Why did the superman allow so much of Metropolis to be destroyed?

by theReluctantHipster

When the alien broadcast his message asking for the "Son of Jorel" or something, it was clearly to get the superman out of his way. So, if he didn't turn himself in, why did he allow the alien to destroy most of Metropolis? Why didn't the superman stop him?

GlassGhost

I think this belongs in a comic sub.