Tag: billy batson

“The problems we face still exist. We’re not going to solve them for you. We’re going to solve them with you.”

From: Kingdom Come

Genre: Comics

Who said it?: Superman

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from DC Comics’ graphic novel Kingdom Come. Written by Mark Waid and beautifully illustrated by Alex Ross, Kingdom Come is an Elseworld story where a retired Superman returns to action to reform the Justice League when a new breed of superheroes start to take their vigilante crusade too far. 

The quote comes near the end of the story. After the United Nations kill a majority of the new superheroes and Captain Marvel/Billy Batson, Superman goes on a rampage at the UN building. He is only talked down by a minister named Norman McCay, who the Spectre told was going to decide the fate of the world. McCay tells Superman what he’s doing at that moment is precisely why the world is scared of them as they don’t have the power to fight back. Superman backs off and, deciding he cannot force his ideology on others, delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: We shouldn’t rely on other people, no matter how powerful they might be, to solve our problems. We have to get into the dirt and do the work ourselves. Also, we might like the solution they give us as they don’t know what we need; we’re the only ones who know what is required.

“All I wanted to do is let you know I’m doing good, but I have to get back to my real family.”

From: Shazam!

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Billy Batson

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote, once again, comes from DJ Miller. We thank you for your submission again.

The quote from the very quotable film from the 2019 superhero film, Shazam! Based on the DC superhero comic series. Shazam! follows Billy Batson, a preteen orphan who the wizard Shazam grants him magical powers based on the mythical beings Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury. Now, when Billy Batson says the wizard’s name, the boy takes the form of an adult superhero sometimes known as Captain Marvel.

The quote from middle of the film. After years of trying to find his mother, Billy Batson (played by Asher Angel) finally learns of her whereabouts and rushes off to find her. When Billy arrives at his mother’s apartment complex, his mother informs him that on that day, she purposefully left him with the police because she thought other people would take better care of him that she ever would as she wasn’t ready at that time. Disappointed at this revelation, Billy hands her the keychain she left him all those years ago and delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: There is more to being a family than just sharing a bloodline. A real family are the people who genuinely treat you with care and affection. They are also there for you when times get tough.