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Smallville's Tom Welling didn't make his Comic-Con debut donning his super new wardrobe as some had expected, but fans did get a glimpse of a certain superhero's costume during the show's Season 9 trailer.

Clark Kent will suit up and take a huge step toward his destiny on the CW series, as evidenced by a fleeting, shadowy image capping the video sneak peek.

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Another familiar aspect of the Superman myth this season? The dynamic between Lois Lane and Clark/Superman.

"Lois will be smitten with Superman — and still find Clark irritating," said executive producer Kelly Souders, according to E! Online.


Is this the season that Clark opens his eyes to his reporter pal? Yes. But "just as Clark falls for Lois, she's falling for someone else," said exec producer Brian Peterson.

Lois will have extra time to juggle her complicated relationships, since Erica Durance is booked for a robust 18 episodes this season (after just 12 last time around).

Other reveals reaping much applause from the filled-to-capacity crowd:

* Tom Welling is directing two episodes this season, while Allison Mack will also step behind the camera again.

* Fan fave Geoff Johns ("Legion") will pen another episode this season — one that concerns the Justice Society of America.

* Green Arrow might get a super sidekick.

* In the villains department, in addition to Metallo (Brian Austin Green) and Zod (new series regular Callum Blue), Toyman will return, and the villainess Roulette might make an appearance.

* Despite Lex Luthor's continued absence, Superman's arch enemy "is absolutely not dead," Peterson said.

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In case you missed our live blogging of today's Comic-Con Smallville panel, we have compiled the very important details that you need to know about season nine.

Much news was broken today, including the return of several iconic characters, the introduction of Major (not General yet) Zod (Callum Blue) and a preview that showed a very sexy love scene between Clark (Tom Welling) and Lois (Erica Durance).

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* Here's a rundown of the sneak peek they showed at Comic-Con:
* "The world's greatest hero has risen" appears on screen along with the Superman logo.
* A montage of Clark on his path to becoming a hero. "And he is not alone," says the preview. Followed by shots of each Justice League member who has fought with him: Aquaman, Black Canary, Impulse, Cyborg, Zatanna, Martian Manhunter, Supergirl, Green Arrow, the Legion and Watchtower. Studio reps confirm to us that Laura Vandervoort is not returning to the show, despite her appearance in the preview.
* The introduction of Zod, who's brought several friends with him (more on that below). He's seen fighting toe-to-toe with Tess.
* Lois is seen fighting in the future.
* Chloe (Allison Mack) relies on the protection of a gun this season.
* Brian Austin Green's Metallo has a very sinister look to him. He's seen with the Kryptonite power source on his chest, iconic for the Metallo character.
* There is a hot and steamy love scene between Lois and Clark. Heavy petting and make-out sesh included.
* For a split second it seems that Lex has appeared on screen, but it could be our imagination.
* Clark has a nifty new super suit. It's all black, no spandex, with the silver Superman logo on the front and a long black trench coat that doubles as a cape.


What we learned from the panel:

* Chloe and Clark's relationship will be very strained. Says executive producer Kelly Souders, "They have a little bit of a rocky start."
* Erica Durance is in 18 episodes this season.
* "I think you guys are going to be pretty excited this year," says Erica regarding the Clark and Lois progression. "Lois is dealing with being smitten with Superman and still finds Clark irritating." This season is going to be "spicy," she adds. Lois and Clark will definitely grow closer this year, but there's a love triangle between Clark, Lois and the Blur. "Just as Clark falls for Lois, she's falling for someone else," says Peterson.
* A relationship for Chloe and Clark is "dead in the water," says Allison. Clark is preoccupied with other women and Chloe is dealing with the loss of Jimmy while stepping into a more powerful position with the supes.
* The entire panel kept quiet when asked if there would be a Smallville movie in the future. Curious.
* Regarding the new Superman suit, Kelly explains that Clark doesn't just show up to a tailor and figure it out the first time. The producers know there is a long arc for Clark to become Superman and it's a bumpy road.
* Justin Hartley says we will see a lot more of the Green Arrow this year. He's going to be struggling in a dark place. Peterson adds that in the first eight episodes you "will see him hit rock bottom."
* The producers say Metallo (Brian Austin Green) is a big part of the first two episodes. The ninth season also brings the return of Toyman and we'll see Roulette as well.
* Kelly says they do have a series finale planned if the ninth season is their last, however, it could change if they are picked up for a tenth season.
* Geoff Johns, who wrote "Legion" this year, is writing another episode this season and says it will be "Justice Society of America."
* Tom Welling is directing two episodes this season, while Allison Mack will direct one.
* When asked if Lex was actually dead, Peterson says, we all know from the mythos that Lex is "absolutely not dead."
* Peterson says they are brainstorming for a Green Arrow sidekick story.


What we learned in the press room:

* Clark and Oliver's relationship will be tested this year. There's a jealousy because Clark has powers Oliver doesn't, and for the sheer fact that Lois and Clark are on their way to a relationship, while Ollie attempts to rekindle things with Lois.
* When asked if the love scene between Lois and Clark is a dream, Peterson says, "It is one reality we explore in the show."
* "Lois comes back from the future and she starts getting flashes and she thinks she has amnesia. She thinks something is wrong with her," says Durance. "I know that they're going to develop all sorts of scenarios for her to try to piece all those things together like a big puzzle to figure out what's going on, and then maybe be the lynch pin key answer to some of Clark's questions, which is a different place for her to be."
* As seen in the preview, Chloe was wielding a gun. Allison explains that she's on her own this season, since the rest of the supes are off saving the world: "We'll see [Chloe] experimenting with some different paths. We're definitely going to see her trying new things this year. Always with the intent to save the world, but maybe not necessarily that Clark Kent has done."
* We actually meet a young version of Zod. He's not quite a General yet, toting the name Major Zod. Callum explains that Zod is very manic and not quite in control of the troops he's brought with him. In his mind, Krypton has not been destroyed yet and he is unaware of Clark's existence.
* Because of the time parallel caused by Zod, Souders and Peterson teased a possible appearance by Jor-El, though we'll find out more in the second episode.


Stay tuned for much more with the cast and executive producers of Smallville. In the meantime, hit the comments with your thoughts on the new season.

Smallville Gets a Super Reception at Comic-Con
by Rich Sands July 26, 2009 11:36 PM EST

The final day of Comic-Con provided was, in a word, super. As in Superman. Fans started waiting in line starting as early as 3am for a 10:30 Smallville panel that marked star Tom Welling’s first ever trip to the Con. An electrifying clip reel kicked off the panel, with the final shot showing Welling’s Clark Kent decked out in his new all-black crime-fighting duds: trench coat, boots and jeans with a silver Superman shield on his shirt. The crowd loved it.

Executive producer Kelly Sounders said that even as they begin Season 9, “we’re gunning for Season 10.” And her producing partner Brian Peterson was happy about the show’s move to Fridays this fall: “X-Files, Battlestar, some of the best sci-fi shows have been on Friday nights.” Welling, now a producer on the show, will also direct two episodes this season, and Allison Mack (Chloe) will step behind the camera again as well.

Souders confirmed that Erica Durance (Lois Lane) will appear in 18 episodes this season, up from her usual half dozen or so. And fan-favorite comic-book writer Geoff Johns, who penned last season’s outstanding episode that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes to the Smallville universe, will return this year to write another hour. This time he'll bring in the iconic heroes of the Justice Society of America. As for a return from the Justice League, Peterson said “we’re gonna do our best,” to make that happen, but hinted that budget constraints could be a stumbling block. Souders also threw out a writing invitation to panel moderator Jeph Loeb, a former writer for the series, as well as Heroes.

Having met with the producers and cast of Smallville at Comic-Con, VoicesFromKrypton.com has posted a number of tidibts that will take place during season 9 which should intrigue fans of the show.

1. No secret now, but Clark is going to be wearing a blackish trenchcoat with a silver "S" logo as he embraces the heroic image that fans of the "red and blue blur" have been placing upon him.

2. According to Justin Hartley (Oliver Queen/Green Arrow), a bit of tension builds between Oliver and Clark over the fact that Clark is leaving his "S" symbol around following a rescue he does. Why, Oliver wants to know, does Clark need the attention?

3. Alison Mack will be directing another episode this season, and Tom Welling, who is now a co-executive producer on the show, will be directing two episodes as well.

4. Callum Blue, who plays Zod, provided some very interesting information. The Zod we meet is an earlier version of the villain from Superman II. This is MAJOR Zod, who has come to earth, with some segment of an army, from Krypton's PAST. He doesn't know who Clark is, has no idea where he is or what is going on. And initially he doesn't have his powers.

5. The notion that Zod has come from Krypton's past raises a number of issues, which no one will confirm or deny, though based on facial reaction, one can assume that Jor-El will indeed be appearing on the show. It also raises issues of whether or not this can impact on the timeline. For instance, can Clark somehow save Krypton? If he does, however, that planet's survival would result in him NOT being sent to earth and ultimately become Superman.

6. It was conceded that the show will play around with the timeline to tell some of the storylines, though it won't be a constant time-shifting adventure ala Lost.

7. Geoff Johns will be writing a Justice Society episode of the show.

8. It seems that teen angst truly is being left behind, the focus turning fully towards the next step in Clark's embracing his ultimate destiny.


In releated news, Executive producers Brian Wayne Peterson and Kelly Souders gave iF Magazine a bit of a preview as to what to expect in the coming season of the early years of SUPERMAN.

Season nine will be following what will be the last stage of what Clark does before he become Superman, Peterson says. But they are not approaching this as the last season of the show. In fact, they hope to keep it going for a while – despite the fact the show is moving to Fridays.

“We came into this season with 100 ideas, we have a lot of stories,” Souders says. “The studio wants to satisfy the fans. They are not going to tell us in episode 21 ‘Let’s end it.’ They are going to give it time.”

Among some of the things we will see in season nine is Clark training with Jor-El as he struggles with his identity.

We will also see in the series premiere for season nine the show explore why Clark doesn’t fly and the current look he has.