Part 12 (2/2)
The men cheer. The computer returns to its normal mode. The disaster averted.
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EXT. SUICIDE SLUM STREET - NIGHT.
The sirens stop and people begin to cheer and shout SUPERMAN's name and praises.
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INT. NUCLEAR CORE ENTRANCE.
The three MEN rush to the entrance and two of them pull the vault-like door open as a figure steps from the core. SUPERVISOR Thank G.o.d, Superm- SUPERVISOR stops in mid-sentence. The figure steps into the light and it's METALLO. In his arms is SUPERMAN. His face pale and body limp. His uniform is darkened and tattered.
FADE TO BLACK:.
VARIOUS TELECASTS.
There is a slow fade in from black with voices becoming clear before the image. The following series of telecasts blend into each other between scenes of them being watched by people worldwide. ANCHOR #1 ... conflicting reports from around the globe...
A couple watching TV in the morning. The WIFE stops in the middle of making breakfast to listen.
ANCHOR #2.
... of a near-nuclear meltdown in Metropolis...
Crowds of people gather in an airport around a television.
ANCHOR #3.
... at 3am this morning...
Inmates at Blackgate Maximum Security Prison are quiet in the cafeteria...
ANCHOR #4.
... sources are unable to clarify the cause of the accident...
Generals gathered at the Pentagon watching of ma.s.sive screens. Astronauts in the s.p.a.ce shuttle listen.
ANCHOR #5.
... but what is known at this time is Superman appeared...
A young red-haired woman with gla.s.ses in a wheelchair behind a several dozen computer monitors in a state-of-the-art information center.
ANCHOR #6.
... and attempted to shut down the reactor...
Children watching televisions in cla.s.srooms.
ANCHOR #7.
... other details are sketchy...
ANGELA CHEN and the other members of the WGBS television station.
ANCHOR #8.
... some stating Superman was unable to contain the leakage...
GUARDS and DOCTORS at Arkham Asylum.
ANCHOR #9.
... and was a.s.sisted by Metallo, another hero who appeared in Metropolis several weeks ago...
METROPOLIS MAYOR FRANK BERKOWITZ and DEPUTY MAYOR MICHAEL WALKER.
ANCHOR #1.
... and has since built a very loyal following...
PERRY WHITE and other members of the DAILY PLANET listen.
ANCHOR #11.
... among these rumors are Metallo rescued a fallen Superman from the destructive core...
LEX LUTHOR in his bedroom with a marvelous view of the city. In the bed is one of his various BIMBOS filing her nails while LUTHOR concentrates on the telecast from wall of televisions which combine making a single image.
ANCHOR #12.
...and another disturbing piece, that we would like to stress has not been confirmed or denied is...
MA and PA KENT holding each other's hands, each filled with dread.
ANCHOR #13.
...Superman is dead.
SLOW FADE TO BLACK AND THEN SNAP TO:.
INT. STAR LABS.
PROFESSOR EMIL HAMILTON is barely awake. He's been working non-stop and it's taken its toll on him. In the background is an EKG machine with an extremely slow heartbeat. The pattern skips a beat and catches the next one. The pattern quickens and becomes irregular.
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