Roman Sionis (New Earth)/Quotes

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Know that the mask destroys one identity while creating another of greater power. As Roman Sionis I was weak, but as Black Mask...there is no one stronger.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Do you hear me, father?! You're dead -- but I've been reborn!

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

I am the new, undisputed, absolute crime lord of Gotham City. I am everything this city deserves -- and more. I am the darkness that fills the heart of every living soul in this sordid little town... including the blackest, most twisted soul of all... I think you know who I'm talking about.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Don't tell me -- you thought I was dead, such a surprise, blah blah blah... Really, Batman. It takes more than a tall building to finish off a legend. I thought you, of all people, would understand that.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Hello, Gotham... and hello especially to the Batman... this is your new star, coming to you live from the Batcave in lovely wreckage-strewn downtown Gotham...

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Your girlfriends didn't make it, but they send you their best. I guess nobody gets close to Catwoman without paying a price.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

All the martial arts ninja training in the world doesn't matter a tinker's damn. The only thing that counts is whether or not you have the will to do what needs to be done. That's why I win, even though you beat me.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Like me, you already wear a permanant mask -- mine burned into my face, yours pierced and dyed... can you shoot?

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Know that the mask destroys one identity while creating another! Know that the mask recreates the wearer! Know that through the sublimation of personality, inhibitions die -- and deeper drives, more primitive instincts, are brought to the surface!

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Know that the mask destroys one identity while creating anoter. Know that the mask recreates its wearer. Know that, through the sublimation of personality, inhibitions die and the nature of the wearer is altered--so that deeper drives and more primitive instincts rise to the surface.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Know that the mask destroys one identity while creating another of greater power. As Roman Sionis I was weak, but as Black Mask...there is no one stronger.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

Everything is different, now. Identity shatters. Gotham's mine. Yours. No masks. No disguises. Only shards. We are revealed as what we have always been. Nothing. A mosaic of pieces. We are Gotham's true face. We are Gotham stripped bare. All who see must know. And those who do not see, they must be purged.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

I like to keep the lights on. That way I can always see who's at the table. That way, there are never any surprises.

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)

I'd really like you to go kill this guy and get me my Kryptonite. Can you swing that?

--Roman Sionis (New Earth)