Lex Luthor and Superman in “A Little Piece of Home”

Actually I'm glad you came. I have a deal for you.

I'm listening.

As long as I have the rock, you can't stop me, but it is bothersome to have you always trying. So, the deal is this: you leave me and my operations alone, and I and my little green rock will leave you alone.

I don't make deals with criminals.

I control everything in this town, Superman. Your cooperation is not really necessary. The offer was merely a courtesy.

You will never control me, Luthor. Never! [takes off]

Well then, I guess I'll have to kill you.