Superman: The Animated Series, Season 4

Darkseid:
[after Kalibak is easily beaten by Superman] I can't believe he's blood.

Superman:
You used me.

Darkseid:
I told you once, Superman: If you would not be my knight, you would be my pawn.

Superman:
I see you're a man of your word.

Darkseid:
I am many things, Kal-El. You couldn't even begin to imagine half of them. But for now, I shall take the role of the executioner. A final gift, my wayward son: A fast death, infinitely preferable to the shame of returning to Earth. There, your legacy would be one of fear and distrust - a pariah desperately seeking the favor of a world that cursed your name.