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(Narrator) Batman plans to trap the wizard

using as bait an armored car

supposedly containing a neutralizer

for the remote control machine.

The wizard's men attack unexpectedly by air.

And as Robin drives the armored car...

[Plane engine droning]

[Tires screeching]

[Missile whistling]

[Missile whistling]

[Tires screeching]

[Brakes screeching]

Hope the neutralizer hasn't been damaged.

There it is. It must have fallen from the truck.

No neutralizer in here.

Maybe it neutralized itself.

Tell that to the wizard.

He'll blow us apart when he finds out

that Batman's outsmarted us again.

[Phone ringing]

Prof. Hammil's residence.

This is comm. Gordon.

I'd like to speak to prof. Hammil.

It's comm. Gordon, sir.

Prof. Hammil speaking.

Will you come down to my office, professor?

(Hammil) Why should I?

Well, I'd like to ask your advice on a scientific matter.

I might find it convenient to stop by later today.

I wish you would. Thanks.

Gordon is not fooling me.

He's trying to find out about my neutralizer.

Your what, sir?

You don't understand these things, Carter.

But I have built a device that can counteract

the destructive beam of the wizard's machine.

I don't see how you ever did it, sir.

I have a secret workshop.

I, uh, I'm going to surprise everyone.

I'm going to present my neutralizer

To the research council.

You will take it to them.

Now, sir?

No, come back in half an hour.

Very good, sir.

Yes, sir.

Orders from the wizard.

We're to go to Hammil's house right away.

[Engine starting]

Oh, I'm Vicki Vale, from picture magazine.

I'd like to see prof. Hammil.

You can't, miss.

But I only want some pictures.

The professor won't allow a photographer in the house.

[Knocking on door]

Come in.

Here is the neutralizer,

take it to the research plant at once.

Yes, sir.

And don't let it out of your sight.

Very good, sir.

Help! Help!

[Brakes screeching]

They've stolen the Professor's neutralizer.

[Car engine starting]

I owe you a great deal, Batman,

for saving my invention.

The box is empty.

Carter, you were the last on to handle this box.

I don't think there was anything in that box.

It was too light.

Besides, the seal wasn't broken

when I brought it in here just now.

This isn't my original seal it's a counterfeit.

You or someone made a clever substitution.

Professor, Why did you trust such an important device

to one man?

I had my reasons.

Maybe you wanted to have it stolen.

If the wizard is in possession of that neutralizer now,

he'll be more dangerous than ever.

We'll report to comm. Gordon.

[Door closing]

I-I'm sorry, professor.

I don t want to hear any of your apologies.

Get out!

Yes, sir.

[Beeping]

[Beeping stops]

[Buzzing]

Here it is, sir.

Hmm. So my plan worked.

Right under their very noses.

And they still don't know my identity.

Neil, this neutralizer will give me such power

as no one else possesses.

You mean you'll be able to use

the remote control machine without interference?

More than that. Listen.

The ray from this machine causes disintegration.

The beam from the neutralizer

meets and throws back the disintegrating rays.

Now, if the beam and the ray

meet at a point

where disintegration is checked,

What'll happen?

I don't know.

I'll show you.

I've been planning this for years.

First, I put on this disc

and tune it in to both machines.

Set up the neutralizer.

[Machine humming]

Now, turn your machine on to its full power.

Uh, you'll be destroyed!

Never mind, turn it on.

[Buzzing]

(Wizard) Can you hear me, Neil?

Yeah, but I can't see you.

That's because I'm invisible.

Now, turn the power off on both machines.

Why, you can go anywhere without being seen.

Uh-huh, for a limited time.

These machines can't stay at their peak of power

for very long.

I'll soon improve on that.

Now I'll announce my plans to my enemies

and defy them to stop me.

[Buzzer buzzing]

This is Barry Brown reporting.

Attention, comm. Gordon and the authorities.

I've received a telephone call

from a man claiming to be the wizard.

He says that he intends

to get the secret plans for the superjet plane

as a step in his control of all transportation.

He states that he will appear at the research plant

at 3:00 this afternoon.

He defies anyone, even Batman,

to interfere with his scheme.

[Electronic buzzing]

[Phone ringing]

(Alfred) The bat signal is flashing, sir.

It's on account of Brown's broadcast.

I guess you're right.

All the entrances are guarded.

Police cars are cruising outside.

Do you think that threat should be taken seriously?

I didn't think so at first,

but Batman feels differently about it.

I believe the wizard plans a surprise attack.

But how?

That's what we're here to find out.

Where are the plans for the superjet plane?

In that vault.

We decided to leave them there.

This whole thing might be a trick to make us move them

so they could be stolen.

(Batman) We should know the answer in 3 minutes.

Will you gentlemen make an inspection of the guards with me?

Why, certainly.

Robin and I will stay here.

It's time for Neil to turn on the full power.

[Buzzing]

[Machine humming]

[Footsteps pattering]

[Gate creaks]

Since when did that gate start opening itself?

Since just now.

But what caused it?

You figure it out.

It's one minute to 3:00.

Well, what happened to you?

Someone got up in the back of me and slugged me.

Yeah?

Whoever it was must have unlocked this door.

Get a detail,

and search every building in the plant.

Have you seen anything unusual around here?

Not a thing, sir.

Someone got into the plant,

in spite of all our precautions.

Who saw him?

No one, but a guard was knocked out.

I'll conceal myself in the vault.

That's their ultimate point of attack.

But how will you breathe in there?

I have an oxygen inhaler in my utility belt if I need it.

Look me in. All right.

You better stay here.

What's the idea of pulling my coat?

Maybe we're all getting jumpy around here.

[Groans]

[Ticking]

[Inaudible]

(Narrator) What is the meaning

of this murderous attack on Carter?

Where will the invisible wizard strike next?

[Narrator speaking]