Val-El and Adam Strange in “Unfinished Business”

Val-El

No, the device's photonic discharge cells were damaged.

Adam Strange

Well, can you fix it?

Val-El

I already have.

Adam Strange

So... I can leave?

Val-El

If that's your choice. But tell me something first. If you're not a real hero, as you claim to be, why'd you come here in the first place?

Adam Strange

Because I thought I could become one. I thought that if I could just save Superman, then the Justice League would have to notice me and maybe even people would look up to me. And maybe, just maybe, when I look in that mirror, I wouldn't see a loser staring back at me. That's all gone now.

Val-El

Whatever happened between you and Seg can be fixed. He may be stubborn, but he knows a true friend when he finds one.

Adam Strange

Ah, there's no fixing this.

Val-El

Adam, Adam. No matter what you think about yourself, being a hero is not about... It's not about strength or having extraordinary capabilities. It's about making the decision to help others. Now, regardless of the reason, you chose to come here. You can still set things right. Hmm?

Adam Strange

You're right. I can. There's something here I still need to do.

Val-El

And what's that?

Adam Strange

Kill General Zod and prevent Seg from saving Kandor.