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Chosen from among all others by the immortal elders Solomon, Hercules,

Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, Mercury, Billy Batson and his mentor travel the

highways and byways of the land on a never-ending mission to right wrongs, to

develop understanding, and to seek justice for all. In time of dire need,

young Billy has been granted the power by the immortals to summon awesome

forces at the utterance of a single word.

A word which transforms him in a flash into the mightiest of mortal beings.

Captain Marvel!

We could always go fishing. I got a better idea.

For what is it?

Go to school.

Go to school on Sunday?

What for? There's nobody there.

That's just the point.

You see, I figured it out. It's not the school that gives us problems.

It's all the people telling us what to do. Without them, school can be a ball.

But all the gates are locked.

I know where there's one we can squeeze through. I say let's go.

Come on, Sam. Come on, Paul.

Hey, I don't know.

I think we ought to... What's the matter, Pa, you chicken?

Okay, let's go.

Mona Lisa.

She wouldn't be smiling that way if she was working on a puzzle.

Ah, Billy, it's not a smile.

It's a challenge.

Yeah. It's more like she was hiding something.

Oh, like what?

Like she knows there's a piece of the puzzle missing.

She's waiting for us to find out.

Oh, the elders.

Oh, elders, fleet and strong and wise, appear before my seeking eyes.

Friendship is a two-edged sword, Billy.

It carries advantages, but it also carries obligations.

I don't understand.

If a friend of yours saw a rainbow, but it led him into quicksand, would you

warn him?

Of course.

Then true friendship can encourage you to go ahead, but it should also warn you

when to stop.

I'm not sure if I know what you mean, Elvis.

You will, Billy, before the golden sun gives way to the silver of

the moon.

Everything straightened out?

Nah.

It's more like I've got it all rolled up.

The elders were talking about friendship.

Go,

Rex! Go home! Go home, Rex! No!

Go!

Come on, pal, let's go.

Hey, Vic, here's some of that stuff.

Reserved for seniors.

What if seniors got it?

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

I think we better go.

I didn't expect this. What's the matter, Paul?

You chicken?

You said that before. I wish you'd stop it.

Don't take that. I don't ever miss one typewriter.

Hey, Major, look. There's smoke coming out of that building.

We better take a look.

Holy moly, there's a dog inside there.

See if you can get in.

Oh, I can't.

Well, then you know what you have to do.

Shazam!

I'll notify the authorities.

Fine.

Is she the party you made the call? Yes, that's right. I appreciate it. I'm

Officer Dave Isbeck.

I've already called the fire department. I think it's already under control.

Captain Marvel!

Fire's out, Sierra.

It wasn't a very big one, mostly smoke.

Somebody really messed that place up in there.

What do you mean?

Broken glassware, fire and smoke damage.

Sounds like vandals. Yes, it's too bad.

Everybody pays for this sort of thing, even the vandals.

Speaking of damage, I'm afraid I had to break the chain on that gate there.

Well, under the circumstances, I think I can overlook it.

Thanks, Captain Marvel. Glad to help.

Thank you, sir.

Hi. My name's Paul Jerome. Can I help you?

Yes, thanks.

My name is Mentor. This is my friend, Billy Batson.

I understand you have the finest fishing place in the States.

You bet it is. You can park your van right here. We supply city power, water,

five dollars a day.

Hi, Scruffy. Hi, Scruffy.

What do we have here?

Pretty smart dog.

You had him along all my life.

Hey, Paul, do me a favor.

Ask your father to come out. I want to speak to him.

Okay, but he won't give you a better price.

Come on, Rex.

That little dog.

We seem very gentle.

He was in the chemical lab this morning, and I put out the fire.

Hi, gents.

I'm Paul's father, John Jerome.

Welcome to the den. Thanks.

Well, you fellas look like you're ready to go.

Yeah, we are. Well, if you need anything, you just holler. Thank you. We

will.

Oh, by the way, did you hear about the excitement in town?

Excitement in this town? No.

Yeah, well, there was a fire at the school.

A fire? When?

A little while ago in the chemistry lab. It was nothing serious.

Oh, I'm sure glad to hear that. Did you hear anything about a fire, Pa?

No, Dad, nothing.

Yeah, well, the only reason we brought it up, this little dog looked just like

Rex here.

He was trapped inside a lab. He really could have gotten hurt.

It couldn't have been Rex.

Son, do you know anything about this?

No, Dad, nothing. It must have been some other dog that looked like Rex.

Son, there's not another dog in three states that looks like Rex.

Son, you know that anybody that tells the truth in our house has nothing to

fear. I'm not telling a lie.

Silence can be a lie.

Why doesn't anybody believe me? I don't know anything about any fire.

Come on, Rex.

Come on.

I've never seen him like this, but I do appreciate your telling me. We'll work

it out. I have work to do. Excuse me.

Well, what do you think about Paul?

I'm not sure.

I don't think he knows about the fire, but I do believe he's hiding something.

You mean he's protecting somebody?

Yeah, possibly.

However, I imagine his father will handle it.

Meanwhile, let's do some fishing, huh?

Hello, Sheriff.

Came out to join your fish fry.

Got your limit yet?

So far, we don't even have a damp line.

Just let the fish know you're here. They'll come crawling out.

By the way, we may have solved the case. What do you mean?

Oh, we hired a new custodian last week.

Foreign fellow.

Hardly speaks English.

Seemed like a nice sort.

But we found a typewriter missing.

Figure he might have taken it and then messed up the place to make it look like

vandals. If I may say so, Sheriff, that hardly seems enough to call a man

guilty. True enough.

But we also found some books in his locker.

Books? What kind of books?

A couple of dictionaries, part of an encyclopedia.

Looks like they were taken from the library.

And he can't explain them?

Don't know yet.

I have to get a hold of an interpreter.

But I'll keep the case open until I find out.

I'll let you know what happened.

Right, Sheriff.

It was a kid thing to do.

I was wondering about the fire.

Well, the sheriff just stopped by. He thinks he has a guilty party.

Who?

The custodian at school.

Mr. Atropolis?

He didn't... wouldn't do anything like that?

How do you know he didn't do it, Paul?

I just know that's all. Somebody else must have done it.

Friendship is a two-edged sword, Billy.

It carries advantages, but it also carries obligations.

Paul, if you know anything about this, you ought to speak up. To who? The

sheriff? I couldn't. You know, Paul, when I was your age and something

happened and I didn't know what to do, I always talked to my father. It seems to

me I saw your father clearing some brush over there.

Hi, son.

Dad, about being at school today.

I was there.

I see.

Did you set the fire?

No, sir.

Then who did?

I didn't see anybody start a fire.

Son, I know that Vic and Sam are your best friends. Now, are they involved in

this?

I'm sorry.

I can't tell you.

Did you talk to your father?

Did you get it all settled?

No. He thinks my friends did it.

What, did they?

Listen, I'm not going to think on my friends.

Think?

That's a word that shouldn't even be in our language.

Well, why not?

Because it's a word somebody made up.

Somebody who didn't want to get caught for doing something wrong.

A real friend helps his buddies.

Not to do wrong, but to do right.

I don't know what to do.

Look, the right thing might not always be the easiest thing to do.

But in the long run, it's the best.

I'm going to talk to the sheriff.

Good boy.

Hey, Paul.

Wait up. Where are you going?

To the sheriff's office. What for?

They know I was at school.

Somebody saw Rex there.

Hey, look, we didn't mean it to go that far.

Yeah, but it did, and you took a typewriter.

Hey, I thought we were friends.

We are. That's one of the reasons I'm going to the sheriff.

What are you going to tell him?

Exactly what I know.

You mean you're going to think?

Hey, how come you always call me think or chicken just when I don't do what you

want me to?

See ya.

Hey, Paul, wait up.

Let's get him.

Can't you put the music on?

Get in here, then.

Hi, Billy.

Mentor. Hi, Sheriff.

Thought I'd drop by and keep you posted.

I was wrong about the custodian.

At the time of the fire, he was at the English teacher's house.

She's been teaching him English.

She also loaned him the books we found in his locker. I'm glad to hear that.

Hey, a jigsaw puzzle.

Oh, yeah, you're on a tough one, too. Oh, yeah? You mind?

It's a knack.

Go ahead, Jenny.

Paul Jerome just phoned in. There's trouble at the power plant.

Two boys are trapped there. And Sheriff, they are in danger. I'm on my way.

Shazam!

Holy moly.

Captain Marvel.

Don't move. Stay right where you are, okay?

You boys are lucky this time. You weren't hurt.

Electricity is very dangerous, and you must never, never try to do what I just

did. We won't, Captain Marvel. I think we understand a lot of things that we

didn't before.

We sure do.

Good for you, fellas.

You'll feel a lot better when you do.

You boys wait here for the sheriff. Okay.

I'm mighty grateful for your help, and I want you to know I certainly do

appreciate it. Glad I could be of help, John. You know something?

Captain Marvel said we'd feel better when we talked about it. I feel better

already. Good you feel that way.

Well, you boys better get in the car now.

Mentor, Billy, thanks a lot for everything.

I hope it all works out, Sheriff.

Well, I hope so, too.

But right now, Judge Manville is waiting for us, and he'll have to make the final

decision as to what's right for everyone.

Yes, of course.

Oh, John, would you care to come along?

Thanks, Dave. I thought you'd never ask.

Well, I guess we can finally go fishing.

Well, in that case, your taste in music is awful.