"Originally, this department was meant for Superman, but he was somewhat ungrateful. So, are you willing? The Flash—Barry Allen." He-El needed to communicate with the Justice League on Earth, superheroes, supervillains, and the many people connected to the logic governing the universe—through any form of contact or exchange. In fact, becoming the villain the superheroes crusaded against, like he was now, was also an option. But simply being the superheroes' villain was somewhat one-sided, offering too narrow a view and understanding.