Darkseid quotes from Superman: The Animated Series

Darkseid

A technicality of his birth. As far as destiny and I are concerned, I have no son.

Darkseid

You're a magnificent opponent, Superman, but even you must realize it's hopeless.

Darkseid

I could easily destroy you now, and once you're gone, the pathetic beings of this planet won't have the will to resist me. The few who survive, that is.

Darkseid

People of Earth, I am Darkseid, lord of Apokolips. Here is your savior, cowed and broken. I have crushed him as easily as I have crushed all who have dared to oppose me throughout the cosmos. I am power unlike any you have ever known: absolute, infinite, and unrelenting. You have no choice but to prepare as a long dark future as my subjects and my slaves.

Darkseid

It is good to see you after all these years, my son. I've observed your boldness and ferocity for some time. Not without undue pride. Though you're misguided in your loyalty, I won't quibble over this insignificant speck in the universe. I would hate to spoil our reunion with bloodshed. [to his troops] Return.

Darkseid

Savor your moment of triumph, Superman, but remember, victory has its price.

Darkseid

YOU DARE STRIKE ME?!

Darkseid

I am many things, Kal-El. But here, I am God.

Angela Chen

"We?" Well, it looks like Superman saved your skin again.

Superman

Other way around! If it wasn't for Dan Turpin, I wouldn't be standing here tonight. Thanks.

Anytime pal.

Lois Lane

Where's Mannheim?

I think he's Somewhere beyond our jurisdiction.

Bruno Mannheim

Where in God's name are we?

That depends. Which 'god' are you talking about?

Bruno Mannheim

Listen buddy, I'm through with these games, I want some answers! You're gonna tell me who you work for?!

Darkseid

Welcome to Apokolips, Mr. Mannheim.

Bruno Mannheim

Who are you?

Darkseid

Your new Lord and Master. You may call me... :Darkseid.

Kalibak

Please! Father!

Darkseid

You'll beg louder than that when I'm done with you.

Superman

What have you done to him? [Pause; no response] I asked you a question. Who are you? [Smile; no response] Answer me!

Darkseid

[attacks Superman with his Omega Beams, frying him until he's on the ground, writhing] That is who I am.

You sacrificed your s-, ah, Kalibak?

Darkseid

One casualty.

How many there will be before you destroy Superman and conquer the Earth?

Darkseid

As many as it takes.

Darkseid

I did not return you to earth so you could indulge in petty theft.

Bruno Mannheim

Petty?! We cleared over twenty million!

Darkseid

I play for higher stakes.

Bruno Mannheim

You promised you'd make me a king!

Darkseid

And so you are – a king of fools!

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.