
“Checkmate” Webclip
Watch the webclip from the upcoming episode “Checkmate.” The clip features Pam Grier as Amanda Waller and Cassidy Freeman as Tess Mercer.

First look of Maxwell Lord in Smallville
TV Guide gives us a first look at Maxwell Lord in Smallville (played by Ally McBeal alum Gil Bellows ). Check it out, SPOILER ALERT.

“Checkmate” official description
The CW has released the official description of the episode “Checkmate,” check it out.

Brian Peterson talks about the Superman mythology, Amanda Waller and when we will see the actual Superman costume
Earth’s Mightiest talks to Executive Producer Brian Peterson about season nine’s embracing of the Superman comic book mythology, the impact of both “Absolute Justice” and the introduction of Amanda Waller and, finally, addresses just when we will likely see the actual Superman costume.

Martian Manhunter’s role in “Checkmate”
Fancast posts new scoop from the episode “Checkmate” about Martian Manhunter’s role in the episode. Read more.

9.20 Sacrifice
CHLOE AND TESS ARE TRAPPED INSIDE WATCHTOWER — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) breaks into Watchtower, triggering an elaborate security system that Chloe (Allison Mack) installed, ultimately trapping the two women inside. Chloe realizes that The Kandorians are downloading information about from the Watchtower server, which prompts her to make a drastic move. Oliver (Justin Hartley) confronts Zod (Callum Blue) and winds up clinging to life with a “Z” scorched into his chest. Clark (Tom Welling) realizes Zod has given his soldiers super powers.

9.17 Checkmate
PAM GRIER (“JACKIE BROWN,” “THE L WORD”) GUEST STARS AND PHIL MORRIS RETURNS AS MARTIAN MANHUNTER — Tess (Cassidy Freeman) creates an elaborate hoax in order to kidnap Green Arrow (Justin Hartley) and delivers him to Amanda Waller (guest star Pam Grier), who tells him that that the government is recruiting him to serve his country. However, Green Arrow escapes before they can reveal his identity. After Oliver brings Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe (Allison Mack) up to speed, the three investigate and Clark is surprised to find John Jones (guest star Phil Morris.) investigating Oliver’s kidnapping too. Clark senses that John is keeping information from him. Oliver and Clark are shocked when Tess reveals that Amanda is after something called “Watchtower.” Waller threatens to kill Chloe unless Clark gives her the names and locations of the rest of the Justice League.