Superman and the MSCU investigate the mysterious crimes of Baron Sunday, a crimelord who has been murdering people through apparently supernatural means. For meddling in his affairs, the Baron swears that he will kill Superman as well.
Meanwhile, the Invasion! takes Metropolis by storm. Sarge Steel of the Central Bureau of Intelligence arrives at the Daily Planet and attempts to contact Superman. The federal government wants Superman to avoid confrontation with the [[W:C:DC:Alien Alliance