Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)/Quotes

There is another reality, okay? And I have seen it! Where--where I grow up to be Superman, okay? And then--oh yeah, I kill millions of people with my out-of-control solar flare power!!

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

So let me get this straight, I go to the 31st Century to join The Legion of Super-Heroes. And you go and get a new, cooler son?

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

This is a job for Superboy!

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

WHO ARE YOU?!

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Sorry, Rob, the Superboys've got a better plan! Our two heads are totally better than one!

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Staying close to Damian-- being a good friend in good times and bad--is the answer, not pushing him away. We only learn by making our own choices dad.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I'm confused... These guys are scared to death of you. Exactly how many people have you... killed?

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

So it's basically you and me versus the world's greatest heroes.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

You do what every hero does... the best you can.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go deliver a smackdown on her that only the House of El can.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Why does dad look so much like the guy they say is Superman? An' why do you look like the lady that outed him?

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Up until a couple days ago I thought I was a normal kid--with normal parents livin' a normal life. But that was a lie! Now I'm hearing about other planets and aliens and dad bein' Superman even though there's another Superman and I just... I mean, what I really want to know is... what does all this mean?

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

We've got a promise to keep.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

After those time flashes, after Black... I can't explain it... I don't feel afraid anymore. I know I can be brave, no matter what it costs, for the people I care about.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

You promised me that today I could show you that I can do this job. But all you've done is doubt me the entire time. I can do this, and I don't need you telling me that I can't.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Dad, I'm messing with you. 'Course I know. It's the anniversary of the day our home planet Krypton exploded.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Hi, Damian.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Grandpa is completely insane... and we have to do something about it. Sorry, Pa.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

That was the exact moment I decided to leave Grandpa's ship and find my way back to Earth. Because, like that, it went from "cool vacation with Grandpa" to "uh-oh, I'm stuck in here with a crazy old man."

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

The one called Ultraman. Their leader. He didn't give them a chance. For a second, just the briefest moment… I thought -- I thought it was you. You'd come to save me.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

When was I going to hear about a New Krypton?

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

All these terrible headlines. Gangsters, Luthors, Leviathans. Everything is so crazy all the time. Let's fly around and just spread a little something else. Let's take the afternoon and just... help.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I hate when people call me Superman, or ask me when I'm gonna be Superman. Like Superman's a job, and anyone could just replace... Y-you're Superman. This place needs you. I'm not ready.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

We're gonna die! Plus, you just admitted you were wrong about something! What is even happening?!

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

For a guy who's like a thousand years old, you're a big idiot. We're not just the children of superheroes! We're the Super Sons! And we're gonna kick your --

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I can't hide. I can't pretend to be normal when people need me. I guess I just have to be happy being Jon Kent, the son of Superman. A life spent in the public eye... living in the biggest shadow in the universe.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I can see your heartbeat. I can hear your pulse. I know you're lying. You hide it well, though. Lying must come pretty easy to you. Like second nature, I guess.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

My dad says you like having control. You could use your intellect, your power, and your resources to improve the future of an entire planet. Billions of lives in your hand. That sounds a lot like control.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I'm glad you read up on Pride history, Damian, but that was in 1969. Pride's been a party for decades.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Death scares the heck out of me, so I never really took a long, hard look at it. Now I kinda get that funerals can help prepare us for whatever is coming. No one lives forever.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

This isn't a war. This is a rescue.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

From this day forward, for the new thousand years at least... we call this day... Unity Day!

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I looked for you. Every day.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Great Scott! I thought the Legion was the President's idea?

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I think I have a nemesis.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

It's quiet because everyone is holding their breath. Because everyone is afraid to make a noise.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Locked you in a fortress for your own protection? I'm sensing a theme.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

I truly hope that you can find a better path one day.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Wonder Woman is an ambassador of peace. Whoever you ended up with is definitely not Wonder Woman.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Why are they after us?

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

That is just... so cool!

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Waller made us all into monsters... I'm going to fight every day to make up for my own part in it.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

Like my mom always says, a good reporter doesn't get great stories, a good reporter makes them.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)

"Peej" kinda sounds like "Paige." And Paige is a really pretty name. So maybe that's your name. You're Paige.

--Jonathan Samuel Kent (Prime Earth)