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[snoring] [clock ringing]

[upbeat music]

[funky music]

Hurry! I have to get home in time for the news!

They're running a story on my favorite topic: Me!

Oh, I just realized two bad things.

One, we're not going to make it in time.

And two, I don't wear a watch.

[newswoman] The town is talking of the Caped Avenger.

Wait! That's the story.

[news jingle]

[Nermal] Hey! I'm watching this!

...and the mysterious feline vigilante

known as the Caped Avenger has become an instant celebrity.

Ever since his first dramatic appearance

at this comic book store only weeks ago.

This video of him capturing a thief has gone viral.

It's the second most popular cat video

on the Internet.

The most popular? This video entitled

"The Cutest Cat in the Whole World."

♪ Meow meow meow Meow meow meow ♪

Huh?

Hey, what happened to the TV?

I think your singing killed it.

[soft music]

Now we'll never hear the end of that news report.

Rupert Dorf runs the comic book shop where the Caped Avenger appeared.

How's business, Rupert?

Great. People are coming hoping to see him in person.

And tomorrow, the new Caped Avenger action figures arrive.

[cheering]

Gee, I wonder who the Caped Avenger really is.

[whimpering]

Shhh! Don't give away my secret identity.

Do you have a message for the Caped Avenger?

Yeah. I hope he'll come see all his fans tomorrow

when his action figure goes on sale.

I even built this Caped Avenger signal to call him.

[triumphant music]

Wow, that is so cool.

[whimpering in agreement]

Well, I think the Caped Avenger is a big showoff!

I better get me one of those spotlights.

The Caped Avenger's fans must love everything about him.

Yeah, but you know what they'd really like?

They all wish he had a sidekick.

A sidekick?

[whimpering]

He's right. All the great comic book heroes have sidekicks.

Even Ultra Powerful Man gets help from Jeff the Atomic Sparrow.

Gee... Where could I find a sidekick?

[eagerly whimpering]

He'd have to be strong

and serious,

but with a sense of humor.

-Odie! You've given me a great idea. -[whining]

Yes! I'm going to hold auditions.

[whining]

Really, Myron? Auditions?

That's what I heard.

The Caped Avenger is at the park having tryouts to be his sidekick.

I'm going to go see if he'll pick me.

If the Caped Avenger gets a sidekick, he'll become more popular.

His video might even be more watched than mine.

What am I going to do?

[excited chatter]

Look! Up there!

Yes, it is I.

Too good to be true! Too strong to be beaten!

Too fat to be on this branch.

[screaming]

[crashing]

It's not me. It's the cape. It adds about ten pounds.

Hello, aspiring sidekicks. I suppose you all know who I am!

[all] You're the Caped Avenger, venger, venger!

Yes, and I am here today to find a faithful sidekick

to assist me in my heroic activities.

[excited chatter]

Choose me! Choose me!

A Super-Chihuahua?

[derisive laughter]

Why are you laughing? I can be a superhero.

Stop laughing at me.

[derisive laughter]

Now then... Being a superhero isn't easy.

You spend your days chasing dangerous criminals,

falling from buildings, dodging atomic ray blasts.

You spend your nights risking your life and limb every second.

It gladdens my heart to see so many of you are willing,

even eager to put your lives on the line.

What does this job pay?

Absolutely nothing.

I thought so. Bye.

[panting and growling]

No, you are not sidekick material. Goodbye.

Don't bother leaving a picture or resume.

[whining]

Why is the Caped Avenger so popular?

Just because he's got a cool costume and cool name.

I can't wait to get the Caped Avenger action figure tomorrow.

Let's go watch his video ten more times.

He is, like, so cool.

And I am, like, so sick of that video of the disgustingly cute kitten.

Oh! What am I going to do?

I know. The only one who can beat a superhero is a super-villain.

I'll become a super-villain.

Hey, Hercules! Why so glum?

They laughed at my beautiful costume.

I just wanted to be his sidekick.

Hmm... How would you like to be the sidekick to the super-villain

who will defeat the Caped Avenger?

Do I get to wear my superhero costume?

Yeah, ok.

[excitedly panting]

I'm closing up for tonight, Gunther.

I'm expecting a big crowd tomorrow.

The Caped Avenger action figures arrive...

[crashing]

[sawing sound]

I'll call you later.

There's something outside I've got to go investigate.

[suspenseful music]

Are you still upset I didn't pick you?

I need a great sidekick.

The Caped Avenger can't look foolish.

[newswoman] The Caped Avenger looks pretty foolish today.

What?

Rupert, you say the Caped Avenger has a new archenemy?

It seems that way.

I spotted them outside my store.

And when I checked the Caped Avenger signal I made,

this is what I found...

[dramatic music]

The Caped Avenger signal. It makes me look ridiculous.

[Odie giggling]

Odie! I have to find that super-villain and stop him.

Now is when I really need a sidekick.

Will you be my sidekick? Please, please.

[scornfully whining]

All right, I shouldn't have turned you down yesterday.

We'll get you a great costume.

[yipping]

Good. Let's leap into action.

[cheering]

People are lined up for blocks,

awaiting the arrival of the new Caped Avenger action figures.

[heroic music]

[horn blaring]

The action figures seem to be arriving now.

[cheering]

Perfect timing! This is going to be a great day for my comic book store.

Twenty cases of Caped Avenger action figures. Sign here.

[dramatic music]

You deal with the mailman, Super Chihuahua.

Right!

[action music]

[growling]

The only thing worse than a Chihuahua! A masked Super Chihuahua!

I'm getting rid of all these Caped Avenger action figures.

[gasping]

[Garfield] No, you're not!

[heroic music]

[cheering] [all] It's the Caped Avenger, venger, venger!

Whoever you are, you're no match for me and my faithful sidekick Slurp.

Ta-dah!

And he seems to finally have his very own sidekick.

The Caped Avenger! And now he has a partner.

I don't want to be a super-villain's sidekick any longer.

Adiós.

Nothing will stop me from getting away with these action figures.

Except maybe the fact that I don't know how to drive.

I'll push this.

Come back, you masked fiend.

[action music]

Maybe this wasn't the best idea in the world.

[crashing]

Nothing can stop me, Caped Avenger.

How about if this van crashes into the trash collection center?

[screaming]

[alarm]

[screaming]

[ominous music]

[screaming]

[barking]

Quick! Doggy tongue.

[action music]

And I suppose I have to save you, too.

Help! Help! This is not a cute way for me to go! Help!

[action music continues]

[dramatic music]

[screaming]

Quick! Get a shot of that.

[screaming]

[crashing]

[newswoman] The superhero and super-villain landed

amidst the crates of Caped Avenger action figures which, as it turned out,

no one wanted to buy.

All interest has shifted to the Caped Avenger's sidekick we caught on tape.

We're told his name is Slurp, and his fans can't get enough of him.

His online video is now the most watched ever,

beating out the ones of the singing kitten

and of the Caped Avenger.

The Caped Avenger may not care about being first, but I do.

I'm taking my act to the streets. Want to join me?

Sure. Why not?

♪ Meow meow meow Meow meow meow ♪

♪ Meow meow meow Meow meow meow ♪

♪ Meow meow meow Meow meow meow ♪

♪ Meow meow meow Meow meow meow ♪

[upbeat music]

Subtitling: ECLAIR