RRalph
Mr. Corben, I hope you don't mind me asking, but after all these months I just gotta know. How do you rate all this?
Ralph, the trick is to never underestimate the value of a good friend, and always keep your mouth shut.
“The Way of All Flesh” · Season 1, Episode 7
In this episode: John Corben (6), Lex Luthor (5), Superman (3), Metallo (2), Lois Lane (1)
I have a luncheon to attend, but I expect to hear the tragic news about him just before dessert.
Dessert... I haven't had anything to eat or drink since the operation. Haven't wanted anything.
The only hunger you should have is for power, my friend. The only thirst, for revenge.
[about Corben's new invulnerability] How did you do it, Corben? A drug? Some kind of operation?
Elective surgery. Jealous?
Not likely. You're going back to prison.
[He tries to restrain Corben, but is met with surprisingly effective resistance]
I'm as strong as you are now!
Almost...
No, stronger! [A panel on Corben's chest opens, revealing a kryptonite heart and weakening Superman] What's the matter, guy? You're looking a little green at the gills. [He chuckles, and then knocks Superman backward with a single punch] I think you are jealous of me. Because now I'm the real Man of Steel!
You humiliated me, Superman. Took me in by the scruff of my neck like I was a kid. Now it's payback time.
[after forcibly kissing Lois, shocked] I... I didn't feel anything.
See if you feel this! [slaps him, but this hurts her hand as a loud metallic clank is heard] Ow!
I... I can't even feel a kiss... What did they do to me?
I want those adjustments now!
DDoctor
What... what adjustments?
The ones Luthor told me about when I said I couldn't feel my hands! Those adjustments!
DDoctor
Well, the adjustments were yours to make.
Mine?! [slams his fist on the desk] You're telling me...?!
DDoctor
There'll always be a certain numbness, a... lack of feeling. But you'll get used to it.
I DON'T WANT TO GET USED TO IT! [grabs the desk and throws it across the room]
DDoctor
Mr. Corben, the operation gave you almost infinite strength. You can never get sick. You're invulnerable to injury. You'll never feel pain again!
And what about pleasure, hmm?!
DDoctor
That... that was never part of the equation.
[grabs him by the collar] Find me a body. Change me back. I have to feel!
DDoctor
[nervously] We... we can't. The transplant is permanent.
[Corben screams in insane rage and flings him aside, then approaches a mirror to observe the synthetic flesh covering his metallic body]
It's all fake... [starts tearing it away] A FRAUD! There's the reality! The metal behind the man! It's all I am now! It's who I am... [smashes mirror] Metallo.
YWYoung Woman
It's so big, Mr. Luthor. I've never seen a yacht this size!
I've given the crew the day off, my dear, but the ship is fully automated. Shall we go for a short cruise?
[entering] How's the caviar, Luthor? Rich and delicate? Just melts in your mouth, doesn't it?
[The young woman gasps in horror at Metallo's appearance]
You like my new look? I hope you do, because it's the last thing you'll ever see!
Is there a problem, John?
[picks up an apple] I can't taste anymore! [crushes it in his hand] I can't smell! [grabs the flowers from the table and throws them to the floor, then approaches the young woman] Can't... can't...! [flings the table aside, then throws the young woman overboard]
I know about Dr. Vale. It's just a matter of time before the police find them.
And what makes you think there's any of him left to find?
[After Superman reveals that Luthor deliberately had Corben infected with the virus]
Don't be a fool, Corben! Don't you see he's trying to turn us against each other to save his own skin?! Who knows what's in that vial?
Then why don't we test it?! [tries to force-feed it to him]
Corben, no! No...!
Come on, Luthor, drink up! It did wonders for me!
You'll excuse me if I don't see you home.
You'll never pin this on me. The virus is destroyed and Corben's lost at sea, and even if you found him, there'd still be that kryptonite to worry about.
I don't think I'm the one that should be worrying...
[As Superman flies away, Luthor turns to look towards the sea with uncertainty. Down in the depths, Metallo is shown to be still alive and walking back towards the shore]
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