Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series)
Warrior Queen (1997)
Sharon Lawrence: Maxima
Quotes
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Angela Chen : People, we have a problem! Our special weekly serial on Superman is on in two minutes, and we're out of material! Anybody got any ideas?
[commotion in the hallway as Maxima forces her way into the room]
Maxima : I said, out of my way!
Angela Chen : Excuse me...?
Maxima : I am the Lady Maxima, daughter of the Royal House, Ruler of all Almerac - and Superman's betrothed.
Angela Chen : [praying heavenward] Thank you.
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Maxima : Of course, now you'll have to marry me.
Superman : Uh, you can't just barge in and make demands like that.
Maxima : Why not? On my planet, I do it all the time.
Superman : Well, this isn't Almanac.
Maxima : Almerac.
Superman : Whatever. Here on Earth, marriage isn't something you can command. Marriage is a willing partnership where husbands and wives share the decisions and sacrifices.
Lucille : What planet is he from?
Superman : You can't force me to marry you.
Maxima : Watch me.
[as she zaps him, he drops to his knees]
Maxima : Sooner or later, I knew you'd fall for me.
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Maxima : Sazu. Call the Minster of Rituals. My betrothed and I are ready to...
[she's surprised to see De'Cine seated on the throne]
Sazu : [just as surprised] My lady!
Maxima : My throne! Arrest them at once.
De'Cine : No, Maxima. I think not. Guards!
Superman : [he and Maxima are surrounded] You sure you're queen?
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Superman : I know you're upset, but...
[dodging a television camera thrown at him]
Superman : Now, wait a minute. Someone's gonna get hurt.
Maxima : Yeah. You!
[knocking him through the floor]
Maxima : Loser. And I had such high hopes.
[as she prepares to leave, he flies back up through the hole; grabbing her, he crashes through the roof]
Maxima : [struggling as he restrains her] So, you have some life in you after all.
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Sazu : He lives on the planet called Earth, although our scouts inform us that he's Kryptonian by birth. The Earth natives call him Superman.
Maxima : Hmm, Superman. I like those shoulders. And that chin. Oh. Our children will be absolutely gorgeous.
Sazu : Shall I have the ambassador contact him?
Maxima : No, I'll handle this... personally.
Sazu : But, my lady, your counselors are waiting, and...
Maxima : Let 'em wait! God knows I have. And if this one's as promising as he looks... you can start ordering the wedding pattern.
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Angela Chen : You know, you've just broken the hearts of about a million hopeful, single women. But seriously, as Superman's wife...
Maxima : Not his wife. His betrothed. His destined mate. If he proves himself worthy.
Angela Chen : Really? And how's he supposed to do that?
Maxima : Why, in battle, of course. So where is he?
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Superman : You know I can't stay here, Maxima.
Maxima : [whining] Oh! Very well. I release you from our betrothal. You're free to go.
Superman : [she opens a portal] Thanks.
Maxima : Are there any more at home like you?
Superman : No, but as my mother always said, "there's someone for everyone."
Lobo : [after a moment of silence, he crashes through the ceiling] I'm here to get that fraggin', scum-suckin', rat-scratching De'Cine, and nobody had better stop me.
Maxima : [smitten] Yow!
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Maxima : This time, De'Cine, it's no game. This time, I kill you.
Superman : [warningly] Maxima.
Maxima : I don't kill him?
[he shakes his head]
Maxima : I... lock him up?
[he nods]
Maxima : For a really long time. Sazu.
Sazu : Yes, mistress?
Maxima : Escort the prisoner to one of the really nasty dungeons. One with plenty of rats.
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De'Cine : So this is what you pick for a mate. Doesn't look like much.
Maxima : You'll die for this. Both of you. When my people hear of your treachery...
Sazu : Your people were only too glad for this treachery. They call it liberation.
Maxima : [grabbing her] Traitorous witch!
Sazu : [a guard zaps her and she falls to the ground] No, my lady, it is you who are the traitor. A spoiled, self-interested brat more concerned with trapping a mate than the needs of your people. Under new leadership, all Almerac will prosper and grow. Isn't that right, my love?
De'Cine : I couldn't have put it better. Guards, send these three to the catacombs.
Sazu : Three? De'Cine?
De'Cine : Please, Sazu. Don't embarrass yourself. Just remember how great it was while it lasted.
Sazu : [trying to resist as a portal opens] No!
De'Cine : [the portal closes] All right, what's for dinner?
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Maxima : You know Cignian fighting techniques. I'm impressed.
Maxima : I'm not, if that's all you have to show me.
De'Cine : Patience, Maxima. Sometimes the hunter likes to play with his prey.
Maxima : Yes. Sometimes she does.
De'Cine : [knocking her down] The prey is cornered. The victory is mine, and so are you, Maxima. My queen. My mate.
Maxima : [kicking him off] My foot.
[taking him down again, then driving her sword into the ground]
Maxima : Great, another loser. Isn't there a single warrior in this whole crummy galaxy who can take me? At this rate, I'll die a maiden.
Sazu : My lady, another candidate has been found. The scouts have brought viso-recordings of his heroic deeds.
Maxima : Sure. I could use a good laugh. Bring 'em to my room.
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Sazu : Forgive me, my lady. He deceived me. I... I was a fool.
Maxima : [raising her sword] A dead fool.
Superman : [stopping her] No.
Maxima : I'm still queen here, head of the royal house, leader of all Almerac.
Superman : But you can't just go around killing people.
Maxima : I have the power to do as I please.
Superman : And the responsibility to do what is right. As leader, you serve the people. They don't serve you. Now, where are we?
Maxima : Miles underground. I used to use these ancient tunnels as a prison.
Superman : [sarcastic] No wonder you're so popular.
