The Cogitationist monologued to his henchman.

“‘Not as smart as Lex Luthor,’ they called me. I’ll show them! The world will be mine. I am a brilliant genius mastermind.”

“Yes, boss.”

“And now I’ve perfected my greatest invention. This machine will force anyone who hears my voice to obey my every command.”

“Yes, boss.”

“And now, to test it.”

The villain turned on the device and said in his most commanding voice, “You will stand still and await further orders.”

“Ye—”

The next day, Superman discovered two living statues.