mothers instinct) Careful, its hot. CLARK KENT Its OK, Mum. MARTHA KENT Still trying to act all brave in front of you mother. CLARK KENT The heats fine. MARTHA KENT Im not talking about that, Clark Clark takes a deep breath. She doesnt have X-Ray vision, but can see through his exterior to know when hes hurting on the inside.

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CONTINUED: MARTHA KENT You cant keep avoiding what happened.

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Clark steps to the window. Takes a moment to enjoy the piece outside. CLARK KENT Im not. I spent one week at the Planet, I had to listen to people talk about how much they lost, who they had lost. A lot of people blamed meMARTHA KENT A lot didnt. A lot of people saw a man fighting for them, a man who choose humans over his own people because it was the right thing to do. The others just know half-truths or listen to Luthors campaign propaganda to muchCLARK KENT Maybe he is rightMARTHA KENT Cut the crap, Clark. Time for some tough love Man of Steel or not. MARTHA KENT You know he isnt right. The only reason he is able to sprout his rumours is because you went away. Martha tries to hold back the tears. Clark knows this isnt just about those he left in the city. MARTHA KENT You left them all behind, while you tried to cope with your own personal guilt, never wanting to let anyone in. Clark puts down his tea. Takes his mother by the hand. CLARK KENT Im sorry. I should have told you I was going. I just... wanted to be accepted, now all I see and hear is their fear their distrust of me. Even I can be hurt, mum.

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MARTHA KENT Clark, if you want the people to trust you, talk to them, put their fears at ease. Swooping in and saving the day and all is great, but if they dont know you for who you truly are, then theyre never gonna trust you. Martha is right, of course. Clark stands taller a renewed energy. Starts heading to the door. MARTHA KENT Now where do you think youre going. Clark stops. Opens his small bag and takes out a PAIR OF GLASSES. Placing them on. Toughs up his hair. Now hes CLARK KENT we know and love. CLARK KENT I picked up a lead on a story in Peru... Ive got to go to work. Leaves. Martha picks up the cups. Clark returns gives her a kiss on the cheek. MARTHA KENT (I love you too) Go on get outta here. If you bump into Lois just mention I got her message and Thursday for dinner is fine. CLARK KENT You and Lois? Dinner? Clark surprised and a little worried. Mum and potential girlfriend having dinner dates. MARTHA KENT Yes. And she is a wonderful cook. I would ask you to come, but we dont want you hearing us gossip about you. CLARK KENT I can hear from pretty far away, Mum. MARTHA KENT Youre too polite to eavesdrop on your mother. (CONTINUED)

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John Struggles to find the breath needed to forms words. JOHN CORBAN Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity youre about to give me, to be a solider again. EDWARD GROLL Try to relax the next couple of days- well, they arent going to be pleasant for you. JOHN CORBAN Pain is my driver, doctor. Edward starts to insert a syringe through Johns skull. JOHN CORBAN What are you doing? EDWARD GROLL Your brain lacks the capability to perform many of the suits molecular manipulation processes. What I am injecting you with, is, in effect, an additional processor... A METALLIC SKELETON, inside a clear MEMBRANE lowers from the ceiling- its the METALLO SUIT. The Suit just owns the room. JOHN CORBAN I can feel it. THE HAND of the suit begins to move putting Edward on edge. EDWARD GROLL John... John, focus on me...John... think of Jennifer... Think of your little boy. (CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: His eyes lock with Edwards. JOHN CORBAN I can hear a voice, like there is something trapped, Screaming to get out. EDWARD GROLL Its natural. Youre brian is developing a link to the processor. It will take time. Things seem to settle. EDWARD GROLL Well then. Shall we begin.

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Corban nods. Nervous as Hell. The table rotates and turns into a horizontal position. Edward leans in. EDWARD GROLL You might experience a tinkling sensation. Suddenly- SHOCKS HIM WITH A DEFRIBULATOR- BEEEEEP- CORBAN is apparently DEAD. EXT. METROPOLIS -- DAY A taxi pulls up outside the METROPOLIS HILTON. Franklin gets out. Tipping the driverACCROSS THE STREET Floyd Lawton is watching. He finishes his Coffee as he watches Franklin enter the hotel. INT. METROPOLIS HILTON -- DAY Franklin anxiously approaches the DESK CLERK. He almost cant believe he made it this far. The sweat on his brow is obvious. FRANKLIN Hi, I have a roomed book. CLERK (surprised) Name? Franklin stares at the Clerk for what feels like a life time. (CONTINUED)

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FRANKLIN Franklin White. Franklin looks over his shoulderCLERK Big date, sir? FRANKLIN What? CLERK You seem very nervous. In my expereince that means you have a big night planned with a certain special someone. An evening with the wife (puts his hand to his mouth in pretend discretion) maybe a night without. (A wink) Franklin takes the ENVELOPE from his bag. Hands it to the Clerk. FRANKLIN No. Look, should I not be around, could you pass this to a Miss Lois Lane? She should be here later this evening. CLERK Of course. Your room is 514. Just take the lift to the 5th, the room at the end of the hall. Franklin walks away, making sure to enter an empty elevator. Floyd makes his way into the lobby looks towards the elvator- sees the doors closing- watches the numbers tick to level 5. INT. LOBBY, DAILY PLANET -- DAY Clark walks through the rotating doors into the NEWLY BUILT LOBBY trying to take it all in. Walking over a marble floor with DAILY PLANET LOGO imprinted on it. It feels good to be back.

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INT. BULL-PIT, DAILY PLANET -- DAY Clark walks out a lift and is greeted by all the noise and adrenaline that comes with a NEWSROOM. A deep breath. This is where he belongs. Starts walking through. A broadcast catches his attention on one of the WALL MONITORS- LEXCORP NEWS LEXCORP NEWS ANCHOR ...the alien was spotted during the earthquake and tsunami in Peru, we investigate recent links between the being and the increase in disasters, could his mere presence be causing an increase in climate change? More at 11. Clarks anger builds- CRUSHES A HOLE-PUNCHPERRY WHITE (O.S.) Clark Kent, I was beginning to think Lois had running. CLARK PALMS THE HOLE PUNCH ON TO THE NEAREST DESK. Perry gives him a firm handshake, then puts his arm around Clark gesturing to the newsroom. PERRY WHITE What do you think of the place? CLARK KENT The globe on top seems a bit much. Perry laughs off the comment. Has always liked Clarks honest charm. PERRY WHITE Thank you for all the work you did abroad. I think Lois really appreciated someone giving "him" a voiceJIMMY OLSEN (O.S.) You get any pictures? Both Perry and Clark turn to see a a young looking 20 something, CANON 7D around his neck- JIMMY OLSEN. PERRY WHITE I guess this seems like a perfect time to introduce you to Jimmy Olsen. (CONTINUED)

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Clark shakes Jimmys excited hand. PERRY WHITE We at the Planet have to keep up with the times. Jimmy is our online guru. Manages our social pages, uploads pictures, videos... Perry notices that Jimmy hasnt let go of Clarks hand yet. PERRY WHITE I will leave you two to get to know one another. (to Clark quietly) Good luck. Perry leaves. Clark gives a awkward smile. Jimmy realises he is still shaking hands. JIMMY OLSEN Oh! Sorry. Nervous. CLARK KENT Nervous? JIMMY OLSEN Are you kidding, Ive like read everyone of your blogs... (turning up the excitement) So...did you meet him? Jimmy gestures flying with his hands. CLARK KENT (a slight chuckle) Sadly, no. He had normally left by the time I would make it into the country. JIMMY OLSEN Man. What a shame. It would be awesome to get a photo- yeah people have managed blurry video or a random shot... But what I am talking about is: Something iconic, something when people see it, people know what he stands for. CLARK KENT Which is what exactly?

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JIMMY OLSEN Are you kidding me, CK? Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Yeah, you may not have said those things in your articles, but I was reading between the lines. Clark takes it in. A wry smile, appreciating the sentiment. EXT. METROPOLIS HILTON -- NIGHT Lois Lane arrives at the hotel. She doesnt even wait for the change from the Taxi Driver- shes on a mission. INT. LOBBY, METROPOLIS HILTON -- NIGHT Lois approaches the Desk. Interupts Clerk 2 dealing with other costumers. LOIS LANE Hi, my name is Lois Lane, I am here to see a Franklin White. The Desk Clerk from earlier over hears the name. Starts shuffling for the package from behind the desk. DESK CLERK 2 Miss Lane. He is in Room 514, take theLOIS LANE Thank you. Lois doesnt hang around. Heads to the lift. The Clerk finally finds the package, waving it above his head. DESK CLERK Miss Lane, Miss Lane. Lois is already in the lift- the doors are beginning to close. DESK CLERK Miss Lane, Franklin left you thisThe doors have already shut by the time he gets to the elevator. Lois- anxious- looks at the numbers as the lift begins to cruel up the floors.

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INT. FRANKLINS ROOM -- SAME TIME Franklin is working at his computer- hes hot- struggling to concentrate. He opens the his windowSNIPER SCOPE POV: FRANKLIN AT HIS WINDOW GETTING SOME AIR. CUT TO: EXT. BUILDING ROOF -- SAME TIME The BARREL OF A SNIPER RIFLE- BUT NO SCOPE. A GLOVED HAND places down SMARTPHONE running a strange type of APP- A REMOTE THERMOSTAT SET TO A HIGH TEMP. The hand reaches up to his face- MASKED- HIS HAND ADJUSTS A LARGE GLOWING RED EYESNIPER SCOPE POV: FRANKLIN LIGHTING A SMOKE AT THE WINDOW No wonder this guy doesnt need a scope, he has sometype of CYBERNETIC EYE- THIS IS DEADSHOT. ADJUST THE EYE AGAIN SNIPER SCOPE POV: ZOOMS IN ON THE FALLING ASH WATCHING ITS MOVEMENT FROM THE LIGHT WIND. INT. LIFT, HILTON -- SAME TIME The lift finally comes to a stop. The doors cant seem to open fast enough- Lois is out like olympic sprinter hearing the starting pistol. INT. FRANKLINS ROOM -- SAME TIME KNOCK KNOCK- Franklin stubs out the CIGARETTE. Hurrys to answer the door for LOISIt isnt Lois- Its a FEDEX GUY. FEDEX GUY Package from a Miss Lane, if I could just get you to sign here? Franklin signs and takes the small, but weighty, package. FEDEX GUY Enjoy the rest of your evening, sir.

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Franklin closes the door behind him. Eyes not leaving the FedEx Guy as he walks away. EXT. BUILDING ROOF -- SAME TIME Deadshot leans back in to the rifle. Getting comfy... getting ready INT. CORRIDOR, 5TH FLOOR, HILTON -- SAME TIME Lois passes the FedEx Guy- He gives her a smile. Waits for him to turn the corner- pauses for a moment- starts to panic- moving faster towards the last room. INT. FRANKLINS ROOM -- SAME TIME Franklin opens the envelope, as he pulls out the object- a SHELL CASING HITS THE FLOOR- hes now standing there with a GUN in his hand. EXT. BUILDING ROOF -- SAME TIME Deadshot presses a button on his phoneINT. FRANKLINS ROOM -- SAME TIME Franklins LAPTOP GOES OFF- he turnsSNIPER SCOPE POV: LINING UP THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD PERFECTLYEXT. BUILDING ROOF -- SAME TIME Deadshot FIRESCUT ON THE SOUND OF THE SHOT INT. OUTSIDE FRANKLINS ROOM -- SAME TIME Lois BANGS HARD ON THE DOOR. Nothing. LOIS LANE Mr. Franklin, can you hear me? Mr. Franklin.

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EXT. BUILDING ROOF -- NIGHT Deadshot is packing up his gear. While making a call. LEX LUTHOR (over phone) Is it done? Deadshot removes his mask to reveal he is: Floyd Lawton. DEADSHOT It is. Deadshot looks down at his phone- HIS BANK BALANCE SUDDENLY SKY ROCKETS. DEADSHOT A pleasure as always, Lex EXT. METROPOLIS HILTON -- NIGHT Police and onlookers have gathered outside. Jimmy and Clark make their way through the crowd. Showing their passes to get past the PATROL OFFICER. Lois is giving the final words of her statement to a POLICE OFFICER. She wonders over to Clark and Jimmy. LOIS LANE (to Jimmy) Get up there, try and get any photos of the crime scene you can before it gets bagged and tagged and we dont see it for weeks. Jimmy hurries off. LOIS LANE (to Clark) You came back? CLARK KENT I see youre staying out of trouble. LOIS LANE I already feel a little safer. She looks lovingly at Clark. Her feelings havent changed for him.-

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CLERK Miss Lane. Their moment will have to wait. The Desk Clerk discreetly walks over with the Envelope. CLERK Miss Lane, I should probably be handing this into the police, but Mr. White was quite insistant I hand this to you, should (taking a moment to contemplating the sitation)... should he not be around. His words not mine. LOIS LANE (taking the envelope) Thank you. (turning to Clark) How do you feel about Indian? CLARK Ive never tried it? LOIS How have you not tried it? Youve been to India...TWICE. Anyways I know a great place. Lois begins walking off, she never lets up. CLARK Why do we need Indian food? LOIS Youve still got much to learn Mr. Kent, and I am willing to teach. Come on. Clark, clueless, decides to follow. INT. OPERATING ROOM -- NIGHT John Corban, dazed starts to wake- WE HEAR THE SOUNDS OF MANY MECHINCISMS as he begins to move. It is like being born again. He stumbles trying to walk. Feels weak. EDWARD GROLL (O.S.) Try to relax. The effects should subside shortly.

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John staggers over to a mirrored window. Stares at himself, feels his skin- suddenly he to tear at it- blood streaking out. INT. MONITORING ROOM -- SAME TIME Edward- on the otherside of the window- watches in horror at Johns terrifying performance. JOHN CORBAN This isnt meHis METALLIC ARM punches through the window- grabbing Edward by the neck. John yanks Edward so they are face-to-face. EDWARD GROLL Please, John. You are just adjustingJOHN LIES! Johns voice now has a more robotic tone to it- ARMED GUARDS burst into the room- UNLOAD EVERYTHING INTO CORBAN. Corban tosses Edward across the room- HE SMASHES INTO A GURNEY, COVERED BY A WHITE SHEET. TENTACLES FROM HIS BACK- ATTACHING TO ANYTHING METALLICCRUNCHING OBJECTS LIKE PAPER- HIS ARM GROWS AND MORPHS INTO A- DIGGERS ARM- GRABS A GUARD CRUSHES HIM. He lifts the Second Guard- Takes his gun- breaks it downTHE SKIN ON HIS WRIST BURSTS OPEN AS A WRIST MOUNTED WEAPON APPEARS POINTED DIRECTLY AT THE GUARDS FACE- BAM!- FEET GO LIMP- BODY DROPS LIKE A SACK OF SHIT. Corban turns back to Edward- who is stumbling with the BODY ON THE GURNEY. John pushes him out the way- SHOCK GRIPS- it is his bodyskull cut open- brain is missing. JOHN- NOW SUPER PISSED- STARTS TEARING AT HIS OWN FACE. Edward cowers. John drops the synthectic face to the floor. Light blocks Edwards view.

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METALLO What am I, what did you do to me? METALLOS ARM retakes its natrual shape. Takes the doctor by the neck. Edward looks down terrified- METALLOS METALLIC SKULL STARES BACK- EYES PULSE WITH GREEN ENERGY. METALLO What am I, Doctor. LEX LUTHOR (O.S.) Youre a Solider again, Mr. Corban. Metallo drops Edward. Turns to see- LEX LUTHOR in all his BADASS GLORY. Despite being face-to-face with Metallo- LEX OWNS THE FUCKING ROOM. LEX LUTHOR I was intrigued when I heard you volentered for this programme. (steps over one of the guards bodies) So, I did some study. Family killed during the invasion. I would say that must have been tough to get through. (looks at Johns corpse on the gurney) However, it looks like you have had worse days. Metallos patients is wearing thin. LEX LUTHOR I have given you a chance at redemption. I am seeking the same thing you are? METALLO Which is what, exactly. LEX LUTHOR I want to kill a God. Metallo is now listening. LEX LUTHOR Now part of you must want the same thing, as no one, and I mean no one, signs up to go through what you just did, but your drive might just be why youll succeed where others have failed- however, I (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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LEX LUTHOR (contd) didnt get to where I am today without having to prove myself, and you are going to have to do the same, so we are going to have a little field test. Lex pulls a radio from his jacket. LEX LUTHOR (into radio) General Lane. Do it. INT. COOLANT ROOM -- SAME TIME General Lane gives a nod to Solider, who begins powering down the coolent system around a NUCLEAR CORE. INT. MONITOR ROOM -- SAME TIME ALARMS AND WARNING LIGHTS START GOING CRAZY. LEX LUTHOR In about 15 mins this place will begin to reach critical mass. Now I know he hasnt visited our shores in a while, but I think nuclear meltdown in a near a populated area might just be his calling card. If you can get him outside my team here will do the rest. METALLO I want to kill him. LEX LUTHOR You will. However, first I need the public to want him dead, to put their faith in me to do it... then by all means he is all yours. (turning to the Edward) Come now, doctor, I have a feeling we are going to be in for quite a show. Edward scambles for the door. Lex calmly walks out. LEX LUTHOR I have invested a lot in you John. I expect some return on that.

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Lex has the BALLS OF A BEAR to threaten Metallo- but doesnt flinch in doing so. Lex leaves- Metallo turns his attention to a barely working computer. His tentacles attach- images begin flickering across the screen- stopping suddenly- Metallo smirks. INT. NEWSROOM, DAILY PLANET -- NIGHT Lois takes takes a final bite from the Indian buffet laid out on the desk. LOIS LANE See, what did I tell you. If your about to pull a all-nighter nothing puts fire in your belly better than Khans Lois special. Clark seemingly struggles to hold the food down. LOIS LANE Toughen up, Clark. Lois opens the package and pulls out a- USB FLASH DRIVE. Before plugging the drive in Lois removes the ETHERNET CABLE and DISABLES THE COMPUTERS WI-FI. LOIS LANE Just trying to be careful. Job done. She inserts the drive. A folder contains several files. Lois starts going through them. LOIS LANE These are all government defence contracts between LexCorp and the US Military. CLARK KENT Except they are not just US. Looks like they have bases in Russia, China, UK... (Clark starts to see a pattern) And Peru? LOIS LANE Clark, what is it? Clark opens his desk drawer, pulls out his bag- Places down the METALLIC SKULL found after the tsunami.

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CLARK KENT I found this in Peru, after (Clark hates having to admit defeat) the tsunami, what if this these locations are all part of some type of arms race. LOIS LANE That may explain Dr. Whites timing? Maybe an experiment went wrong in Peru, he felt guilty. So Lex is building these weapons for what purpose? An attack? A war? CLARK KENT To stop me. Or Worse. Every country gets their very own "Superman". LOIS LANE Hed could never go public, Lex knows hed need Government support to launch an attack on you... and as long as you still have substantial public supportCLARK KENT (Gestures to TV) But how long will that last? LexCorp News is playing another anti-Superman story. LOIS LANE (Losing the argument) Lets remained focused, this is a smoking gun; we just got to figure out how to use itDING! Shit someone is in the lift- DOORS OPENING- LOIS GLANCES AT THE HEAD- TURNS TO LIFT SEES JIMMY- TURNS BACKHEAD IS GONE- CLARK THROWS HER A CHEEKY GRIN. JIMMY OLSEN Got those pictures you asked for Miss Lane. I warn you, they aint pretty to look at. LOIS LANE Thanks Jimmy. Lois has a quick glance through- frustrated- she cant see anything out of the ordinary. Back to the computer files. (CONTINUED)

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LOISS MONITOR: Jimmy is dragging and dropping the files on top on one another. JIMMY OLSEN Like tracing paper with only parts of an image. The moment you stack them, you get the full picture. LOISS MONITOR: Jimmy drops the last icon and- like magic- a new fully formed icon emerges. Lois opens it. CLARK KENT They are black sites. Cover operations. An oil rig, a tanker, medical facility... all covers for advanced weapons development LOIS LANE Except Lex is controlling that devolopment. Without knowing it the world is providing Lex with the next generation of warfare, (glancing at Clark) and he gives them the target.

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JIMMY OLSEN That cant be good if these project names are anything to go by: Operation Parasite... Bizzaro? I dont even want to know what theyre doing there. One name sticks out. It takes a moment for the enormity to sink in. CLARK KENT Project Doomsday. Lois sees the worry in Clarks face. LOIS LANE I am sure it is not as bad as you think, just Lex being over zealous. JIMMY OLSEN How can he even pull off half of this stuff, he must have some crazy R&D department. CLARK KENT No. He has access toPHONES START RINGING AROUND THE NEWSROOM- LexCorp News cuts to a breaking story at a Military Base- A reactor is in meltdown. CLARK KENT (making his way to the elevator) Lois keep working on those files, I will get to work on a reaction piece, Ill book flights on way to the airport. JIMMY OLSEN Im with you CK. Clark throws a look to Lois. Help! LOIS LANE Jimmy I need you hear with me... this is going to take more than me to get through... Ill give you a mention in the story as the man who cracked the case. Jimmy still isnt totally convinced.

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LOIS LANE Fifty bucks? JIMMY OLSEN Sorry, CK, looks like you lost this round. Clark sends a thank you nod to Lois- then makes a break for it. EXT. DAILY PLANET ROOF -- SECONDS LATER Superman emerges from the fire escape. Takes a moment to look out over the city. Most areas still in a state on reconstruction. A pause. A moment of doubt. Looks up- TIME TO STOP RUNNING. TIME TO BECOME WHAT HE WAS DESTINED TO BEWHOOSH! Clark takes the air at blinding speeds. EXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- NIGHT PANDEMONIUM. Soliders are running all over the place. ALARMS AND WARNINGS are going off. General Lane calmly strolls through the chaos- but this isnt an evacuation. Soliders are arming themselves with the SONIC RIFLES, Troops board MODIFIED TANKS- these is prep for battle. GENERAL LANE Remember, the target is extremely powerful. An engage order will come from me and me alone, and will only come if our assets field test looks to be falteringA SONIC BOOMSKIES ABOVE BASE Superman swoops past the screen. Turning into a diveLands hard- stands and approaches the General with purpose. SUPERMAN General, you need to get this people away from-

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GENERAL LANE I dont have to do a damn thing you tell me, son. SUPERMAN General, a meltdown is imminentGENERAL LANE (into a radio) Switch the system back on. Superman looks around, knows he has been duped. Soldiers and the Tanks take up a position behind him. SUPERMAN I dont take kindly to tricks. If you wanted me hereGENERAL LANE Shut up. Woah- General Lane has guts. Walks right up to Superman. Man-to-Superman GENERAL LANE You dont even know who I am do you? Superman cant answer, as he doesnt know. INT. NEWSROOM, DAILY PLANET -- SAME TIME Lois is continuing her investigation into black sites. Jimmy hangs up a phone. JIMMY OLSEN Seems like it was a false alarm. Tried getting hold of CK, but he aint answering his phone. LOIS LANE Jimmy, where did you say that meltdown was? JIMMY OLSEN New Mexico, why? Lois is looking at the location of one of the Black sitesNAMED: METALLO PHASE TWO.

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LOIS LANE What have you done? EXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- NIGHT GENERAL LANE Im a General, and I love my country, Im also a father... now maybe not the best one, but like any father: I am very protective of my children. Superman looks down at the NAME TAG- it hits. The worst meeting between a boyfriend and the father ever. GENERAL LANE So, I want you to know who I am, so youll know I didnt do this for some cheque, or out of some misguided loyalty to my country... I did this to protect my family from you and your kind. SUPERMAN Did what GenSMASH- SUPERMAN IS SENT FLYING INTOINT. HANGER -- CONTINUOUS Piercing through the wall- hitting the ground- HARDconcrete flying- rolls to a stop. Begins to stand and dust himself off. SUPERMAN I am getting real tired of being interrupted. METALLO (O.S.) Then maybe you shouldnt talk so much. Superman sees what hit him- shocked- Metallo walks slowly forward- THEN PROPELS HIMSELF FORWARD- HITTING SUPERMAN BACK INTO THE GROUND. METALLO (looking at himself) You like this? You made this possible. (CONTINUED)

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Metallo launches forward again- grabs Superman by the neckCLAMPS HIM AGAINST THE WALL. Superman struggles- scans metallic body with his X-RAY VISION- NO ORGANS- JUST A PULSATING CORE INSIDE THE CHEST. Metallos face begins to grow SYNTHETIC HAIR AND SKIN eventually become John Corbans face. METALLO Look at me. Do you remember this face? Do you know what you took from me? Superman has had enough- punches him hard- takes off half his face- Metallos remaining face seems to grin. METALLO Is that all youve got? Not turning down a challenge- Superman launches another punch- A HEAT BLAST TAKES OFF METALLOS HAND- a SUPER-PUSH SENDS METALLO FLYING into the darkness across the hanger. The hand lands on the floor. Superman takes a moment to recover. SUPERMAN Youve suffered. Youre blaming me, I understand that, but this path you have chosen... it only heads in one direction. LIGHTS COME ON REVEALING- The ADVANCED FIGHTER JET from earlier. Metallo is stroking the craft, metal face back on fall display. METALLO Look familiar? It should. Like me it was born from remains of your people, given life by what caused so much death. Youre right...K...K Metallo starts to struggle. Places his hands to his headfalls to his knees in pain. METALLO KRYPTONIAN! Superman pauses- How the Fuck does he know that- Metallos voice has changed, almost like he is a different person.

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Metallo appears to shake off the pain- PROPELS HIMSELF AT SUPERMAN- SUPERMAN TURNS CATCHES METALLO- SENDS HIM STRAIGHT BACK INTO THE PLANEEXT. AIRFORCE BASE -- CONTINUOUS PLANE AND METALLO BURST OUT THE HANGER- LANDING INA HEAP. Superman hovers over- Metallo looks done. His pulsating chest appears to have stopped. A BEAT- Shit he is still alive. TENTACLES ATTACH TO THE PLANE- IT CRUMBLES- METALLOS BODY GROWS. EXCESS PARTS DROP TO THE FLOOR. HE ADAPTS THE PLANES CORE INTO A NEW POWER SOURCE- THIS IS METALLO 2.0 and he makes the terminator look like a pussy. Superman doesnt have time to take it all in- has to hover to remain at eye-level. TWO MISSILES EMERGE ON METALLOS SHOULDERS- FIRE- SUPERMAN MANAGES TO EVADE- BUT TAKES A PUNCH TO THE CHIN- FLIES THROUGH TWO HANGERS BEFORE HITTING A TANK. General Lane watches on. METALLO LANDS- PICKS UP SUPERMAN- HEAT VISION CAUSES METALLO TO STUMBLE- SUPERMAN FOLLOWS UP WITH HIS OWN RIGHT HOOK. Metallo lands hard. Superman begins approaching. GENERAL LANE Now! The soldiers unleash the Sonic Blasters- intense high frequency sound-waves. Superman goes down- head pounding. Metallos arm transforms into a HIGH-CALIBER PULSE CANONFIRES- SUPERMAN IS KNOCKED ONTO HIS ASS. The Sonic Blasters seize for a moment as Metallo is back on attack. The two exchange blows. Superman- SMASHES METALLO INTO AN FUEL TANKER- BOOM! Goes to finish off the Job. The TANKS FIRE- KNOCK SUPERMAN DOWN. General Lane never letting Superman have the upper-hand for long. The Sonic Blasters again. Superman cant fight the combined attack. Deep Breath- WHOOSH- the soldiers are sent flying backwards. (CONTINUED)

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Metallo strikes- Superman ducks- Another TANK ROUND- CAUGHTSUPERMAN PUNCHES METALLO CLEAN IN THE FACE WITH ITEXPLODES RIGHT OFF HIS CHIN. Superman speeds over to the Tanks- bends the canons around. Hears Metallo about to strike- SUPERMAN RIPS OFF THE TURRENT OF THE TANK- SMACK- WHAM. METALLO IS ON THE ROPES- BLASTS THE TURRENT AWAY- GOES ON THE COUNTER WITH A TIDAL WAVE OF PUNCHES. Superman tackles Metallo instead of downing down- they are flying up. METALLO You want to go up, then lets go up. METALLO wraps his arms around Superman. METALLOS BEATING CHEST POWERS UP- Out of his back grow the ADVANCED PLANESS PHANTOM DRIVE ENGINES- THEY IGNITE and the two rocket upwards. METALLO Can you breath in space? Superman struggles. Cant get free. Running out of options. Metallo begins to strain- the headache again. Arms loosen. Engines power down. Both of them are in FREEFALL. Superman regains his composure. For a moment he thinks about letting Metallo fall. No. Superman swoops down. Catches an unconscious Metallo. Lands back in theAIRBASE. Lays Metallo down. Suddenly- a barrage of gunfire- Superman is being hit with everything the army has. More tanks roll in firing- knock him backwards. Troops swarm in collect the Metallo body. Superman cuts a couple of blasting turrets off with a blast of heat vision. Superman locks eyes with the General, who has his poker face on. If this continues someone will get hurt and he knows it, maybe even wants it. Superman takes to the skies in retreat. General Lane walks over to a Private.

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GENERAL LANE What did you get? PRIVATE Enough. The Private is holding a small HANDY CAMERA.