Captain Britain and MI13, Vol. 1 Quotes

“John: I'm experiencing an odd sensation. I think it might be patriotism.
Spitfire: Steady. Too much of that can damage your health.”
― Paul Cornell, Captain Britain and MI13, Vol. 1: Secret Invasion

“When Captain America died, Americans heard it in an American way: through the media. When Captain Britain died, the British felt it in their chests.”
― Paul Cornell, Captain Britain and MI13, Vol. 1: Secret Invasion

“John the Skrull: You say you've taken magic? Well all right, lads, all right. I could do the "Spartacus" thing, change into one of you, get lost among you. Live for five more minutes. But you know what? I'm not going to die looking like you! I don't want to be one of the fascists who made my people into morons! Who took something beautiful like Excalibur here and made it into just.. a.. bit of metal.”
― Paul Cornell, Captain Britain and MI13, Vol. 1: Secret Invasion

“Black Knight: "I'm impressed. You even mended the t-shirt."
Faiza: "Mate, you're with the NHS now.”
― Paul Cornell, Captain Britain and MI13, Vol. 1: Secret Invasion

“Wisdom: Mate, we're up to our necks in Skrulls! But we remembered the treaty: mutual protection. Here we are! Now, I've lost a couple of people I care about in quick succession, and I am taking no more bollocks from you. I've got this voice in my head, it's half Gandalf and half Mr. Kipling. Who is that?!

Oberon: A VOICE?! YOU MUST NOT FOLLOW IT! IT'S THE MAD ONE, THE DEMON WHO KILLED HIS OWN CHILD AND LED EVERYONE TO DESTRUCTION! THE HIGHER EVOLUTIONARIES OF ALL THE WORLDS HAVE ONLY JUST SUCCEEDED IN CONFINING HIM TO THE DARK REALMS!

Wisdom: Oh. Right. Him. Well, I'm gonna stop following that voice then. Obviously.”
― Paul Cornell, Captain Britain and MI13, Vol. 1: Secret Invasion