Superman quotes from Superman: The Animated Series

Guess were working together on this one, huh.

Superman

Happy to have an extra hand.

Lois Lane

Looks like he's got them in the palm of his hand.

Superman

They'd better be careful he doesn't make a fist.

John Henry Irons

He's still in withdrawal from the suit. The doctors said it'll take a while, but he should recover completely. [sighs] The suit seemed like such a good idea.

Superman

It still is, if anyone could manage to make it work safely. It'd be nice to have a little help for a change.

Look! It's a dead Samaritan. Say "good night," chump!

Superman

Good night, chump!

John Henry Irons

That's taking out the trash, Superman.

Superman

My pleasure, Mr. Irons.

Natasha Irons

So I guess you really do know him.

Superman

Still working on the suit?

John Henry Irons

You said you'd be glad to have the help.

Superman

And I meant it. Just be careful. You're not invulnerable, you know.

John Henry Irons

Yeah, well I'm working on that, too.

Superman

Metallo!

Metallo

In the flesh!

Superman

Well, Steel, you're gonna be getting this a lot, so you might as well hear it from me first.

Steel

What?

Superman

Thanks!

Maxima

No one has ever lasted this long with me... no one! You are... my equal! [she dissipates the girder, springs to her feet and hugs him] This is the happiest day of my life!

Superman

[confused] I'm... glad.

Maxima

Of course, now you'll have to marry me.

Superman

You can't just barge in and make demands like that!

Maxima

Why not? On my planet I do it all the time.

Superman

Well, this isn't Almanac.

Maxima

Almerac.

Superman

Whatever. Here on Earth, marriage isn't something you can command. Marriage is a willing partnership where husbands and wives share the decisions and sacrifices.

Lucille

What planet is he from?

Maxima

I have the power to do as I please!

Superman

And the responsibility to do what is right! As leader, you serve the people. They don't serve you.

Maxima

I used to use these ancient tunnels as a prison.

Superman

No wonder you're so popular.

Maxima

This time D'cine, it's no game. This time, I kill you.

Superman

Maxima-

Maxima

I... don't kill him? [Superman shakes his head] I... lock him up? [Brightens] For a really long time!

Maxima

Are there any more like you at home?

Superman

No. But as my mother always says, "there's someone for everybody".

Darkseid

Think of it, Superman. The power you have now, it's nothing compared with what I'm offering you.

Superman

You know I can't do that.

Darkseid

Pity. Still, if you won't be my knight, you will be my pawn.

Darkseid

[being opposed] They know this is suicide.

Superman

Better a quick death in battle than a slow one under your heel.