True to his threat, the mad scientist, whose warnings have held the city in a grip of terror,

went on his rampage of destruction on the stroke of midnight. The deadly impact of his mysterious

ray smashed the famous tower bridge, hurling cars and pedestrians into the river below.

The police have warned everyone to remain in their homes.

This looks like a job for Superman. Setting the transcription feature's Superman!

And now Superman,

and now Superman, mighty visitor from another world, who came to worth when the planet

Krypton was destroyed by quakes and explosions.

Superman, who can twist steel in his bare hands,

races speeding bullet to its target.

And the walks among human beings disguised as Clark Kent,

news reporter for the Daily Planet.

As our story opens, Kent has been called into editor Perry White's private office.

White has another visitor with him, a little silver bearded old man who is immediately

introduced to Kent.

Listen. Oh, come in can't I want you to meet an old friend

Professor A. B. Thor

Professor this is Clark Kent my star reporter.

I'm glad to know you sir. How do you do young man?

Sit down, can't make yourself comfortable. Thank you.

Now then, do you know anything about ichthyology?

I can't say that I do.

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