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How's my pressure?

Where are you going?

Hey Doc!

Aren't you going to take this thing off?

Hey doc!

What's the matter with you?

I submit that the prosecution has failed to sustain the burden of proof.

To find this defendent guilty

with the evidence that the district attorney's office has presented

would be a travesty.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury...

Mr Conweiller!

Where are you going?

Very pretty.

Very pretty, but what good are they?

I'm not running an art gallery here.

I need pictures that jump off the page.

Grab the reader.

Sorry Parker. They're not for us.

Sir, if you could just send me out on an assignment,

I'm sure I could get you what you want.

Look, I appreciate your working your way through college.

That's what I did.

And if it wasn't for that I wouldn't even bother with you.

I'm sorry son. Nothing personal, but I'm a busy man.

Maybe I can get you some others.

Something different.

That's what you keep telling me

but I always see this fancy stuff.

Do us both a favor.

- Forget it. - JJ?

Hey JJ?

JJ?

I told you there was something crazy about that bank robbery.

Read this.

It just came by special messenger.

It's going out to every newspaper,

radio and television station in town.

Say Peter, turn on the television set will you?

What's all the excitement. Take it easy Robbie.

What's the matter with this guy, is he crazy?

I don't believe a word of it.

Somebody's playing a joke.

I don't know JJ.

I mean, a lawyer and a doctor teaming up to rob a bank.

They certainly didn't need the money, did they?

Absolutely not.

We interrupt this program for a special news alert.

One of the most bizarre crimes

In the history of the city now appears to be unfolding.

The mayor has received an extortion note

In which the lives of ten New Yorkers have been threatened.

This is a newspaper story, what are they doing with it.

The Writer claims that ten people somewhere in the city.

have been programmed to destroy themselves at his command.

Let me see that again.

To prove that he has full control over his victim's minds,

the extortionist accepts full responsibility...

for the bank robbery committed only this morning,

by two of the city's most respected citizens.

Is he a terrorist?

What does he want?

What does everybody want?

Money.

Further details in the letter demand a sum of fifty million dollars

to be paid on Friday at noon.

The place to be arranged later.

News Alert will bring you more details

as they become known.

We now rejoin the program already in progress.

Shut that junk off.

I had the run stop so we can replay the front page.

Suppose it's a hoax.

What do we look like then?

What do we look like if we back-page it and it's real?

What do you think Peter?

Well, what's the difference what he thinks?

I'm just getting an opinion from a man on the street, ok?

Sir, I don't know very much about mind control.

Who does?

Except, I do know that they've been doing experiments,

And they can force people to do things against their will.

Yeah?

You're gonna have to prove it to me.

Oh, come on JJ, this is a biggie.

Now...

What about a four-column here, alright?

Well, it'll sell papers alright.

But write it straight.

Quote the mayor.

- You get hold of him. - OK.

Sir, would you like me to go and take a picture of it?

Nevermind. Nevermind.

We've got enough pictures of the mayor to wallpaper the building.

Look, aren't you playing hooky?

Thanks for coming in.

Now look, we'll have a picture of the bank here,

the two crooks below.

And for the lead, how come two respectable citizens...

pull a stickup, got it?

OK, what you want for a sub-head?

Use a couple of quotes.

Here, it'll look like this.

Hey, Evel Knievel.

What?

You forgot to put your film badge on.

Course, if you want to live dangerously, that's your business.

But I figure if any radiation gets loose in here, we ought to know about it.

What's the matter with you anyway?

Sorry, I was just thinking about something else.

Dave, do you believe in mind control?

I could get very funny about this, but I have a feeling you're serious.

Well didn't you see the paper?

No. Why?

Some guy says he's gonna have ten people...

kill themselves unless the city pays him fifty million dollars.

Why didn't I think of that.

Well, how would you do it?

Listen, I've got enough troubles wondering what I'd do...

if this thing shows up exposed.

I mean, I am a growing boy.

So you sacrifice yourself to science.

Thanks.

- Yeah. - Hi, is there a Peter Parker here?

Yeah, right over here.

That's me.

Hey, is it safe in here?

If you already have kids.

- Hey, wait. - He's just kidding, it's OK.

- This is for you. - Oh!

Thank you.

The condensers for my new transmitter.

What are you building in your attic, a space station?

Hey uh...

It's CRD.

Twenty six dollars and twenty cents.

Pay the man.

Oh, I...

I don't think I have that much on me.

You're right.

Wait. Dave, lend me thirty dollars would you?

Thanks for the compliment,

But I don't even know where I'm gonna eat dinner tonight.

How about your aunt's place?

Hold on, I'll get you the money.

Hey look, I didn't even have to come into this place.

I'm doing you guys a favor.

Took guts.

I'll give you a check, alright?

I'm not hanging around for that.

It'll only take a moment, sir.

Hey look, my dentist at least puts a lead apron on me.

You guys are letting me walk around.

Suppose that thing decides to take a shot.

What happens to me, eh?

I tell you what, you come back later and I'll have the money for you.

Are you kidding?

I wouldn't come back here if you paid me double.

You want this thing, you come down to the warehouse.

Why'd you scare him off, I need those condensors.

Give me a hand, will you.

If I spill this radioactive waste, you won't need anything.

Now grab that switch.

There must be an easier way to get a PhD.

It's up to 400 rads.

What was that?

What's what?

Over there.

There's something...

Like something just lit up.

I didn't see anything.

What's the Geiger counter up to now?

- 900 rads. - Hold it right there.

I'm a little nervous.

One dose of that stuff and it's goodbye Charlie.

I'm gonna get this checked.

How much more you got to do?

I just have to test a couple of transistor circuits.

I'll start shutting down.

Hey, you!

I'm Captain Barbera.

I understand you saw all of this.

Oh, yes sir.

I was coming out of the drug store and this car

started following me.

So I ran down here to get away and he came after me.

You know the man?

No sir, I never saw him in my life.

Just another of life's little mysteries, huh?

Get this innocent bystander's name and address.

And get these rubbernecks outta here.

- Where's the money? - It wasn't there.

Hey!

Hey. Kid, come here.

Now look.

I know you wanna be helpful.

So maybe you can tell me what happened...

to the $20,000 that was in that car.

I'm sorry, I don't know.

Who came near it after it hit the wall?

I don't know that either, I'm afraid.

Don't be.

I'll give you police protection.

You know what I mean?

But...

I wasn't here.

Where were you?

The cop says nobody came out of the alley.

Oh.

Well, um.

What I mean to say is that

I wasn't looking at the time.

Your eyes were closed.

You couldn't stand all the carnage.

Is that a fair assumption on my part?

Yes, sir.

Monahan.

Get his name and address.

I already did.

Can I leave?

What are you so nervous about?

I have to study for an exam.

Ok.

Go!

Study.

Stop him! Stop him!

Help!

Stop him!

Help!

Stop him!

Hey you! Hold it!

Hold it!

Did you see him?

- Who? - The guy on the wall.

He's climbing the wall!

Stand back Miss, it's a junky.

I saw him I tell you.

He's up on the wall, way up there.

Yeah, he's right Officer. I saw him too.

Right there, coming down the wall.

What's the matter with you people?

I saw him.

Where is he? Point him out.

You see him?

Yeah, I saw him. He was here a minute ago.

Somebody was coming down the wall.

I couldn't believe it.

Yes.

Right down the wall.

You can have them all for $46.

Trouble is they're not different enough.

This is the guy with the mind control.

The fella who's been writing those ransom notes

Is the one that's been making all these...

robberies and accidents happen.

A wreck is a wreck is a wreck.

That's all you show here.

This story needs something different.

It's only $46.

If you could get me a picture of the Spiderman.

That I'd buy.

Who?

Spiderman.

At least that's what these drunks call him.

They saw someone climbing up and down the walls.

Must be something in the water.

Everyone's going crazy.

Doctor, a lawyer, now a judge turning crook.

This sneak thief and all of his buddies.

Saying they saw a man climbing walls like a spider.

I think I'll retire.

Robbie!

Come in here with the galleries, please.

And you wanna work here?

You must be crazy too.

Spiderman...

But he's real.

There is someone like that.

He can climb walls and...

He is like a spider, I mean it.

There is a Spiderman?

Yes, sir.

You're sure?

Very sure.

I suppose you're going to tell me he caught you with his little web?

No sir, but I did see him.

You hear that, Robbie?

Mr Parker saw a Spiderman, isn't that wonderful?

Are you on drugs?

I did see him.

What'd he look like?

Well, uh. Like...

Like a spider.

How many legs did he have?

Well two of course, he's a man.

You just said he was a spider. Spider's have got lots of legs.

I'm sorry, he's like a spider.

He can do the things a spider does.

Climb walls and spin webs.

And he's very very strong.

I can step on a spider. Can I step on him?

No sir, I told you. He's not a spider.

He's a full grown man.

He's got the strength of spider.

But it's all in proportion to his size.

Spiders are very very strong, you know.

So he's thousands of times stronger than you or...

Or me.

You hear all this Robbie?

I mean, do you believe what's going on here?

What we thought was a smart kid.

Who we tried to be nice to.

Parker!

Get out of here!

Alright Robbie, what have you got?

But you've got believe me please, I did see him.

And I can prove it.

Well how, Peter?

I took a picture of him.

A picture?

You have an actual picture?

Yes sir.

Well why didn't you say so?

Well what does he look like?

Oh, uh...

Well, um...

- He's... - Well what?

What does he wear?

What do you mean, what does he wear?

Well you said he climbs up the sides of walls, right?

Well then, my guess is he's wearing sneakers.

Nothing like that, no.

He wears a special costume.

A costume?

Sure.

Well...

Why not?

Would you like to go around with people pointing at you all the time?

Eh, there goes that Spiderman, the freak who climbs walls.

I mean why shouldn't he have the same privacy as you or me?

Alright, alright.

He wears a costume.

Now go home and get the picture.

Ok, Peter?

Get the picture.

Sure.

Why not.

Ok, Robbie, let's go.

I thought we'd start with a two column lead on this story.

Peter?

Peter, aren't you coming down for dinner?

In a few minutes.

Well hurry up, everything's getting cold.

Peter, did you take your allergy pills?

Peter?

Aunt May, I'm busy up here.

Well did you take your allergy pills?

I took them.

Good!

I'm gonna put the soup on the table now.

Did you hear me?

Yes, Aunt May. I heard you.

What's he got on, his underwear?

No sir, that's like what they wear in the gym.

It lets you move around more freely.

Hey, I like this one.

He really is hanging onto that wall, isn't he?

How does he do that?

I don't know.

Looks like a freak to me.

Well he did stop that thief didn't he?

So what's his angle, what's he up to?

If you can do what he can what would you do with it?

Join the circus.

You sure these are genuine?

Oh come on, JJ.

Give the guy a break, will you?

He said he just happened to catch this Spiderman in action.

And he's always got his camera with him, hasn't he?

Look, he's been trying to get $46 out of me for two days.

Maybe this is fake.

How do I know?

Maybe he made the whole thing up.

Sure, and then had his girlfriend sew up a costume,

and he went out and learned how to climb straight up the wall.

Come on JJ, let's print these.

This is an exclusive.

Yes?

You told me what?

No I didn't hear you, say it again.

Where?

10th and Carlisle.

Alright, we'll get a man down there.

Well.

We've got another one.

What?

That extortionist is really laying it on.

Factory payroll.

Crashed into the wall like all the others.

Any identification?

No.

And If it's like the rest of them

It is liable to turn out to be the governor.

Get McNeil down to get some pictures.

McNeil's out on assignment.

In fact, there's nobody left.

How about Peter?

Peter could do the job.

Do you know where 10th and Carlisle is?

Yes sir, it was on my paper route when I was a kid.

And that's what you'll be doing again...

if you don't bring me some decent pictures.

Get it?

Thank you very much, Mr Jameson.

You know,

This one of Spiderman climbing up the wall...

that's a great Sunday cover, JJ.

By the way, Mr Jameson, how many of these would you like?

I'll think about it. Get moving.

Yes sir.

Spiderman...

What kind of a name is that.

Where's the money, Monahan?

Where's the five thousand big ones?

There must have been somebody else in the car.

Wrong, Monahan. Wrong.

It was a lone wolf.

But a crazy lone wolf.

Look at him, driving right into a brick wall.

Can you explain all this to me, please?

I don't know why the other three did the same thing.

I think you're right, Captain.

Right? Right!?

Right what!?

They're crazy.

I mean.

Those were all respectable people, not some junky hoods.

A Professor who steals a payroll?

They don't make crooks like they used to.

Where's the woman who turned in the call?

Right over here.

Surprise.

Oh, hello Captain.

I'm taking pictures.

Oh, is that what it's for?

Would I be unreasonable if I were to say that you're starting to worry me?

Well I guess I can see your point of view.

Can you now?

I mean, I do somehow manage to keep showing up at these things.

Uhuh.

Look, Captain...

My being here is really just a complete coincidence.

Now, if you don't mind I'd really like to take some more pictures.

You see, I'm working for a newspaper.

Far be it for me to interfere with the first amendment.

Be my guest.

Thank you, sir.

I'll be seeing you, Parker.

He looks delirious, can't you get him out of here?

No, he's pinned behind the wheel, we can't move him.

But we got a wrecker.

Well he's not gonna last, take a look at him.

Hey listen, take it easy will you?

We're doing everything we can.

Can you get a blanket?

Sure.

What happened?

I don't know, I think the steering wheel broke off.

Captain Barbera!

We can get him out now.

No, please, just stay away.

Ok? Thank you.

Now watch it.

Dad?

- Right, get away from here miss. - Please, he's my father.

- Judy! - Dad, what happened?

They called me from school.

I don't know.

I can't remember.

- Excuse me lady, please. - Please, I want to go with him.

Ok, we can handle it.

I want a cop stationed at his door.

As soon as a doctor says he's alright, call me.

He's the only one not in a coma.

The rest are under a doctor's care. Take off!

Please sir, tell me what happened.

He robbed the payroll.

A Professor!?

And I know it doesn't make any sense, right?

Miss Tyler?

Your father...

He's with the university, isn't he?

The English department.

Yeah, I've seen him on campus.

My name is Peter Parker.

Well, I'll go with you to the hospital if you want?

But it's a mistake.

He didn't do it, he couldn't have.

Don't you worry about anything.

They'll straighten it out.

Tyler is conscious, he's been taken to the hospital.

Request further instructions.

I'm afraid you'll have to leave now.

Everything's gonna be alright, Dad.

You'll see.

You don't think...

I did what they say...

Do you?

How could you?

Please.

Hey, get up there. Move it.

Do something.

I already did.

Did you see that? Did you see it Captain?

That's the Spiderman. The guy in the paper.

Move it.

Who is that character anyway?

Peter, where were you? You missed everything.

Here's the picture you should have gotten.

Your big hero.

Doing his swan-dive with this kleptomaniac, Tyler.

That would have been something.

Lucky for you none of other papers got it either.

Alright.

Lets have your pictures of Tyler in the car crash.

Oh, well. Sir, I...

Lets have them.

Well I'm afraid there aren't any, sir.

No, you can't have your money.

And don't bring me any more pictures.

Do you think that...

Do you think you could possibly lend me $46?

I can get it back to you.

After all you've done for us, that's the least I can do.

Come on.

My father's not responsible for anything he said.

He's had some kind of a breakdown.

But he talked to you and he recognised you.

That's what I don't understand, now, he seemed alright.

But he's not though.

Well look how he doesn't even remember what happened.

Captain Barbera says he's been identified by the factory paymaster.

I'm so frightened Peter, I don't know what to do.

Oh, I know. The whole thing's crazy.

I just can't believe any of it.

Will you do me a favor?

Sure.

My Dad's been going to this special group.

You know, there's all kinds of them.

Human awareness, human potential.

They've all sorts of names for them.

Someone puts on a white sheet and calls themselves a guru.

That's not funny.

I'm sorry.

My dad really swears by his.

The leader of the group is a guy named Byron.

Have you ever heard of him?

No.

But if your father goes to him, maybe he can help.

I wanna go, will you go with me?

When?

Now.

Please Peter, I have to talk to Mr Byron.

Sure.

I'm nervous.

Well that's the only kind of people they allow in here.

Which one is Mr Byron?

I don't know.

If your life doesn't work then you have to change it.

Excuse me, would you?

Good afternoon.

We're glad to have you.

I'm Edward Byron.

Judie Tyler.

Professor Tyler's daughter.

Oh yes.

I'm Peter Parker.

I'm so glad you were able to come.

Friends, it's time to begin our meeting.

Shall we step inside?

Where's the money?

What money?

Who told you to rob that payroll?

I don't know.

For a Professor, you don't have very many answers.

I'm afraid you know more about this than I do.

Then we're both in trouble.

Who's the big mastermind?

Who's the screwball who put this idea in your head?

I don't know!

We're back to square one.

I don't even know when it was done.

And I was saving the easiest question 'til last.

That character, the red and blue union suit.

- Yes? - The one they're calling Spiderman.

Yes.

I suppose you never saw him either?

No.

Then how come he shows up out of nowhere

And takes you for a waltz seven stories up?

- I... - I know.

You never saw him in your life before.

I don't blame you for being skeptical.

I want the answer to this even more than you do.

It's not very pleasant knowing...

someone's been able to,

make you lose control of yourself.

To make you do whatever he wants.

No, I suppose not.

And there's a chance.

Isn't there?

A chance, I'm one of the ten?

You're afraid.

You're scared to death of the real world.

So you live with little pictures in your mind...

of what you think life is.

You deserve to be the miserable fools you are...

because you'll never be happy.

By trying to be happy.

Mr Byron?

I don't understand what you mean.

How else can you be happy unless you try?

Happiness doesn't sit on a shelf...

waiting for you to come pick it off.

Your in love with the idea of happiness.

But if some real joy comes along.

You're so locked up in yourself, you don't even recognise it.

I know what would make me happy.

A house in the country for my children.

That's another one of those stupid dreams.

But until you live now.

You'll never get a chance to know it.

You've lived in your minds so much.

You've probably never lived anywhere else.

What is he talking about?

We'll start our training procedure now.

We'll find ways of for you to go into new states of consciousness.

A chance for you get some understanding of your real selves.

I wish our two new friends could stay.

But when you officially join the group, you will be more than welcome.

You're going back aren't you?

Oh Judy, I couldn't buy any of that stuff.

Well I can.

I mean the way things are going for me now, I can use some help.

Well, would you settle for a poverty stricken grad student?

I might.

I think, I'm ready.

Maybe Byron's sessions will help.

I can't wait to start the training.

That guy Byron, I mean...

All he wants to do is put people down.

He's not interested in helping.

I'm sorry, I forgot my allergy pills.

Well a lot of what he said made sense.

Well, I'm going.

Nobody's forcing you.

Well, I know that.

I just meant that I think he's...

Look, Peter, I'm tired. I want to go home.

Ok, sure.

I will see you again.

Won't I?

Sure.

A second note has been received by the mayor

In the fifty million dollar extortion plot set for Friday, noon.

The writer again claims responsibility

for the wave of hold-ups in the past seventy two hours.

And that they will continue as proof

that he exercises complete mind control over his victims.

The note to the mayor states that

the ten people who are to jump to their deaths

are now being programmed

and demands a statement from city hall that payment will be made.

The bomb of their destruction has been set, he warns.

Only you can stop it.

Dr Fenwick, please. This Peter Parker calling.

I'm just fine sir, how are you?

Doctor, are you working on anything unusual at the space lab today?

Are the computers on the phone lines or are they transmitting?

I'm picking up a strange signal here.

I don't recognise it, but it must be a sophisticated piece of equipment.

It acts like something you'd be using down at the space lab.

It's in the microwave range.

Are you sure nothing's on?

Yes, sir.

Well it's just I've never seen anything like this before, sir.

Yes sir, I'm sorry to bother you.

Thank you sir.

You are drowning.

Going deeper.

Deeper.

Your life is finally ending.

And it deserves to end.

But I will give you one last chance.

Listen carefully.

Listen to what I say, each of you.

You must do exactly as I ask.

You, Mrs Elkins.

There is something you must do for me.

Something very important.

And you must not fail.

Bye.

- Bye, Mrs Elkins. - Goodbye.

- Oh, Mr Byron. - Yes?

I wanted to ask you something.

Can't seem to remember.

When the time comes, you will.

Goodbye.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Goodbye.

We can't wait any longer.

I've programmed them all for the final step.

You sure you're not pushing this too fast?

The mayor wants more time.

Naturally.

Sooner or later they'll find a way to break Tyler down.

And the police will find the connection in the robberies.

If it's not over by Friday.

We lose it all.

Kill him.

He's got a better act than you.

Who is he?

There was a story about him in the papers.

They don't know either.

He must think he's Tarzan.

I'm glad you're amused. I'm not.

Do you think he'll call the police?

What could they find?

No, this one's an original.

He'll come back by himself.

- You know what this lady does? - No.

She's a choir singer.

You hear that, Monahan.

Yeah.

She sings in church on Sunday.

Only on Thursday, she knocks over a bank.

I wanna ask her why.

But the hospital says she's critical.

No visitors.

The way our luck's been going, what else.

Maybe that psychologist will get something outta Tyler.

Did you read his first report?

- No. - Come here.

The patient's alpha waves have been resonated.

Now what does that mean?

I don't know.

Oh, he'll get something out of him alright.

But by the time he does

Mr Mindcontrol will be in Shangri-La with his fifty million.

Five respectable people suddenly don't go wacko for nothing.

Keep talking to their families.

Anybody who knew them.

I wanna know everything there is to know,

Something's got to connect.

You got it, Captain.

Oh uh.

What do you want me to do about this Spiderman.

I'm getting reinforcements for him.

Snow White and the seven dwarfs.

And if we're lucky maybe Rumpelstiltskin with lend us a hand.

What am I going to do about Spiderman?

How do I know, I'm a cop not an exterminator.

- Get out. - Yes sir.

- Yes sir. - Send that college kid in here.

Right away, Captain.

Hey, Parker!

Captain wants you.

Hi.

Sit down.

I understand that you're a friend of Professor Tyler, is that right?

No sir, he happens to teach at my university.

I'm a graduate student.

And I also do some part-time work there.

Ok, you do some part-time work.

Any explanation for what the professor did?

Absolutely not.

I guess you're a big part-time worker.

Like part-time you take pictures of Spiderman.

That's your name there, right?

Peter Parker?

That's me.

Like we were discussing.

You seem to have a lot to do with this case.

Not only do you know our perpetrator.

But the first time I saw you...

You were in a foot-race with one of those robbery cars.

And the next time, you were using your browny on the professor...

and his wreck.

Could you explain that to me please?

Why, it's just a coincidence.

Funny coincidence, wouldn't you say?

I suppose so.

Well it gets funnier.

Now it turns out.

You're the official photographer

for a character who's also involved in this case.

A character I'd very much like to question.

Well whose that?

How would you like a graduate course in criminal incarceration?

Answer the question, or you enroll.

Do you mean, the person you'd like to question is Spiderman?

I do.

What do you want to talk to him about?

Maybe I want to ask him where he buys his webs.

Or maybe he can tell me what he was doing on that hospital roof.

What's his pipeline?

How do I tune in on it?

I guess there must be a rational explanation.

I'd like to hear it.

So do me a favor.

The next time you take his picture.

Tell him I wanna see him.

Would you that for me, please?

Sure.

Thank you.

Captain, if there isn't anything else

Could I please go, there's something very important I have to do.

And I'm trying to figure out why five decent people...

suddenly go indecent, do you think that's important to?

Yes sir.

Thank you. Class dismissed.

Hello. Is Judy there please?

Do you know where I could reach her?

When she comes home, would you give her a message for me please?

Would you tell her that Peter called.

And I said she is to stay away from Mr Byron.

She's not to go near there until I talk her.

Alright?

Thank you.

Good morning.

Oh hi.

I was here the other afternoon.

With Miss Tyler.

Oh yes, Professor Tyler's daugher.

You read about him, I suppose?

Yes.

It seems inconceivable, a man of his character.

I knew he was troubled, but

I didn't expect to see you again, Mr...

Parker.

You weren't exactly overwhelmed by our programme, as I recall.

To tell you the truth I was a little bit...

confused.

But I've been talking to some of the other people and I'd...

very much like to take the programme.

I'm not sure you'd be suitable, Mr Parker.

You saw a sample of how rough it can become.

That doesn't bother me.

You're sure, now?

We don't like to waste our time on someone...

who is liable to walk out in the middle of the course.

I'm sure.

Alright then.

This is your...

membership pin.

It will admit you to the next meeting.

Now if you'll excuse me for a moment

I have some literature I'd like to give you.

Listen to me.

Listen carefully.

This is important.

When you leave here, you will forget that you came.

You never saw me.

You were never in this room.

Now.

The pin I place on your jacket.

Touch it.

Keep it with you wherever you go.

For on Friday, you will need it.

On Friday at exactly 12 noon.

You will be standing at the tower of the Empire State Building.

And when you hear this sound...

You will jump.

From the tower.

Crime experts agree

that the demands of the extortionist are without parallel.

But will the mayor agree to pay?

It has now been revealed that the fifty million dollars

is to be delivered to a sea plane in the middle of New York harbour.

The instructions warn

that the ten victims will not be released from their death sentences

until the extortionist has made good his escape.

Only twenty four hours remain to the deadline.

And now for people and places in the news.

The Shah of Iran today

announced plans for building a new petrochemical complex in Tehran.

That man doesn't know what to do with all his money.

Two hundred million dollars.

Oh, is that all!

Aunt May, did somebody call for me today?

A girl, Judy Tyler.

Oh, I don't know, darling.

Of course, I had to go out for a few minutes.

Don't worry, she'll call back.

Where are you going, Peter?

I'll be right back.

I'm on my way back to the garage.

Where you wanna go to?

Hey man, I don't wanna mess with you.

Open the door, would you please? I'm not feeling well.

I'm not feeling so well myself.

Excuse me, I'm in a hurry.

Look, I'm coming home from a masquerade party.

Now don't get scared.

You don't even have pockets on that suit.

I'll pay you at my house.

Oh yeah?

Well, I'm not taking no Spiderman to that part of town.

With only three hours before the deadline.

no word has been received

as to whether the mayor has approved payment.

of the fifty million dollars demanded.

- He can't even pay the garbage man. - As of this moment

police have been unable to find any clues

as to the identity of the extortionist.

With time fast running out

pressure is mounting on city officials

to resolve the situation.

Who are the ten people whose minds

have been programmed to cause their own destruction.

Or is the threat simply

one of the great hoaxes of the century.

Only time will provide the answer.

What time is it?

There's my golden goose, Mr Mayor.

Just make sure you deliver the eggs.

Hello, Captain Barbera, please.

Captain, this is Peter Parker.

I know how it was done.

He's been using microwave circuits.

I can show you.

The computer just broke down his code.

He's had all of his victims wired.

Yeah, that's right.

They've been wired. They receive the signals.

That's how he does it.

Well you stay where you are.

I'll be right down and I'll show you.

I think we can jam his signal.

Alright.

Let's go Parker, I can't wait all day.

Sorry to disappoint you boys,

but the city just ran out of money. Freeze.

Ok, you don't have to get sore. We quit.

Now everyone take it nice and easy.

We don't want anyone getting wet.

Come on, move along.

Very well Mr Mayor, it's on your head.

Come on, move along, move along.

Move it.

Hey hey, come on.

We're going.

Ok fellas.

Enough's enough.

Now I've reversed the microwaves, so...

let's be buddies, alright?

Mr Byron, you turned into one of your own zombies.

I think you need a little help.

If you don't mind, let me make a small suggestion.

Why don't you go to the police station.

And tell Captain Barbera...

all about it.

Hey, that's him.

That's Byron.

That's the man you want.

Hey, don't blame us, it's all his fault.

We were ordered to do it.

Alright, take all these monkeys inside.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

Captain Barbera!

Congratulations, Captain.

Those men would have flown away if you hadn't called their bluff.

Well, to tell you the truth, I had a little help.

That character in the clown suit.

- He worked out pretty good. - That freak.

He ought to be locked up.

Running around like a one-man army.

I don't know where he came from, but I sure hope he goes back there.

Maybe you're right.

People shouldn't interfere with the law.

Let the police do that.

Exactly.

You men deserve all the credit for this job.

Well, if that's the way you're gonna put it in the paper.

How can I stop you.

Peter!

I'm so glad I found you.

Are you alright?

Nevermind about me, what about you?

Oh, I'm fine.

I'm sorry. I didn't listen to you.

I know you called, but...

No, it's ok. I know.

Hey Parker. Come here.

Nevermind the socialising, I wanna talk to you.

Well, I'd like to congratulate you too, Captain.

That was wonderful police work.

Ah, nevermind the cauliflower.

Where were you?

First I get a call from you that your friend the computer has solved the casel.

So I go and call the perpetrator.

Only you don't show up to jam the signal.

Now if it wasn't for our friend in the red and blue suit.

I could've blown the whole thing.

Where were you?

I had sort of a short circuit.

Yeah?

Well next time you're gonna end up in jail for giving false information.

What are you doing here?

Sir, I thought you' d like to see these.

What are they?

It's incredible.

How come you're the only one who's able to get pictures of him?

Simple.

I believe.

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