Original subtitles

[male narrator] It's the World's Greatest Super Friends.

Batman and Robin!

Superman!

Wonder Woman and Aquaman!

The Wonder Twins!

Banded together to protect the universe

from the forces of evil.

The Super Friends!

[theme music]

Zap

slam

blam

Dedicated to truth

justice and peace for all mankind.

The World's Greatest Super Friends!

[theme music]

[intense music]

[male narrator] Within the inescapable confines

of the Metropolis State Prison...

...in a highly guarded maximum security wing

the most dangerous criminal mind on earth

is hard at work on another devious plan.

Those naive guards think they can keep Lex Luthor

confined like an animal, do they?

They'll soon learn that no walls are strong enough

to hold my evil genius.

I've outdone myself this time with my greatest plan ever.

And it should be starting just about now.

I'm Lois Lane, from the Daily Planet.

Jimmy Olsen and I are here to interview Lex Luthor.

The warden informed me, Miss Lane. Follow me.

[intense music]

Click

You have five minutes.

Well, Miss Lane, I'm flattered

that the Daily Planet wants to do a story on me.

But I'm afraid I'll have trouble describing my brilliance

in 1 000 words or less.

What is it that makes you think you're so great, Luthor?

Simply that everyone else is so hopelessly inferior

that I can't help but be the most intelligent man on earth.

If you're so intelligent, Luthor, then how come

you're locked up in a prison cell?

An excellent observation, Miss Lane.

You see, I won't be in this prison cell much longer.

I've developed the greatest plan of my career

in which I'll destroy the Super Friends

and turn Superman into a helpless weakling.

You've tried that before, and failed, Luthor.

Besides, you'll have to get out of prison first.

Oh, that will be easy, Miss Lane.

And you are going to help me.

Jimmy, do something.

Yes, Jimmy, do something.

[whirring]

How's that, boss?

You're not Jimmy.

No, Miss Lane. It's my assistant, Orville Gump.

And now, to proceed with my plan.

[dramatic music]

[in Luthor's voice] Good bye, Miss Lane. I hope you enjoy your stay in prison.

[in Lois' voice] Wait, Luthor! You can't leave me here like this.

Oh, no? Watch me.

- So long, boss. - Shut up, you fool!

[music continues]

[Orville] Boy, these disguises sure worked great, boss.

You haven't seen anything yet.

[evil laughter]

[male narrator] Later, at the Hall of Justice...

Are you sure you can take care of everything

without us, Superman?

We'll do the best we can, Zan.

Zan, Jayna, there's no time to waste.

The matter transporter is ready.

Oh, no! Where's Gleek?

[chattering]

Looks like Gleek's overpacked again.

Thud

Oh, I almost forgot. There's no bananas on Exxor.

Switching on transporter beam.

[together] Goodbye. See you in a couple of days.

Now that the twins and Gleek are gone, perhaps we'll have

a relaxing weekend ourselves.

I don't think so, Wonder Woman.

It's a police alert.

Super Friends, this is Warden Mackay

at Metropolis State Prison.

I think Lex Luthor's gone mad.

He claims he's Lois Lane!

It's probably another one of his clever escape tricks.

Don't do anything until I get there, Warden.

This is a job for Superman!

[male narrator] Moments later, back at the Metropolis State Prison...

Superman, am I glad to see you!

See, what I told you, Superman. He even sounds like Lois Lane.

But I am Lois Lane.

Luthor's zapped me with some sort of transformation device.

My x-ray vision will tell me who you really are.

[whirring]

[Superman] It is Lois!

A light scan of my heat vision

will dissolve off that phony disguise.

Thanks, Superman. But what about Luthor?

- He's escaped! - I know, Miss Lane.

And the world isn't safe as long as he's on the loose.

[male narrator] Meanwhile, in his secret lair...

[intense music]

Buried beneath the heart of downtown Metropolis

Luthor prepares the next phase of his sinister plan.

Here's the camera I brung to the prison, boss.

Handle it with care, Orville.

That camera is my latest and greatest invention.

Unlike the normal camera, which takes pictures

my Luthor flex camera, projects pictures.

With this laser filmstrip of the Super Friends

I can transform myself into any of them.

Right, boss. Just like you turned yourself into Lois Lane.

Here, take this picture.

Smile, boss.

Shut up and take the picture!

Creak

[whirring]

Excellent!

Now, to destroy the Super Friends, one by one.

[evil laughter]

[male narrator] Moments later, at the Hall of Justice...

[Batman] We're picking up a TroubAlert emergency.

But I can't seem to tune it in.

Holy death traps! Superman's in trouble.

He's trying to tell us something

but... the sound isn't coming through.

Don't worry, Wonder Woman. I can read his lips.

"Trapped in... Metropolis Train Station. Kryptonite."

That kryptonite will kill Superman

if we don't get to him soon.

Come on, Robin, to the Batmobile.

[intense music]

Vroom

Look, Batman, there's Superman.

[music continues]

We may be too late, Robin.

On the contrary, Batman, you're right on time.

Holy double identities!

My eyes tell me it's Superman, but my ears tell me

it's the nefarious Lex Luthor.

That's right, Boy Wonder.

And now, I'm telling you you're trapped.

We're not trapped yet, Luthor.

Quick, Robin, the Bat-cuffs.

I got 'em, boss.

Our... metallic utility belts are stuck

to this giant electromagnet.

Correct, bat brains.

You're about to take an unscheduled train ride.

[ominous music]

Zip

Luthor's locked us in, Batman.

I'm afraid that's not the worst of it, Robin.

Once I lock this throttle on full

Batman and Robin will have two free tickets to oblivion.

[evil laughter]

[train chugging]

[male narrator] Meanwhile, as the real Superman

returns to the Hall of Justice...

Superman, how did you get back so fast?

And where are Batman and Robin?

Batman? Robin? I haven't seen them.

But they went to rescue you.

Oh, no! Luthor must be at it again.

Aquaman and I will get over to the train yard

and check on Batman and Robin.

[male narrator] Seconds later, as the Invisible Jet streaks over Metropolis...

The train station's just ahead, Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman, that emergency message from Superman

was just another of Luthor's clever traps.

Only this time, it's Luthor who's been trapped.

You can pick us up at the abandoned Metro Steel Mill.

We're on our way, Batman.

Nice going, Orville.

You finally did something right.

[in Orville's voice] Gee, thanks, Luthor.

This tape recording of Batman's voice worked like a dream.

Of course.

And speaking of dreams

I'll soon be putting Wonder Woman and Aquaman

to rest, for good.

[evil laughter]

[intense music]

[jet droning]

[Aquaman] I don't see Batman anywhere.

[Wonder Woman] Better try inside that abandoned smelting plant.

Batman!

Well, well, it looks like I've caught myself

two more Super Friends.

Luthor, what have you done with Batman and Robin?

They're not here, Wonder Woman.

However, in a short while, you'll be joining them

in the hereafter.

[evil laugh]

You won't talk so boldly when you're back in prison.

[whooshing]

[Aquaman] Give it up, Luthor.

Give up? Why, that wouldn't be sporting.

Especially when I'm winning.

Now, Orville!

[dramatic music]

Have a nice ride.

This Mason freeze ray will hold you long enough.

[Wonder Woman] Long enough for what?

Long enough to be encased in a tomb of molten steel.

[music intensifies]

[male narrator] Later, in Luthor's hideaway beneath Metropolis...

So far, my plan has worked perfectly.

Now, all I have to do, is get Superman

and it's a clean sweep.

Right, boss. Ha ha ha. A clean sweep.

[machine beeping]

If you're done playing with my communicator console

I will proceed with my plans.

Oh. Sure, Luthor.

This is Lex Luthor calling Hellion of the sun. Come in.

I am Hellion of the sun.

Have you fulfilled your end of the bargain, earth man?

Yes, the Super Friends are gone. Only Superman remains.

Excellent. We shall abide by our bargain as planned.

Superman will be taken care of.

[evil laughter]

I can't reach the hatch, Robin.

Holy... train wrecks, Batman! We're finished.

[train horn blowing]

I can't budge.

I think we've had it this time, Wonder Woman.

[intense music]

Click click

I can't find the other Super Friends.

They must be somewhere.

Temper temper, Superman.

Luthor! What have you done with them?

They'll soon find out whether you're really a super man

or just a super ego.

I hereby challenge you to a face-to-face battle to the end.

I'll be waiting for you in one hour

on the top of Mount Everest... Superman.

I'll be there, Luthor.

That super fool is walking right into my trap.

But how you gonna stop Superman, Luthor?

You ain't been able to do it before.

This time I have an infallible plan.

Those sun creature's agreed that if I got rid

of the other Super Friends, they'd turn the sun red.

Say, that's brilliant, boss.

Then, while Superman's paintin' it yellow again

we can take over.

No, you imbecile!

It's the earth's yellow sun

that gives Superman his incredible powers.

If the sun turned red, Superman will be transformed

into a helpless weakling.

Like you. Ha ha ha.

Meanwhile, across the solar system...

...within the million-degree center of the sun.

[crackling]

We'll ride the solar flares to earth.

As the strange sun creatures make their way

toward an unsuspecting earth...

...an even greater threat to mankind

is about to take place at the top of Mount Everest.

I know you're here, Luthor. Show yourself.

I finally get to see the Man of Steel

in his moment of doom.

Tell me where the other Super Friends are, Luthor.

They're probably already on their way

to the great hall of justice in the sky.

[evil laughter]

That's it, Luthor. You're through spreading your evil.

Rumble

Go ahead, Superman. Destroy me.

But before you've finished me

they will have destroyed the earth.

Great Scott!

[crackling]

[Superman] Those sun creatures are burning that village.

I'll deal with you later, Luthor.

I doubt it, Superman. I doubt it. Ha ha ha.

[people screaming]

A big blast of my super-chilled breath

should put out these blazes.

Whoosh

Superman, we've been expecting you.

You and your fiery friends had better leave

or I'll extinguish all of you.

Wrong, Superman.

It is we who shall extinguish your super powers.

Whoosh

[dramatic music]

The sun's turned red.

My power... is fading.

Well, Superman, looks like that S

on your chest stands for sucker.

You're no stronger than the rest of us now.

Zap

You'll soon be joining the rest of your Super Friends.

Thud

When this diamond-tipped oil drill

reaches the bottom of the well

it will be the end of that super fool

once and for all.

Later, as the deadly sun creatures continue

their assault on the earth...

[female 1] Help! The city's ablaze!

[male 1] Take shelter!

Those sun creatures are turning the entire earth

into a ball of fire.

Those double-crossing creatures

won't get away with this!

We'll be safe in my fireproof hovercraft.

You are incorrect, earth man.

Our million-degree hydrogen bodies can penetrate anything.

They've destroyed my hovercraft!

[Orville] And we're surrounded by fire.

We wouldn't be in this mess

if it weren't for those no good Super Friends.

Of course! The Super Friends! You're a genius, you idiot.

With this radio control switch I'll free the Super Friends.

Let them destroy those cursed sun creatures.

Click

honk honk

honk

[coughing]

We're done for, Batman.

Robin, the hatch. Hurry.

Batman, look!

Honk

That runaway train, it's headed straight for us.

We've only got seconds.

A well placed Batarang shot

may mean the difference between life and death.

Whoosh

clank

creak

[honking]

[Robin] Nice shot, Batman.

Thanks, Robin.

[hissing]

[dramatic music]

Great Zeus, it's too late!

Wonder Woman. The energy fields are gone.

Let's get out of here.

We're lucky to be alive.

I wonder what freed us.

[whirring]

I'm too weak to stop the drill.

It's stopped!

My only way out of here, is to ride it to the surface.

Later, as the Super Friends re-group

at the threatened Hall of Justice...

Super Friends, those sun creatures double crossed me.

I'm trapped.

I released you because

you're the only ones

who can save the earth...

...and me.

We've got to act fast.

I'll stop the sun creatures.

But, Superman, with the sun still red

you have no powers.

Don't worry, Aquaman.

With the super mobile

I'll have all the power I need.

With very little time to save the earth

the Super Friends streak into action.

Vroom

crash

It's no use, men! It's spreading too fast!

Oh, no! We're surrounded by flames!

It's Batman!

Now, to seed those clouds, and hope to start a rainstorm.

Click

[spraying]

- Seeding accomplished, Batman. - Very good, Robin.

[Batman] A giant spark should start the rainfall.

[thunder rumbling]

Zoom

Meanwhile, in the burning city of Metropolis...

Take us over to the Metropolis reservoir, Wonder Woman.

[Wonder Woman] Will do, Aquaman.

Whoosh

splash

This emergency valve is Metropolis' only chance.

I just hope I can open it.

[creaking]

[water gushing]

Zoom

That fool earth man failed to stop the Super Friends.

We must re-group, and destroy them.

Not if I can help it, they won't.

Whoosh

boom

Hurry, we must attack his super craft!

Great Scott!

Those nuclear sun creatures

are melting the super mobile.

That's it! Those creatures are made of nuclear energy.

The cadmium control rods on the super mobile's

nuclear engine should stop them.

Those metal rods are absorbing our energy!

Now, to take a spin around the earth

and get rid of the rest of them.

Whoosh

Well, Luthor, it looks like after all your trouble

the only thing you did, was wind up trapped again.

Later, at the Hall of Justice...

Hi, Super Friends!

We had a real nice time on planet Exxor.

Anything exiting happen while we were gone?

Nothing special, Zan.

Just a nice, sunny weekend.

[everyone] Right.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]