Superman: Secret Origin #6
In "The End," the final chapter of Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s acclaimed *Superman: Secret Origin*, Clark Kent’s journey toward embracing his destiny reaches a breaking point. As General Lane reveals the truth about Superman’s alien origins, Lex Luthor’s dark experiment culminates in the transformation of John Corben into Metallo, who turns on the military and attacks the city. With Lois Lane’s courage and Jimmy Olsen’s quick thinking, Superman faces his greatest challenge yet—defending Metropolis not just from a mechanical foe, but from the very people he’s sworn to protect. The cover by Gary Frank captures the moment’s intensity, rendering a striking image of Superman at the height of his struggle.
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General Lane tells his daughter that Superman is an alien. Luthor manages to save Corben by surgically changing him into Metallo. Superman continues fighting the army, but then Metallo attacks. With Jimmy's help, Lois escapes from the Planet, and finds Superman, encouraging him, and recognizing Corben as Metallo. Metallo is finally defeated; General Lane tries to have Superman arrested, but the people, whom Superman was trying to protect, defend him. Luthor is upset at all this, especially when the crowds no longer come to him; instead, they are looking up in the sky for Superman.
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