A pair of heroes get captured on the upcoming Smallville episode, "Patriot."

One of them, as previewed below, is Aquaman himself, as Alan Ritchson reprises this iconic role. Michael Hogan, of Battlestar Galactica fame, also guest stars, taking on the character of Colonel Slade and forcing Clark to come to the rescue of both Aquaman and Oliver.

Get an early look at this important installment via the following preview:

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