Superman: The Animated Series · Season 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!
What... what adjustments?
The ones Luthor told me about when I said I couldn't feel my hands! Those adjustments!
Well, the adjustments were yours to make.
Mine?! [slams his fist on the desk] You're telling me...?!
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]
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?!
That... that was never part of the equation.
[grabs him by the collar] Find me a body. Change me back. I have to feel!
[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.
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]
So, Mr. Luthor, how long did you intend to keep your rendezvous a secret? In case you haven't heard, there's a thing known as "national security."
There's also a thing known as "free enterprise". It was LexCorp that scanned the heavens, it was LexCorp that made contact and it will be LexCorp that reaps the benefits.
I apologize for any discomfort, but it was important that I accurately gauge your powers.
Why? Morbid curiosity?
Curiosity, yes. Morbid, hardly. You see, we have more in common than you could possibly know, Kal-El.
How do you know my name? Have you been to Krypton?
I am Krypton.
In all my travels, I have never encountered another quite like you. We would make a formidable pair, we twin sons of Krypton. Join me, Kal-El. Help me explore the galaxies and collect knowledge, and I will give you memories of Krypton. You will know your world as if you lived there yourself.
But Earth is my home now.
Powers such as yours should not be confined to a single infinitesimal dot. Consider my offer. In exchange for this world, I am offering you the universe.
It was several hours after I touched the orb that I saw the images. It's too soon to trust him completely.
[laughs] I never trust anyone completely. Since Brainiac arrived, I've had him targeted from land base platforms with a payload of six and a half megatons. Enough firepower to incinerate Metropolis county.
"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."
Precisely. Although in your case, I'll make an exception.
You destroyed those planets, didn't you? And every living soul on them!
Only their knowledge was important. It was what I was programmed to collect and protect.
But why kill?
The fewer beings who have the knowledge, the more precious it becomes.
You're insane!
You are your father's son, Kal-El. Headstrong, foolish, easily defeated and ultimately forgotten.
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