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GolGolGo!

[people screaming]

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[glass shattering]

[dramatic music]

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J'onn, we're in trouble.

(J'onn) 'Are you asking for help?‘

- Yes. - 'You never ask for help.‘

Just get us some reinforcements.

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[screaming]

[instrumental music]

(J'onn) 'Superman, you're needed.‘

I'm in the middle of something. Can it wait?

'Unfortunately, no. It's the parasite.‘

Give me half a minute and I'll be right..

[sirens blaring]

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- Good work. - It was nothing really.

Hey, I think he's blushing.

Don't be modest, kid.

I don't even think Superman could have done a better..

We-we were just talking about you.

- And you are? - Oh, that's right.

You were on a space mission when we recruited him.

I'm Captain Marvel, sir, and it is an honor.

- You're my biggest fan. - Excuse me?

l-l mean, I'm your biggest fan. Sorry, sir, it's uh..

It's a little overwhelming meeting you.

It's a pleasure, Captain, a real pleasure.

[theme music]

[siren wailing]

- 'Captain Marvel!‘ - 'Captain Marvel, over here!‘

[indistinct chattering]

Gosh, take it easy, folks. One at a time, okay?

Lois Lane, Captain, "Daily Planet."

How does it feel to be part of the Justice League?

How does it feel? Like I've waited my whole life for this.

I mean, being on the same team with Superman

Batman, Wonder Woman..

I still can't believe they actually let me join.

[all laughing]

What is it you value so much about the League?

Golly, I guess it's all the good they do.

Not just helping people which is great, I mean

that's the reason we're all here in the first place, right?

But they really make a difference.

They change the world.

- How so? - Well, just look at Lex Luthor.

He used to be a supervillain, for Pete's sake

and now he's one of the good guys, I think it's terrific

that he's running for president, don't you?

Uh, are you moving to Metropolis from Fawcett City?

No, ma'am, I help where I'm needed

but I'm a Fawcett boy at heart.

- I have one other question! - Just one more question!

[indistinct chattering]

Sorry, folks, but I really gotta go.

- But before you go.. - Wait, wait, one more.

[instrumental music]

[clamoring]

[bell ringing]

Shazam!

zap

By 1939, President Roosevelt's key adversary

in Europe was a dictator named..

- Billy Batson. - Yes, ma'am?

- You're late again. - Yes, ma'am.

Isn't it time you learned to take some responsibility

for yourself, Billy? Isn't it time you grew up a little?

Yes, ma'am.

[instrumental music]

Hey, guys.

How you doing?

Captain Atom, hi.

Vigilante, how's it going, buddy?

Shining Knight, wow, look at you.

That's new armor, isn't it?

- Something wrong? - Come with me.

Have you read the papers today?

Just the comics. "Snorkel, The Squirrel" was hilarious.

He's looking for his nuts, right?

And then Berkley, that's this wacky bear, he..

Holy moly!

When you joined this team, you became something

more than just a hero.

I know that, sir, but..

You became a symbol, a symbol that represents all of us.

- Yes, sir. - We don't play favorites.

we don't sell deodorant on television.

And we don't get involved in politics.

Yes, sir.

And we certainly don't endorse

supervillains for the presidency.

Now, now, wait a minute.

I never said that I was endorsing Luthor.

Just that, I think it's great that someone like him

can change into a good guy.

Life just isn't that simple.

Well, maybe it is sometimes. Maybe people can change.

Can't they?

[sighs]

You are not to make any more public statements

without running them past the League first.

- Is that understood? - Yes, sir.

(male #1) 'America is a nation of second chances.‘

And no one embodies that concept more than tonight's guest

once viewed as, shall we say

a less than admirable member of our society.

[chuckles] Much less, I'm afraid.

'Lex Luthor has transformed himself into a respected'

'and admired presidential candidate and we're delighted'

'to welcome him to "The O'Bannon Agenda."'

(Luthor) 'Thank you, Phil, but I'm not here tonight as a campaigner.‘

'l'm here to talk about something'

'far bigger than mere politics.‘

- And that would be? - My newest project, Lexor City.

A fully-functional urban paradise built

for low-income Americans in search of that second chance

you were just talking about.

Let's be straight here, Lex.

There are people out there right now rolling their eyes.

'They're saying that Lex Luthor hasn't changed'

'that he can't be trusted.‘

[chuckles] Can't say I blame them. But people can change.

- Take Hawkgirl, for instance. - 'You take her.‘

(Luthor) 'Now, Phil..'

- Hey, what you watching? - Shh!

(Luthor) 'My point is, yes, she betrayed the Justice League.‘

Yes, as a consequence of her actions

the Thanagarians almost destroyed our planet.

But seeing as how the League has welcomed her back into the fold

'they've apparently forgiven her'

'and offered her a second chance.‘

They've taken a lot of heat for that decision.

Maybe they're being naive. Some might say dangerously so.

Or maybe they just want to give her a chance to redeem herself.

'According to Captain Marvel'

'they're giving me the same benefit of the doubt.‘

And believe me, I intend to make the most of it.

Lexor City is my way of accepting their goodwill

and passing it on.

I hear there's a huge open house event

tomorrow night with all proceeds going to charity.

That's right, Phil, and I'm hoping Superman will attend.

I know how much he loves charities.

Hey, that's great, isn't it?

(Phil) 'Let's talk about your presidential'

'campaign, Lex, a "Daily Planet" poll'

'of likely voters shows you're only two points..'

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Hyah!

You were a little hard on the boy scout, don't you think?

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I thought I was the boy scout.

I did too, till I met Captain Marvel.

[glass shattering]

What did these guys want anyway?

To take over the world, or rob banks, I forget.

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But back to Captain Marvel, why are you..

Why is everyone defending him?

(Batman) 'We like him.‘

He's sunny.

- 'Superman?‘ - Yes?

(Hamilton) 'This is Emile Hamilton.‘

'J'onn was kind enough to patch me through.‘

What is it, professor?

(Hamilton) 'There's something here I think you should see.‘

If it's just a simple robbery, why call us?

It was anything, but simple.

They ignored valuables, priceless gems

high technology artifacts.

In fact, the only thing they took

was the contents of this safe.

Nearly four pounds of weapons-grade Kryptonite.

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- So? - The lock was nano-picked.

- LexCorp Technology. - Then Luthor--

Which anyone could have gotten their hands on.

Or, for that matter, planted here to incriminate Luthor.

- You know it was him. - I'm not entirely convinced.

This is pretty sloppy for Lex.

He's the most arrogant human being on the planet.

- He wants us to know. - Maybe.

- Maybe? - I'll go to the Watchtower.

See if the Atom can find something I missed.

Since when do you miss anything?

Since when do you jump to conclusions without evidence?

Go to that charity event tonight.

You'll help raise some money

and keep an eye on our elusive Mr. Luthor.

(Luthor) 'Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Lexor City.‘

'In just a few short weeks'

these children, whose lives have been bleak and troubled

whose parents have been waging a losing war against poverty

will be moving here to our city of tomorrow.

Now, go on, you little scamps, have yourselves a ball.

[indistinct chattering]

'lt's the most ambitious project I've ever been a part of.‘

'A fully-functional city to house those most in need.‘

Just think of it, ladies and gentlemen

thirty thousand people who'll never again have to worry

about a roof over their heads

about a safe, clean environment for their children.

Thirty thousand people.

I'm sorry, but this..

This is truly the greatest day of my life.

[applauding]

I never knew you had such a sentimental streak, Lex.

Oh, there's so much about me you don't know, Superman.

I'd like to thank the Man Of Steel for putting aside

our differences and lending his prestigious presence

to this very special night.

Anything for a good cause.

To Superman, our hero.

(all) Our hero!

[cheering and applauding]

[clears throat] Excuse me, Lex.

I'll be back in just a moment.

Don't eat too much.

[indistinct chattering]

The device is in place. T minus six minutes.

Excellent. Make sure my escape route is secure.

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chattering]

[timer ticking]

Clear the area immediately. Everybody, out now.

[indistinct chattering]

- Superman? - No time, Lois.

Get as far away as you can.

Shazam!

- Wait, you don't understand. - Out of my way, Lex.

I don't know what's down there, but--

Hey,9uys,9uys, let's take it easy, okay?

Captain Marvel, thank heaven you're here.

He just won't listen. He's--

You don't have X-ray vision. I do.

There's some sort of device buried beneath us

and I'm shutting it down.

No, if you touch it, it could go off.

Go off?

So you admit you put a bomb under this city?

Not a bomb. An experimental fusion engine.

It will supply nearly free energy

to everyone who lives here.

- See? - Then why the lead shielding?

It's for your protection, the engine creates energy

through controlled fusion of Kryptonite molecules.

See?

And why didn't you tell me this?

Maybe, maybe I was afraid you wouldn't believe me.

Let's call The Atom or Steel to check the device over.

See if what Luthor says is true.

At least someone around here is keeping a cool head.

There's no time for this.

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You can't just..

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That's it! No more Mr. Nice guy.

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Captain, please, there has to be another way.

[glass shattering]

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[screaming]

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Shazam!

[screaming]

Shazam!

[screaming]

Shazam..

- Shaza.. - Fight's over, son.

[timer ticking]

rizz

Well?

It, uh..

...seems to be exactly what Luthor said it was.

l...l'm sorry. l-l didn't..

If anyone should apologize, Superman, it's me.

I shouldn't have tried to make the free power a surprise.

Given the circumstances, I should have known better.

Of course, the Justice League will pay for the damage.

Oh, no. I won't allow it.

This one's on me.

[instrumental music]

- Look, Captain, I wanted-- - No more lectures.

I called this meeting, and I'm gonna have my say.

But my whole life, I've looked up to the League.

You were my heroes, every one of you.

'And you, you were more than a hero.‘

I idolized you. I wanted to be you.

Whenever I was out there facing down the bad guys

I'd think, "What would Superman do?"

Now I know. I believe in fair play.

'I believe in taking people at their word'

'and giving them the benefit of the doubt.‘

'Back home, I've come up against my share'

'of pretty nasty, bad guys but I never had to act'

'the way they did to win a fight.‘

'I always found another way.‘

l...l guess I'm saying l-l like being a hero.

A symbol, and that's why I'm..

...quitting the Justice League.

You don't act like heroes anymore.

- He's right. - They set you up, Clark.

Does it really make a difference? After all, I..

- They? - They.

The plan worked better than I'd hoped.

All I wanted was for Superman to destroy the energy source.

But battling Captain Marvel, demolishing Lexor City

while those media morons filmed every horrific moment

it was more than I ever could have hoped for.

'Everything's going according to plan.‘

And we're just getting started.

[theme music]