Earth's Protector is Missing! Metropolis has been through the proverbial wringer, recently being restored to its natural luster as the city of tomorrow. But its protector, Superman is missing and its populace including his wife, Lois lane - have no clue where he is. A Fugitive on Krypton. Somehow, the Man of Steel finds himself on his native world Krypton, with new powers emerging. What is Kal-El accused of, and how can he escape alive and find his way back to earth. Collects Action Comics #625-626, and Superman #202-203.