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The story revisits Clark's past, highlighting how he discovered his extraordinary powers while navigating his youth. However, after returning to Earth, Clark soon learns about the dire changes that have occurred in Metropolis—a world that now reflects a reality without Superman. Driven by guilt and sadness, he dons the all-too-familiar disguise of Clark Kent, only to find that his great love, Lois Lane, has moved on. She is engaged and, worse, has written a controversial article titled "Why the World Doesn’t Need Superman."
As Clark struggles with his emotions, Lex Luthor unveils his ambitious plan for game-changing power by experimenting with crystals he discovers in the Arctic Fortress of Solitude, which he activates to unleash a catastrophic blackout.