Superman: The Animated Series (1996–2000): Season 2, Episode 11 - Solar Power - full transcript
Edward Lytener returns as Luminus to seek revenge against Superman with a way to depower him enough to get it.
Behind the line, Lytener.
Beautiful day, isn't it?
The sunshine is so energizing.
-That's close enough.
-Close enough to what?
I'm not even here.
Lytener?
-What happened?
-Get a doctor.
-ls he breathing?
-I don't know.
-Did you see something?
-I don't know.
So long, warden. Thanks for everything.
What the--?
No, that was it. Thanks for clearing up
the quote, Your Honor.
-You okay, Clark?
-Yeah, just a little weak, I guess.
Bet it's the weather.
Knocks me right out.
-Clark Kent.
-Kent.
Do me a favor. Cover for me
at the Animal Rights Coalition.
-Where are you?
-Heading over to Truman lsland.
Got a tip on Lytener's next move.
What happened to laying low
until this guy was caught?
It was driving me nuts
is what happened.
And if he takes a shot at you?
Then you'll know who did it.
Lois?
Lytener.
Don't feel bad, Lois.
It's not personal this time.
I have bigger fish to fry now,
and frankly, you're just bait.
Oh, yeah, that makes me feel better.
Speak of the devil and here he comes.
Someday, I'll have to figure out
how he's always watching over you.
Lois. I can't hang on for long.
The tram's too heavy.
Just wait, Superman.
This is only the beginning.
-Lytener.
-It's Luminus now.
Tell me, Superman,
feeling a little under the weather?
Quick. Give me your hand.
Yes, tend to Lois. This was just a test.
You'll realize
what I've done to you in time.
See you soon,
even if you don't see me.
-Are you all right?
-I don't know.
What's happening?
It's red.
Naturally, the sun itself is still yellow...
...but we're seeing it through a force field
emitted by a series of satellites.
This force field is filtering our sunlight...
...so that only the red wavelengths
get through.
Come on, Lex.
Those are your satellites up there
and Lytener's worked for you before.
You expect me to believe
you have nothing to do with it?
What you believe
makes little difference to me.
The fact is, I did provide Lytener
resources while behind bars...
...but only for legitimate
LexCorp research.
I had no idea he'd escape...
...and I certainly didn't tell him
to hijack my satellites for his own revenge.
Heck, why not?
You'd love to see Superman dead.
Oh, please, Lois. Forget that I'm losing
millions in communications revenues.
Do you really think
I'd jeopardize the welfare of the planet...
...just to settle my personal grudge
with Superman?
Check the trades, SEC reports.
See if Luthor's recently unloaded
any satellite control equipment.
If Lex is behind Lytener,
he'll have covered his tracks...
...put the hardware under another name.
And while you guys are on that...
...I'm gonna check if there's anything
down in Microfilm.
Getting weaker, I see.
You must be at what,
half strength by now?
Wanna try me?
A hologram.
Maybe this is the real me.
-But then again--
-Maybe it's me.
Or me.
Enough Lytener. What do you want?
-To kill you.
-For getting in my way.
For making a mockery of me
and my work.
And how are holograms
supposed to kill me?
-Well, we might only be made of light.
-But so are lasers.
One of you is real.
Gotcha.
Testing time's over, Superman.
Next time we meet...
...you die.
I just can't figure out
what happened to Clark.
-I still think we should've waited for him.
-He snoozes, he loses.
This is the address. "LexCorp Satellite-Com.
Currently out of use."
And out of sight.
There's supposed to be a building here.
Look. Up in the sky.
-It's a bird.
-Yeah, but what's it sitting on?
Come on.
Think I found a doorknob.
It's unlocked?
If you had an invisible door,
would you bother to lock it?
Maybe I can find a light.
That better?
I can have the rocket operational
within the hour.
Good. If I can shoot a few
of those satellites out of the sky...
-...maybe I can let in some real sunlight.
-Sorry, Superman.
No space jaunts for you today.
-Where are they?
-Wanna save them?
All you have to do...
...is follow the bouncing ball.
Superman, you're almost powerless.
He's obviously trying to lure you in.
And doing a good job.
Howdy.
I wouldn't bother.
Here's the game, Superman.
Lois and her friend...
...are somewhere in the building.
Find them, and I spare their lives.
I don't play games, Lytener.
Oh, come now. After all I went through
to remove your powers...
...I do deserve to have a little fun.
Trying to scare me
with holograms again?
With the proper use of laser fields,
the hologram actually feels quite solid...
...doesn't it?
-Now what?
-Avast there.
Prepare to taste cold steel.
Into the briny with you.
Just as well that you found
your way through.
I'll enjoy finishing this myself.
How does it feel to be mortal,
Superman?
To know pain? Well, don't worry.
You won't have to endure it for long.
No!
No!
I can still finish you off.
Superman, how do you feel?
How did you disable the satellites?
-Yeah, what happened?
-What happened to Miss Lane?
Listen, Superman--
Get those lights out of my eyes.
You heard him.
Put him somewhere nice and dark.
[ENGLlSH]
Beautiful day, isn't it?
The sunshine is so energizing.
-That's close enough.
-Close enough to what?
I'm not even here.
Lytener?
-What happened?
-Get a doctor.
-ls he breathing?
-I don't know.
-Did you see something?
-I don't know.
So long, warden. Thanks for everything.
What the--?
No, that was it. Thanks for clearing up
the quote, Your Honor.
-You okay, Clark?
-Yeah, just a little weak, I guess.
Bet it's the weather.
Knocks me right out.
-Clark Kent.
-Kent.
Do me a favor. Cover for me
at the Animal Rights Coalition.
-Where are you?
-Heading over to Truman lsland.
Got a tip on Lytener's next move.
What happened to laying low
until this guy was caught?
It was driving me nuts
is what happened.
And if he takes a shot at you?
Then you'll know who did it.
Lois?
Lytener.
Don't feel bad, Lois.
It's not personal this time.
I have bigger fish to fry now,
and frankly, you're just bait.
Oh, yeah, that makes me feel better.
Speak of the devil and here he comes.
Someday, I'll have to figure out
how he's always watching over you.
Lois. I can't hang on for long.
The tram's too heavy.
Just wait, Superman.
This is only the beginning.
-Lytener.
-It's Luminus now.
Tell me, Superman,
feeling a little under the weather?
Quick. Give me your hand.
Yes, tend to Lois. This was just a test.
You'll realize
what I've done to you in time.
See you soon,
even if you don't see me.
-Are you all right?
-I don't know.
What's happening?
It's red.
Naturally, the sun itself is still yellow...
...but we're seeing it through a force field
emitted by a series of satellites.
This force field is filtering our sunlight...
...so that only the red wavelengths
get through.
Come on, Lex.
Those are your satellites up there
and Lytener's worked for you before.
You expect me to believe
you have nothing to do with it?
What you believe
makes little difference to me.
The fact is, I did provide Lytener
resources while behind bars...
...but only for legitimate
LexCorp research.
I had no idea he'd escape...
...and I certainly didn't tell him
to hijack my satellites for his own revenge.
Heck, why not?
You'd love to see Superman dead.
Oh, please, Lois. Forget that I'm losing
millions in communications revenues.
Do you really think
I'd jeopardize the welfare of the planet...
...just to settle my personal grudge
with Superman?
Check the trades, SEC reports.
See if Luthor's recently unloaded
any satellite control equipment.
If Lex is behind Lytener,
he'll have covered his tracks...
...put the hardware under another name.
And while you guys are on that...
...I'm gonna check if there's anything
down in Microfilm.
Getting weaker, I see.
You must be at what,
half strength by now?
Wanna try me?
A hologram.
Maybe this is the real me.
-But then again--
-Maybe it's me.
Or me.
Enough Lytener. What do you want?
-To kill you.
-For getting in my way.
For making a mockery of me
and my work.
And how are holograms
supposed to kill me?
-Well, we might only be made of light.
-But so are lasers.
One of you is real.
Gotcha.
Testing time's over, Superman.
Next time we meet...
...you die.
I just can't figure out
what happened to Clark.
-I still think we should've waited for him.
-He snoozes, he loses.
This is the address. "LexCorp Satellite-Com.
Currently out of use."
And out of sight.
There's supposed to be a building here.
Look. Up in the sky.
-It's a bird.
-Yeah, but what's it sitting on?
Come on.
Think I found a doorknob.
It's unlocked?
If you had an invisible door,
would you bother to lock it?
Maybe I can find a light.
That better?
I can have the rocket operational
within the hour.
Good. If I can shoot a few
of those satellites out of the sky...
-...maybe I can let in some real sunlight.
-Sorry, Superman.
No space jaunts for you today.
-Where are they?
-Wanna save them?
All you have to do...
...is follow the bouncing ball.
Superman, you're almost powerless.
He's obviously trying to lure you in.
And doing a good job.
Howdy.
I wouldn't bother.
Here's the game, Superman.
Lois and her friend...
...are somewhere in the building.
Find them, and I spare their lives.
I don't play games, Lytener.
Oh, come now. After all I went through
to remove your powers...
...I do deserve to have a little fun.
Trying to scare me
with holograms again?
With the proper use of laser fields,
the hologram actually feels quite solid...
...doesn't it?
-Now what?
-Avast there.
Prepare to taste cold steel.
Into the briny with you.
Just as well that you found
your way through.
I'll enjoy finishing this myself.
How does it feel to be mortal,
Superman?
To know pain? Well, don't worry.
You won't have to endure it for long.
No!
No!
I can still finish you off.
Superman, how do you feel?
How did you disable the satellites?
-Yeah, what happened?
-What happened to Miss Lane?
Listen, Superman--
Get those lights out of my eyes.
You heard him.
Put him somewhere nice and dark.
[ENGLlSH]