Source: Superman: The Man of Steel #92 (1999)
Type: Computer simulation
So the plot of "The One-Man JLA", as it unfolded over the last four Amalgamondays, was that an alien called Cogito, from the subjugated planet X'vyv'x, found Jor-El's absurdly detailed computer simulations that revealed what would have happened had he sent Kal-El to various planets. Cogito implants these in Superman's memory to see if a Superman by any other name is still a selfless champion of the people. His endgame is to give Superman memories of growing up on X'vyv'x, so that he would naturally fight off the oppressive regime of the "Sole Jurisdiction". However, the JLA shows up and throws a wrench in the works. When Cogito explains, they of course offer to help, but the alien is paranoid to let anyone know of his planet's location, fearing one invasion would follow another. So Superman does the only reasonable thing (consider here that he is brain damaged through most of the arc): He submits to the memory implant and is sent to X'vyv'x as if he'd always lived there.
Landing site: X'vyv'x
Adoptive parents: Unknown
A new life: Superman believes he was crashed and raised on the planet and that the invasion just now occurred. He can't understand why no one recognizes him or how quickly the Sole Jurisdiction got a foothold on his adopted home. Because he also has Elseworld-like memories of fighting against many an enemy there, including Luthorro #1, Mr. Ljxmzpsk and the Funster.
Final score: C+
Cogito, filled with gratitude, allows the JLA to go pick up and unbrainwash their friend, and promises to ask for help next time. I bet the JLA was over there all the time after that, or are probably scanning their calls.
Type: Computer simulation
So the plot of "The One-Man JLA", as it unfolded over the last four Amalgamondays, was that an alien called Cogito, from the subjugated planet X'vyv'x, found Jor-El's absurdly detailed computer simulations that revealed what would have happened had he sent Kal-El to various planets. Cogito implants these in Superman's memory to see if a Superman by any other name is still a selfless champion of the people. His endgame is to give Superman memories of growing up on X'vyv'x, so that he would naturally fight off the oppressive regime of the "Sole Jurisdiction". However, the JLA shows up and throws a wrench in the works. When Cogito explains, they of course offer to help, but the alien is paranoid to let anyone know of his planet's location, fearing one invasion would follow another. So Superman does the only reasonable thing (consider here that he is brain damaged through most of the arc): He submits to the memory implant and is sent to X'vyv'x as if he'd always lived there.Landing site: X'vyv'x
Adoptive parents: Unknown
A new life: Superman believes he was crashed and raised on the planet and that the invasion just now occurred. He can't understand why no one recognizes him or how quickly the Sole Jurisdiction got a foothold on his adopted home. Because he also has Elseworld-like memories of fighting against many an enemy there, including Luthorro #1, Mr. Ljxmzpsk and the Funster.
Final score: C+
Cogito, filled with gratitude, allows the JLA to go pick up and unbrainwash their friend, and promises to ask for help next time. I bet the JLA was over there all the time after that, or are probably scanning their calls.
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