The Metropolitan Man

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2 min readSep 27, 2016

The year is 1934, and Superman has arrived in Metropolis. Features Lex Luthor as the villain protagonist as he comes to grips with the arrival of an alien god. Occasional point-of-view chapters/sections featuring Lois Lane. Takes place outside any established comics continuity.

Author: Alexander Wales.

Chapter 1: Literally Incredible

Author’s Note: This story is rated M for adult language and themes, including discussion of sexual violence.

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Chapter 2: Dissemination of Information

Lois Lane was undeniably at the top of her game.

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Chapter 3: The All-Seeing Eye

Lex Luthor wasn’t the only one gathering information. As the days passed, people began to make their observations, and…

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Chapter 4: Like Clockwork

Harry Kramer loved explosives. He loved the danger of working with them and the thrill of watching them go off.

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Chapter 5: A Stopped Clock

Lois Lane had been walking down 15th Avenue looking for a place to eat breakfast when she’d heard the bang from the…

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Chapter 6: Private Wars

Superman has a day job.

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Chapter 7: Choices

From Preethi v New York 293 U.S. 367 (1934):

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Chapter 8: Peeling Back the Veil

Jimmy Olsen sat at the bar, gulping back his fourth beer. It was possible to forget, for brief moments.

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Chapter 9: Dust to Dust

Lex needed to know what was in the storm cellar. It was a matter of practical necessity, but there was an emotional…

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Chapter 10: A Vast and Terrifying Enemy

William Calhoun sat in the jail cell, staring blankly at the wall. Ten years ago, or even five, he might have been…

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Chapter 11: Actions and Consequences

“He what?” asked Lex. He gripped the phone closer to his ear, though that wouldn’t help with the poor connection. It…

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Chapter 12: Finale, Part 1

“And he’s just gone forever?” asked Jimmy. His girlfriend Eleanor sat beside him, opposite Lois and Clark.

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Chapter 13: Finale, Part 2

Dear Lois,

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The Metropolitan Man

Chapter 1: Literally Incredible

Author’s Note: This story is rated M for adult language and themes, including discussion of sexual violence.

Chapter 2: Dissemination of Information

Lois Lane was undeniably at the top of her game.

Chapter 3: The All-Seeing Eye

Lex Luthor wasn’t the only one gathering information. As the days passed, people began to make their observations, and…

Chapter 4: Like Clockwork

Harry Kramer loved explosives. He loved the danger of working with them and the thrill of watching them go off.

Chapter 5: A Stopped Clock

Lois Lane had been walking down 15th Avenue looking for a place to eat breakfast when she’d heard the bang from the…

Chapter 6: Private Wars

Superman has a day job.

Chapter 7: Choices

From Preethi v New York 293 U.S. 367 (1934):

Chapter 8: Peeling Back the Veil

Jimmy Olsen sat at the bar, gulping back his fourth beer. It was possible to forget, for brief moments.

Chapter 9: Dust to Dust

Lex needed to know what was in the storm cellar. It was a matter of practical necessity, but there was an emotional…

Chapter 10: A Vast and Terrifying Enemy

William Calhoun sat in the jail cell, staring blankly at the wall. Ten years ago, or even five, he might have been…

Chapter 11: Actions and Consequences

“He what?” asked Lex. He gripped the phone closer to his ear, though that wouldn’t help with the poor connection. It…

Chapter 12: Finale, Part 1

“And he’s just gone forever?” asked Jimmy. His girlfriend Eleanor sat beside him, opposite Lois and Clark.

Chapter 13: Finale, Part 2

Dear Lois,

Submit your story!

We’re looking forward to reading the awesome stories you’ve created!

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