Kryptonian-born hero raised in Kansas, fights for justice while facing political and personal crises.
Superman and Lois are a couple whose love sustains him through public disgrace and imprisonment.
The plot says Lois is Superman's girlfriend; he confesses his love for her and she later confesses that she loves Clark too.
Luthor is the mastermind who systematically dismantles Superman's reputation and freedom.
Luthor orchestrates the Boravia crisis, creates the metahuman Ultraman, broadcasts the Kryptonian message, and confines Superman in a pocket universe.
They are heroes in battle together even when their judgments about killing differ.
Superman fights the kaiju alongside Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, and Hawkgirl, then sends her to stop Boravia's renewed invasion.
A capable adversary whose infiltration aids Luthor's campaign against Superman.
The Engineer follows Superman to the Fortress as Luthor's ally and later battles him in broken Metropolis until he defeats her.
A loyal friend and journalist whose reporting helps restore public faith in Superman.
Jimmy is the Daily Planet photographer who works with Lois to expose Luthor's schemes and clear Superman's name.
His genetic father, whose recorded words both heal and later horrify Superman.
Jor-El is one of the birth parents who sent Kal-El from Krypton to Earth and whose damaged message reaches Superman at the Fortress.
His Kryptonian mother, remembered through the message she left for her son.
Lara co-authored the Kryptonian message with Jor-El; Superman hears her voice when Luthor broadcasts the restored recording.
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