In Fawcett City, young Billy Batson is an orphaned boy who has recently been kicked out by his foster parents and is living alone in a rundown slum. Upon arriving at a local diner to meet up with Clark Kent, who is writing an article about his situation, Billy is attacked by Black Adam, who returned to Earth the night before, planning to kill him before a "Wizard" could get to him. Clark distracts Adam, allowing Billy to escape while he transforms into Superman. Black Adam chases Billy through the streets, but Superman intervenes and battles him.