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Fellow viewers, good evening,

I'm speaking to you from the Central Palasport

where the fight of the century is about to begin.

The undefeated Superargo, the faceless athlete,

meets El Tigre, the challenger.

El Tigre too has never known the taste of defeat.

EI Tigre has 73 victories to his credit and almost all of them stoppages.

Superargo has managed to attain the exceptional record

of 123 undefeated bouts.

A victory against El Tigre

would confirm the exceptional, almost fantastic qualities

of this mysterious athlete.

Do me a favour. El Tigre is really strong,

he's not like the others he's met so far.

Those were all rigged fights.

It's strange, the papers say those two are very good friends.

We'll see, I don't have much faith in Superargo's superhuman qualities.

It's all advertising hype and then the fact he always wears a mask...

He's probably disfigured, what do you know.

No, he's a smart guy, hiding his true face from everyone

has created a morbid fascination.

Ladies and gentlemen

in a few minutes we will have the pleasure

of presenting to you a unique sporting spectacle.

El Tigre.

This new world idol has challenged the undefeated Superargo.

Calm down, gentlemen.

Let me present El Tigre.

91 kg, 700.

And in this corner, Superargo!

The first minutes of this fight

show us a strangely passive Superargo.

Perhaps he intends to study El Tigre,

unless the tremendous aggressiveness of the latter

has caught the masked champion by surprise.

El Tigre's blows follow one another.

Will we have a resolution before the bell?

Is this the end of Superargo's unbeaten streak?

And now Superargo is reawakening.

His blows are starting to be more measured.

He's going on the rampage.

El Tigre is clearly in difficulty.

It's the end for El Tigre.

Superargo is destroying him.

You've been torturing yourself in vain for days.

It's not your fault, you've always fought fair.

No, I didn't realise the force I was using.

I feel like a killer.

It was an accident, it could have happened to anyone.

I'm afraid of myself, my own strength, my hands, it's too great a strength.

I can't control it.

He was a my friend.

I can't risk killing again.

The mere thought of getting back into the ring haunts me.

What do you mean?

I mean I'm done with the ring.

Not being able to show my face like other human beings.

It's a decision to be made in cold blood, not now.

Why not discuss it with Kinsky?

He's the only one who knows all about you. You fought together in the war.

You were in the concentration camp together.

Saving his life doesn't give me the right to always have recourse to him.

No, this time I'll decide for myself.

Initiate attack manoeuvre.

Take an attacking position.

What are those imbeciles doing, do they want to kill themselves?

Propeller rays in action.

- What's happening? - Hands up.

Why did they stop the engines?

It's a hold up.

Hands up and get back. Get back, hurry.

Stay like that, stand still.

Don't move, you too.

Hurry.

Come on.

Be careful.

Handle it gently.

Lower it gently.

Gently.

Lower it gently.

Careful.

Be careful you.

Lower it. Slowly.

Gently.

We've been attacked, five speedboats driven by a strange character.

Inside.

Let's go.

Hurry.

Base calling Nike Primo.

You can understand how I feel.

No matter what I said, he refused to come and talk to you.

He has a kind of inferiority complex towards you.

I've never been able to understand why.

He has a very sensitive temperament.

I was his commander and besides you, am only one who knows his identity.

And this is why he has never lacked my advice and support.

I want him to get over these difficult times

and only your intervention can succeed in...

Excuse me. Colonel Kinsky.

What? Again?

When did it happen?

Alright. I'll call you back in a few minutes.

In the meantime, call a meeting of all the section heads.

In an hour and a half.

Life is truly full of unexpected events.

Maybe I can solve your problem.

Call him and tell him to come, immediately.

Tell him that I'm the one who needs him.

It's not his friend who's talking now,

but Colonel Kinsky, head of the Secret Service.

Oh Alex, I don't know how to thank you.

I see I couldn't convince you.

You continue to feel guilty.

And how should I feel?

What if I gave you a means to redeem yourself?

If I offered you a new opportunity to find yourself?

A new reason to live, to be of use.

And that is?

If you no longer feel like fighting in the ring

put your exceptional skills at the service of the law.

We need you.

Do you plan to make me a secret service agent?

I've proposed you to the heads of the allied services for a...

very delicate mission.

I've not forgotten your exploits during captivity.

There is only one man like you.

The Council's meeting in there.

Do we want to make them wait any longer?

Lead the way.

Yes, I received the report.

Yes, I thought so.

Okay, send me the photos as soon as they're ready.

Good morning, gentlemen.

Please sit down.

Here, gentlemen, is the man to whom I thought of entrusting our mission.

I've already told you about him,

but facts will speak louder than my words.

The head of the secret service has always had a weakness for surprise attacks.

After this unusual introduction

I would like to ask you gentlemen to come to our laboratories

to witness some interesting tests.

I've convinced Superargo to put his life and strength at our service...

assuming you are convinced by what you will see.

Superargo's organism is the same as that of any human being.

But the conformation of his physique is so balanced

as to give him an almost superhuman resistance.

Even subjected to exhausting fatigue,

blood pressure and heartbeat undergo no alteration.

How many minutes can he remain without air?

Superargo can hold his breath for seven minutes without any harm.

His lung capacity is eleven liters.

He can reach depths close to one hundred meters.

A few minutes ago, before your very eyes,

I stuck a dagger into Superargo's arm.

The dagger did not produce any wound.

You must be wondering why?

Completely fantastic.

Here is the explanation for the phenomenon.

Superargo's blood clots immediately.

Lower the temperature.

Turn on the fans.

An icy wind, speed one hundred knots.

I'm starting to think we're backing the winning horse.

Doctor, are you thinking of subjecting our champion to the electric test?

You are the ones who know the subject, I won't take any responsibility.

I think they should know my weaknesses too.

- As you wish. - This way.

Ready.

Enough, it might be dangerous.

It's the Achilles' heel of his sensitivity.

The electric current causes him terrible suffering,

but not to the point of being electrocuted.

The robbery at sea a few hours ago is the third episode of its kind in a few months.

The two other times the ships were attacked at night from a mysterious submarine.

And therefore we had ordered the ship to travel only during the day.

- What did the crates contain? - Uranium and mercury.

And the other times?

Always the same, mercury and uranium.

Here is the precise spot where the last robbery took place.

What characteristics did the other robberies have?

The most obvious is the disappearance of the assault vehicles in a very short time,

even when the coastguards arrived almost immediately

no trace of them was found within a 100 mile radius.

The same character is always in command

accompanied by a woman with red hair.

Which powers have a short supply of uranium?

None, that's the point.

It's why we think it's a powerful non-political organization.

Where the combined forces of five nations have failed,

a single person is likely to succeed.

Whilst a large-scale operation catches the eye,

a single agent can go unnoticed.

Exactly.

Here you have the details and coded messages.

Your mission will not be easy.

Good luck.

Here you will have everything you need to defend yourself and attack.

It's the same as yours, only armoured, please wear it.

With this you'll be protected from any bullet up to a 45 calibre.

Come with me.

Compliments to your tailor, it fits me perfectly.

And I must say that it also works.

It didn't even tickle.

I actually shot you with a 45 calibre.

You'll be equipped with this in addition to what's placed in your car.

I forgot.

- Cough drops? - They might be useful,

read the instructions.

- All ready, sir. - Thank you.

This is your car.

It has an audio-visual system so you can always stay in touch.

And even this innocent looking brooch is much more precious than you'd imagine,

because it hides another jewel: an audio-visual transmitter,

with which you can communicate with whoever you want.

Two wonderful toys, I'm starting to get a taste for them.

I see you've also thought about my holidays, I love the sea.

Yes, but it won't be a pleasure cruise, I can assure you.

Hey, you've thought of everything, all that's missing is the aperitif.

Careful.

These olives cost $1,000 each.

More trickery. Come on, what's this?

No, no tricks, it's a simple miniature detector

that could be very useful to you in your search.

I bet they're sensitive to uranium.

Exactly, even if immersed in liquid, these olives

report traces of uranium within a radius of a few hundred meters.

- Is there more? - Yes.

This is an electronic computer that collects the impulses

transmitted by the olives, the purely technical part

will be explained to you shortly by the appropriate department.

See you soon.

My friend Kinsky mentioned a nice surprise but I didn't think it would go this far.

Superargo, it's beautiful. I'll be able to distract myself when I'm alone.

Congratulations miss, we didn't know you played so well.

In addition to the transmitter, which will allow you to stay in touch,

we have inserted a mechanical piano player.

But I see it's certainly not needed.

These mysterious acts of piracy must have a very specific purpose.

If we knew what that purpose was we'd know where to begin our investigation.

Come, I want to show you something very interesting.

This island was detected by our air service a few days ago.

It's thirty miles from the coast and so is located in extra-territorial waters.

Is it in the area where the ambush occurred?

Exactly and I'll tell you more.

This islet is the only land within a few miles from the site of the last robbery.

Unfortunately our investigations were completely fruitless.

The islet is deserted and there is no...

possibility of landing for any type of vessel.

Get him!

He saved us the trouble, he's fixed himself.

Don't kid yourself, you don't know how strong that man is.

We'll go down, I want to check if he's really dead.

Superargo is finished before he's even started.

Yes he's dead. Now we can leave.

Go and set things up.

We have to make people believe it was an accident.

Lidia are you alone?

Yes, what is it, I didn't expect you so soon.

I was attacked, they were armed,

I threw myself off a bridge, they think I'm dead.

But I don't understand.

I swallowed a pill that causes apparent death,

a gift from my friend Kinsky.

By the way, call him now to thank him,

but warn him that no one must know I am alive,

I will have more freedom of action.

It is obvious we have a traitor.

He must find out who it is, whilst I continue the mission.

As soon as I have news I will contact you.

I said I don't want to be disturbed.

What?

Alright.

Hello?

Yes.

I understand.

That's awful.

I'll inform the poor girl.

Gentlemen...

I have some bad news for you.

Our Superargo fell victim a short while ago

to a tragic car accident.

The gravity of the moment does not allow us to mourn our friend,

we must consider another solution to accomplish our mission.

The meeting is adjourned until tomorrow.

Control temperature of cooling rod.

Temperature OK, check first analyzer.

Clear spectra, no carbon.

Mercury density?

Tolerance level in sector 1, 2, 3, 4. In sector 5 decreasing.

By-pass circuit open.

Ice encrustations at by-pass outlet.

Increase temperature de-icing drain.

OK, pressure stable.

Thank you, gentlemen.

My dear, in a few days

our reserves will have reached the necessary quantity.

Satisfied?

They've sent us a Martian.

Our guest is trapped.

Turn on the gas.

And now let's hear what he came looking for. Have him brought here.

Suck out the gas and bring him to the control room.

What an idea to wear such a mask.

Now we will break his habit of snooping.

Give him oxygen.

I still don't understand the reason for this mask.

He's getting ready for hell.

Replace the mask,

who wants to see his grimaces in the face of death.

Just a minute, I didn't mean any harm.

I was swimming around and happened to enter the tunnel.

An understandable curiosity for a diver.

- I took a look around. - Who do you work for?

I don't understand, I'm here by chance.

No one goes around with a mask just for fun.

It's my wrestling costume,

you'll have heard of Superargo I suppose.

You're an impostor, who do you think you're kidding?

Superargo is dead, my men took care of him.

So it's true then, you've a patron saint in heaven.

What do you mean?

That only a miracle could have enabled you to get rid of Superargo.

If I were you I'd check my source of information.

OK then, I'll take your advice.

And while we wait to ascertain your true identity,

we'll proceed with an experiment to see if your courage

is equal to your curiosity.

If I must die, as I suppose,

would you be so kind as to satisfy my curiosity?

I introduced myself, but who are you?

Quite right.

To my close friends my name is Diabolicus

and I will be remembered for solving an age-old problem.

I'll tell you everything, since you'll never get out of here alive.

I hope it's an interesting story.

For centuries, alchemists have searched for

the philosopher's stone to turn lead into gold.

Don't tell me you've actually found it?

That's right.

A special process of mine, based on atomic energy,

transforms mercury into an isotope of gold.

And from this I obtain a metal that has the same physical characteristics.

Nothing, still nothing.

It's ages since he left and I still can't get in touch with him.

He'll have discovered an interesting lead and will probably contact us later.

You are very kind, Alex,

but it's clear that you too are worried

after what happened to Superargo.

With his physical skills?

Besides, no news is good news, isn't that what they say?

Call me immediately as soon as you manage to communicate with him.

Good night.

I pity you, you're just a slave to riches.

You understand nothing,

I don't do it out of greed.

I want to produce an enormous amount of gold

that will cause global inflation.

And then I will be able to impose my blackmail on the great powers

and unless they want economic chaos they will have to obey my orders.

- You're crazy. - Shut up, beast,

you're speaking to a higher being, not a worm like you.

We will dictate new laws, build a better society,

the whole world will have to bow before the genius of Diabolicus.

Humanity will be redeemed by a new Messiah:

the Messiah of science.

A new spring will dawn for the world.

An ambitious program, even if it's rather old fashioned.

In any case, the world powers will send their forces here and clean up,

making you the first victim of your own madness.

Haven't you considered that when the so-called world powers know,

it will be too late.

And now let's see, if you are Superargo I know all about you,

who sent you and why you are here.

However, if you are not Superargo, I need to know who did send you.

This table is quite uncomfortable.

Do you always treat your guests like this?

Let's move things to a more practical level.

Proceed.

It's strange, he tolerates physical pain incredibly well.

He really could be Superargo.

Superargo or not he'll talk.

If it's not the secret service who is interested in us

they have already discovered too much.

This man who has got so far is the proof.

Perhaps they believe we are unaware that Superargo is dead

and have replaced him with a double.

Or perhaps it could be an isolated attempt.

To be prudent, we'll accelerate production.

Give instructions, I'll join you immediately.

We could make an ally of this lookalike.

Take him to the hibernation cell, we'll brainwash him.

Watch the temperature, I need him alive.

Set the regulator to -40. Time thirty minutes.

With his physique he shouldn't snuff it.

Maybe we'll get some good frozen steaks.

It'll take a good twenty minutes to revive him.

Yes, sir.

Raise the alarm at our information centre.

There is a man here who claims to be Superargo.

It's obvious he's not, but we need to find out who else is interested in us,

in addition to the secret service.

Yes, sir.

Right away, sir.

- Control 5. - Maximum. - Control 6. - Maximum.

- Control 7. - Maximum.

- Control 8. - Maximum.

I've maxed out the reactor.

The temperature of the uranium rods is almost incandescent.

Give me the complete motion diagrams of the alpha and beta particles.

Good, we can go even faster.

In a few hours our production cycle will be complete.

We can beat our guest to the punch if he represents the advance party

of a concerted attack.

If he's an isolated pawn we will make him our slave.

Even if this man doesn't have Superargo's talents

he definitely has an exceptional physique,

otherwise they wouldn't have sent him against us.

Come on friend, now we'll take you to spill the beans.

Let's hurry, everything is ready and waiting.

- Damn, what a dead weight. - It won't be long before he will be.

Stop, don't shoot, idiot,

if the mercury tubes are punctured we'll all die.

Sector 5 here, that damned guy broke two mercury pipes.

Close the safety valves, what are you waiting for?

All right, sir.

Yes, immediately.

That freak is destroying our installations. How did he escape?

Check the hibernation cell on video.

Hello.

He is an extraordinary man, it can only be Superargo.

The mercury plant has lost three atmospheres of pressure.

Shut off the circulation and reduce the reactor, I'm going upstairs.

We can't find him anymore, he's wreaking havoc.

Calm down, he can't go far.

Take charge of the outside team and search the cliff.

Sub-aqua team,

check the siphon outlet.

Man the machine guns and fire as soon as you see him emerge.

He must have a vessel offshore.

Should I turn on the spotlight?

Only if necessary, it would be best to avoid it though.

Check that the exits are covered.

External sub-aqua teams, action stations.

Attention,

he is heading towards the grotto.

Thanks for the information.

Don't just stand there, move.

Don't shoot, everyone get back inside.

Call Conrad on the monitor.

Conrad here, I'm transmitting on telex.

I don't care what you're doing, you idiot,

Superargo is alive.

It's impossible, absolutely impossible.

And yet it's true.

He's eliminated twenty men, if he gets to Kinsky we're finished.

I'll give you six hours, if you fail you'll pay for it.

Don't worry, I've just the trick to eliminate Superargo.

Someone is trying to force the door.

They'll try to kidnap you.

One would think it an everyday occurrence.

You'd better know what to expect. Pretend fear and shock.

Let them think they've gotten away with it.

I'm close to home, I'll follow you and find out where they go.

Hands up, beautiful, and don't try anything funny.

Come on, sit down.

We won't hurt you if you behave.

You didn't expect this surprise, huh? But the best is yet to come.

Let's go.

I have the impression that someone is following us.

Impossible, no one saw us.

Oh yeah, turn right and let's see if they keep on our tail.

- There's no mistake about it. - Maybe it's the police, get going.

Get going, speed up!

Land Squad to Conrad.

Conrad to Land Squad, receiving over.

Boss, we're being followed by a police car, instructions, over.

I don't think it's the police, but something worse.

Proceed according to emergency plan 4.

Maintain continuous radio contact.

Where we are?

Now turn right and then the first left.

- He always keeps the same distance - Go faster.

Get out, beautiful.

Let go of me.

- Where did they go? - Who? Who are you talking about?

Talk or I'll squash you like a fly.

- They went out that door at the end. - And where does it lead?

There's a tunnel leading to the river, the other side of the street.

They have a speedboat. Let me go.

No contact?

No, the receiving device is functioning correctly,

and not even the Morse code is faulty.

- The motorboat may be sunk... - Or abandoned.

If they don't respond it means they're dead.

Superargo.

Superargo calling S1.

Superargo, finally, where are you?

I'm heading into town, I've just landed.

I'll wait for you in my office.

OK, over and out.

Conrad, Land Squad calling Central Island, attention.

Emergency plan 4 executed.

Superargo has learned his lesson.

Received, come to the island at once.

This time your saviour has failed.

Start saying your prayers.

No Kinsky, now he has Lidia in his grasp I must act alone.

A full scale military attack would put her life in danger.

I have to return to the island to save her.

Agreed.

I'll have you parachuted in before sunset.

but at midnight we'll intervene

to pick you up if you succeed,

and to take revenge if the mission fails.

We may be forced to bomb the island

and therefore you must leave before midnight.

We have no other choice.

OK, agreed.

As for the traitor,

don't worry.

All five secret service chiefs are being followed.

The guilty one will pay.

I have faith in you, but remember, midnight sharp.

Yes, Boss.

Bring me the girl immediately, maybe it's the only way to stop him.

Superargo listen.

It's time to lay our cards on the table.

I offer you a deal:

Come work for me, help me implement my program,

we will dominate the world.

I will be the mind and you the muscle.

We will dictate new laws for a new world.

You always hit the same note, but it's off key.

How can you think I'd trust a madman like you?

Watch out, Superargo,

your refusal will be your death sentence.

You are alone and this island is impregnable.

If I were attacked I would blow up the nuclear reactor.

My men and I will manage to save ourselves.

As you can see, I have foreseen everything.

I never doubted your foresight.

Your sarcasm will stick in your throat.

In a moment you'll witness a demonstration

that will surely make you change your mind.

Ah, here is the traitor.

Thanks for the joke on the river.

Give yourself up within one minute or the tabletop will become white hot

and you can follow all the details on video.

The clock is ticking,

only you can stop it.

In 60 seconds your woman will become a human torch.

The choice is yours.

- OK, I'm willing to negotiate. - Then throw down your weapons.

No, we have to trust each other, don't you think?

As you wish, you asked for it.

Stop, stop!

Darling.

Are you scared?

Keep an eye on that.

All we have to do is escape in the rocket and save your discovery.

I must blow up the island first, I'll prepare the explosion.

It only takes five minutes to get the rocket ready and start the countdown.

Take all the drawings and formulas from the safe

and then meet me at the platform.

If something should happen to me you will continue my mission,

I have confidence in you.

For the first time you have documents of tremendous importance in your hands.

Go, now.

Hurry, Lidia.

At midnight the allied forces will bomb the island.

Is everything working properly?

Yes, everything is fine, all that remains is to delay Superargo.

Are you quite sure that the rocket will function?

Certainly, I've started the countdown. Do you have all the documents?

Sure, professor.

Hands up, my friend.

Are you crazy? Put that gun away.

I've been waiting a long time to get my hands on your discovery, dear maestro.

And that's why they sent me here.

Stop, don't move.

There's room for only one person in the rocket

and you would have gotten away with your papers instead of me.

I won't use them to reform the world, I have a buyer.

Come on, open the armoured doors,

it's the only thing I don't know how to do.

- What do you mean to do? - I've no time to listen to you.

Open those doors.

Go on!

Get moving.

In three minutes I will be gone and you will be blown sky high.

A worthy farewell from me.

Don't touch me.

Let's get out of this trap before it's too late.

We must hurry to leave the island, it will blow up any minute.

Look up there.

Get away, I hope to join you later. I have a score to settle.

- Lidia. - Darling.

Your work is over, now you can take off the mask.

- Right, Alex? - Of course, at least until the next mission.

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