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A campaign to sow fear and suspicion among the people of this country and of

Mexico.

Jim, Ambassador Ramirez is going to be in Nogales Day after tomorrow.

Now, I want you or Frank, both of you, to be there to meet him.

Now, the colonel here will be there, too.

I want you to give him all the information that we've got.

I want you to assure him of our complete cooperation with the Mexican government

in combating this terrible threat.

Mayor Sneed.

Your Honor.

Mayor Sneed.

What? You may stop now.

Oh.

About those glasses I promised you.

Oh, yes. My free glasses.

Oh, not now.

But I think you will find an occasion to use them.

I'm going to kill you, Mr. West.

Now, Frank.

Frank, put that gun down.

Who is Frank?

Why do you call me that?

My name is Sneak.

Raven, Mr. West, is an organization composed of scientists like myself.

Men possessed of learning and talents undreamed of by lesser mortals, shall we

say.

Men dedicated to freeing the world from the ignorant masses of their vain and

small -minded leaders.

You've been brought here for one purpose, to carry a message to President

You will tell President Grant there is no defense against Raven.

Tell him we demand unconditional surrender.

They must have.

They must have conditioned me just like they did you and all the others.

I'm a walking time bomb.

These piñatas must have worked by some kind of preset trigger mechanism.

We'll never know for sure.

Why don't you go see Ramirez in New Gales?

Raven's headquarters is somewhere here in San Pablo or close by, and I'm going

to find it.

Frank, you've got a long ride ahead of you. You don't want to keep the

ambassador waiting.

Why don't you get it on?

Okay, Jim.

Good luck. Good luck to you, Frank.

Hey, Frank.

Yeah?

Why don't you keep Ramirez with you until I get there?

Sure.

I'm pleased to announce that I've heard from our colleague in Nogales within the

hour. Well, what does he say?

That Ambassador Ramirez has arrived in that city and that all is proceeding

according to plan.

I can say with complete confidence that due to our operative in that city, by

this time tomorrow night, The Republic of Mexico will be ripe for the blacking.

Senores, your attention, please, senores.

Ambassador Ramirez will join us here in the lobby in a few moments.

Your Excellency, may I remind you, your appearance is scheduled in 15 minutes.

What about Senor West?

It looks as if I was wrong, Your Excellency.

Apparently, he isn't coming to Nogales after all.

Senor West.

Buenos dias.

Buenos dias. I have to see Ramirez immediately.

He will be down momentarily.

Senor Harper has told us about your experiences in San Pablo.

Do you have any more information about Raven?

Well, I've located their headquarters.

Really? In an underground grotto. The entrance is through a blacksmith's

Here's his excellency now.

lived this in San Pablo, senor.

We'll be back.

So, you were right, Senor Harper.

I was to be Raven's next victim.

When Jim insisted on my keeping you here in Nogales until he arrived, I felt

sure that you were the target for the time bomb that Raven had made of him.

If the foremost Secret Service agent of the United States had murdered the

ambassador of Mexico, it could have meant war between our countries.

Your Excellency, you understand how essential it is that we allow Raven to

believe his plot has succeeded.

Otherwise, Jim's life would be in great danger.

I understand, Senor Harper.

But I cannot let you issue any false communiques.

Oh, that won't be necessary, Your Excellency. All I ask is that you remain

of sight for 48 hours to give me time to find Jim and Raven.

48 hours.

Very well, Senor.

But I cannot give you any longer than that.

Congratulations, Mr. West.

Hello.

It's the Ravens' headquarters.

That's right, my love.

How did I get here?

You don't remember.

It was part of our instructions to you to return to us after completing your

assignment in Nogales.

What assignment?

It went beautifully, darling. Just exactly as we'd planned.

We even had a photographer there to take pictures.

Is this why I was conditioned?

To kill Ramirez?

Yes, and it was my idea.

Congratulations.

You're being very foolish, darling.

Sorry if I have an aversion to killing ambassadors.

Raven will cure you of that in time.

You don't have that much time.

I know what you're thinking.

You're thinking of Colonel Chavarros, and you're remembering how you told him

where our headquarters are.

You're certain he's told Frank Harper by now, and soon the authorities will come

swooping down upon us.

Is that right?

I'm sorry to disappoint you.

That just isn't going to happen.

You sure?

We are positive, senor.

Colonel Chabarros is one of our most trusted and efficient secret agents.

So unnecessary.

You must realize that you're a wanted man now. A hunted killer.

You have no friends on the outside, including Frank Harper.

I don't believe you.

Those photographs were fakes. You're trying to trick me.

I assure you, they're genuine.

They're genuine.

I have no choice but to join Raven.

That is, if your friends will accept me.

Oh, they will, they will.

You don't have to worry about that. I will make them accept you.

You will never regret this, darling.

Never, never. I promise you.

And soon, very soon.

Raven will rule the world.

And you and I will help it.

We will be the most powerful man and woman in the history of the world.

Does that excite you, darling?

No, no, not Samuel Tombs. Thaddeus Tombs. Thaddeus.

Thaddeus Toombs, born in Canton, Ohio.

Graduated Bachelor of Science from Allegheny Tech.

MS from Simmons Institute. Continued his graduate studies at the University of

Munich. Simmons Institute.

What about that Munich file?

Just give me a rundown on it.

Toombs, Thaddeus, graduate student, apprentice instructor, laboratory

and chemistry to Professor Kraler.

Kraler, Kraler, Kraler, Kraler. Here it is.

Wolfgang Kraler, Munich University.

Wolfgang Kraler.

So Toombs studied under the notorious Professor Kraler. Who is he, Frank?

He was well on his way to being one of the greatest chemists of all time. Man

a genius.

But he became obsessed with the idea of developing a drug that would make it

possible to precondition human behavior and to alter the personality of the

person who was injected with the drug.

Trouble was, he wasn't satisfied with experimenting on animals. He wanted to

it out on human beings.

Well, what happened in his experiment?

He gave it to nine people and all nine died.

That's not very good odds.

He's at present serving a life term in the Hofgarten Penitentiary in East

Prussia.

Wouldn't it be interesting if he weren't?

Beautiful, my darling.

Someday it'll all be ours.

Ours to rule.

You and I.

Like Maximilian and Carlotta.

But with one difference. We shall never be overthrown.

What about the others?

Tycho will give me Mexico if I ask for it.

Who's Tycho?

Tycho is our maestro.

Our patron.

Our teacher.

Well, what about tombs in Chiveris?

Ah, they're nothing compared to Tycho.

Mental pygmies.

Tycho is the genius of the ages.

It is from him that all knowledge flows.

Tycho inspires and leads.

Tycho is Raven.

When am I going to get to meet him?

Oh, I don't know. Someday when you prove yourself in his eyes.

Didn't I prove myself when I killed Ramirez?

Oh, that means nothing to Tycho.

You were conditioned to do that.

Besides, there's no need for you to see Tycho.

Anything you want, just ask me.

Anything.

Oh.

If you please.

Hey, you.

I want you to tell Taddeus Tombs that I have arrived.

Who, sir?

Taddeus Tombs. That's who.

Afraid, sir, you have made a mistake. There is no one in San Pablo by that

Of course there is someone here by that name. There is Taddeus Tombs.

Now go tell him that Professor Wolfgang Kraler has arrived.

Here, take my bag to the hotel.

Don't touch that one.

Dumb cop.

No one touches that satchel but me.

And you know why?

Because in that satchel are secrets.

Secrets from the brain of Wolfgang Kraler.

The secret of how to blow up this stupid world.

Kaboom! And the secret of how to shrink the silly head of yours till it is no

bigger than a green pea.

Now go tell Taddy his tombs that I will wait for him in the nearest rathskeller.

Please, I have no time for that now.

Professor Crowler?

And what is that to you?

I am Dr.

Horatio Ocularis.

Doctor? Fooey.

Go away.

have no use for pill pushers. I heard you asking about Thaddeus Tombs.

I could help you find him if you would tell me why you want to see him.

That is for me to know and you to find out, Dr.

Nosey.

Where's my beer?

The Laszlo Spectrum.

What?

Mention that to Thaddeus too and see what he has to say.

The Laszlo... The Laszlo Spectrum. Yeah, yeah,

yeah. The Laszlo Spectrum. Now go away.

The Laszlo Spectrum.

Aquilaris, are you sure that's what he said?

Yes, sir.

Who is Wolfgang Kraler?

I studied under him at the University of Munich.

He's a brilliant chemist.

Eccentric, but a genius.

I lost track of him after I came to this country, but I heard rumors that he'd

encountered difficulty with the authorities and been dismissed from the

university, but I could never confirm them.

And the Laszlo Spectrum?

Exciting experiment.

Bold, daring, imaginative.

As a young lab assistant, I worked with him on it.

Crowley was attempting to synthesize a spectrum of drugs which he believed

have a hypnotic effect when injected into a person's bloodstream.

Did it work?

No, not when I left Munich and came to this country.

But Crowley...

Vowed to keep experimenting until he perfected it.

Well, perhaps that's why he's here.

Perhaps he has perfected it.

It must be.

It has to be.

Lorette, my dear, do you realize that a few CCs of the Laszlo spectrum could

accomplish... What we now must do with the clumsy procedure of eyedrops,

kinetoscopes, and eyeglasses?

Aquilaris, I want you to arrange for Professor Crowley to be brought here as

quickly as possible.

Oh, within security rules, of course.

Yes, sir.

Lorette, my dear, this is a historic day for Raven.

Senor Shadows!

The new man, West, is asking to see you.

Me? He's insistent about it.

What does he want?

He refuses to say.

Very well.

Thanks for coming, Chiveros.

Greetings, Mr. West.

I've been expecting you.

You're Tycho. You may call me that.

That's close enough, Mr. West. Please sit down.

You've been expecting me.

Yes, Mr.

West.

You see, I've been following your career for some time.

You're a man of great determination and amazing resourcefulness.

From the moment you told the wretch you wanted to meet me, I knew you'd find a

way to do so.

Oh, I do hope you didn't fracture poor Shaviro's jaw.

How did you know about that?

Quite simple.

In addition to the air duct, there's a small vent near the ceiling in your

quarters. Perhaps you noticed it.

I noticed it.

It's a listening port, Mr. West.

Many of them strategically placed throughout our headquarters, permitting

constantly keep in...

touch with what's going on.

Now, may I congratulate you on your decision to join the ranks of Raven?

I didn't have much choice, did I?

Nevertheless, you decided wisely.

And if you still have any lingering doubt about that, perhaps this will

you, Mr. West.

Watch, Mr. West.

Watch closely.

I'm sure the symbolism isn't lost on you, Mr. West.

Within the month, Raven will reduce the United States to chaos.

Its cities will be consumed by flame.

Armageddon, Mr. West, Armageddon.

And it'll not be the phoenix which arises from the ashes. It'll be the

You shouldn't have done that, Mr. West.

I deal very severely with anyone who makes an attack on me.

On what I might have been then if nature hadn't made a mistake.

Made me like this.

I don't think I'm envious of you so -called normal men. I'm not.

Nature is wise.

Nature has a way of compensating for its mistakes.

Although my head is disproportionately large, Mr. West, my brain...

My brain is twice the size, as many times the power and the capacity of an

ordinary human being.

Chronologically, I'm only 30 years old. Yes.

But I've absorbed the wisdom of the ages, Mr. West. I know all that is, and

know all that is to be.

I'm sorry you proved so unreliable, Mr. West.

Raven could have used a man of your vast talents.

I thought I might have a second chance.

No second chances in Raven, Mr. West.

Take him to his quarters. I'll decide his punishment later.

Sister. Wait, wait, wait. I'll be finished in less than a minute.

Thank you.

I've just seen Professor Toombs.

Also?

Come.

That won't be necessary.

Well, what about Tombs?

You mentioned to him Salaslo Spectrum? Yes.

He wants to talk to you about it.

When? Right away.

Well, then let's go.

Professor, you're on your way.

This is the German ambassador. He is about this. This is Shackley. Give me

satchel. That's mine.

Father.

Now you two men can go.

Shackley. Father, treat me.

Father.

How good to see you again.

Toms?

You don't recognize me?

Ja, ja, of course. But you have changed.

Yeah, we both have changed, huh?

It's been a long time, Professor.

Ah, yeah, a long time.

Remember the last time we saw one another?

Oh, like it was yesterday.

What was it you were saying to me just as I was leaving?

Oh, that's what I say to all my students. That's good, isn't it?

Listen, what is happening with that bench twisting and the tough guys

me? Why is that? Why?

Later, Professor.

Right now, I'd like to show you my laboratory. I think you'll be impressed.

Oh?

And then we'll have a long talk about old times.

I'll be looking forward to that.

Won't you, Professor?

Oh, yeah, that'd be fine.

Follow me.

Fine.

What is the matter with that young man?

He's one of our problem patients.

Patients? You mean this is a hospital?

In a way.

Mr. West refuses to cooperate.

Understand?

Yeah, yeah.

I understand.

Yeah, I come.

Well, this is a nice place you have here, Tombs.

Very nice.

Lorette, my dear.

May I present Professor Crowley.

Hello. Well, well, well.

Have you asked about the Laszlo Spectrum?

She knows?

Oh, it's all right, Professor.

Loretta's a trusted colleague.

Well, in that case...

The

Laszlo Spectrum?

Yeah?

You. You finally perfected it.

Yeah? How?

How? Yes.

Well, I used the regressive analysis technique.

Regressive analysis technique?

I'd never heard of it.

Of course not. Nobody has.

You mean it's your own discovery?

Yeah, of course. What else?

I induced an anti -inhibitory microorganism with a far

wider range of psychological activities than anyone had ever suspected before.

How does it work, Professor?

Oh, with the simplicity itself.

A person injected with my serum is immediately brought under my control.

I can turn him on and off like a machine.

Incredible. Will it work on anyone?

Anyone.

Even a person of extraordinary determination and willpower?

No one can resist it.

No one.

They're given the proper dosage, of course.

Would you like me to give you a little demonstration?

Yes, Professor, and I know exactly the person you can demonstrate on.

to inject this in your arm, Herr West, and when I do, you will slip into a

sonambulistic state in which you will, without question, obey every command I

give you, yeah?

It's for your own good, my love.

You may be a genius as a chemist professor, but otherwise you're not too

What's going to happen to you if your serum works?

What?

Your old friend Toombs will have you disposed of.

Shut up, West.

He'll tell Tycho that the Laszlo Spectrum is his.

I told you to shut up.

Tycho? Who is Tycho?

Tycho's the man you should be demonstrating for.

Well, if he is the big cheese, then that is right. He is the one.

Professor, I assure you I'm not trying to steal your serum.

No? Well, then why don't you want me to demonstrate this for Tycho?

Very good question, Professor Kraler.

Tombs. Yes, Tycho.

If Professor Crawler's serum is as good as he says, I think I should be present

at the demonstration.

Oh, I agree.

It'll take place in the conference room in ten minutes.

I'll make the arrangements.

Herm?

Oh, no, Herr West.

On my command.

I want you, with a single blow of your hand, this board to break in two.

Yeah?

Ready, set, go!

Ah, if you would pick up the piece, please.

And hold that out in front of you, stiff.

And now have...

To break that board in two.

Ready?

Set?

Go!

Danke. Danke.

Thank you, Professor. Your mental conditioning serum is remarkable.

Seems you can turn ordinary men into supermen.

Danke, but you have seen nothing yet, Taiko. Nothing, I assure you.

Nothing?

Oh, I have made far more important discoveries in the field of chemically

induced hypnosis, which I would be very pleased to discuss with you.

Proceed. Well, I would prefer to speak in private.

As you wish, as you wish. You may all go.

Tycho, if you'll give me a moment, there's a test I would like to perform

West.

With your permission, of course, Professor.

Some other time, yeah.

Now, Professor.

If it is with my permission, the demonstration is over.

The demonstration is over when I say it's over, Professor.

What objection do you have to Mr. Toombs carrying out his test?

Well, none, of course, but... Proceed, Toombs.

Thank you, Tycho.

Extend your right hand, palm downward.

Now, Mr. West, I'm about to touch the flame of a match to the palm of your

But in your hypnotic state, you will feel no pain.

Oh,

will you?

You see, Tycho, he knew that West could not stand the flame against his flesh.

The demonstration has been a fraud.

A fraud?

Well, if you're going to challenge your old teacher, at least do so in a

professional manner.

What do you mean?

I'll show you what I mean.

Ungrateful students.

That's the acorn pointer finger of the oak tree.

So, here.

But I mean, why use fire when you can use an explosive?

Or perhaps you think this is also a fraud, my skeptical friend?

Well, Herr Darter, there is one way to convince yourself.

Just let me test this explosive on you instead of on Herr West, huh?

I can't.

I'm not under the influence of the professor's serum.

So, you admit to the efficacy of my serum, huh?

Well, uh... Well, what, Dooms?

Well, yes.

Proceed here, Crawler.

Danke.

Oh, Herr West, turn your palm upward, please.

we place in there the explosive.

Ladies and gentlemen, you will observe the patient closely.

You will not see a single tremor despite intense pain.

Now please step back.

Professor, I allow you to do the honors, huh?

Oh, that's all right, Liebchen. We just put a little bandage around it and

everything will be fine.

Now, Herr Tycho, with your kind permission, I would like to have the

myself for a little spell of deconditioning. But you said he was

Go, Lorette.

The rest of you go with her.

Stop it.

Stop it.

What are you doing?

No, stop it. Stop it.

Your old teacher made a fool out of you, eh, compadre?

I still think there's something wrong with that demonstration.

You're just jealous.

I'm so sorry, darling. We could have had such a beautiful life together.

Since you two have penetrated our headquarters, we're forced to abandon

However, this is nothing more than an inconvenience.

We have other quarters available, and the work of Raven will continue.

On schedule.

By the way, senores, we have found out that Ambassador Ramirez was not killed

Nogales after all.

Very clever of you.

But I wish to inform you that I'm still a trusted advisor to His Excellency.

I can kill.

It will not have the same shock effect as if you had been the murderer, Senor

West, but it will still serve Raven's purpose.

Adios, Senores.

Absolutely.

Perfectly right, isn't it?

Tom.

I don't like these odds much, Jim.

I don't either, Frank. What do you say we try and improve them?

It's all your fault, Toomes. You and that old teacher of yours.

Yes, Tycho.

Come on out with your hands up.

Hands up in the air. Get out.

Get against that wall.

Against the wall.

Against the wall. All right, Mr. Tyco.

He's gone.

Where do you suppose he got to?

Everything just looks amber to me.

But you're cute as ever.

The glasses were just part of the process.

And you really mean that Tycho could make someone do just anything?

Makes me shiver just to think about it. Me too.

There's nothing more to worry about.

Whatever it was that Tycho used to condition people was all destroyed in

explosion.

Let's have another little sip before we go to dinner, huh?

There is one thing.

What's that?

Well, you said Jim was only pretending to be conditioned when you injected him.

That's right. So when you set off that explosion in his hand, why wasn't he

hurt? Frank, that's something I meant to ask myself. How did you know it would

work? You don't know anything about explosives.

Oh, of course I don't. But I know that Artemis does.

He got a whole box.

full of the same kind of bottles of harmless little chemicals, see?

Oh, show us how it works. Yes, please.

I'd be delighted.

Let's see.

Now,

first,

we put in a little powder.

And then, we add a little catalyst.

And then we'll wait for the little booth.

That's a small explosion.

Well, I don't understand, Jim. I got the other bottle from the same place.

That's the powder that you used on me?

Mm -hmm.

Frank, do me a favor.

Yeah?

Don't ever do me any more favors.

Right.