Ep 3. Back to Oblivion

Superboy season 1 episode 3 "Back to Oblivion" continues the story of the young superhero, still trying to figure out his identity and powers. In this episode, Superboy learns about the true nature of his creation as a clone of Superman, and faces a new threat in the form of a villainous scientist seeking to exploit his genetic makeup.

The episode opens with Superboy seemingly back to his normal life as Clark Kent, attending a school dance with his classmates. However, his peace is interrupted when he is contacted by Dr. Fabian LeHah, the creator of his clone, who reveals to Superboy the secrets of his origin. Dr. LeHah explains that he created Superboy from Superman's DNA in an attempt to create a new super soldier for the government, but was forced to flee when his operations were shut down. Superboy is horrified to learn that he is not a natural being, but rather a manufactured copy of someone else.

Superboy's distress over his identity crisis is soon compounded by the arrival of Dr. LeHah's former colleague, Dr. Mynde, who has been continuing his experiments in secret. Dr. Mynde seeks to replicate Superboy's genetic makeup in order to create an army of super soldiers, but requires more of Superman's DNA to do so. Superboy's unique makeup makes him the only source of the necessary genetic material, and Dr. Mynde will stop at nothing to get it.

As Superboy grapples with the implications of his existence and the dangers posed by Dr. Mynde, his friends and allies provide support. Lana Lang and T.J. White help him investigate Dr. Mynde's operations, while Superman himself offers guidance and advice from afar. Together, they work to uncover Dr. Mynde's plan and stop him before it's too late.

"Back to Oblivion" is a thrilling episode that delves deep into the character of Superboy and explores the moral implications of creating life in a lab. With high stakes, tense action sequences, and emotional moments, it is a must-see for fans of the show.