Brainwave: My memory has returned, thanks to Dr. Ito. I remember who Stargirl is. Her name’s Courtney Whitmore. Her stepfather is Pat Dugan. You might remember him, or not, as Starman’s lackey, Stripesy. I’m going to go kill them.
Icicle: No.
Brainwave: Why not? You’re hesitating because of her mother.
Icicle: I don’t want you in my head, Henry. Her daughter’s death would devastate her.
Brainwave: I killed my own wife and son for your dream of a new America Jordan, and you’re hesitating over a woman who works for you. Hmm. I could erase this woman’s memory of her daughter and husband if that’s what you want.
Icicle: I don’t want you inside her head either, Henry. You know nobody’s ever really the same afterwards.
Brainwave: I’m about to be in the heads of millions, reprogramming them all for the better, including Barbara. Project New America will be even more than you ever imagined. When my son died, I felt my powers grow as if I had absorbed his into mine. It won’t be six states I reprogram; it will be half of the country. Everything you’ve ever wanted, everything your wife ever wanted, is about to come to pass. We can’t let anything get in the way. Make up your mind soon old friend. Otherwise, I’ll make it up for you.