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The Paradox of Stability and Respect
Power Girl
Luthor did the one thing nobody was expecting. He made things boring again. And boring is good, isn't it? The economy is back to normal. Crime is down. There are no wars or anything.
Superman
He's up to something. Can't anybody see that?
Captain Atom
That's what I thought at first. Eventually, I realized all he's trying to do is put that formidable intellect to work doing such a good job, no one will have a choice but to respect him. It's all about ego now.
Superman
I'll never respect him. He's a sick man.
Major Force
He's not the first to sit in the Oval Office.
Captain Atom
He's right. There have been womanizers, drunks, crooks, but Nixon helped turn our worst enemy into our best trading partner. And Johnson gave us the Voting Rights Act.
Superman
Thanks for the history lesson, but I'm not buying it.
Power Girl
Come on, work with us. Please? We need you.
Superman
Sorry.
[''Superman flies off'']
Captain Atom
I guess Luthor's not the only one with an ego.
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Trust and Betrayal in Crisis Management
Lex Luthor
Aw. You two aren't going to be able to save the world now. Well, I'll tell you something. Everyone who lives to see the new world will have learned never to trust your kind again.
[''to Batman and Superman'']
Amanda Waller
Shut up! Here. It's all the information you need on it. Now go save us.
[''hands a copy of the data to Batman'']
Lex Luthor
Bitch.
Amanda Waller
General, arrest him.
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A Conversation on Trust and Responsibility
Batman
You're going to go and meet with him, aren't you?
Superman
You know me too well. I can't just stand back and do nothing.
Batman
Well, when it all goes south, don't count on me to save you.
Superman
I won't. I know you pretty well too.
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Loyalty to Country vs. Personal Gain
Batman
What did Luthor promise you? Money?
Major Force
What do I need with money? I'm living energy.
Batman
You're not going to tell me you killed him for your country, are you?
Major Force
Some of us still believe in putting our country first.
Batman
Sorry, I don't any see patriotism here. All I see is a psycho who's latched onto an excuse to kill people and who's so stupid he doesn't realize he's being used by Luthor.
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Power Girl's Unsettling Encounter with Luthor
Batman
Tell me something, Power Girl. Now that you've been up close and personal with Luthor, how do you feel about him?
Power Girl
He's the president.
Batman
But how do you feel when you're around him?
Power Girl
He... He makes my skin crawl.
Superman
Sometimes you have to trust your instincts.
Power Girl
But how do you know when?
Batman
Now.
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Lex Luthor's Challenge to Superman's Savior Complex
Lex Luthor
You come to this planet, declare yourself the savior of mankind. Well, I think it's time you died for your sins.
[to Superman]
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An Unexpected Proposal from Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor
Does that mean you're willing to work for me?
Superman
For you?
Lex Luthor
Yes. You'll be working for me. But only insofar I represent the country that adopted you. And that you love. What's wrong? Was I getting too sentimental?
Superman
Luthor.
Lex Luthor
You think I'd be crazy enough to meet you without some kind of protection?
Superman
Metallo.
Lex Luthor
Who else could stand up to you?
Metallo
Shouldn't have done that. He's the President.
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A Banter Between Heroes
Batman
I suppose it's useless to tell you to leave.
Superman
I wouldn't miss this for anything.
Batman
Your funeral.
Superman
Already had one.
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The Nature of Villains in Conflict
Superman
Why is it that good villains never die?
Batman
Clark, what the hell are good villains?
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Presidential Power and Superhero Conflict
Lex Luthor
You can't touch me. We're on American soil now. And I am the president.
Superman
Consider yourself... impeached.
[''Superman delivered a powerful super-smack towards Luthor finally knocking the criminal mastermind down'']
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Lex Luthor's Presidential Bid Gains Support
Newscaster
Lex Luthor's attempt to win the presidency the old-fashioned way... by buying it, seems to be picking up steam. New polls show that 22% of Americans now support his third party bid. In a completely unrelated story, 22% of Americans now indicate a preference for getting in the with a red hot poker!
[''beep''; ''beep'']
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Misunderstandings and Accusations in Heroic Identities
Superman
They must think I did this with my heat vision.
[''looks at Metallo's burnt carcass'']
Batman
You couldn't have. Not unless your heat vision is radioactive. It's not, is it?
Superman
No. This way. Now I really look like a criminal.
[''grabs Batman and they fly through the ceiling'']
Batman
It's done wonders for me.
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Change and Belief in Human Potential
Power Girl
He didn't do it. I'm sure of it.
Lex Luthor
Oh, really?
Power Girl
It's just not in him.
Lex Luthor
Do me a favor. Think back to three years ago. Could you have even dreamed back then that I would be president today? Did you think it was in me? Then if I could change that much, couldn't he?
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Lex Luthor's View on Superman's Image
Lex Luthor
I can't think of a morning I haven't woken up with the thought of strangling you. That sanctimonious image of yours fooled everyone except me. Because I know evil.
[to Superman]
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A Tense Exchange Between Heroes
Batman
The kryptonite is near your heart. I don't know if I'll get it before the wound closes.
Superman
Where's The Flash when you need him?
Batman
Do me a favor and lose the sense of humor.
Superman
Do us both a favor and buy one.
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