Justice League (TV Series)

Secret Origins (2001)

George Newbern: Superman, Clark Kent

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Quotes 

• Superman : [referring to Batman]  Don't take it personally, J'onn; he doesn't trust anyone.

  J'onn J'onzz : A wise policy.

• Batman : [first seeing J'onn J'onzz]  What is it?

  Superman : Mankind's only hope.

• Batman : Over the past few months, I've detected several security breaches in our global deep-space monitoring network.

  Superman : And no one's claimed responsibility?

  Batman : No. There's more to this than meets the eye.

  Superman : I'd like to stay and look into it, but I'm expected back in Metropolis.

  Batman : Another key to the city?

  Superman : [giving him something]  Here. It's a signal watch. Call if you need any more help.

  Batman : [sarcasic, as Superman flies away]  Right.

• Superman : Need a hand?

  Batman : Thanks, but I can handle this.

  Superman : They don't look so tough.

• Batman : Destroying government property isn't your style. What's going on?

  Superman : See for yourself.

• Superman : [after being knocked unconscious]  What happened?

  Batman : You tell me.

  Superman : I don't know. I-I saw images, just so intense, and then... well, that's all I remember.

• Superman : He's been trying to reach out to me telepathically, but that stasis field interfered. When his message finally broke through, I came to rescue him.

  Batman : What's he doing here?

  J'onn J'onzz : [telepathically]  The invasion. I came to warn you, but I was captured and imprisoned here. They wouldn't listen.

  Batman : Big surprise.

  J'onn J'onzz : I sense you do not trust me. Perhaps this will help.

  [shape-shifting into a clothed humanoid form] 

  J'onn J'onzz : [offering a handshake]  I am J'onn J'onzz.

• Japanese Ambassador : Weapons of mass destruction. My people believe a lasting peace can only be achieved by eliminating them.

  General Wells : Nonsense! Those weapons are our only defense against aggression.

  Japanese Ambassador : Is this your official position?

  J. Allen Carter : No. General Wells does not speak for our government.

  General Wells : But, Senator Carter, only a fool would...

  J. Allen Carter : General, when I was an astronaut on Mars, I survived an experience which profoundly changed my life. Looking at Earth from that distance, I saw, for the first time, how small and fragile our planet is. Its fate is in our hands. Ladies and gentlemen, that is a responsibility we must not take lightly. Therefore, today I propose a bold new solution for peace, one that would use a force more powerful than any before, a force dedicated to the good of all mankind. A force known to all as Superman!

  [chatter as Superman is led in] 

  General Wells : With all due respect, Senator, we can't entrust the security of the entire world to one man.

  Superman : I understand your feelings, General, and when Senator Carter first approached me, I was reluctant to get involved. But after meeting with him and his advisors, I became convinced that I could make a difference. I have fought hard over the years to earn your trust, and I solemnly swear all of you that I will continue to uphold the ideals of truth and justice, not just for America, but for all the world.

• General : Stop right there, Superman. You're trespassing in a restricted area. Our orders are to keep that freak here.

  Superman : [stepping in front of J'onn defensively]  Wait! I'll vouch for him. You must let us go.

  General : I don't think so.

  Superman : But the world's security may be at stake.

  General : That's why he'll never leave here alive.