Donald Ferguson quotes from Invincible

Donald Ferguson

We're not our bodies. We're the decisions we make. The lives we change, the people we love... or who love us. I don't need to forget that. And neither do you.

[in a speech for the Guardians of the Globe's televised funeral] I've fought the unimaginable in defense of this world. I've battled alien tyrants, defeated nightmares from the deep. Gone toe to toe with ancient gods... but no matter what threat I faced, I knew I wasn't facing it alone. Darkwing. Aquarus. War Woman. Green Ghost. Red Rush. Martian Man. Immortal. The Guardians of the Globe. Today, we have lost titans, protectors, heroes, and we are left to wonder... who will save us now? I will, and so will others like me. New heroes answering the call. New champions ready to risk everything to keep this planet safe. All inspired by these great souls who came before us. You will have moments of doubt, of fear, of uncertainty, but in those moments, have faith... [lifts off] and look to the sky. [flies away]

Mark Grayson

We seriously have to put everyone through this again?

The big one's for show, but the public can't know where the actual bodies are buried. Souvenir hunters.

Mark Grayson

Jesus.

Nolan Grayson

I was never a Guardian of the Globe, but it was the Guardians who welcomed me when I first arrived on this planet. They were my mentors. My comrades. My friends. They knew the reality of this life. Martian Man was exiled from his own people. War Woman was from a different age. Darkwing... [chuckles ruefully and clears throat] Well, Darkwing made his own kind of solitude. It was a rare, lucky few of us who found someone who understood our path, even rarer if they accepted it. I hope they will rest in peace, but at least they will rest together.

Get your hands off me! [screams in anguish as she falls off]

Donald Ferguson

Olga, please, calm down.

You wouldn't even let me see him. Josef is finally standing still, and I still can't see him!

Debbie Grayson

[to Mark] I'd better...

Mark Grayson

Yeah. [Debbie comforts Olga]

[to Mark] You okay?

Mark Grayson

Me? I... I dunno. It just doesn't seem real. [noticing Olga] That could have been my mom, putting my dad in one of those holes, or me. If this could happen to the Guardians of the Globe, it means that none of us are... [title card is presented with somber music]

Donald Ferguson

Over the last 90 days, Mark's speed has increased 65%. His endurance 70%. And his strength, and we checked this wasn't a mistake, 138%. Science team is working on a heavier version.

Cecil Stedman

So, the billion dollar question then, can he beat that Viltrumite woman who made us all shit our pants three months ago?

Donald Ferguson

We think so. But she implied someone much worse was coming.

Cecil Stedman

Which is why we're not stopping here, with Mark or any of our other plans.

Rex Splode

Fuck me! Way to make a fellow superhero feel inadequate. That is not leg day.

Hey Rex. Yeah, Cecil's got me on a training plan.

Rex Splode

Uh, yeah. I can see that. So, um, how much did all this cost, Cecil? Is this why the coffee maker still broken at the Guardians' HQ?

Cecil Stedman

We bought you a new hand, Rex. That wasn't cheap.

Rex Splode

Yeah, and this is the third time I've been back trying to get it adjusted. Look, I'm trying to give you the finger right now and I can't.

Oh man, that's your favorite finger.

Rex Splode

It's my favorite finger!

It's his favorite finger, Cecil. (shrugs)

Donald Ferguson

Sir, with this body, I can do more out there than in here.

Cecil Stedman

You're just gonna get yourself killed, Donald.

Donald Ferguson

That's what I do, sir.

Cecil Stedman

[Cecil sighs] Find Brit. Link up with him. And give 'em hell.