Paul Wu

Tess and her team perform tests on Clark's crystal that she retrieved from the Arctic, causing it to send a beam of light into the universe. This triggers the arrival of DC Comics' Maxima (guest star Charlotte Sullivan - "M.V.P.," "Across the River to Motor City ," "The House Next Door"), a queen from the planet Almerac, who is searching for her soul mate and believes this is who sent the signal. Unfortunately, Maxima's power is too great for mortal men and her kiss kills them. As the seductive Maxima arrives in Metropolis, she begins her search, starting with Jimmy.

Jack desperately tries to find Amy in Seattle but her movements offer more questions than answers; Madison finds herself in a train station with a ticket to Seattle, an envelope of cash, and a mysterious key. An act of humanity has serious consequences for Richard.

The discovery of a deadly parasite, believed to be extinct, threatens an amnesty for all Resistance members, which has been negotiated by the Atlantic National Alliance.