1 00:00:26,545 --> 00:00:29,375 Like all things on this hurtling sphere... 2 00:00:29,545 --> 00:00:33,205 ... I emerged from the molten center of creation. 3 00:00:34,495 --> 00:00:37,245 But mine has been a unique path. 4 00:00:37,415 --> 00:00:42,755 Isolated, I developed attributes beyond those of lesser beings. 5 00:00:46,415 --> 00:00:50,455 Then the sphere was struck by a vast celestial stone. 6 00:00:53,165 --> 00:00:56,875 Black chunks of death filled the skies... 7 00:00:57,045 --> 00:01:00,755 ... and the world became a chaotic garden of doom. 8 00:01:02,125 --> 00:01:06,085 Soon the sphere began to nurture new kinds of life. 9 00:01:06,245 --> 00:01:08,965 And there was one that stood above all the rest. 10 00:01:09,125 --> 00:01:12,245 Its fragile shell belied its vicious nature. 11 00:01:12,415 --> 00:01:14,335 And in what seemed like a heartbeat... 12 00:01:14,585 --> 00:01:19,835 ... these things proliferated in both number and destructive means. 13 00:01:22,415 --> 00:01:26,245 Now they have harnessed the most destructive force. 14 00:01:27,755 --> 00:01:31,755 And I, The Centre, have concluded... 15 00:01:31,915 --> 00:01:35,545 ... that the sphere must be cleansed of them. 16 00:04:02,045 --> 00:04:04,795 This is Lois Lane on Armed Forces Radio. 17 00:04:04,965 --> 00:04:08,795 Well, boys, it looks like the party's over. They signed the ceasefire. 18 00:04:08,965 --> 00:04:11,415 So have a drink and smoke them if you got them. 19 00:04:11,755 --> 00:04:13,965 We're going home. 20 00:04:20,335 --> 00:04:23,965 Some way to end a war, huh, kid? Nobody wins, nobody loses. 21 00:04:24,125 --> 00:04:26,625 Long as it's over, Ace. I got plans. 22 00:04:26,795 --> 00:04:29,285 Right, I forgot. You're gonna be a space ranger. 23 00:04:30,625 --> 00:04:33,045 The proper term is "test pilot," funny man. 24 00:04:33,415 --> 00:04:36,795 I'm gonna see the stars, close up. 25 00:04:38,245 --> 00:04:39,705 Hey. 26 00:04:43,205 --> 00:04:45,795 Sons of bitches must not have heard about the ceasefire. 27 00:04:49,415 --> 00:04:53,165 I'm coming back for you. Try using your guns for a change. 28 00:05:06,285 --> 00:05:07,795 Can you make it back now, Ace? 29 00:05:08,005 --> 00:05:10,585 Roger that. Gotta get me a new pair of skivvies. 30 00:05:12,245 --> 00:05:14,085 Got another bogey. 31 00:05:19,375 --> 00:05:21,495 Hal, your engine. 32 00:05:21,665 --> 00:05:23,005 Punch out. Punch out! 33 00:06:08,005 --> 00:06:11,125 Listen to me. War over. 34 00:06:12,455 --> 00:06:13,875 Finished. 35 00:06:32,965 --> 00:06:34,585 It's over. 36 00:06:35,165 --> 00:06:37,835 War over. 37 00:07:01,495 --> 00:07:03,755 I'm so sorry. 38 00:07:03,915 --> 00:07:08,915 All I wanted was to send a signal to Mars. 39 00:07:09,755 --> 00:07:13,795 How could I have known it would teleport you here? 40 00:07:17,285 --> 00:07:20,795 I suppose we both got the shock of our lives. 41 00:07:21,965 --> 00:07:26,755 But your heart must be stronger than mine. 42 00:07:27,125 --> 00:07:29,705 Whoever you are... 43 00:07:31,125 --> 00:07:33,795 ...forgive me. 44 00:08:29,335 --> 00:08:30,495 Come on in, Kal. 45 00:08:31,205 --> 00:08:33,005 Join the celebration. 46 00:08:33,455 --> 00:08:35,705 Diana, what's going on here? 47 00:08:36,285 --> 00:08:38,285 Tell them they'd be wasting their bullets. 48 00:08:40,085 --> 00:08:43,625 Don't judge them, Kal. They get a little nervous around men now. 49 00:08:43,875 --> 00:08:46,375 - What are you talking about? - I was heading upriver... 50 00:08:46,545 --> 00:08:48,875 ...when I passed this village about four days ago. 51 00:08:49,045 --> 00:08:51,875 The people here helped the French. The rebels didn't like that. 52 00:08:52,045 --> 00:08:55,205 They murdered the men and children and they threw them in the river. 53 00:08:55,375 --> 00:09:00,835 These women were beaten and penned in tiger cages for the rebels to use. 54 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:04,125 The rebels, how did they die? 55 00:09:04,285 --> 00:09:05,795 I only disarmed them. 56 00:09:08,125 --> 00:09:11,705 I left their guns in a clearing and then I let the women out of their cages. 57 00:09:17,285 --> 00:09:18,965 They did this? 58 00:09:19,125 --> 00:09:21,165 And you just stood by and watched? 59 00:09:21,335 --> 00:09:23,585 I gave them freedom and a chance for justice. 60 00:09:23,755 --> 00:09:26,965 You know, the American way. 61 00:09:27,335 --> 00:09:29,965 This is what the government's afraid of, Diana. 62 00:09:30,125 --> 00:09:32,205 Us acting like vigilantes. 63 00:09:32,375 --> 00:09:34,375 I have to do what I think is right. 64 00:09:34,795 --> 00:09:37,045 That's what the others said at first, remember? 65 00:09:37,335 --> 00:09:40,585 And now Batman's a fugitive, the whole Justice Society's retired... 66 00:09:40,755 --> 00:09:42,705 ...and Hourman's dead. 67 00:09:43,205 --> 00:09:44,665 No matter how much good we do... 68 00:09:44,835 --> 00:09:47,875 ...deep down, people are always going to be scared of us. 69 00:09:48,205 --> 00:09:51,045 Isn't that why you and I signed those loyalty oaths? 70 00:09:51,205 --> 00:09:52,545 Take a look around, Kal. 71 00:09:53,165 --> 00:09:55,165 Oaths don't mean much here. 72 00:09:55,335 --> 00:09:57,585 All I see is suffering and madness. 73 00:09:58,585 --> 00:10:01,285 - But... - There's the door, spaceman. 74 00:10:03,125 --> 00:10:04,585 Yeah. 75 00:10:04,755 --> 00:10:06,625 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 76 00:10:06,795 --> 00:10:08,335 Yeah. 77 00:10:50,965 --> 00:10:55,455 MAN 1 The downed pilot insisted the island was teeming with dinosaurs... 78 00:10:55,625 --> 00:10:58,005 ... but Navy sources claim a search revealed... 79 00:10:58,165 --> 00:11:02,915 ... that not only were there no dinosaurs, there wasn't even an island. 80 00:11:03,085 --> 00:11:04,455 ln other news... 81 00:11:04,625 --> 00:11:07,835 Well, I don't know, Groucho, that's not really what I meant. 82 00:11:08,005 --> 00:11:11,335 We keep our farm animals in the farm, not in the house. 83 00:11:11,495 --> 00:11:13,795 Not in the bedroom, certainly. 84 00:11:15,875 --> 00:11:18,625 Eh, what's up, doc? 85 00:11:21,915 --> 00:11:25,005 This now concludes our broadcasting day. 86 00:11:32,755 --> 00:11:35,375 The last I heard, she went back to Paradise Island. 87 00:11:35,545 --> 00:11:37,415 It sounds like she's lost her mind. 88 00:11:38,665 --> 00:11:40,375 I don't think it's that simple. 89 00:11:40,545 --> 00:11:42,875 Diana's an Amazon who's become an American. 90 00:11:43,045 --> 00:11:45,375 She's trying to make sense of her convictions. 91 00:11:45,545 --> 00:11:48,495 Between her and that Batman character... 92 00:11:48,665 --> 00:11:51,545 - I thought these people were your friends. - They are. 93 00:11:51,705 --> 00:11:54,795 But neither of them would sacrifice their principles for a friend. 94 00:11:54,965 --> 00:11:58,205 - Ever since McCarthy came to... - McCarthy. He's no excuse. 95 00:11:58,375 --> 00:12:02,705 Whatever party, whatever administration, there'll always be boogeymen like him. 96 00:12:02,875 --> 00:12:04,665 We need our heroes to stand up... 97 00:12:04,795 --> 00:12:08,165 ...and show us what this country is supposed to mean. 98 00:12:11,245 --> 00:12:13,875 We need a leader. 99 00:12:31,755 --> 00:12:34,045 Come on, roll it. Come on, eight. Come on, eight. 100 00:12:34,205 --> 00:12:35,705 Yes. 101 00:12:37,665 --> 00:12:39,495 Ten's the number to win. 102 00:12:39,665 --> 00:12:42,165 Now why don't you tell me what we're doing here, Ace? 103 00:12:42,335 --> 00:12:44,915 Told you, Hal, it's a surprise. 104 00:12:45,335 --> 00:12:46,625 You'll find out tomorrow. 105 00:12:47,085 --> 00:12:50,205 Now, roll those dice before they cool off. 106 00:12:54,165 --> 00:12:55,545 Come on, 10. 107 00:12:56,005 --> 00:12:58,005 Ten. It's a winner. 108 00:13:00,245 --> 00:13:02,705 And you have the loveliest light in your eyes, dig? 109 00:13:02,875 --> 00:13:07,455 - Can we get back to the interview, please? - Oh, yeah. My philosophy of life. 110 00:13:07,625 --> 00:13:10,875 Tell your readers they gotta do what I do, live for the moment... 111 00:13:11,045 --> 00:13:14,045 ...because it might be our last, you dig, Miss West? 112 00:13:14,205 --> 00:13:16,375 - Very profound. - That's me. 113 00:13:16,545 --> 00:13:20,795 I've always been, you know, deep like that. 114 00:13:21,915 --> 00:13:23,375 Time for the sound check, boss. 115 00:13:27,545 --> 00:13:29,755 Back in a moment. 116 00:13:30,125 --> 00:13:32,285 I'll try to live for it. 117 00:13:33,835 --> 00:13:37,665 I tell you, these two heavyweights are giving us quite a show tonight. 118 00:13:38,585 --> 00:13:41,205 Oh, it looks like it'll have to wait for the next round, folks. 119 00:13:41,375 --> 00:13:42,915 Meantime, we've got the champ... 120 00:13:44,245 --> 00:13:46,375 ... Ted "Wildcat" Grant, solidly ahead on points. 121 00:13:46,545 --> 00:13:48,005 - Uh, hello. Hello, Barry? 122 00:13:48,165 --> 00:13:50,415 Iris. I thought you had to work tonight. 123 00:13:50,795 --> 00:13:51,835 I do. 124 00:13:52,005 --> 00:13:54,455 But I wanted to tell you how much I miss you. 125 00:13:54,625 --> 00:13:57,285 - You have no idea. - Come on, how could you miss me? 126 00:13:57,455 --> 00:14:00,585 You're in Las Vegas interviewing all those singers and movie stars. 127 00:14:00,755 --> 00:14:01,795 It's the fast lane. 128 00:14:01,965 --> 00:14:05,415 There are lots of potholes in that lane, let me tell you. 129 00:14:07,495 --> 00:14:09,005 Iris? Iris. 130 00:14:15,375 --> 00:14:19,545 Sorry to interrupt your festivities, but if you all stay calm... 131 00:14:19,705 --> 00:14:24,835 ...we'll be gone as soon as my friends here come back from the cashiers' booths. 132 00:14:29,165 --> 00:14:33,205 The key phrase was "stay calm." 133 00:14:36,495 --> 00:14:37,795 Iris, what's happening? 134 00:14:38,125 --> 00:14:39,495 You there. 135 00:14:39,875 --> 00:14:42,545 The naughty girl on the phone. 136 00:14:44,705 --> 00:14:45,965 Iris! 137 00:15:04,455 --> 00:15:06,585 Just a few more seconds, everyone. 138 00:15:08,205 --> 00:15:09,915 Ah, my ride is here. 139 00:15:25,085 --> 00:15:27,085 Wait. 140 00:15:28,125 --> 00:15:29,165 Make it quick. 141 00:15:30,205 --> 00:15:33,165 Hot damn, Ace. It's that super-fast guy from Central City. 142 00:15:33,375 --> 00:15:35,415 The Flash. He'll take care of this clown. 143 00:15:35,795 --> 00:15:37,965 I took precautions in case you dropped by. 144 00:15:38,335 --> 00:15:39,755 If you so much as touch me... 145 00:15:39,915 --> 00:15:43,245 ...you'll trigger six cryogenic bombs I've hidden around the city. 146 00:15:43,415 --> 00:15:46,965 And they'll go off in 90 seconds anyway, unless you find them. 147 00:15:47,335 --> 00:15:53,285 So it's your choice now. Me, or the city and everyone in it. 148 00:15:53,455 --> 00:15:55,625 Eighty-nine, 88... 149 00:15:59,835 --> 00:16:00,875 One... 150 00:16:01,455 --> 00:16:02,755 ...two, three, four... 151 00:16:05,625 --> 00:16:08,755 ...five. Where's six? 152 00:16:53,665 --> 00:16:56,545 It took me a second or two, but I figured out the sixth bomb... 153 00:16:56,755 --> 00:16:58,495 ...was just a wild-goose chase. 154 00:16:58,665 --> 00:17:03,545 You are different from the other lesser beings. Faster. 155 00:17:03,705 --> 00:17:06,705 - Why? - Lesser beings? 156 00:17:06,875 --> 00:17:08,205 What are you talking about? 157 00:17:10,875 --> 00:17:12,545 Eh? Wha...? 158 00:17:15,455 --> 00:17:16,495 What did you do? 159 00:17:16,665 --> 00:17:19,005 I rewired it on the way down. 160 00:17:27,375 --> 00:17:30,335 Don't ever mess with my Iris. 161 00:18:09,915 --> 00:18:11,285 This little trip's been fun. 162 00:18:11,455 --> 00:18:13,665 Are you ever gonna tell me where we're headed? 163 00:18:13,835 --> 00:18:16,915 To hell if you don't slow down. What's wrong with you? 164 00:18:17,085 --> 00:18:19,585 Ever since you got out of the hospital... 165 00:18:19,755 --> 00:18:21,625 It was Korea. 166 00:18:22,495 --> 00:18:23,755 Changed everything. 167 00:18:24,125 --> 00:18:25,915 Wars have a tendency to do that. 168 00:18:26,085 --> 00:18:28,625 Look, Ace, you know that ever since I was a kid... 169 00:18:28,795 --> 00:18:32,375 ...watching my old man fly, I wanted to see the stars. 170 00:18:32,545 --> 00:18:34,705 But the war and then the hospital... 171 00:18:35,165 --> 00:18:37,205 ...it's like I'm damaged goods. 172 00:18:37,375 --> 00:18:41,125 I can't get a first-class outfit to take me on. And without a ride... 173 00:18:41,665 --> 00:18:43,285 ...I sure can't climb the pyramid. 174 00:18:44,205 --> 00:18:46,285 - Slow down. - Why bother? 175 00:18:46,665 --> 00:18:49,495 You have to, kid, because we're here. 176 00:19:03,245 --> 00:19:06,005 It's where you get your second chance. 177 00:19:07,335 --> 00:19:09,495 How did you know he was the commie? 178 00:19:09,665 --> 00:19:12,835 He came back for the formula, that's what nailed it. 179 00:19:13,245 --> 00:19:14,705 He could've killed you. 180 00:19:14,875 --> 00:19:17,495 Like I always say, when you know you're right... 181 00:19:17,915 --> 00:19:19,495 ... it's worth taking a chance. 182 00:19:19,965 --> 00:19:22,005 Now, come here. 183 00:19:42,125 --> 00:19:45,705 Ace Morgan's recommendation carries a lot of weight at Ferris Aircraft. 184 00:19:46,045 --> 00:19:48,045 I assume he spoke as well of us to you. 185 00:19:48,335 --> 00:19:52,875 He did. And I can't imagine anywhere else I'd rather be right now, Miss Ferris. 186 00:19:53,835 --> 00:19:56,375 Do you have any questions? 187 00:19:57,045 --> 00:19:59,545 I'm surprised your father isn't interviewing me. 188 00:19:59,705 --> 00:20:02,545 - Not that I mind, it's just that you're a... - A woman? 189 00:20:02,705 --> 00:20:05,705 My father trusts me with the day-to-day operation of the company. 190 00:20:05,875 --> 00:20:08,915 - If that's good enough for him, it ought to... - Whoa, wait. 191 00:20:09,085 --> 00:20:13,665 I was only saying that you're a little young to be running a major corporation. 192 00:20:14,085 --> 00:20:16,415 Oh. Oh, you're good, flyboy... 193 00:20:16,585 --> 00:20:18,915 ...but save it for the girls in the typing pool. 194 00:20:19,085 --> 00:20:20,415 One last question. 195 00:20:20,585 --> 00:20:24,205 In your resume, there's a gap between July and December of '53. 196 00:20:25,005 --> 00:20:27,205 I was in a VA hospital. 197 00:20:27,375 --> 00:20:28,415 Psych ward. 198 00:20:30,875 --> 00:20:33,415 Most people wouldn't talk about this kind of thing... 199 00:20:33,585 --> 00:20:35,545 ...but I learned a lot about myself there. 200 00:20:35,705 --> 00:20:38,755 I came out knowing who I really am and what I really want. 201 00:20:40,165 --> 00:20:43,205 You report for training and security clearance in two weeks. 202 00:20:43,915 --> 00:20:45,495 All right, let's celebrate. 203 00:20:45,665 --> 00:20:47,835 Waiter, some champagne. 204 00:20:48,005 --> 00:20:51,335 Look, Hal, I don't get involved with my employees. 205 00:20:51,495 --> 00:20:52,585 I understand, Carol... 206 00:20:52,965 --> 00:20:55,045 ...but I don't start work for two more weeks. 207 00:20:56,585 --> 00:20:58,005 Two glasses. 208 00:21:02,545 --> 00:21:06,495 - So where'd this hot tip come from, John? - A source. 209 00:21:07,755 --> 00:21:09,625 Well, I think I know your secret. 210 00:21:10,285 --> 00:21:11,875 - You do? - Hm. 211 00:21:12,125 --> 00:21:14,045 The tips you get from out of the blue... 212 00:21:14,205 --> 00:21:17,045 ...those hunches of yours that always turn out to be right. 213 00:21:18,335 --> 00:21:20,085 You're dating a fortuneteller. 214 00:21:20,455 --> 00:21:21,915 No, I... 215 00:21:23,705 --> 00:21:25,625 Something like that. 216 00:21:35,245 --> 00:21:38,585 Try the back. I'll see if I can pick this lock. 217 00:22:25,495 --> 00:22:26,915 You are the tribute. 218 00:22:27,085 --> 00:22:29,755 Yours is the glory of nourishing the strength... 219 00:22:30,005 --> 00:22:32,085 ...of The Centre. 220 00:22:43,915 --> 00:22:45,835 You okay, John? 221 00:22:55,415 --> 00:22:57,245 No, stay away. 222 00:22:57,415 --> 00:22:59,205 Stay away! 223 00:22:59,375 --> 00:23:02,085 Back off, you're scaring the boy. 224 00:23:04,545 --> 00:23:06,665 You'll be all right now that... 225 00:23:12,835 --> 00:23:14,755 You will be judged too. 226 00:23:15,795 --> 00:23:17,965 You will all be judged. 227 00:23:18,125 --> 00:23:22,005 Without The Centre, there is no holding. 228 00:23:22,665 --> 00:23:25,835 The Centre? What's The Centre? 229 00:23:51,165 --> 00:23:52,665 Jordan, do you copy? 230 00:23:52,965 --> 00:23:55,665 Negative, Colonel Flagg, no Jordan here... 231 00:23:56,455 --> 00:23:58,795 ...just Spam in a can. Cut the comedy. 232 00:23:59,125 --> 00:24:01,455 Are you go for 72? 233 00:24:01,625 --> 00:24:03,665 Yes, Captain Personality. 234 00:24:03,835 --> 00:24:06,285 Jordan is go for exercise 72. 235 00:24:06,755 --> 00:24:09,625 - Hit it. - My pleasure. 236 00:24:30,245 --> 00:24:34,165 Spam Jordan is now go for exercise 73. 237 00:24:35,125 --> 00:24:37,795 - How's he doing? - He's tough enough, that's for sure. 238 00:24:37,965 --> 00:24:41,085 - But I'm getting sick of his attitude. - He's a pilot, Colonel Flagg. 239 00:24:41,245 --> 00:24:43,625 He's used to making decisions and being in control. 240 00:24:43,795 --> 00:24:45,795 This training goes against his nature. 241 00:24:46,045 --> 00:24:48,335 Can't be helped. It's all part of the big picture. 242 00:24:48,665 --> 00:24:51,005 Which he hasn't seen yet. 243 00:24:57,285 --> 00:24:58,455 Carol. 244 00:24:58,875 --> 00:25:00,835 I mean, Miss Ferris, afternoon. 245 00:25:01,005 --> 00:25:04,245 Afternoon, Mr. Jordan. I trust Colonel Flagg is keeping you busy. 246 00:25:04,415 --> 00:25:07,205 This stuff? Child's play, Miss Ferris. 247 00:25:07,375 --> 00:25:09,335 - Perhaps later I could show you... Jordan. 248 00:25:09,495 --> 00:25:11,915 - What? - Exercise 73, remember? 249 00:25:12,085 --> 00:25:14,705 Yeah, they tell me 73's the charm. 250 00:25:14,875 --> 00:25:16,875 Good day, Miss Ferris. 251 00:25:21,835 --> 00:25:23,705 - What are his numbers, Harry? - Uh... 252 00:25:23,875 --> 00:25:26,835 Excellent. Responses in the 99th percentile. 253 00:25:29,165 --> 00:25:29,835 Hm. 254 00:25:42,875 --> 00:25:46,165 Not that I'm complaining, but where exactly are you taking me? 255 00:25:46,585 --> 00:25:50,045 - Where have you always wanted to go? - That's a leading question. 256 00:25:50,205 --> 00:25:52,045 No, I mean, since you were a kid. 257 00:25:52,205 --> 00:25:55,335 - Your big goal? - The stars. 258 00:25:55,495 --> 00:25:59,495 But at the rate we're going, the Russians are gonna beat us into orbit by months. 259 00:25:59,665 --> 00:26:02,125 Who said anything about orbit? 260 00:26:02,285 --> 00:26:04,005 Whoa! 261 00:26:20,495 --> 00:26:21,665 A hole in the ground. 262 00:26:22,085 --> 00:26:23,665 Isn't that the wrong direction? 263 00:26:24,005 --> 00:26:27,045 Sometimes you have to go through hell to get to heaven. 264 00:26:36,415 --> 00:26:38,585 What is all this? 265 00:26:41,005 --> 00:26:43,585 Welcome to the real Ferris Aircraft. 266 00:27:00,455 --> 00:27:02,245 See that sour-looking man down there? 267 00:27:02,545 --> 00:27:03,705 He'll explain everything. 268 00:27:04,705 --> 00:27:06,085 His name's Faraday. 269 00:27:06,245 --> 00:27:08,455 Works for the government. 270 00:27:08,795 --> 00:27:11,705 And if you like Rick Flagg, you'll love him. 271 00:27:13,455 --> 00:27:15,875 You're weak, erratic, emotional... 272 00:27:16,045 --> 00:27:20,285 ...and for my money, at least a little pink. But I'm told you're the best we've got. 273 00:27:21,795 --> 00:27:23,415 - I... - You keep your mouth shut... 274 00:27:23,755 --> 00:27:24,875 ...and your ears open. 275 00:27:25,045 --> 00:27:28,335 I'm about to share some of this nation's greatest secrets with you. 276 00:27:37,415 --> 00:27:41,625 Couple of years ago, we found the body of a radical scientist named Erdel... 277 00:27:41,795 --> 00:27:44,005 ...in a small observatory near Gotham. 278 00:27:44,165 --> 00:27:46,965 Somehow, he'd been able to contact Mars. 279 00:27:47,665 --> 00:27:50,285 Mars? You're joking, right? 280 00:27:50,585 --> 00:27:53,875 Yes, Jordan, I'm a real kidder. 281 00:27:54,545 --> 00:27:57,335 We found this footprint at the observatory. 282 00:27:58,755 --> 00:28:01,165 Did you find what made that print? 283 00:28:01,335 --> 00:28:02,415 No. 284 00:28:02,875 --> 00:28:06,455 Whatever it is, it's eluded us for two years. 285 00:28:06,875 --> 00:28:08,915 There's life on Mars, Jordan. 286 00:28:09,085 --> 00:28:10,795 And it's come to Earth. 287 00:28:11,835 --> 00:28:14,795 Look, I'm just a pilot. What does this have to do with me? 288 00:28:23,205 --> 00:28:25,125 You haven't figured it out yet? 289 00:28:25,795 --> 00:28:28,205 We've got to know what these Martians want from us... 290 00:28:28,375 --> 00:28:31,045 ...and since we can't find them here on Earth... 291 00:28:31,545 --> 00:28:32,965 ...we're going to Mars. 292 00:28:37,455 --> 00:28:39,375 Outstanding. 293 00:28:48,245 --> 00:28:50,415 Welcome home, Mr. Jones. 294 00:28:50,585 --> 00:28:51,585 Why didn't I...? 295 00:28:51,755 --> 00:28:53,755 Why didn't you sense me as you do others? 296 00:28:55,125 --> 00:28:56,165 That's my secret. 297 00:28:56,965 --> 00:28:59,665 Why are you here? Because of The Centre? 298 00:29:00,005 --> 00:29:03,285 The cult's spreading all over the world. 299 00:29:03,455 --> 00:29:05,665 At first I thought it might be the communists. 300 00:29:05,835 --> 00:29:07,965 But they're having trouble with the cults too. 301 00:29:08,125 --> 00:29:09,495 It's not ideological. 302 00:29:09,795 --> 00:29:11,795 There's some kind of psychic force involved. 303 00:29:11,965 --> 00:29:14,415 It's affecting people with high susceptibility. 304 00:29:14,875 --> 00:29:17,045 Getting into their minds. 305 00:29:17,205 --> 00:29:18,415 I felt it. 306 00:29:18,755 --> 00:29:21,915 Yes, your feelings. How...? 307 00:29:22,085 --> 00:29:24,245 Let's just say that's my secret. 308 00:29:24,415 --> 00:29:27,245 You came here because you want to work together, true? 309 00:29:27,415 --> 00:29:29,965 - True. - Then we'll share our information. 310 00:29:30,965 --> 00:29:32,625 I've already collected some. 311 00:29:37,455 --> 00:29:38,755 Newspaper clippings. 312 00:29:38,915 --> 00:29:41,085 You'll have to do better than that. 313 00:29:41,585 --> 00:29:46,625 And one other thing, I'm not sure what you are or where you come from... 314 00:29:46,795 --> 00:29:49,875 ...but my instincts tell me you're to be trusted. 315 00:29:50,045 --> 00:29:51,875 Make no mistake, though. 316 00:29:52,045 --> 00:29:54,665 I have a $70,000 sliver of radioactive meteor... 317 00:29:54,835 --> 00:29:56,455 ...to stop the one from Metropolis. 318 00:29:56,795 --> 00:30:00,835 With you, all I need is a penny for a book of matches. 319 00:30:19,285 --> 00:30:22,585 What's the matter, Grodd, feeling starved for attention? 320 00:30:49,915 --> 00:30:52,045 You're government property now, swifty. 321 00:30:52,205 --> 00:30:55,005 We're gonna find out what makes you tick. 322 00:31:03,125 --> 00:31:04,545 Hey. Did you see that? 323 00:31:04,705 --> 00:31:06,585 Where did he go? 324 00:31:15,045 --> 00:31:17,205 What you got there, John? 325 00:31:18,125 --> 00:31:19,835 - A kids' book? - Not exactly. 326 00:31:20,005 --> 00:31:22,415 The author committed suicide a while back. 327 00:31:22,585 --> 00:31:24,585 He thought the world was about to end. 328 00:31:24,755 --> 00:31:26,665 You like this weird stuff, don't you? 329 00:31:26,835 --> 00:31:30,125 Well, you should see what they got in the interrogation room. 330 00:31:31,125 --> 00:31:33,085 He shot a cop on the parkway. 331 00:31:33,245 --> 00:31:34,915 Then we found his mother... 332 00:31:35,085 --> 00:31:36,915 ...in his trunk. 333 00:31:37,285 --> 00:31:39,375 - Mental case? - Not your typical one. 334 00:31:39,545 --> 00:31:42,005 This guy's a scientist. 335 00:31:44,755 --> 00:31:47,835 You're here to kill me, aren't you? You're part of it. 336 00:31:48,005 --> 00:31:50,085 I'm not going to kill you. 337 00:31:50,245 --> 00:31:52,335 And what do you think I'm part of? 338 00:31:52,495 --> 00:31:54,585 The Centre. It's everywhere. 339 00:31:55,415 --> 00:31:57,045 What do you know about The Centre? 340 00:31:57,205 --> 00:32:00,085 It's gonna kill everyone. I was trying to get away from it. 341 00:32:00,245 --> 00:32:01,875 How do you know all this? 342 00:32:02,245 --> 00:32:05,665 I just do. I can feel it. 343 00:32:06,085 --> 00:32:10,085 I tried to get in on the Mars mission but they wouldn't take me. 344 00:32:10,245 --> 00:32:11,665 The Mars mission? 345 00:32:12,005 --> 00:32:14,545 Yes. They're going to Mars. It's safe there. 346 00:32:14,705 --> 00:32:17,545 - Who is going to Mars? - The government. 347 00:32:17,705 --> 00:32:20,585 They won't let us normal people go. 348 00:32:20,875 --> 00:32:22,915 Normal people. 349 00:32:24,585 --> 00:32:26,375 Hello, Harry. 350 00:32:27,285 --> 00:32:29,245 I've been very worried about you. 351 00:32:29,625 --> 00:32:31,455 No! Don't let him near me. 352 00:32:31,965 --> 00:32:33,965 Special Agent Faraday. 353 00:32:34,335 --> 00:32:36,415 Harry used to be a hell of a scientist. 354 00:32:36,585 --> 00:32:38,205 Did lots of classified stuff. 355 00:32:38,375 --> 00:32:42,005 We can't leave him in a regular institution because of what he might spill. 356 00:32:42,165 --> 00:32:43,915 You're referring to the Mars mission? 357 00:32:44,915 --> 00:32:47,755 - The what? - He told me about a mission to Mars. 358 00:32:49,875 --> 00:32:53,545 He's even farther gone than I thought. If that's possible. 359 00:32:53,835 --> 00:32:56,545 - Now, come on, Harry. No, please don't let him take me. 360 00:32:56,705 --> 00:32:58,665 Please, please. 361 00:33:03,625 --> 00:33:08,455 Mr. Faraday, if there's anything else I can do for you, please let me know. 362 00:33:09,205 --> 00:33:10,625 Sure. 363 00:33:12,495 --> 00:33:14,665 We've been able to contact Mars. Life on Mars. 364 00:33:14,835 --> 00:33:17,005 We're going to Mars. 365 00:33:18,375 --> 00:33:20,455 See you around, Jones. 366 00:33:23,085 --> 00:33:25,125 lt's all true. 367 00:33:26,165 --> 00:33:27,965 Wilson's vigilante activities... 368 00:33:28,125 --> 00:33:31,495 ... kept the local white supremacists at bay for years... 369 00:33:31,665 --> 00:33:35,625 ... but his luck ran out yesterday when he was caught by a mob and killed. 370 00:33:36,005 --> 00:33:38,205 Police say they have no suspects. 371 00:33:38,545 --> 00:33:40,085 ln other news... Hey. 372 00:33:40,245 --> 00:33:43,375 Sorry to interrupt. There's something I have to get off my chest. 373 00:33:43,545 --> 00:33:45,545 I've always used my power to help people... 374 00:33:45,705 --> 00:33:48,665 ... but the government's on my tail, hunting me like a criminal. 375 00:33:48,835 --> 00:33:50,835 You just saw what happened to John Wilson. 376 00:33:51,005 --> 00:33:52,705 America needs more people like him. 377 00:33:52,965 --> 00:33:56,545 But where are they going to come from if our government keeps acting this way? 378 00:33:56,875 --> 00:34:00,965 As for me, I'm quitting, giving it up. 379 00:34:01,125 --> 00:34:05,045 Breaks my heart but there are people I love. I don't want anything to happen to them. 380 00:34:05,205 --> 00:34:09,285 So good night, everybody, and good luck. 381 00:34:12,205 --> 00:34:15,045 - Who needed him anyway? - Probably some kind of crook. 382 00:34:15,205 --> 00:34:17,545 - Definitely a freak. - Definitely. 383 00:34:17,705 --> 00:34:21,585 And what was with that red costume? Red's for commies. 384 00:34:22,245 --> 00:34:25,165 - Hey, where are you going? Home. 385 00:34:57,545 --> 00:34:59,285 Mr. Jones... 386 00:34:59,585 --> 00:35:00,915 ...how did you locate me? 387 00:35:01,125 --> 00:35:05,375 I may not be the world's greatest detective, but I have my methods. 388 00:35:05,755 --> 00:35:08,285 This is all the information I've been able to collect. 389 00:35:08,455 --> 00:35:09,585 It's the last of it. 390 00:35:11,335 --> 00:35:15,205 I thought I could make a life for myself here among you humans. 391 00:35:15,375 --> 00:35:17,585 I didn't think I had a choice. 392 00:35:17,755 --> 00:35:19,085 But there is one now. 393 00:35:20,495 --> 00:35:24,125 There's just too much hatred here, too much ignorance... 394 00:35:24,285 --> 00:35:27,085 ...too much mindless conformity. 395 00:35:27,585 --> 00:35:29,125 I'm leaving. 396 00:35:30,285 --> 00:35:31,455 Have a nice trip. 397 00:35:31,625 --> 00:35:33,545 Some of us don't have that luxury. 398 00:35:42,375 --> 00:35:44,205 Flying Cloud, status report. 399 00:35:44,375 --> 00:35:46,665 Flying Cloud is go. Secure for launch. 400 00:35:46,835 --> 00:35:48,085 - Jordan? - Go. 401 00:35:48,415 --> 00:35:51,585 Good luck, Flying Cloud. God be with you. 402 00:36:19,795 --> 00:36:21,495 Go for launch on all points. 403 00:36:21,965 --> 00:36:23,965 Roger, we are go for launch. 404 00:36:34,375 --> 00:36:35,705 Ignition sequence start. 405 00:36:37,125 --> 00:36:39,755 Primary engines engaged. 406 00:36:40,705 --> 00:36:42,335 All engines running. 407 00:36:46,665 --> 00:36:48,705 Don't move, Martian. 408 00:36:51,755 --> 00:36:55,795 Ten, nine, eight, seven... 409 00:36:55,965 --> 00:36:57,665 ... six, five... 410 00:36:58,085 --> 00:37:01,705 ... four, three, two, one. 411 00:37:50,125 --> 00:37:51,915 Almost there. 412 00:38:03,705 --> 00:38:04,915 We're losing pressure. 413 00:38:10,285 --> 00:38:13,085 - We're gonna have to take her back. - Too risky. 414 00:38:13,335 --> 00:38:14,375 Jordan, listen to me. 415 00:38:14,545 --> 00:38:16,965 - We have weapons on board. - What? 416 00:38:17,125 --> 00:38:19,285 In case the Martians turned out to be hostile. 417 00:38:19,965 --> 00:38:23,755 Nerve gas, germ bombs, even nuclear. 418 00:38:24,835 --> 00:38:27,795 Doesn't make a difference. I can still land this thing. 419 00:38:29,415 --> 00:38:31,335 - What's that? - It's a destruct switch. 420 00:38:31,795 --> 00:38:34,415 I'm sorry, Jordan, but you knew the risks. 421 00:38:37,755 --> 00:38:38,835 You just relax, colonel. 422 00:38:39,005 --> 00:38:41,005 I'll have you on the ground in no time. 423 00:38:41,375 --> 00:38:43,495 What's going on there? Come in, Flying Cloud. 424 00:38:43,665 --> 00:38:46,335 We've had an engine failure. I'm gonna glide her back. 425 00:38:46,495 --> 00:38:47,915 Negative, it's too dangerous. 426 00:38:48,085 --> 00:38:50,545 - Where's Flagg? Don't worry about him... 427 00:38:50,705 --> 00:38:53,335 ... or your weapons. They'll both be okay. 428 00:38:53,495 --> 00:38:55,165 Weapons? 429 00:38:56,245 --> 00:38:58,795 You son of a bitch. 430 00:38:59,585 --> 00:39:01,085 Jordan, put Flagg back on. 431 00:39:01,375 --> 00:39:04,245 No can do, Faraday. He's indisposed. 432 00:39:06,495 --> 00:39:07,915 Call in the big guy. 433 00:39:24,205 --> 00:39:25,835 Flagg, don't. I can land it. 434 00:39:26,005 --> 00:39:28,625 I can't bet the world on that, Jordan. 435 00:41:51,085 --> 00:41:52,125 Nuclear weapons? 436 00:41:52,285 --> 00:41:54,085 Nerve gas? What were you thinking? 437 00:41:54,415 --> 00:41:57,005 We didn't know. We're still not sure. 438 00:41:57,165 --> 00:41:58,285 Of what, exactly? 439 00:41:58,875 --> 00:42:00,665 If we can trust him. 440 00:42:00,835 --> 00:42:03,455 You trust me and I'm an alien. Yeah, but... 441 00:42:03,625 --> 00:42:06,375 It's because he looks so different, isn't it? 442 00:42:06,755 --> 00:42:09,545 - You have to admit... - Listen, you've seen the power he has. 443 00:42:09,705 --> 00:42:11,755 He could leave this place any time he wants. 444 00:42:11,915 --> 00:42:13,455 But he hasn't. 445 00:42:13,625 --> 00:42:16,045 That should tell you something. 446 00:42:23,045 --> 00:42:25,625 Tell me about this America, Diana. 447 00:42:25,875 --> 00:42:27,545 It's changed since the war. 448 00:42:27,705 --> 00:42:30,835 Back then, we were in the right. It was simple. 449 00:42:33,045 --> 00:42:36,045 They still say they're in the right but they don't act that way. 450 00:42:36,285 --> 00:42:37,545 Men. 451 00:42:42,835 --> 00:42:44,705 Things have changed here too, Diana. 452 00:42:44,875 --> 00:42:48,585 A lot of us are beginning to think we need a leader who sticks closer to home. 453 00:42:48,965 --> 00:42:50,875 And who would such a leader be? 454 00:42:51,045 --> 00:42:52,585 You? 455 00:42:59,915 --> 00:43:02,625 You might need a little more seasoning. 456 00:44:35,495 --> 00:44:37,085 Hal Jordan. 457 00:44:37,915 --> 00:44:39,455 You know me? 458 00:44:39,625 --> 00:44:41,085 Who are you? 459 00:44:41,455 --> 00:44:43,665 I am... 460 00:44:44,455 --> 00:44:46,125 ...Abin Sur. 461 00:44:46,375 --> 00:44:48,875 You need a doctor. Let me... 462 00:44:49,375 --> 00:44:51,375 Listen to me. 463 00:44:51,545 --> 00:44:56,045 What I have to tell you will seem unbelievable but... 464 00:44:59,045 --> 00:45:03,835 I am the Green Lantern of Sector 2814. 465 00:45:04,005 --> 00:45:06,625 I was on my way here to help. 466 00:45:06,875 --> 00:45:08,705 Help? How? 467 00:45:09,125 --> 00:45:13,545 In the coming battle with The Centre. 468 00:45:13,705 --> 00:45:15,045 Center of what? 469 00:45:15,335 --> 00:45:20,705 It is a monstrous creature that fears you humans so much... 470 00:45:21,245 --> 00:45:26,375 ...it intends to eradicate every living soul on the planet. 471 00:45:27,545 --> 00:45:30,875 When I was entering your atmosphere a few days ago... 472 00:45:31,045 --> 00:45:34,045 ...there was a huge explosion. 473 00:45:34,415 --> 00:45:37,625 There was too much yellow energy for me. 474 00:45:37,795 --> 00:45:40,835 I ordered my ring to find you. 475 00:45:41,005 --> 00:45:44,085 I had to find a deserving one. 476 00:45:44,245 --> 00:45:47,165 A man entirely without fear. 477 00:45:48,415 --> 00:45:53,245 A lot of people think I'm a coward because of what happened in the war. 478 00:45:53,415 --> 00:45:55,005 Did your ring tell you about that? 479 00:45:55,285 --> 00:45:58,245 You are no coward, Hal Jordan. 480 00:45:58,495 --> 00:46:01,585 To you, all life is precious. 481 00:46:01,755 --> 00:46:06,875 And this ring is far too powerful to fall into the hands of someone... 482 00:46:07,045 --> 00:46:09,125 ...who doesn't understand that. 483 00:46:27,415 --> 00:46:28,755 How does this thing work? 484 00:46:29,005 --> 00:46:31,705 The Guardians... 485 00:46:31,875 --> 00:46:35,455 They will... 486 00:46:50,245 --> 00:46:51,965 Wow, you really do know him. 487 00:46:52,545 --> 00:46:53,625 And you must be Robin. 488 00:46:54,005 --> 00:46:55,835 I hear you're quite a detective. 489 00:46:56,205 --> 00:46:58,285 Well, I try not to brag, but... 490 00:46:58,455 --> 00:47:00,125 Have you finished your homework yet? 491 00:47:00,285 --> 00:47:02,795 Uh... Right. 492 00:47:05,795 --> 00:47:08,915 Hm. New look, a sidekick. 493 00:47:09,085 --> 00:47:11,835 - Do you mind if I ask...? - As a matter of fact, I do. 494 00:47:12,165 --> 00:47:15,665 Let's just say I set out to scare criminals, not children. 495 00:47:16,045 --> 00:47:17,495 Fair enough. 496 00:47:17,875 --> 00:47:22,005 This all lines up with dozens of stories we've run in the Planet this year. 497 00:47:22,455 --> 00:47:25,455 The children's book is particularly ominous. 498 00:47:25,625 --> 00:47:28,285 As if someone, something else... 499 00:47:28,455 --> 00:47:30,165 ...were speaking through the author. 500 00:47:30,335 --> 00:47:33,755 In its wake. We have a live report coming in from Cape Canaveral. 501 00:47:33,915 --> 00:47:37,375 The creature is hovering over the large fuel tanks here at the Cape... 502 00:47:37,545 --> 00:47:40,625 ... making it impossible for the Army to use their missiles on it. 503 00:47:40,795 --> 00:47:43,375 - Lois. - lts wingspan is easily the length... 504 00:47:43,545 --> 00:47:44,705 ... of a football field... 505 00:47:44,875 --> 00:47:47,665 ... and it looks a lot like a prehistoric pterodactyl. 506 00:47:47,835 --> 00:47:49,795 But much, much bigger. 507 00:47:56,165 --> 00:47:59,005 I'm not sure of what it's trying to do. 508 00:48:41,455 --> 00:48:43,205 Diana. 509 00:48:44,455 --> 00:48:47,495 Haven't flown this thing in years. 510 00:48:47,915 --> 00:48:49,455 Guess I'm a little rusty. 511 00:48:49,625 --> 00:48:51,045 Easy, easy. 512 00:48:51,495 --> 00:48:55,625 We fought it, hard as we could, but... 513 00:48:58,755 --> 00:49:00,705 It's coming, Kal. 514 00:49:00,875 --> 00:49:03,245 It's coming here. 515 00:49:08,125 --> 00:49:09,125 Medic! 516 00:49:10,005 --> 00:49:12,795 We know this place could never hold someone with your powers. 517 00:49:13,205 --> 00:49:16,625 - Why do you stay? - I'm determined to beat you at this game. 518 00:49:16,795 --> 00:49:19,455 Without reading your mind. 519 00:49:19,795 --> 00:49:21,915 Come on, level with me. 520 00:49:22,585 --> 00:49:24,335 Very well. 521 00:49:24,495 --> 00:49:28,585 I have looked into your mind, and by extension, your heart. 522 00:49:28,755 --> 00:49:31,455 You honestly believe that there will be a better day... 523 00:49:31,625 --> 00:49:33,455 ...when all of this won't be necessary. 524 00:49:34,045 --> 00:49:39,335 To find that within you, Mr. Faraday, has filled my heart with hope. 525 00:49:41,705 --> 00:49:44,965 And I have no place else to go. 526 00:49:47,835 --> 00:49:51,375 This just came in from Washington, urgent. 527 00:49:52,495 --> 00:49:54,165 It's The Centre, isn't it? 528 00:49:54,335 --> 00:49:57,125 I can feel its presence very strongly now. 529 00:49:58,045 --> 00:49:59,795 You're looking for a place to go? 530 00:50:00,085 --> 00:50:02,165 I got one hell of a destination for you. 531 00:50:02,335 --> 00:50:03,625 But we might not come back. 532 00:50:04,545 --> 00:50:05,585 I'm ready. 533 00:50:07,545 --> 00:50:10,125 The last time I appeared without warning in this form... 534 00:50:10,285 --> 00:50:11,585 ...someone died of fright. 535 00:50:11,835 --> 00:50:14,665 Perhaps I should take a friendlier appearance. 536 00:50:14,835 --> 00:50:16,665 Suit yourself. 537 00:50:19,495 --> 00:50:21,205 Well? 538 00:50:22,205 --> 00:50:25,795 It's okay. But real men wear pants. 539 00:50:34,875 --> 00:50:38,125 This absolutely unprecedented situation off the coast of Florlda. 540 00:50:38,285 --> 00:50:40,665 The combined might of the U.S. Armed Forces... 541 00:50:40,835 --> 00:50:43,085 ...had no effect on this... - Bourbon, please. 542 00:50:43,245 --> 00:50:45,005 I hardly know what to call it. 543 00:50:45,165 --> 00:50:48,545 lt appears we've reestablished contact with our reporter at the scene. 544 00:50:48,705 --> 00:50:53,625 The only word I can find to describe the scale of this is "biblical." 545 00:50:53,795 --> 00:50:58,415 lt's a living island, at least 25 miles across. 546 00:51:00,545 --> 00:51:05,005 lt has large ports which discharge intense blasts of energy... 547 00:51:05,165 --> 00:51:09,245 ... but which can also draw things into the creature. 548 00:51:10,335 --> 00:51:15,585 Not two minutes ago, we watched it inhale an entire aircraft carrier. 549 00:51:18,875 --> 00:51:22,795 The loss of life out here is incalculable and... 550 00:51:22,965 --> 00:51:27,375 Wait. We're turning around. We've been ordered back. 551 00:51:27,585 --> 00:51:29,085 I have to tell you something. 552 00:51:29,245 --> 00:51:31,335 - I'm the F... I already know. 553 00:51:31,585 --> 00:51:33,245 You what? 554 00:51:35,415 --> 00:51:37,085 I'm a reporter, remember? 555 00:51:37,245 --> 00:51:40,495 I always suspected, and I heard your voice on the news the other night. 556 00:51:40,665 --> 00:51:44,915 I was only trying to protect you. They think I'm some kind of criminal. 557 00:51:45,165 --> 00:51:46,585 But we know better, don't we? 558 00:51:49,665 --> 00:51:51,085 So, what are you waiting for? 559 00:51:51,245 --> 00:51:55,005 You know who's going to be there? Superman, Wonder Woman, people like that. 560 00:51:55,165 --> 00:51:58,335 I'm just a guy who runs after jewelry thieves and talking gorillas. 561 00:51:58,495 --> 00:51:59,835 You're more than that. 562 00:52:00,005 --> 00:52:02,165 And you're going to prove it. 563 00:52:19,705 --> 00:52:21,125 What are you doing? 564 00:52:22,875 --> 00:52:25,875 Where have you been? And what happened to the simulator? 565 00:52:26,045 --> 00:52:27,165 Long story. 566 00:52:27,335 --> 00:52:30,005 Have you seen the news? Do you have any idea what's... 567 00:52:31,965 --> 00:52:33,335 Oh, God. 568 00:52:33,495 --> 00:52:35,335 You're going down there, aren't you? 569 00:52:35,495 --> 00:52:38,795 Hal the pacifist is going down there to get killed by that thing. 570 00:52:38,965 --> 00:52:40,375 What would you have me do? 571 00:52:40,545 --> 00:52:42,165 Or do you think I'm a coward too? 572 00:52:42,335 --> 00:52:44,335 I looked up your war record. 573 00:52:44,495 --> 00:52:46,835 You never fired at those North Korean planes. 574 00:52:47,005 --> 00:52:50,795 Maybe I just didn't believe that what we were doing there was worth killing for. 575 00:52:50,965 --> 00:52:54,335 But in that trench, I found out what would make me kill. 576 00:52:54,495 --> 00:52:58,625 Survival. I would kill to survive. 577 00:53:02,245 --> 00:53:05,795 Aren't you going to at least say goodbye? 578 00:53:05,965 --> 00:53:07,625 Don't you...? 579 00:53:28,245 --> 00:53:30,125 Whoa. We're just here to help. 580 00:53:33,835 --> 00:53:37,545 We don't need help. Especially not from you. 581 00:53:38,585 --> 00:53:41,375 You think you can hit me? It's been tried before. 582 00:53:41,625 --> 00:53:43,545 Don't push us, mister. 583 00:53:52,165 --> 00:53:54,915 I see I have your attention. 584 00:53:55,335 --> 00:53:58,665 We face a threat big enough to wipe us off the Earth... 585 00:53:58,835 --> 00:54:02,665 ...and still we bicker about a mask or a uniform. 586 00:54:02,835 --> 00:54:05,705 My best friend is lying upstairs right now. 587 00:54:05,875 --> 00:54:08,245 She would have given her life for this country... 588 00:54:08,415 --> 00:54:12,205 ...and I could hardly look her in the eye. America was founded on the notion... 589 00:54:12,375 --> 00:54:15,165 ...that a person should be free to follow his or her destiny. 590 00:54:15,335 --> 00:54:18,545 But we can't do that if we're living in fear of our own government. 591 00:54:18,835 --> 00:54:23,085 We need to reclaim this country for free men and women everywhere. 592 00:54:23,245 --> 00:54:26,375 - What about your government friends? That's a fair question. 593 00:54:26,915 --> 00:54:28,085 Superman's right. 594 00:54:28,245 --> 00:54:30,285 The persecution and paranoia have to stop. 595 00:54:30,455 --> 00:54:34,795 From here on, we work together as free Americans. 596 00:54:41,455 --> 00:54:44,545 I'm gonna fly out now and recon this thing. 597 00:54:47,455 --> 00:54:50,415 When I get back, we'll work out a strategy. 598 00:54:50,585 --> 00:54:51,625 Are you with me? 599 00:55:53,085 --> 00:55:56,545 America's champion, Superman... 600 00:55:56,705 --> 00:56:00,545 ...went down in defeat several hours ago. 601 00:56:00,705 --> 00:56:05,205 An exhaustive search has found no sign of him. 602 00:56:06,125 --> 00:56:09,755 Here at the Cape, the greatest minds in the free world... 603 00:56:09,915 --> 00:56:14,335 ...are now working on a plan to stop this monster... 604 00:56:14,495 --> 00:56:16,705 ...before it reaches the coast. 605 00:56:17,085 --> 00:56:19,285 We cannot panic. 606 00:56:20,205 --> 00:56:25,005 We cannot let our sense of loss... 607 00:56:35,125 --> 00:56:36,375 If this book's right... 608 00:56:36,545 --> 00:56:39,205 ...it's a whole new life form we've never even imagined. 609 00:56:40,245 --> 00:56:43,755 Or it could be nothing more than the ravings of some demented cartoonist. 610 00:56:46,045 --> 00:56:49,085 It's not. I assure you. 611 00:56:49,245 --> 00:56:52,085 And there's only one way to stop this thing now. 612 00:56:52,245 --> 00:56:54,005 I want you all to listen to this man. 613 00:56:54,165 --> 00:56:58,085 Gentlemen, I'm Ray Palmer from lvy University. 614 00:56:58,245 --> 00:57:00,875 I've heard of you, Palmer, and your invention. 615 00:57:01,045 --> 00:57:02,245 Matter reduction, right? 616 00:57:02,415 --> 00:57:04,755 - Right. I... It won't work. 617 00:57:04,915 --> 00:57:07,165 Everything it shrinks becomes unstable. 618 00:57:07,335 --> 00:57:08,585 Exactly. 619 00:57:12,245 --> 00:57:14,165 We start with an all-out aerial assault. 620 00:57:14,335 --> 00:57:17,705 We hit the thing from every direction at once. That's a distraction. 621 00:57:18,125 --> 00:57:20,875 While it's fighting the Air Corps, we use this baby on it. 622 00:57:21,455 --> 00:57:24,625 This gizmo uses light to shrink things. 623 00:57:28,625 --> 00:57:29,755 - Question... - Wait. 624 00:57:29,915 --> 00:57:32,045 Everything the ray shrinks becomes unstable. 625 00:57:34,625 --> 00:57:37,125 Meaning, it explodes. 626 00:57:37,545 --> 00:57:38,585 Still have a question? 627 00:57:38,755 --> 00:57:41,875 That thing out there is one hell of a lot bigger than an orange. 628 00:57:42,045 --> 00:57:43,875 - How are you gonna...? - It is big. 629 00:57:44,045 --> 00:57:47,375 And that's why we have to expose its surface to the ray piece by piece. 630 00:57:47,625 --> 00:57:51,165 All in the blink of an eye? That's impossible without Superman. 631 00:57:51,335 --> 00:57:55,375 No, it's not impossible, is it? 632 00:57:56,875 --> 00:57:57,965 Piece of cake. 633 00:57:58,375 --> 00:57:59,625 Any other questions? 634 00:57:59,795 --> 00:58:01,335 Just one. - Jordan. 635 00:58:01,495 --> 00:58:04,045 - About time. - Attacking the surface won't be enough... 636 00:58:04,205 --> 00:58:05,495 ...to distract this thing. 637 00:58:05,665 --> 00:58:08,545 You need someone to go inside with bombs. 638 00:58:08,705 --> 00:58:10,585 - You volunteering? - He'd better... 639 00:58:10,755 --> 00:58:12,965 ...because I'm not going in there alone. 640 00:58:13,125 --> 00:58:15,125 Outstanding. 641 00:58:24,375 --> 00:58:26,335 All of you, remember... 642 00:58:26,495 --> 00:58:29,165 ... today there are no Democrats, no Republicans. 643 00:58:29,335 --> 00:58:31,665 No hawks, no doves. 644 00:58:31,835 --> 00:58:34,705 Just the naked simplicity of an absolute: 645 00:58:34,915 --> 00:58:37,125 Mankind's survival. 646 00:58:37,665 --> 00:58:39,705 Good luck to us all. 647 00:59:11,165 --> 00:59:12,375 All right, men. 648 00:59:12,545 --> 00:59:16,005 Our job is to protect Flash until Morgan and Jordan light it up. 649 00:59:16,165 --> 00:59:17,545 - I want... Hey, look out! 650 01:01:03,495 --> 01:01:06,045 Hawk! Ah! 651 01:01:34,835 --> 01:01:40,205 - Are you all right? - It's attacking my mind. 652 01:02:32,585 --> 01:02:34,755 All of you, fight on! 653 01:02:34,915 --> 01:02:37,665 To the last breath, fight on! 654 01:02:38,835 --> 01:02:40,415 All weapons systems hot. 655 01:02:40,585 --> 01:02:43,705 Like they say, it ain't when you go, it's how you go. 656 01:03:17,625 --> 01:03:20,045 Uh, Hal? What's wrong? 657 01:03:20,205 --> 01:03:21,835 Whatever you see, ignore it. 658 01:03:22,005 --> 01:03:24,085 Just keep going. Acknowledge. 659 01:03:26,205 --> 01:03:28,455 Just keep going. No problem. 660 01:03:37,495 --> 01:03:39,005 What now? 661 01:03:42,165 --> 01:03:45,495 This stuff is no hallucination, I'll tell you that. 662 01:03:51,245 --> 01:03:53,835 And whatever it is, I think it's trying to get inside. 663 01:03:57,585 --> 01:04:00,005 Drop the bombs, then we'll burn our way out. 664 01:04:00,165 --> 01:04:01,285 Roger that. 665 01:04:07,915 --> 01:04:09,165 My rockets are dead. 666 01:04:09,335 --> 01:04:10,665 Can't open bomb bay doors. 667 01:04:10,835 --> 01:04:12,335 - Hal? - I'm here. 668 01:04:12,495 --> 01:04:15,335 We've had our ride and it's time to punch our ticket. 669 01:04:15,495 --> 01:04:17,495 lnitiate manual detonation. 670 01:04:17,665 --> 01:04:19,545 Roger. 671 01:04:28,625 --> 01:04:31,415 Hal Jordan, you are the key. 672 01:04:31,585 --> 01:04:33,795 Your will drives the ring. 673 01:04:33,965 --> 01:04:38,625 Clear your mind and focus on what matters. 674 01:05:26,085 --> 01:05:28,045 Hal? What...? 675 01:05:28,205 --> 01:05:29,705 Later. 676 01:05:33,245 --> 01:05:34,585 You're afraid. 677 01:05:34,755 --> 01:05:36,415 It's all on me. 678 01:05:36,625 --> 01:05:37,965 The whole thing. 679 01:05:38,375 --> 01:05:40,335 We'll be there for you. 680 01:05:40,495 --> 01:05:42,455 We all will. 681 01:05:49,245 --> 01:05:50,455 Godspeed. 682 01:06:38,705 --> 01:06:41,415 He did it. Son of a bitch. 683 01:06:52,585 --> 01:06:53,835 I was afraid... 684 01:06:54,005 --> 01:06:56,665 ...I'd be late for the victory party. 685 01:07:01,875 --> 01:07:03,045 Spoke too soon. 686 01:07:14,205 --> 01:07:18,415 That thing's gonna do a lot of damage. Guess it's time to see what this ring can do. 687 01:07:18,585 --> 01:07:19,625 Hey. 688 01:07:22,835 --> 01:07:24,285 Sorry. 689 01:07:33,755 --> 01:07:36,205 That guy with the ring, he wasn't part of the plan. 690 01:07:36,375 --> 01:07:37,665 Or wasn't I listening? 691 01:07:41,665 --> 01:07:44,205 You won't be able to do it. 692 01:07:44,375 --> 01:07:47,545 It is The Centre that holds, not you. 693 01:07:47,875 --> 01:07:50,755 I can. I can. 694 01:07:51,045 --> 01:07:54,585 You do not have the will. 695 01:07:54,915 --> 01:07:56,085 No? 696 01:07:56,245 --> 01:07:57,915 Watch. 697 01:08:39,085 --> 01:08:41,455 Whoo-hoo! 698 01:08:51,795 --> 01:08:53,965 Hey, Ace, what happened to that buddy of yours? 699 01:08:54,125 --> 01:08:55,245 Hal Jordan? 700 01:08:55,415 --> 01:08:58,795 If I know him, he's up there somewhere tear-assing around. 701 01:09:32,415 --> 01:09:34,585 I am Arthur of Atlantis. 702 01:09:34,755 --> 01:09:38,665 This one has been asking for a woman named Lois. 703 01:10:05,045 --> 01:10:08,705 The pioneers gave up their safety, their comfort... 704 01:10:08,875 --> 01:10:13,245 ... and sometimes their lives to build our new West. 705 01:10:13,415 --> 01:10:18,005 They were determined to make the new world strong and free... 706 01:10:18,165 --> 01:10:21,005 ... an example to the world. 707 01:10:21,245 --> 01:10:24,915 Some would say that those struggles are all over. 708 01:10:25,085 --> 01:10:27,705 That all the horizons have been explored. 709 01:10:27,875 --> 01:10:30,245 That all the battles have been won. 710 01:10:30,415 --> 01:10:33,965 That there is no longer an American frontier. 711 01:10:35,915 --> 01:10:40,245 And we stand today on the edge of a new frontier. 712 01:10:40,415 --> 01:10:44,835 The frontier of unknown opportunities and perils. 713 01:10:45,005 --> 01:10:50,835 Beyond that frontier are uncharted areas of science and space. 714 01:10:51,005 --> 01:10:53,835 Unsolved problems of peace and war. 715 01:10:54,005 --> 01:10:58,755 Unconquered pockets of ignorance and prejudice. 716 01:11:00,085 --> 01:11:02,125 I'm asking each of you... 717 01:11:02,285 --> 01:11:05,755 ... to be pioneers towards that new frontier. 718 01:11:05,915 --> 01:11:10,335 My call is to the young at heart, regardless of age. 719 01:11:10,495 --> 01:11:13,085 Can we carry through in an age... 720 01:11:13,245 --> 01:11:17,705 ... where we will witness not only new breakthroughs in weapons of destruction... 721 01:11:17,875 --> 01:11:21,205 ... but also a race for mastery of the sky and the rain... 722 01:11:21,375 --> 01:11:25,125 ... the ocean and the tides, the far side of space... 723 01:11:25,285 --> 01:11:28,125 ... and the inside of men's minds? 724 01:11:29,005 --> 01:11:31,965 All mankind waits upon our decision. 725 01:11:32,125 --> 01:11:36,795 A whole world looks to see what we shall do. 726 01:11:37,285 --> 01:11:42,795 And we cannot fail their trust. And we cannot fail to try.