Superboy

Rocketed from a distant planet to a bold new destiny on earth.

Found by a Kansas family and raised as Clark Kent.

He learnt he possessed the strength of steel.

The speed of light

and the desire to help all mankind.

He is Superboy.

A clean city is a happy city.

Yeah.

Hi.

Hello.

Hi.

Oh.

A double dip, please.

I don't usually indulge but it's Sunday.

How long does it take to scoop an ice-cream?

Keep a smile in your heart.

You never know when you'll need one.

Hey, you.

No! My baby.

Who did this?

One scoop or two?

You see today's paper? Another person went berserk.

This time, a priest.

Something weird is definitely going on in this city.

What kind of city would it be, if it wasn't?

Are you okay?

Did you have an accident or something?

No, why?

Is not the same dress you left in last night?

Well, we went out dancing and...watch the sun come up.

That's about it.

- You and Adam? - Mm-hmm.

Could I get a packet of gum, Ernie?

You spend a lot of time together.

Hey, lighten up, Clark.

How often does a girl get to date the city's wealthiest

most eligible bachelor?

Do you see this?

This priest shoved these babies in the street.

Superboy saved them.

Pretty incredible, huh?

Clark, I haven't betrayed Superboy.

There she is.

As the only surviving victim of Tommy Puck's rampage of terror

what are your reactions to this morning's news?

- What news? - You, spoken with Superboy?

He must be furious, the man who taunted him for weeks

while he tried to find him.

Then nearly killed him, will be free.

What are you talking about?

Tommy Puck. He's just been given a full pardon.

He's been released from prison this morning, a free man.

- No. - Is that all you have to say?

You were surrounded by death for nearly a week.

Tracked by a maniacal mad scientist.

Isn't there something about the man that left an impression?

Please, I-I can't talk right now.

You watched, as he tortured those people.

Mercilessly probing their brains with electrodes.

Performing experiments only his twisted mind

could understand.

The public wants to know, what kind of man could do that?

Okay, Puck, paperwork's all done.

You're free.

Don't know how you did it, Tommy.

But let's get out of here, before they figure it out.

- What are you up to? - Nothing.

Why would they give you a pardon?

Because...I'm dying.

So what happened, Puck?

Well, they offered to reconsider my sentence

if I took part in an experiment.

And you know how I love a good experiment.

What kind of experiment?

Superboy.

We injected him with a deadly virus.

Then we gave him an experimental antidote.

Didn't work. It's tragic.

But who knows how many lives will benefit from his sacrifice.

But still, how can they let him to walk the streets

after what he's done to all those people.

I spend lot of time with Tommy. Trying to figure him out.

He was a brilliant scientist.

But his fascination with death proved to be his downfall.

Other people's death.

Apparently the thought of his own has changed that.

I think you'll find he's the same man, you once knew.

Well, thanks for everything.

Sorry, if I caused you any trouble.

I'm gonna keep an eye on him.

Good.

He's gonna need it.

I'm afraid that this time he may not be entirely prepared

for the harsh realities of this world.

Bye, guys.

You did it, Tommy. You fooled them.

So what's next?

Are we gonna round up a few more guinea pigs?

What's the plan?

I'm going to make amends.

I just don't understand. How could they let him go?

It's a bureaucracy. Anything can happen.

You weren't there, Matt.

All those people he just tortured them

just to study them.

He did these horrible things to their brains

with electricity.

God, if it wasn't for Superboy, I'd be next.

- Adam? - Mm-hmm.

You're the envy of every woman in the city.

Enjoy it.

Looks like it's getting serious.

Someone's paying me a little attention, is that so wrong?

How many nights do I have to sit home alone waiting?

Superboy knows where I am. Can't wait forever.

I didn't mean anything by it, I'm sorry.

I don't know what it is, I've been cranky lately.

I just want you to be happy for me.

If you're happy, I'm happy.

Now, what do you say, we get to work on that psycho priest.

Okay.

But I have to leave early this afternoon.

Adam's taking to me to the opening ceremony

for the Centennial tonight.

But you're supposed to go with me.

Oh, I'm sorry, Clark, I forgot.

But you understand, I mean, it's a date.

I understand.

And a big welcome for the Senator and Mrs. Volkum.

And here now is tonight's guest of honor, Mr. Adam Verrel.

Uh, isn't that your cue?

Keep them waiting.

Makes them think you're more important.

Adam, listen, I'm really not used to things moving this fast.

Frankly I'm not used to things moving at all.

- Sit back and enjoy the ride. - I can't.

Is this about Superboy?

Yeah.

Well...far be it for me to step on any toes

especially Supertoes.

Can you imagine spending the rest of your life

with somebody who flies off to one emergency or another

I mean, how on earth would you make dinner plans, my darling?

I don't know.

I don't even know if he's interested.

Well, that should tell you something right there

shouldn't it, when I want a woman..

I make sure that she knows.

Oh, Adam. I-I can't accept this.

No, please. You deserve beautiful things, my darling.

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

We are here tonight to begin a year of celebration.

We're also here to dedicate a vision.

The vision of a man who's selflessness is making

for a better community, Mr. Adam Verrel.

This is a man who was willing to put his money

where his mouth is

to offer us the possibility of a better tomorrow.

To give us the message of hope.

Happy birthday, Capitol City.

Let's work together and make this town a better place.

With the placement of hundreds of these screens

around our city.

He has given us reminders of our responsibility to ourselves

and to our fellow citizens.

Join me now in a warm welcome.

A Capitol City welcome for Mr. Adam Verrel.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

You know, it's the people of this town

that make it all worthwhile.

If Capitol City weren't filled with people like you, then

well I wouldn't feel as strongly as I, as I do.

I remember when I first came to Capitol City how I was treated.

And now...well, I wanna give something back.

I'm only giving Capitol City what I think it deserves.

Take no prisoners.

Hand 'em up and move 'em all.