Hogarth heads to the press conference where Lex will reveal his new weapon as Emil planned. When he arrives, a LexCorp asks him for his invitation. However, Hogarth knocks out the guard and puts on his uniform.
"That was easier than I expected," Hogarth thinks.
Hogarth makes his way to the press conference. Lex Luthor makes a few last minute statements.
"So without further ado, I want to present my newest weapon, the Iron Giant!"
Lex unveils a cloak which reveals the Iron Giant. Hogarth can't believe his eyes.
"What have they done to you?"
The Iron Giant looks around confused and scared. Its eyes are glowing red and it's been equipped with more guns and missiles.
"Isn't he magnificent?" Lex asks.
Hogarth brings out the shrink ray and is about to shrink the Giant when a guard knocks the shrink ray out of his hand.
"Nooo!" Hogarth yells.
Hogarth runs up to Lex Luthor and punches him, knocking him to the ground. Then, he jumps on top of Lex and repeatedly punches him in the face.
"What have you done to my friend?!" Hogarth asks as he keeps punching Lex in the face.
"Security!" Lex shouts.
2 LexCorp security guards grab Hogarth with one of them pointing a gun at his head. The Iron Giant notices this and gets angry.
"NOOOO!"
The Iron Giant's arm turns into a cannon and he starts shooting at the LexCorp guards.
"Stop!" Hogarth yells.
Hogarth runs to the Giant trying to calm him down but it's no use. The Giant keeps blasting everywhere.
"What will it take to stop that guy?" Lex asks Hogarth.
"You should have thought of that before. You know for someone who claims to be a genius that was a very dumbass thing to do," Hogarth says smirking.
Suddenly the Giant grabs Lex and is about to blast him.
"Wait! Don't do this!" Hogarth yells.
The Giant looks at Hogarth confused.
"But he hurt you."
"It's alright. I am fine. Remember what I told you so many years ago. You are not a gun. You are who you choose to be."
The Iron Giant puts Lex down. Then he looks at Hogarth.
"I am a monster."
"You are not a monster. You are my best friend," Hogarth says.
Superman flies out of nowhere.
"Is everything alright?"
"Perfectly fine Superman," Hogarth responds.
"You idiots! You would rather choose friendship over Earth's security?" Lex Luthor yells.
"There are plenty of people protecting the Earth already Lex," Superman responds.
Suddenly it gets dark. Superman, Lex, and Hogarth look up and see a giant spaceship that resembles an alien skull.
"Oh no," Superman says.
"Who is that?" Hogarth asks.
"Brainiac!" Superman responds in anger.
