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Luthor makes good his promise to catch two thieves and turn them over to the

police. Clark and his companions pursue a third man who has escaped.

They were coming in just as the space transporter made me disappear.

By now they're probably pounding uselessly on the door, but they will

never get out.

What's wrong with them?

They've been overcome by toxic gas.

There's one more inside. Get an ambulance.

I remember three men holding up the payroll trailer. One ran down the alley.

After that, my mind's a blank.

Clark and I cornered two of them. The police took them to the cooler.

Oh, that should prove to a certain reporter, who shall be nameless, that

his suspicions of Mr. Luthor are unfounded.

Maybe it does. Then again, maybe it doesn't.

Well, sorry I can't say this has been a pleasant interlude. Where are you going?

Back to the television truck and my job. Where else?

Well, do you mind if we walk with you?

May I remind you we're not speaking?

Now, won't you tell me I'd say Luthor

is clear of any suspicion?

That's what we want to hear.

On the surface, yes. But dig a little deeper.

How deep do you want to go? The robbery was stopped. The thugs are behind bars.

Two of them, yes. But the third one escaped, and he is the key man.

And how did you figure that out, Mr. Kent?

Because when the two men were questioned, they said they were hired by

the man who escaped.

And what does that prove?

Luther hired those men and framed the robbery to divert suspicion from

himself. You sound like the plot of a cheap detective story.

That gas chamber was much too handy.

The robbery, the arrest, and the escape. All part of a well-timed scheme, and it

could have been Luthor's. You've got to admit that it was more than a

coincidence. Well, there may be something in what you say.

But if you want to play private eye, do it on your own time.

All right, I will.

Coming, Jimmy? Right behind you.

Keep the beam on Kenta and Olsen.

Right.

You know, we're up a blind alley. Unless we can lay hands on the mug, they gave

us a slip.

Right.

There must be another way.

Sure. All you need is Superman.

That's right.

If Superman were persuaded to disappear, Luthor might make a false move.

Well, all you have to do is suggest it to him.

Jimmy, that's a brilliant idea.

Get the truck moving. I'll send this information to headquarters.

Truck 2 calling headquarters.

Truck 2 calling headquarters.

Come in, Truck 2.

And that hotshot reporter Clark Kent has a notion that if Superman fades out for

a little while, you'll make a foolish move and tip your hand.

What are your instructions?

Send him to location 17.

Proceed to location 17.

That is all.

That Kent fellow is more astute than we thought.

Yes, he is.

Unless we can find some way of keeping him from being suspicious, he can

seriously endanger our plans.

A.S. Clark, how do you spell anesthesia?

A-N-A-S-T-H-S-I-A.

Come again, but slow, huh?

A-N-A-E-S.

Hello?

I'll be right into you.

Hey, you can't leave me in the middle of this.

Look in a dictionary.

How can I find it if I can't spell it?

Well, ask Bert.

Yes? Luthor called. He has a statement he wants to give to the press.

Well, now, that should be interesting.

Never mind that. Just get over to his office and find out what he has to say.

I'm practically there.

I've developed a number of scientific instruments to be used in the fight

against crime.

As a result, my life is placed in jeopardy. By whom? I received several

threatening letters this past week from the Atom Man, who you can read for

yourselves.

Luthor, any further interference from you will prove fatal.

This is good advice. Take it. And Atom Man.

What do you intend doing? I shall continue my crusade against this

criminal, no matter what the consequences.

May we quote that? Cut the sarcasm. It's his business to ask, Miss Lane. My

statement is for publication.

Those are bold words, Luthor.

But before you defy the Ataman, take heed of the consequences.

This is just a sample of what would happen if you disregard my warning.

Gentlemen, as you've seen for yourselves, we're combating a master

criminal.

However, despite all these threats, I shall continue in my efforts to expose

him. Now will you admit your suspicions of Mr. Luthor were silly?

I guess so.

Thanks again for your time, gentlemen.

I know you're eager to get back to your papers.

See you in print, Clark.

I guess so.

Luthor advised the press that in spite of the atom man's threats, he'd still go

on with his crusade.

If Luthor can expose the Atom Man, he'll be a public hero.

He won't. You certainly are hard to convince.

Luthor's act is much too pat.

Everything that happened was typical of Luthor's magic act. First you make him

out a hero, then a horned monster.

My job is to report what I see.

But my opinions are still my own.

I'll keep them that way, unless you can prove otherwise.

I intend to.

Chief, this just came in on the teletype.

Heavy rains upstate have swollen the Metropole River.

Flood damage mounts as river goes on rampage. Families evacuate their homes

as Longville Dam is threatened by floodwaters. According to the latest...

I can read. Let me have it.

Kent, take a car and drive upstate. And I want facts, not opinions.

Right, Chief.

I hope we get some good coverage on this flood.

Don't worry.

I've got a set of telescopic lenses that'll pick up everything in sight.

You can get a better view halfway up the canyon.

Thanks a lot.

You better follow that ridge road to higher ground.

How fast is the water rising?

About three feet in the last hour. They don't expect the dam to hold.

Thanks.

This looks like a good spot.

With these long lenses, you can really see what's going on.

Here, have a look.

Can you bring it any closer, Earl?

Here, how's that?

That's much better.

Rescue company three, go to third and main.

People trapped in second story.

Emergency. The dam won't hold much longer.

Thank you.

I'm glad to hear you're in a bad spot. The damn above level break at any

minute. Thanks.

Pack it up. We're pulling out.

What's the rush?

Let's make this an epic of TV reporting.

You heard what the man said, didn't you?

What's the matter? Are you scared?

We're leaving whether she does or not.

I'm staying until the last minute.

What unexpected emergency is soon to arise?

What has caused this mad panic in the planet office?

You can't afford to miss Atom Man Stripes. Chapter 12 of Atom Man vs.

Superman at this theater next week.