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In Superman Returns (the movie this is based on), there's one plot element that just bugs me.

Jor-El is still around.

In Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Jor-El uses up all of his energy to give Superman his powers back. But then in Superman Returns, Jor-El is back, and it's like there weren't any consequences for Superman giving up his powers.

For this story, I'm going to change that. Let's say Superboy-Prime punched reality and some things got retconned:

Superman's suit looks different (it'll be described in the story).

Superman's logo looks different (see story image).

Lex Luthor is played by Kevin Spacey's good twin.

Superman: The Movie happens the way you remember it.

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut happens the way you remember it, except:

Lara tells Lex about Zod and the Phantom Zone instead of Jor-El.

After Superman gives up his powers, he still has access to the knowledge and technology in the Fortress of Solitude, but he can't talk to Jor-El.

Instead of reversing time, Superman uses Kryptonian technology to wipe Lois's memory.

Instead of leaving Earth without telling anyone, Superman tells everyone through the press that he's leaving to look for Krypton and promises to return.

Basically, just ignore everything in Superman Returns, except for the parts mentioned in this story.