Presumably, in the lab, a scientist with a concerned look on his face and wearing a hard hat stands behind Clark Kent, and says to him, “You and Superman must be very close, Kent!“ In the foreground Clark stares forlornly off to the right of the panel as he replies, “You may say that, Doctor – – although we HAVE been closer….“
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