Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series)

Target (1997)

Robert Hays: Edward Lytener

Quotes 

• Lois Lane : [after Lytener reveals he's the one after Lois]  Eddie, why are you doing this? What have I ever done to you?

  Edward Lytener : That's just it! You never did anything for me and I risked it all: my job, my reputation, my research. I knew what would happen if Lex found out.

  Lois Lane : You blew the whistle because it was the right thing to do.

  Edward Lytener : WRONG! I blew the whistle because I wanted you to notice me. You didn't. But you will now.

  [Lois kicks Lytener with a sweep] 

  Lois Lane : Daddy was a black belt!

• Edward Lytener : You're an unusual woman, Lois. That's why I've taken unusual measures.

  [turning on a circle of rays that begin to close in on her] 

  Edward Lytener : A little trap I designed for your apartment. You see, you wouldn't have been safe anywhere.

• Lois Lane : I thought if we put our heads together, we could figure out who's behind this. Of course, I hate to be taking you away from your work again, Eddie.

  Edward Lytener : Not at all, Lois. I'm happy to help in any way I can.

  Lois Lane : By the way, what were you working on so hard the other night?

  Edward Lytener : Shh. Top secret.

  Lois Lane : You certainly have the most amazing collection of gadgets. But... no TV? No radio?

  Edward Lytener : Never. They're a wasteland of call-in drivel and news trivia. It would just break my concentra...

  Lois Lane : [hearing him trail off]  What is it?

  Edward Lytener : You know, don't you?

  Lois Lane : Know what?

  Edward Lytener : [stopping her as she tries to escape]  Tell me, Lois... how did you figure it out?

  Lois Lane : You congratulated me on my award, remember? If you were cooped up in this lab all night with no TV and no radio, then how did you know I'd won the Excalibur?

  Edward Lytener : Such a clever girl.

• Edward Lytener : I was expecting you to show up. After all, if Lois Lane is in danger, can Superman be far behind?

  Superman : Let her out of there, Lytener.

  Edward Lytener : [putting on and activating a power-suit vest]  You're in no position to make demands, Superman.

  Superman : Let her out, or I'll...

  Edward Lytener : [easily beating him in hand-to-hand combat]  This is my favorite invention; a project I began at LexLabs, actually. It's powered by the solar energy spectrum of a red sun. That's why the punches pack such a wallop, particularly for you, Superman.

• Lois Lane : I'm really sorry to bother you like this.

  Edward Lytener : It's no bother. I've been in this lab for 24 hours straight without looking up. I could use the break. And the company. The circuit patterns are a lot like what they're working on over at LexCorp R&D.

  Clark Kent : How do you know that?

  Lois Lane : Eddie used to work for Luthor. He was my informant on the Lex-Scam article.

  Edward Lytener : By the way, Lois, congratulations.

  Lois Lane : [uneasy]  Yeah. Thanks.

  Edward Lytener : [looking under a microscope]  Hello. What's this?

  Lois Lane : [taking a peek]  "L.C."

  Edward Lytener : It's from LexCorp, all right. Somebody there must really have it in for you, Lois.

• Lois Lane : Arm still hurting?

  Clark Kent : Eh, about the same as yesterday. I still think we should've taken it to the police first.

  Lois Lane : [sarcastic]  Oh, yeah. I'm sure Detective Bowman won't rest 'til he finds out where this came from.

  [pressing an intercom] 

  Lois Lane : At least I know Edward Lytener will be helpful.

  Edward Lytener : [via security feed]  Yes, yes, what is it?

  Clark Kent : [sarcastic, too]  Oh, yes, very helpful, I'm sure.