Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series)

Legacy (2000)

Michael Ironside: Darkseid

Quotes 

• Superman : The dreams are so vivid. It's almost like they're symbols of something deep inside me. Something I've forgotten.

  Granny Goodness : There, there, my precious. Don't fret. Granny's going to flush those nasty old cobwebs right out of your head. Just relax. Let your mind drift back.

  [turning a machine on] 

  Granny Goodness : You were born on a dying world called Krypton. To save your tender, young life, your parents launched you into space. Kind fate brought you here to Apokolips, where benevolent, wise Darkseid found you. He adopted you and raised you as his own. He nurtured your powers and taught you of his great mission: to bring order to a lawless universe. And now, he wants you to have your own world, to tame and rule. Earth.

  Superman : [the machine is turned off]  It all seems so clear now. Thank you, Granny.

  Granny Goodness : That's what I'm here for, my angel.

  [laughing as Superman flies away] 

  Granny Goodness : The witless fool.

  Darkseid : [entering]  Have a care, Granny. He must not suspect the truth too soon.

  Granny Goodness : No, great Darkseid. The reprogramming is a complete success.

  Darkseid : He will attack Earth as I planned?

  Granny Goodness : Yes, uniting that planet's military force to destroy him. The poor lamb.

  Darkseid : Earth will be decimated in the battle. I vowed never to interfere with that world again. But even Highfather would not object to me restoring order to the confused and broken survivors.

  Granny Goodness : It's a brilliant scheme, Darkseid. Earth will be yours.

• Darkseid : You've done well, son.

  Superman : Thank you, Father. As you say, it is our destiny to bring peace and order to the universe.

  Darkseid : I chose wisely when I adopted you, Kal-El. You have honored me where others failed. As a reward for today's conquest, I'm giving you your own world to rule.

  Mad Harriet : [laughing triumphantly]  All hail King Kal!

  Stompa : Way to go, big guy.

  Lashina : This calls for a celebration.

  Darkseid : Go on. Savor the fruits of your victory, Kal. You've earned it.

  Superman : [the others all lead him away]  By the way, Father, which planet will be mine?

  Darkseid : A wealthy but untamed world. Bringing it under your heel will be your greatest triumph. It is called Earth.

• Superman : My troops are ready, Father.

  Darkseid : If you're to be a king, my son, you should fight under your own standard.

  Granny Goodness : [a parademon brings a staff with the House of El sigil as its flag]  I designed it myself. Does it displease you?

  Superman : No. It just seems familiar. I'll carry it with honor, Father.

  [a boom tube opens] 

  Superman : Onward! For the glory of Darkseid and Apokolips.