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From out of the pages of DC Comics comes the world's newest and greatest superhero,

Plastic Man!

He can spring!

He can stretch!

He can fly!

He can bounce!

He can change his shape!

And he can even dance!

Each week Plastic Man will face the world's greatest collection of villains!

There's action!

There's comedy!

There's danger!

There's many!

There's bad luck Hula !

There's plenty for everybody on the Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Show!

Eat your heart out, ape man!

EPISODE 3 WHAM BAM. BEWARE OF THE CLAM

I've got a sonar reading on the Sargasso Queen, bearing 257 degrees.

Very well. Full speed ahead!

Aye, aye, Captain.

Prepare to surface!

That defenseless freighter is about to be pirated by the Clam !

- We're being attacked by the Clam, sir! - Abandon ship!

Cooper, transfer the cargo from the freighter's hold.

Aye, Clam.

Everything's aboard, Clam.

Good work, Cooper.

I've had enough of this small-time piracy.

From now on, my raiding plans are big, big, big!

How are we going to do that, Clam?

The Chinese have invented a super-hydro manipulator

that enables them to control water and make it do whatever they want.

So what?

So what, you fish-brain? We're going to steal it.

Then we'll flood the Earth's cities and raid them from underwater.

Just think, I, the Clam, will become the greatest pirate in all history!

Ah, nothing like a relaxing stream with rod and reel,

especially for us expert fishermen from Hawaii.

No fish in his right mind could possibly resist my fresh Hawaiian bait.

Look, I got one!

Hey, Plas, you having any action?

Nope, nothing.

Speaking of action, I think this is my chance.

Say, Plas,

isn't it swell to be alone in the woods ?

Especially with you.

Penny, I'm... I'm feeling something strange.

Oh, Plas, you've finally realized how much I care about you.

No, I'm feeling something on my big toe.

I think it's a bite.

Oh, it looks like he's more interested in that old fish than me.

It's the Chief.

Well, I hope I'm not interrupting anything important.

Don't give it another thought, Chief. We were just fishing.

Speaking of fishing, that's just what you'll have to do on this next assignment.

It seems the nefarious Clam has struck again.

- The Clam? - The Clam?

Yes, and worse than that, we found out he's after the top secret super hydro manipulator.

He was last seen in the Sargasso Sea.

Catch him, Plastic Man, or you'll catch one from me.

How can I refuse her when she puts it so sweetly?

We're over the Sargasso Sea, Plas.

Crumbling coconuts.

How are we ever going to find the Clam in that mess of seaweed?

Simple. I'll become a plastic periscope.

In reverse.

There it is.

A periscope.

Take her down, Penny. We haven't got a moment to lose.

Quick, into the mini-sub.

There goes that little old Clam's sub now, Plas.

I'll show the Clam he can't escape the long arm of the law.

Hey, what's going on?

It's Plastic Man.

I'll teach him not to fool with me.

Ready Clam-torpedoes.

Tubes one and two ready, Clam.

Fire !

Don't look now, but there's two torpedoes coming our way.

Oh, I can't steer clear, Plas.

Let go of the Clam's sub.

Whoa.

We're free. Quick, get us out of here.

Jumping mahi-mahi. They're getting away.

Not if I can help it. Hang on.

That plastic pest is gaining on us.

We're going to catch him, Plas. Luck is with us.

You were right, Hula-Hula.

Luck was with us.

You're bad luck.

We've lost him, Clam.

Excellent. Now set a course for Hong Kong.

We're going after the super hydro manipulator.

Now that the Clam's given us a slip, what's our next move?

Well, since we can't catch that crafty Clam, I've got a plan to outbox him.

Get us to Hong Kong, Penny, and fast.

I just found out that Plastic Man has already arrived here in Hong Kong.

He's planning a secret meeting with the Chinese officials.

They're going to ship the super-hyper-manipulator

out of Hong Kong Harbor to the United States.

- But when, Captain Clam? - And on what ship?

That's precisely what we have to find out.

And I know just how to do it.

It is of vital importance that this mission be of utmost secrecy,

but first we will show you why we must be careful.

With proper guidance, this device can bring water to otherwise perilous land,

but in the wrong hands, it could be disastrous.

Suffering surface !

A gizmo like that could flood an entire city.

And that's exactly why we have to keep it away from the Clam.

Your dinner, gentlemen.

Oh boy, clam chowder, my favorite.

Gentlemen, I think I know how we can get the device back to the United States

and fool the Clam.

We'll announce that the Navy's taking the device in a heavily guarded convoy of ships,

while in fact, the three of us will take the super hydro manipulator in an old fishing boat

and leave at dawn.

Why don't we use our plane, Plas?

Because the Clam's spies will probably be watching it.

They'll never suspect we're going by boat.

An excellent plan, Plastic Man.

Yes, an excellent plan, Plastic Man.

The Clam will never suspect it.

Boy, that was good.

I think I'll have some more.

Whoa, a clam.

A wise guy, huh?

Thanks, fool.

You haven't seen the last of the Clam.

I set a course for San Francisco, Plas.

It looks like we'll be cooped up in this small little boat for five whole days.

Don't worry, Penny, old Hula-Hula will be close by to keep you company.

Oh, I was afraid of that.

I think I'll take a look off the bow, just to make sure there's no signs of trouble.

All clear. Looks like my clever plan totally fooled the Clam.

That flexible thing doesn't suspect a thing.

Proceed with the Clam plan.

No need to keep looking any longer.

Might as well stretch back, stretch out, and enjoy the trip.

Well guys, we can all relax. No sign of the clam anywhere.

Hey !

This super plastic hardener will keep Plastic Man from doing any stretching, Clam.

So, Plastic Man, you thought you could outsmart me, did you?

Well, now that you mention it, yes.

Not funny, Plastic Man.

You might have been able to stretch your body,

but you can't stretch it or your life out any longer.

Hooper, prepare the torpedo tubes.

Aye, Clam.

Mother of Maui, we're in trouble.

Don't tell me you're going to fire us from the torpedo tubes.

That's precisely what I'm going to do.

I thought I told you not to tell me that.

And now that I've got the super hydro manipulator,

I can flood the world's cities and pirate them at my leisure.

Have a pleasant journey. It will be your last.

Jumpin' hula-hoops. This giant squid wants us for its lunch.

We've got one chance, Plas.

My shoe is equipped with a mini bottle of super hot chili sauce.

This is no time to think about making tacos, Penny.

Not tacos, Plas.

One sip of that hot sauce will melt the plastic hardener.

I'll be back to my stretchy self.

Come on, Hula-Hula. Let's get out of here.

I think he's got me outnumbered in the arm wrestling department.

Hey, that's some knot.

I wonder what scout group he belongs to.

By the time he gets out of that, I'll be out of the Pacific.

Plas, you're okay.

Don't worry, Penny.

Ain't nothing wrong with me a little wringing out won't handle.

But what about the clam?

He's escaped with a hydro super hoose assaulterlater.

Right, Hula-Hula.

And we've got to find out what city he plans to flood first and stop him.

Never fear. Hula-Hula is here.

We'll go back to Hong Kong. I have a plan.

Are you sure we can get the information we need in this waterfront tavern, Hula-Hula?

Sure, I'm sure. I have contacts all over the world.

Besides, Louie the bartender is a pal of mine.

And this clever disguise will keep any of the clam's friends from recognizing me.

Hi, friend.

Oh, hi, Hula-Hula.

You don't know me, Louie.

Oh, I get it. I don't know you.

Let me have a glass of milk. straight.

Sure thing, Hula-Hula.

Now listen closely. I need some information about the Clam.

The Clam?

That's right.

I hear he plans to flood a major city and I need to know which one.

Last I heard, the Clam was headed for New York.

Thanks, Louie.

Thanks, friend. You've been a big help.

I did it, Plas.

Nice work, Hula-Hula.

Now all we have to do is get the Clam before he gets to New York.

Calling the Clam. Come in, Clam.

This is the Clam. I read you.

I just overheard Plastic Man's pal.

They know you're headed for New York.

So Plastic Man escaped.

Well, don't worry.

I know just how to take care of that plastic pest.

We're 20 minutes out of New York now, Plas.

Good. As soon as we get there, we'll have a surprise clam bake for the Clam.

Speaking of clammy, it's the chief.

Well, Plastic Man, I see you haven't caught the Clam yet.

Don't give it another thought, Chief.

Your plastic patriot is hot on the Clam's trail.

We'll have him cornered in New York City any minute.

I doubt it.

What's the matter, Chief? Don't you trust me?

Frankly, no.

Besides, he's not going to New York.

We just got word that he's been spotted off the coast of Italy.

See that you get there before he unleashes the Mediterranean over Europe.

And no more slip-ups.

Right, Chief.

Quick, change course to Italy.

Roger.

That flexible fink will be thousands of miles away

by the time New York is underwater.

The flooding of New York awaits your command, Captain.

Well done, Grouper.

Soon the name of the Clam will go down in history

with Blackbeard and Captain Hook.

Flood the city!

Aye, Captain!

Activating super hydro manipulator!

Look ! A tidal wave ! Run for your lives !

The water's rising fast! Everybody evacuate the city!

Excellent! Atlantis is no longer the only sunken city.

She's just been joined by the lost city of New York!

Gee, Plas, we've been flying over Italy for hours,

and there's no sign of the Clam anywhere.

I have a feeling that fishy fiend has tricked us!

Quick, Penny, set a course for New York! We have in a moment to lose!

Right, Plas!

We're outside the First National Bank, Captain Clam.

Good.

Ready the airlock.

Now that the city is deserted, we can pick it clean.

I'll have it open in a snap, Clam.

Wow, there must be a million clams.

Uh, I mean, bucks.

Quick, stash the cash.

We've got a couple dozen more banks and jewelry stores to clean up.

And with Plastic Man on the other end of the world, nothing can stop us!

I don't get it, Plas. According to the map, we're over New York.

But there's nothing down there except water.

That's New York, all right. Take her down, Penny.

Hurry! Let's get into our scuba gear. We've got to stop the Clam!

No sign of the Clam yet.

Clam, look! It's Plastic Man!

Curses! Quick, back to the Clam's home!

Plas ! There they are!

And they're getting away.

Nonsense! They don't look more than an arm's length away to me!

Over here, Plas !

Keep an eye on him. I'll take care of the Clam.

I've got to ditch him!

All right, Clam. I know you're in here.

Okay, you puny pirate, I know you're hiding around here somewhere.

Give it up, Plastic Puss. You'll never catch the Clam!

That's what you think, Clam!

Your trapped, Clam!

I'm taking you in!

Ole !

Hmm, looks like I fell for the old Clam in front of the open safe trap.

That's the last we'll be seeing of Plastic Man!

Oh no!

Any second and I'll be a plastic pancake!

Wait a minute, what am I so worried about?

I'm in water!

Shiver me shells, he's still on my trail!

I've got to get back to the Clam-sub!

He's getting away!

This is a job for the plastic plunger!

Now to drain the city and pull the plug on the Clam!

Help !

Now that the clam and his henchmen are in the hands of the authorities,

the world can rest a little easier.

Are you the one who caught the Clam ?

Yep, that's me alright.

I'm Inspector Briggs, of the Fish and Game department.

Oh, I bet you wanna thank me for draining the fish out of the city.

No, I want to give you this.

A citation, for clam hunting without a licence.

I don't suppose it will be any use to try to talk my way out of this one.

Oh, warden, wait !

Well, you can't win 'em all.

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