William Kaplan (Earth-616)/Quotes

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Quotes by William Kaplan (Earth-616)

We've got theories. My favorite is that he's a living concept-- the platonic ideal of a "bad guy" wearing a flesh suit.

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

We're gonna need more than costumes...

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

You're a super hero, Kate. You were always a super hero. I guess we all are.

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

Eli...you're...bleeding. What happened to your powers?

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

Don't freak out, Teddy. But... I think you're the king of space.

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

I get anxiety. I don't think I'm good enough. I don't like myself, even though I know -- rationally, I know -- doesn't matter. I have bad days. Bad thoughts. And sometimes... sometimes, yeah. They're hard to fight. But I don't let them win every day. And I'm damn sure not going to let you win today. You're just a cheap little bully who likes breaking toys, Moridun -- and you shouldn't have let me see you! Get out of my head!

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

We are the New Avengers and the whole world just saw the New Avengers run away. So, c'mon. We're taking it back.

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

He can't even say goodbye without turning it into an intricate scheme.

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

They fooled the tech, knowing that'll fool the royal guard. But it can't fool you, right? Because it sure can't fool me. I know Teddy Altman better than anyone else -- on this Earth or off it -- and that guy up there... that is not the man I married.

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

See, I'm the child of a witch and an android. I'm their wish come true. Bigger than magic, living information, retro-reincarnated in human form. Now, my brother? He'd give you a physical fight. He'd warp time and space to punch you fifty times a second. But when I warp time and space... I use my words. And I say I'm a bigger deal in this reality than you are. Now sit tight, you little pest... While we clean up the mess you made.

--William Kaplan (Earth-616)

Conversations with William Kaplan (Earth-616)

Doctor Doom	I know this will disapoint you, child ... but Wanda Maximoff is here of her own free will.
Wiccan	Wanda Maximoff is here because you've put some kind of spell on her.
Wanda Maximoff	Wanda Maximoff is in the room, and she can speak for herself.

— Avengers: The Children's Crusade #4

Loki	Basically, it's a creature that lurks out there, looking to get its teeth into fledging powerhouses like you. A tempting lure was waggled before your nose and you bit, Mr. Kaplan.
Loki	And in passing, as a pagan deity, I must say that is a terrible name. Are you even a wiccan?
Wiccan	What should I do?
Loki	Well, I've got a list of suggestions for alternative pseudonyms you could peruse--
Wiccan	Not about that!

— Young Avengers Vol 2 #2