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Lois is a prisoner of two of the Atom gang.

Jimmy gamely comes to her rescue, and now...

Again, Superman makes use of his X-ray vision.

How did we get out here?

There's your answer.

Superman. I wonder how he knew Ataman Toodleums had locked us up in there.

The nail's activated?

Yes, Superman's X-ray eyes did the trick. Just as I said they would. He

didn't know his X-ray vision would turn my special alloy into plutonium.

Now I can increase the power of my main arc so it'll dispose of even Superman.

Those two daily planet reporters won't bother you anymore?

Are you sure of that?

Positive. That's splendid, if true.

I'll check with our truck stationed at the planet building.

Calling truck two.

Headquarters to truck two.

Calling truck two.

Come in, headquarters.

Any activity at the Daily Planet building?

Nothing special.

Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen drove up and went inside.

When did that happen?

About five minutes ago.

That's all for now. Stand by.

I can't understand it.

Failure is bad enough. A false report makes it worse.

You two must pay the penalty.

The main arc will project you into the empty doom, out into never-ending space.

No. No, we couldn't help it. Give us another chance.

I'll sentence only one of you. Which shall it be?

I'll go.

You've shown courage, Bear, and I need men of courage.

Carl, you shall go.

No, no, please.

Albert, put him in the main arc.

Yes, sir.

Let me out of here.

Let me out.

Don't do it.

Don't. Don't do it.

He's now in space to stay forever, or until I choose to recall him.

I think Carl has learned his lesson.

Another failure on your part, and I'll not bring you back. You understand?

That's the fate I have in mind for Superman.

But only kryptonite makes him helpless.

And the museum's last fragment was thrown into the sea at Superman's

request. When the kryptonite was in my possession, I analyzed it. I know how to

reproduce it.

This is synthetic kryptonite.

Minus one element. What's missing?

Radium. I need it to activate this synthetic material.

And you, Bear, are going to get it for me. But radium is kept under close

guard. I'm aware of that.

And I'll help you with your job by notifying the police that I'm after it.

You mean you're going to alert them? On the contrary.

They'll become confused and over-anxious. That's when they make

mistakes.

Albert, get the police radio wavelength.

We'll give the Daily Planet a front-page story.

Did you want me?

Yes, I have an assignment for you, and I want you to stick with it for a change.

What is it? The Club Women's Convention. I want a full report of their

activities. Oh, have a heart, Chief. For once, I'll know where you are. Keep

reporting in by phone.

Managing Editor.

Oh, all right, Foreman. You bet right away.

Chief Police says to tune in on the police band.

Metropolis authorities, attention.

This is the Atom Man speaking.

I'm going to take over all the radium in Metropolis.

I know where it is stored.

Nothing can stop me.

Not this hall.

I want Jimmy and Lois in here.

The three of you hop on that story.

What about the Club Women's Convention? Forget it.

Did you hear the Atom Man broadcast?

But who's got all the radium? That's what we've got to find out.

Why not call the Metropolis Museum? They should know. All right, don't stand here

talking about it. Go on, do it.

Thank

you

very much.

What'd you find out?

Well, there are two sizable amounts of radium.

One is at the Metropolis Hospital and the other at the Carlisle Reduction

Plant. You cover the hospital.

Lois, get out to that reduction plant. Right.

Jimmy, grab a camera and get a picture layout of both places.

We're from police headquarters.

We have orders to take your radium to a safer place.

Yes, we've been warned about the threatened attack.

I'll get it for you.

Substitute this empty container for the one you give up.

Before I give you this, I'll need some written authorization.

That won't be necessary.

What happened?

Two men, they just got away with a radium.

Yes? Oh, hello, Chief. I'm at the hospital now.

Two of the Atom Man's gang got away with the radium.

I'll notify the police.

You get out to the chemical plant.

I haven't heard from Lois yet.

I'm on my way.

You think you'll be all right? Yeah, yeah.

Then you don't anticipate any trouble?

No, Miss Lane, I'm not afraid of an attack here.

Our plant's too well guarded.

Then what's worrying you?

Well, our supply of radium is to be picked up today by an armored truck.

And I understand that a man strikes in most unexpected ways.

He sure does.

Keep watching the Geiger counter. He'll tell us if they bring any radium out.

We take every precaution.

What brought you here?

My trusty car.

I'm from the Daily Planet. Mr. Taylor, Mr. Kent. Just one of the office help.

How about their radium supply?

How big is it?

It could go in your handbag.

Why not let me deliver it? No one would suspect me of carrying it.

She's got a great idea there. Oh, I'm afraid that's too risky.

Oh, pardon me.

The land reduction plant.

Oh, hello, Ed.

What's that?

Have you notified the police?

Well, call me back.

Our armored car has been hijacked.

The atom man.

Miss Lane, I am going to let you deliver that radium.

I'll get it from the vault. Good.

I'd like to question your transportation manager. Where can I find it?

Building B7.

Don't go away till I get back.

You might run into trouble.

I'll await your protection, my hero.

Now, you deliver this immediately.

Sure. I'll do anything for a story.

Boss, this gadget is acting up. Must be some radium around.

There's no one in sight.

Except that girl.

Then she must have it.

I'll take your bag.

Why, there's nothing in here but my personal things.

Call the police!

Superman.

Where's Lois Wayne?

Two men took the radium. They must have locked her in the vault.

Open it. I can't. Only the executive manager has the combination and he's not

here. Then I'll force it open. No, no.

It'll release a gas that will kill her.

Then I'll have to use my special powers and find the combination.

The gate guard reports that a car left here fast, heading out West Boulevard.

That's a man calling car two.

Have you got the radium?

Yes. We're heading west, according to plan one.

Car number three is waiting at the junction.

Transfer radium to it, then follow plan.

This guy butted in.

They took it in the other car.

That ought to hold you for a while.

Hey, did you see that sign?

Keep going.

Pull up and stop.

Will the wily Luthor actually be able to make kryptonite?

What can have this terrific effect on Clark Kent?

For the amazing answers, see At the Mercy of Atom Man, Chapter 7 of Atom Man

vs. Superman, at this theater next week.