Author's note: I recently watched the 1955 movie This Island Earth which is based on the novel written by Raymond F. Jones and I thought this would make a great Superman story. So, I decided to combine that movie with the characters of this show. So, I hope you enjoy reading.

Chapter One

1955

Clark Kent, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen were at the Metropolis Airfield waiting the arrival of Doctor Cal Meacham who was flying in a borrowed Lockheed T-33 shooting star jet. Doctor Meacham's Assistant Joe Wilson greets them in the Air Traffic control tower

"You must be the reporters from the Daily Planet." said Joe

"Yes. I'm Clark Kent and this is Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen." Said Clark making the introduction

"I hear that Doctor Meacham has been working on a secret invention that he wants to make public?" Lois asked

"You are Correct, I'll let Doctor Meacham explain when he gets here." Said Joe

"Gosh I never heard of a scientist who can fly a jet." Said Jimmy

"Well, lots of people fly Jimmy. In fact, I've done some flying myself

"Jeepers Mister Kent you flown a Jet?" Jimmy asked

"No, I meant flown as a passenger." Said Clark clarifying

"Figures, you're too much of a chicken to pilot a plane." Said Lois

Suddenly a report comes on the radio that Doctor Meacham's plane was having difficulties. It appears that the Jet was flying out of control.

"I have to get out there!" said Joe

"Wait we're coming too." Said Lois

"Are you coming Mister Kent?" Jimmy asked

"No, I think I'll stay here." Clark answered

"The yellow streak is growing again. Come on Jim." Said Lois as she Jimmy follows Joe

They get to the runway as they see the jet spinning out of control. Joe tries waving flags as the jet flies right over his head. From a far away location Clark takes off glasses and loosened his tie and Changes into Superman. Superman flies up in the air after the jet, but before he can get to it a strange glow appears around the jet causing it to steady and land safely. Cal exits the plane as Lois, Jimmy and Joe runs up to him

"Are you okay Cal?" Joe asked

"Yes. Something went wrong with controls and then suddenly I was steady again," said Cal

"We saw a strange glow around the jet before it landed." Said Lois

"Yeah, I saw it too Cal.," said Joe

Suddenly Superman landed and joined them

"Are you okay Doctor Meacham?" Superman asked

"Yes, Superman I am okay apparently the controls temporally stopped working and I lost control, but I was able to regain control and steady the plane and safely land." Said Cal

"Jeepers what about the strange glow?" Jimmy asked

"It was probably just the sun shining bright." Said Cal dismissing the claim

"Well since you're okay Doctor and you didn't need my help I will be going now." Said Superman as he jumps in the air and flies away. They all head back to the tower where Clark was waiting

"I see that Doctor Meacham is okay." Said Clark

"A safe landing and in one piece." Said Cal

"Doctor Meacham what is this world changing invention you wanted us to see?" Lois asked

"First of all, call me Cal and second you'll have to wait until we get to my laboratory." Said Cal

"What are we waiting for? Let's go." Said Lois

Why don't you all go ahead I am going to stay here and investigate what caused the jet to lose control." Clark suggested

"Okay Mister Kent you can stay right here, but don't think you're gonna any credit for this story." Said Lois as she and Cal, Jimmy and Joe leave.