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[intense music]

[Superman] Superman here, the excitement never ends

as the legendary Super Friends battle villainy here on Earth

and on worlds unknown.

Zap

[theme music]

Whoosh

zap

swoosh

pow

splash

zap zap zap

kaboom

zap

[male narrator] "Super Friends, The Legendary Super Powers Show."

We now return to the "Super Friends."

Somewhere on a dusty desert road

Black Vulcan pursues two bank robbers.

That's one fast getaway car.

He's gaining on us.

[coughs] I can't see.

[laughs] It's working. We'll never be caught.

[Firestorm] I wouldn't be so sure about that.

gasp

zap

[men screaming]

I don't believe it.

They're all yours, Black Vulcan.

Who was that guy?

That's what I was going to ask you.

[male narrator] Few days later, a storm brews over the city of Metropolis...

[thunderclap]

Clark, do you see what I see?

Uh, excuse me, Lois, but I just remembered

I have to make a phone call.

A phone call at a time like this?

Clark? Clark?

I've got to change into Superman before that globe...

Great Scott! Who is that?

Squeak

zap

[pulsating]

[instrumental music]

[Firestorm] Hey, that was easy.

Say, Lois, what's going on?

You didn't see him?

Clark, you miss everything.

I hope your phone call was worth it.

Actually, Lois, I, I didn't have enough change.

[male narrator] The following day, over the foggy Atlantic...

Merciful Minerva, that ocean liner

is about to crash into an iceberg.

I only hope I can stop the ship.

[crackling]

Don't sweat it, Wonder Woman.

Thunderbolts of Joe!

I'll just turn this big bad berg into a block of iron.

Down she goes.

- Who in heaven's name are you? - Firestorm.

Firestorm?

Yeah, I made up the name myself.

- Ha! Pretty cool, huh? - Not bad.

Well, gotta go. Maybe we'll meet again soon.

- I hope. - Hey, wait.

He's gone.

Hey, professor, that Wonder Woman's a real fox.

Couldn't we've stayed with her just a little longer?

Sorry, my friend, but I have to get back to my lab

and you have to study for your final exam.

Ho, I must be the only superhero in the world

who has to worry about homework.

[Wonder Woman] This is unbelievable, Superman

Firestorm is on the cover of every major magazine.

He sure would make a powerful Super Friend.

The problem is we don't know anything about him.

Well, I've discovered one strange fact

about our mysterious hero.

According to a spectral genetic analysis of this photograph

Firestorm's genetic code is composed

of quadruple DNA helixes.

It means that Firestorm appears to be two people in one.

Holy split personalities!

[male narrator] Meanwhile, a much bigger surprise

awaits the Super Friends miles away at Mount Jupiter

a sleeping volcano.

Zap

We have finally arrived, Kalibak.

Look about you, my son, for on this spot

I shall defeat the Super Friends and assure my reign

over the planet Earth.

Yes, Darkseid.

And now, I will rekindle that volcano

with my own Omega Beams.

Whizz

[rumbling]

[dramatic music]

Can I help you, father.

No, I'm just temporarily weakened.

Come, we must prepare

for the arrival of the Super Friends.

Just remember, Kalibak

no harm is to come to Wonder Woman.

Whatever you say, father.

Beep beep beep

Great Scott! Mount Jupiter's erupted.

We've got to act fast.

That volcano threatens several nearby towns.

[male narrator] And as the Super Friends speed off...

...we move to the tranquil scene of Fairmont University.

- Coming through. - Hey, watch it!

- Watch it! - Watch out!

[male narrator] Well, almost tranquil.

[rock music on stereo]

Hey, Professor Stein, guess what?

I got a 'B' on my history final.

Pretty good, Ronald.

Though a B-plus would've been better.

Yeah, I knew you'd be thrilled.

What are you working on? Say, looks like Greek to me.

[Martin] Some of these letters are Greek.

Hey, I'm smarter than I thought.

[male 1] We interrupt our programing

for this important news story.

Mount Jupiter has just erupted.

We repeat, Mount Jupiter has erupted.

It looks as if my equation will have to wait, Ronald.

Gotcha, professor.

[male narrator] As Professor Stein and Ronald Raymond

concentrate together

they fuse into one

becoming Firestorm.

- There's no time to lose. - I'm on my way, professor.

[male narrator] Meanwhile, back at Mount Jupiter...

Great heavens, look.

Someone's standing next to the volcano.

I am Darkseid.

Darkseid? I've heard of you.

So have I.

Finally we meet, Wonder Woman.

I've waited a long time for this moment.

Zap

Merciful Minerva.

I have her, Darkseid.

Ah!

- Look out. - Good work, Kalibak.

[dramatic music]

This is made from a Kryptonite alloy.

I'm too weak. Can't break free.

It's impervious to my electric powers.

Holy hat-wit, we better do something.

That lava is getting awfully close.

It will open the Stargate for our return home.

Zap zap

[evil laugh]

- Hey, Chuckles? - Huh?

That's no way to treat a lady.

Zap

Quick, Firestorm!

We have to save the Super Friends.

You let her get away?

Talk about hat situations, Batman.

Zap

Look, the lava's turned to snow.

Firestorm.

I'll dissolve this net so we can go back

and catch those two jokers.

I'm afraid we're too late.

They've escaped.

- Thanks, Firestorm. - Yeah, Darkseid almost had us.

Who is this Darkseid, Superman?

He comes from the planet Apokolips

and is said to be the most powerful leader

of the intergalactic underworld.

I think we should return to the Hall of Justice at once.

And Firestorm, you're invited to come with us.

Great.

[male narrator] Apokolips, a dark and dismal planetary fortress.

At the center of this cold insidious world

is the palace of Darkseid in which lies...

...the hub of Darkseid's galactic operations

the Star Command.

In Darkseid's absence, his chief science expert

the diabolical DeSaad, assumes command.

Zap

We are back, DeSaad.

So sorry about the Super Friends, Darkseid

but who could have foreseen the intrusion

of that upstart Firestorm.

Very true, DeSaad.

If you ask me, father, I think you miscalculated.

Zap

Watch your tongue, my son

Darkseid does not miscalculate.

It does appear, however, that with Firestorm

the Super Friends are more powerful than ever.

Perhaps not, Darkseid, I have invented a device

which may enable you to conquer the Super Friends

once and for all.

[male narrator] Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Justice

Firestorm reveals his secret identity.

It is two people in one. But how is that possible?

Ronald was with me in my laboratory

when one of my molecular fusion experiments exploded.

Since then we've been able to fuse into the form of Firestorm.

All we have to do is concentrate and...

Crackle

Amazing.

And while I, Ronald Raymond, control Firestorm

Professor Stein guides me telepathically.

You can't see or hear him

but the professor is always at my side.

Perhaps you should demonstrate your powers, Ronald.

Good idea, professor.

As Firestorm I can pass through solid objects.

Or change the molecular structure of inanimate objects

like, uh, turning this into, uh...

...a bouquet of plastic flowers.

For you, Wonder Woman.

[chuckles] Why, thank you, Firestorm.

I think I speak for everyone, Firestorm

when I say that you would be a welcome addition

to the Super Friends, that is, if you're willing to join us.

Me? A Super Friend? You bet.

And if you wish I can spend tomorrow

showing you the secrets of the Hall Of Justice.

Wow! This is unbelievable!

[male narrator] Later, as Firestorm heads back

to Professor Stein's laboratory...

Gee, professor, I get to spend a whole day with Wonder Woman.

Now, now.

I sense that you're developing a crush on her, Ronald.

She's much too old for you, you know?

Well, I can dream, can't I?

Beep beep beep

[male narrator] Meanwhile, back on Apokolips...

This is the Mind-Probe which I control with this panel.

At the push of a button I can alter the personality

of any living thing.

Note what happens to your most aggressive guard dog

when I direct the Mind-Probe against him.

Zap

meow

[whining]

We should try it out on Batman or even Superman.

[Darkseid] Silence, Kalibak.

As soon as I can penetrate the Hall Of Justice

Wonder Woman will be our first victim.

I have always dreamed of making her my ally.

But with this device I can make her my queen!

[male narrator] The next day

at the Hall Of Justice...

Here's the lever that controls our force field.

When the force field is on

the Hall is protected from any intruders.

Any questions?

Um, did you know you even look

prettier in person, Wonder Woman?

I suggest you keep your mind on business, Firestorm.

- So do I. - Here.

- What's this? - Our computer textbooks.

I think you have a lot of reading to do, Firestorm.

[Stein] 'Look out, Ronald.

You're shutting off the force field.

Suffering safo! We're being attacked!

We meet again, Wonder Woman.

Darkseid!

Oh!

It grieves to me to have to stun you, Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman, I accidentally... What?

This time you have arrived too late, Firestorm.

Oh, no! Darkseid has kidnapped Wonder Woman.

And it's all my fault.

[male narrator] We now continue with the "Super Friends."

Having witnessed Darkseid's abduction of Wonder Woman

Firestorm summons the other Super Friends

back to the Hall Of Justice.

If only I could've saved her.

There's no time to blame yourself, Firestorm.

Great Scott! She dropped her magic lasso.

This doesn't look good, Batman.

Hey, everyone, I've located Apokolips.

I'm plotting its coordinates now.

Batman, Robin, Firestorm, I think it's time

we paid Darkseid a visit.

You, you mean, you want me to help even after what I did?

I have a feeling that this is one rescue mission

you wouldn't wanna miss.

[male narrator] Meanwhile, across the galaxy in the laboratory of DeSaad...

[struggling] Can't move.

What's happening?

You've been zapped of your free will, Wonder Woman.

You may want to escape

but you no longer have the strength to do so.

And soon you will not want to escape at all.

I must... escape.

Why do you resist?

Are you not honored that I have chosen you to be my queen?

Q-queen?

[male narrator] Some time later, a meteor streaks toward Apokolips.

But this is no ordinary meteor.

Well, here we are.

Swoosh

Follow me, Super Friends.

That's Darkseid's palace.

The place where we'll find Wonder Woman.

Swish swish swish

[grunting]

Crash

[Batman] Let's go.

[instrumental music]

Which way now?

I'll use my x-ray vision to find Wonder Woman.

There she is, imprisoned on the floor below.

- Follow me. - Amazing.

They've not only penetrated our defenses

but they've already located Wonder Woman.

Well, we shouldn't make it too easy for them, should we?

[siren blaring]

Uh-oh, we've been discovered.

Look!

[Batman] Watch out!

Ah, Kryptonite energy.

Let me handle this, Superman.

Zap

Good going, Firestorm.

Follow us.

Quick! Wonder Woman's this way!

[male 1] Halt!

[Firestorm] Ah, our reception committee.

Ha! Gee, we'd like to stay around

but we're a little stuck for time.

Super Friends! You're here!

Come, Wonder Woman, we've got to hurry.

Stop, Firestorm.

There's an invisible energy field around this cell.

Look.

[electricity crackling]

[Firestorm] Whoa! Oh.

I see what you mean.

That energy field won't affect me.

[electricity crackling]

[siren blaring]

Uh-oh, here we go again.

Follow me. I know a way out of the palace.

[dramatic music]

It's all clear. This way!

Through here.

She sure seems to know where she's going.

Yes, Ronald, almost too well.

Uh-oh. I think I spoke too soon.

Holy dead-ends! Now where?

Don't worry.

We're almost there.

[Robin] This place is darker than the Bat-cave.

Great Scott, Wonder Woman!

What is that?

Zap

Can't move.

Neither can I.

Welcome to Apokolips, Super Friends.

Don't bother struggling.

Escape is impossible.

Not even Superman can break free of its power.

[chuckles] Congratulations, Wonder Woman.

You have passed your test.

- Wonder Woman! - Thanks to the Mind-Probe.

She is mine now, as you shall all be.

At the touch of the button you will become servants

of both myself, and my future queen Wonder Woman.

No!

I give you the honor, my dear

of transforming the Super Friends.

Thank you, Darkseid.

Resist, Ronald. We're two minds in one.

If we concentrate together we can break free of the probe.

I'm trying, professor.

Press the button and you will rule the universe at my side.

Concentrate, Ronald. We can do it.

Look, Firestorm is breaking free!

Impossible!

Zap

[Darkseid] No!

We're free!

I'll take care of Darkseid someone help Wonder Woman.

Only the power of her magic lasso

can save her now.

[instrumental music]

Creak

This should hold you for a while.

- I must help Darkseid. - Stop, Wonder Woman.

By the power of Hera you are now free.

I am with you Super Friends.

Good to have you back, Wonder Woman.

[Darkseid] How unfortunate, my dear

that you must experience my full wrath

along with your friends.

Get behind me, Super Friends.

Nothing can withstand my omega beam.

Ah!

Such power.

I don't know, I don't know how much I can take.

We'd better find a fast exit.

The star gate transmitter.

We can use this to escape.

- Hurry, Wonder Woman. - I don't believe it!

Superman's resisting your omega powers, father!

I, I can't keep this up much longer.

Pew

Let's hurry.

This way, Superman!

Not a moment too soon.

They're gone!

DeSaad, you assured me

they could not escape from the Mind-Probe.

But-but-but, Darkseid...

You're lucky my powers are depleted

or I'd show you how angry I really am!

That signal means the Super Friends are returning.

I'll shut down the force field to let them in.

[indistinct chatter]

You guys sure know how to make an entrance.

If Firestorm hadn't blasted that Mind-Probe

we might never have returned.

Thank you for coming to our rescue.

Oh. Gee, I...

It was the least I could do, Wonder Woman.

But how in the name of Krypton were you able to break free

from the Mind-Probe when no one else could?

Well, you know what they say

"Two heads are better than one."

[theme music]