Superman II Page #5

See, I told you there'd be

a hot dog place somewhere.

Okay. It sure takes longer

when you can't fly.

Hurry up.

- Come on.

- Okay.

My back's stiff.

Come on, it's my treat.

Oh, boy, it's Mr. Wonderful.

Thank you.

- Do you have a men's room?

- Right in the corner.

- Want to sit down?

- Yeah.

What would you folks like?

I'd like a cheeseburger

with everything on it and a Coke...

...and an order of fries

and a side salad, please.

For you, sir?

- I'll think about it when I get back.

- Right.

- Steak and eggs, over easy, coffee.

- My Coke, please.

Coming up.

Sorry, that seat's taken.

It is now, sweetheart.

Can I buy you something to eat?

No, thank you.

Excuse me.

I think you're sitting in my seat.

Your seat's in there, four-eyes.

I think, perhaps somebody

ought to teach you some manners, sir.

Yeah? Let me know when he comes in.

- Look, we can just...

- Honey...

Excuse me, sir,

would you care to step outside?

I said, excuse me, sir,

would you care to step outside?

Now listen, your steak's coming right up.

Keep it on the flame,

this is just a minute steak.

After you.

You all right?

He's going to be fine, just give me that.

Blood. It's my blood.

I think...

...maybe we ought to hire a bodyguard

from now on.

I don't want a bodyguard.

I want the man I fell in love with.

I know that.

I wish he were here.

Boy, you just don't have enough sense

to stay down do you?

I don't like your meat, anyway.

Oh, God.

Can you get up?

- It's all right. I got you.

- Go slow.

Try and get up in that chair.

- Sit down.

- I'm all right.

He's all right. Just relax.

We'll have some fresh coffee.

I'll turn the box on.

We interrupt this program

for an urgent message...

... from the President of the United States.

This is your President.

On behalf of my country and in the name

of the other leaders of the world...

... with whom I have today consulted...

... I hereby abdicate...

... all authority

and control over this planet...

... to General Zod.

Only by strict compliance

with all his directions...

... will the lives

of innocent millions be spared.

Superman, can you hear me?

- Superman, where...

- Who is this Superman?

You'll find out! And when you do...

Come to me, Superman! If you dare!

I defy you!

Come! Come and kneel before Zod!

- Here? When?

- When?

Where have you been?

On a desert island?

I have to go back.

You can't go back.

- There's no way, now.

- I have to.

I've got to try, damn it!

I've got to try something. Anything!

It's not your fault.

You didn't know this was going to happen.

They knew.

I heard them.

I just didn't listen.

Hey, come on!

Father?

Mother?

I really wish you could hear me.

Because I need you.

See, I...

...I...

I failed.

Father!

You're master of all you survey.

And so I was yesterday.

And the day before.

Hello, there.

Lex Luthor.

You may know the name.

The greatest criminal mind on Earth.

I told you this was a puny planet.

Wait, just a moment.

Wait until you get to know me better,

will you, please?

Wait, I can give you anything you want.

I can give you the brass ring,

the unlimited freedom to maim...

...kill, destroy.

Plus, Lex Luthor's keen mind.

Lex Luthor's savvy.

Lex Luthor's career guidance.

Lex Luthor's School of Better...

We have all of this without you.

You cannot bargain

with what you don't have.

Magnificent One.

What I am bargaining with

is what you do not have.

The son of Jor-El.

The son of Jor-El? On this planet?

Possibly you know him better

by his nom de voyage, or his...

...name he travels under.

Superman.

So, this is Superman.

- How do you know of Jor-El?

- My Fullness...

...as I explained to you before...

I'm the best there is.

Revenge! We will kill the son of our jailer.

- Revenge!

- Revenge! Now we're cooking!

- He flies?

- Constantly.

- He has powers as we do?

- Certainly. But...

Magnificent One, he's just one...

...where you are three.

Or four if you count him twice.

We will bring him to his knees.

Wait!

First, you must find him.

And Lex baby is the only one

who knows where he is.

What... do you want?

Well, General...

The world is a big place.

Thank goodness...

...my needs are small.

As it turns out,

I have this affinity for beachfront property.

What do you want?

Australia.

I can't understand it!

Where is he? He shows up every time

a cat gets stuck in a tree...

...and now he's decided to pull

a disappearing act?

- We haven't figured out his game plan.

- Game plan!

It's fourth down, the two-minute warning

has sounded and the ball is in our territory.

How brilliant do you have to be? I mean...

Superman's got something up his sleeve,

that's for sure.

- We haven't figured it out. Right?

- He'll be here!

If it's at all possible, he'll be here.

See?

And she knows his plays

better than anybody.

Better than anybody.

Maybe he hasn't heard about it yet.

Sounds like an earthquake.

Quick, take a picture!

You all right, chief?

Even with accumulated knowledge when'll

these dummies learn to use a doorknob?

Hi!

You should see the White House,

months of cleaning.

You promised me the son of Jor-El.

Yes, your Grace.

But...

...what I've given you

is the next best thing.

Hold on to that little lady...

...and he'll be along.

They have this relationship.

She does all his public relations

and he gives her every exclusive.

They're the best of friends.

Know what I mean?

What an undemanding male

this Superman must be.

You could use a tuck here and there.

Wait!

- I'm sorry!

- She lives for now.

Kill the rest...

...starting with him.

Wait. Wait.

Remember the White House?

The Oval Room?

We had a few laughs, right?

General...

...would you care to step outside?

Superman!

Superman, thank God.

I mean, get him!

Come to me, Son of Jor-El!

Kneel before Zod!

Watch out. You all right?

Wait there.

Son of Jor-El!

We were beginning to think

you were a coward!

I'm not a coward.

Let him prove it!

Then die as you deserve to!

Come on, get him!

This is going to be good!

Take him. He's yours.

Come on! Kill him!

Superman...

The big one's just as strong as Superman!

Hold him.

Home run!

This "super" man is nothing of the kind.

I've discovered his weakness.

He cares.

He actually cares for these Earth people.

- Like pets?

- I suppose so.

Sentimental idiot.

He's caged Non.

I'll draw his fire.

With some of my own.

Get out of here! The rig's going to blow!

Superman, help us!

I never thought this thing

would go the distance.

You people, get back.

Here, take the end of this.

No. Don't do it!

The people!

Where's you wife, sir?

I got her. Don't worry.

He's dead.

Superman is dead.

They killed Superman.

Let's get them!

Come on, let's go!

Forgot your change!

Wait a minute!

I'm holding it, I'm holding it!

I can't see what's happening!

- My hair!

- What about mine?

Hold on!

He's alive!

Come back, please!

So...

...he is a coward after all.

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