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[male narrator] We now return to The Super Powers Team...

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[male reporter] It's a tragic day, indeed for our nation

as well as the entire world.

For today our planet mourns the passing of its strongest

and most valiant guardian.

But none are more saddened than

The Super Powers members themselves.

[male reporter] For in Superman, they have lost not only a close friend

but a powerful leader as well.

I... I can't believe this is happening. I can't.

I know how bad you must feel.

You couldn't. No one could.

[male reporter] Reportedly, Firestorm has been hardest hit by the tragedy.

As you know he was with Superman

during the terrible accident which...

Look!

They're taking him away.

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[indistinct chattering]

[sobbing]

[Wonder Woman] Great Hera! They've come from all over the galaxy.

Until the next dimension, Superman.

Farewell, good friend.

You'll be missed beyond words.

Ah!

He's gone. And it's all my fault.

My fault!

You must stop blaming yourself.

You tried to save him.

Yeah, a lot of good it did.

How'd you like to go down in history

as the guy who failed Superman?

Oh, I wish I'd never become

a super hero in the first place.

Never! Never! Never!

Man! He really hurts.

I wish there was something we could do.

We've done all we can for now.

[Batman] She's right. It's important for the rest of us

to keep a level head.

Remember with Superman gone

our enemies are scheming as never before.

[DeSaad] How appropriate, they've cast him into the sun

the source of his power.

The casket's already vaporizing

from the sun's heat.

[laughing]

It's too good to be true.

It could be a trick, Kalibak.

A desperate ruse to bring me out into the open.

I'll need absolute proof before I make any move.

DeSaad, prepare the stargate for Earth.

[Firestorm] Why me? Why?

Why?!

Why me?!

Enough, Ronald. I know the anguish you feel.

But this must end.

Oh, professor, if only I'd saved him.

You forget, I was there too. You did all you could.

[Prof. Stein] Now you must stop feeling sorry for yourself.

Our friends will be needing us more than ever.

What?

[Prof. Stein] Darkseid's robots.

[creaking]

A little diversion is just what the doctor ordered.

Hey!

[roars]

We should be approaching

the Fortress of Solitude momentarily.

Gee, I always wanted to see Superman's fortress

but never under these circumstances.

Ah, I know.

But it's up to us to put his belongings in order.

[Cyborg] Hey, all I see is some sort of airplane marker.

[Wonder Woman] Batman, we've arrived.

That's the key to the fortress, Cyborg.

The entrance is hidden by a holographic projection.

Well, I'll be--

Wait till you see what's inside.

[howling]

[Darkseid] Don't waste your energy struggling, Firestorm.

These beams not only nullify your powers

but are also designed to paralyze someone

with your unique body chemistry.

You're getting pretty bold

bringing your ship to Earth like this.

Many more of my ships will be arriving

if you tell me what I want to hear.

Namely, the circumstances behind

Superman's supposed demise.

What's the matter? Don't you read the papers, Darkseid?

You can't always believe what you read.

I want the absolute truth!

And he shall have it, Firestorm.

[laughs]

Now, tell me of your last day with Superman.

Tell me everything.

W-we were returning from a mission in space...

[Firestorm] ...when Superman decided to make

a stop on the planet Genomy.

[Firestorm] Gee, would you look at all the colors?

[Superman] This world is rich in mineral deposits, Firestorm.

I'm hoping to find some rare crystals to use in my research

for an antidote to kryptonite.

[rumbling]

- Whoa! - It's just a tremor.

You better stay behind. I won't be long.

[Firestorm] If only I'd listened to him.

But it's not every day I visit an alien world.

[birds chirping]

[Firestorm] So, I decided to look around on my own.

Eventually, I came upon a dazzling sight.

My gosh! It's as bright as a Christmas tree!

[Firestorm] Meanwhile, Superman was busily collecting mineral samples.

Hmm.

[rumbling]

[groaning]

Kryptonite!

[Superman on radio] Firestorm!

Superman, what is it?

Kryptonite. Hurry. Can't last much longer.

Where are you?

Whoa!

What the...

Holy...

[Firestorm] Because it was organic, my powers

would have no effect on it directly.

But indirectly...

...I could change the ground to ice.

Stunning the plant and its roots.

Superman, where are you, tell me?

[Firestorm] But there was no response. I was on my own.

I thought I'd never find him.

And then...

Superman!

[gasps]

Please!

Please!

No.

No!

So, it is true.

Ironic that he should die of kryptonite

while trying to find its antidote, eh, father? Ha-ha!

Huh! I should have been Superman's undoing

not some absurd accident.

I'll get you for this, Darkseid.

Brave words from an ineffectual rat.

There's nothing you'll do but watch me bare the fruits

of your putrid failure, Firestorm.

Easy now.

We'll all be in trouble if you drop it.

Man oh man, my aching back.

[grunting]

[green Lantern] You did it.

Great Hera!

[Wonder Woman] The fortress...

[Cyborg] To think this was created by one man...

Not just any man, Cyborg.

[all gasp]

I'd imagine that an ultrasonic alarm has gone out

to inform Superman of our capture.

Hmm.

This energy field appears

to be generated by panel.

If I could just get one good shot.

Boom

Phew! Good work.

I wonder what other surprises are in store.

- Say, do you hear that? - Look!

[footsteps approaching]

Merciful Minerva!

Superman!

It... It can't be!

It's not. This is one of Superman's robot duplicates

who guard the fortress.

We come in peace.

I know, our hidden X-ray scanners

have positively identified you as Super Powers members.

He looks so lifelike!

As you see, appearances are deceiving.

For a second there, I thought this whole nightmare was over.

I have no instructions regarding your visit. Why are you here?

[Batman] Superman is no longer with us.

We've come to put his house in order.

I'm at your service, Batman.

In this chamber, Superman keeps...

...kept his trophies and mementos.

It'll all have to be inventoried for museums.

Big museums.

Before we go on, there's something you should see.

From what you've told me of Superman's death

I think it could be very important.

As you know, Superman spent years

researching the properties of kryptonite.

This is his Kryptonian rejuvenator ray.

He developed it to speedily reverse

the effects of severe kryptonite poisoning.

Superman was too long gone

for this gizmo to do any good on him.

Yes. Unless, he was able to place himself

under a Kryptonian trance in time.

Kryptonian trance? What's that?

A self-hypnotic method

to slow down the process

of kryptonite poisoning.

The research is right here.

[beeping]

Now watch as he prepares to go into a trance.

By slowing down his metabolism, Superman could withstand

the effects of kryptonite for much longer periods of time.

[gasps]

[Cyborg] Look how he's got his arms.

That's how Firestorm found him.

He must have gone into a trance.

Hmm, and perhaps became so weakened by the kryptonite

that he was unable to snap out of it.

Are you suggesting that he might still be alive?

It's quite possible.

Merciful Minerva!

[Hawkman] Has anyone heard from Batman?

Not yet.

It must be pretty difficult

sorting through Superman's belongings.

Yes, all those memories.

[Hawkman] Hey, look.

It's Firestorm. He's finally come back.

Why isn't he signaling for us to shut down

the force field so he can enter?

The poor fellow is so mixed up

he doesn't know what he's doing.

I'd better shut it down

before he runs right into it.

That's not proper procedure, Hawkman.

Nanda?

- Aah! - Aah!

- Aah! - Aah!

I thought your sympathy for Firestorm

might cause you to let down your guard.

[screeching]

[crackling]

[Darkseid] I have secured the Hall of Justice, DeSaad.

Bring my cruiser to Metropolis at once.

The invasion of Earth is soon to begin.

Hear that?

You're about to join your friends

Firestorm.

All that remains is to capture

those at the fortress.

[laughing]

Aargh!

Gotta warn the others.

It's no use, these beams are especially designed

to Firestorm's body chemistry.

That's right.

But what about Ronald Reymonds?

Hey, it's worth a try.

Get ready to split, professor.

[pulsating]

It worked!

Now, to warn our friends.

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[pulsating]

Good luck, Super Powers Team.

We've got to get the rejuvenator back to the Hall of Justice.

Uh-oh. Something's headed our way.

[beeping]

Robot drones.

Wait a minute. There's something else.

Firestorm!

Darkseid's done it. He's taken over the Hall of Justice.

There's no time to lose. We've got to get Superman right now.

Huh? Uh, what are you talking about?

[rumbling]

We'll explain later.

[zapping]

[buzzing]

[droning]

[Kalibak] I don't believe it.

They're fleeing.

They're leaving the planet, father.

We've won!

Don't be so sure.

They may have just retreated to develop a plan of attack.

Of course, by the time they do, it will be too late.

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I found him.

Fortunately he's near the edge of the Sun.

I don't know if our ship's force shield

can hold up at these temperatures.

Our only hope is that Firestorm's powers

can increase the shield's protection.

Don't know if I can keep this up.

Keep concentrating, Ronald.

This time we will save Superman.

There he is.

Make it... quick, guys.

We did it!

[groans]

Great job, Firestorm.

[Batman] Okay, everybody.

Let's pray this works.

[machine whirring]

[buzzing]

Come on, Superman. Come on.

[people screaming]

Great heavens!

[screaming]

[rumbling]

[laughing]

Look at the ants run!

As if they could escape Darkseid.

DeSaad has arrived, father.

Congratulations, sire.

Did you bring the special stargate transmitter?

Oh, yes.

[laughing]

Now, to prepare the passage ways for my invasion fleet.

What's he doing?

[trilling]

Oh, no!

All that is left is to inform my fleet commanders to--

[thumping]

What's that?

[thumping]

My cruiser!

Crash

crash

[Darkseid] Su-Superman!

This can't be.

That's what I say.

[zapping]

I've heard you've been a busy alien, Darkseid.

Ah! The others!

Sire, hurry!

Argh!

I'll see your demise yet, Man of Steel!

Is it really him?

Just ask Firestorm.

Boy oh boy! Is it great to have you back.

Hey, I'd say a little explanation is in order here.

It's a long story.

Oh, I think we have the time.

I think we have all the time in the world.

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