Lex Luthor escalates his vendetta against Superman and Lois by bringing LuthorCorp to Smallville, sparking a showdown with Mayor Lana Lang. After Lana is nearly killed in a failed assassination attempt, Superman steps in, leading to an epic confrontation that drives Lex out of town—at least for now. But as the dust settles, Lex and his lawyer, Amanda McCoy, begin plotting their next move.