Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons

It won't be long now.

Structural integrity has passed the point of no return.

I just need to put in the final calculations.

There has to be another way.

This is the only way.

My son, someday I pray you'll have a child

that will bring you as much joy as you have brought us.

Even in this short time, you have changed our lives for the better.

We love you with all that we are.

Goodbye, my son.

It is time.

Trans-light engines activated in three, two, one.

"In the decade of the 1930s,

even the great city of Metropolis was not spared

the ravages of worldwide depression.

In the times of fear and confusion, the job of informing the public

was the responsibility of the daily planet."

Somebody kill me.

Why couldn't you guys be, I don't know, like, doctors or lawyers,

or, like, a celebrity chef?

Yeah, like, anything besides reporters.

Because reporting is an important and essential part of a civilized society.

They call it the fifth branch of government.

Or is it the fourth? Do you know where my purse is?

The couch.

But, okay, doing a report on reporters, it's boring.

Bodng?

Good reporters make good stories.

Boring reporters don't last long.

Listen, every time I start a story, I follow a couple of rules.

One, find your hook, your angle.

How can you write this thing like no one else? It's like...

It's like, you know those violent video games you play?

I mean, iwouldn't call them violent.

Trust me, they're violent.

In those games, you're always looking for the weak point, right?

And sometimes, you have to hit them with different moves,

in different locations to beat it.

Same thing with reporting.

Find your angle, your "in"

and you'll vanquish your report in no time.

I guess.

Hey, which one of us has won journalist of the year?

You or me?

Oh, and one more thing.

With most stories, we already know the ending.

The airliner crashed. The girl was saved.

What's interesting is how that happened.

How we got there.

Always start at the beginning, and you'll already have your end.

The rest is cake.

Speaking of which, I have to pick up the birthday cake by 5:00. Shoot.

You want me to write about how you two dated?

I love you, mom, I love you.

But you and dad are the most unexciting couple in the entire universe

If only that were true.

Uh, that's hairspray. Your water bottle's by the door.

Yeah, I'll probably need it.

Remember, do your best.

I have to head to the city, but I'll be back before dinner.

Your dad should be home soon.

Love you.

- Three, two... - Forgot the purse.

And, Jonathan...

No looking for birthday presents while I'm gone.

- Mm-hmm. -

Fine.

Bingo!

Cosplay?

Oh, too easy.

Don't look inside, Jon. You don't want to ruin the surprise.

- But then again... - Jonathan!

Dad's home.

- Hey, kiddo. - Hey, how was your trip?

Good. Interesting.

The scientists have discovered this strange phenomenon

with certain types of ants.

Normally, they follow the queen ant's directions,

but now, they're moving of their own accord.

Which is better than if the queen ant was dead,

because if the queen ant dies, then so does the colony.

Sounds amazing.

Sorry I'm boring you with nerd talk.

Now, if you're done looking for presents in the house...

What? Me? No, I would never.

How about you help me with a few of the chores

that seem to have been neglected while I was away?

Hey.

- -

Now you've done it!

Come here.

Whoa.

Hmm.

Where could he be?

Gotcha! {933931

- Dad? - Yeah?

I know that you and mom think that your job is super important,

and it is, and everything, but I don't know.

I... I miss having you around.

Yeah, I miss being around.

Son, someday, this will make sense,

but being a reporter, it's a big responsibility.

- It's... - The fourth estate.

Yeah, yeah. Mom gave me the whole spiel.

It sounds like fake news to me.

I mean, you've been gone for two weeks, for what?

Just to find out why ants are going crazy?

Well, it's really fascinating. They actually...

Yeah, I'm sure. I just...

Couldn't you, I don't know, look it up on the Internet?

If I didn't have to go, I wouldn't.

You need to believe me, son.

Butjobs, especially mine, involve some sacrifice.

Come on, it's not like you're putting your life on the line.

You're just putting your name on a byline.

You'd be surprised.

But you'll be here tomorrow, right?

For your game?

Or your birthday?

I thought maybe you forgot.

Jonathan, you are the most important thing that has ever happened to me.

I'll never forget about you.

Wow! Look at that one!

Yeah, that's... you know what, kid?

I think your mom just got back. You better wash up for dinner.

Uh, where are you going?

I just realized I have a quick errand to run.

Tell your mom I'll be back later.

- Sure. - And Jonathan...

Happy birthday.

Thanks, dad.

Superman to watchtower. Everyone all right?

Everything's fine. We were hit by some sort of space debris.

Looks like you closed it up,

- but if you want to come in... - No time.

A Tsunami is about to hit Japan.

Contact Batman. Let him know the damage assessment.

He's into that sort of thing.

And then there was one.

Now batting, Jonathan Kent!

Yeah!

Come on, Jon! You got this!

Whoo!

Oh, look. It's can't hit Kent.

We might as well start packing up and head home

because this game's as good as over.

Strike one!

Strike two!

Come on, Jon, you got this.

Strike three, you're out!

Good job, Jonathan can't!

You'll get them next time, kiddo.

Now, how about we go celebrate your birthday?

Jonathan?

I just want to go home, mom.

How is he?

Upset.

You said you were gonna be there.

- I know, but there was... - Hey, you don't need to tell me.

Remember how many dates you had to leave in the middle of

because of an "emergency"?

The world needs you, I get it.

But... he needs you, too.

- I know. - He's getting older.

Maybe... maybe it's time for the "talk."

Jon? It's dad. Can I come in?

No!

I know you're upset,

- but work was... - Work is important.

Yeah. You've told me.