The VRA is in full effect and things take an unfortunate turn of events after the Green Arrow tries to stop a mugging but is attacked by citizens for being a super hero. Clark discovers that the civilians who attacked Oliver were all marked with a darkness tattoo. Carter Hall and Star Girl (guest star BRITT IRVIN) return to help Clark deal with Slade's (guest star MICHAEL HOGAN) re-emergence after he kidnaps Lois.