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Superman captures Anton,

one of the Spider Lady's key men.

He flies him to the Daily Planet office

and turns him over to editor Perry White

for questioning.

Where's the Spider Lady?

Just what is she after?

How many men in her organization?

Well, if you won't talk for me, you will for the police.

I'll go and see if White is all right.

Thanks, Kent, for the lift.

Are you all right, chief?

I think I'll live.

Let's not forget we're still getting out a newspaper.

This is White speaking.

Get set for a special.

I'll have Kent at the City Desk with copy

as soon as we get it out of our prize catch.

I've checked on Anton.

He's in jail, incommunicado.

They'll make him sing.

And it won't be sweet music for the Spider Lady.

So far, he's refused to break.

The next move is the Spider Lady's.

She's bound to make an attempt to release him.

She'll find that impossible. Anton's too well-guarded.

You will have the ray machine ready to operate.

It will be soon. Very soon.

You know we have to wait for the activator tube.

Here it is.

Yes, this is it.

Now I know the machine will soon be ready.

Now go to work on it. There's been too much delay.

I will. O-of course, I will. I- I'm sorry for the delay.

Stop apologizing and go to work.

This is all very fine,

but Anton is still in the hands of the law.

That's right, and if he tells them

where this cave is, we're finished.

I have a way to handle Anton and the police.

Ah, Driller, why don't you keep an eye on the good doctor?

Surely.

And now I have a plan for you.

Hmm. This should be good.

Oh, it's better than that. It's superb.

Hackett, the police want to find you very badly.

Oh, that's not a new idea.

No, but this is.

The police are going to find you.

I hate to disappoint you, but I, uh...

And when they take you to jail,

you'll find a way to communicate with Anton.

Oh, I understand now.

Your schemes are not always easy to follow.

But the light has suddenly broken through.

Yes.

Once I'm in jail, I'll find a way

to get in touch with Anton

in the mess hall or recreation yard.

And you'll see that he doesn't talk.

You'll assure him he'll escape.

And you'll remind him that he's still our partner

and will soon be wealthy beyond his wildest dreams.

Yes, of course.

But, uh, one little detail:

How do I know I won't be left in jail?

Do you think I'd leave you there?

My safety is in your hands, so are all my plans.

I'm happy that you recognize that.

If you even thought I'd try a double-cross,

you'd merely have to go to the police

and tell them that they could find me here.

And you know, my dear lady, I wouldn't hesitate.

Ah, I'm sure of it.

Well, now that we understand each other,

I'll go and let the police find me.

Jimmy, look.

What's the meaning of this?

Stop acting. You're wanted.

What goes on here?

Hello, Miss Lane.

It's Dr. Hackett. He's on the hot list.

Can you identify him? Yes.

Good enough for me.

All right, folks, break it up. Show's over.

Here it is. Home sweet home.

Get in there.

Well, Doctor... Shhh.

Well, where'd they pick you up?

On the street.

What's the matter, you getting careless?

Looks like it.

They get anybody else?

No. Be careful what you say.

They didn't put us together for nothing.

If they think I'm gonna take the rap for them, they're crazy.

What's the matter? The yellow starting to show?

What do you mean yellow? I'm just starting to get smart.

Don't get too smart.

They can't afford to leave us here.

You got any ideas? Maybe.

Such as what?

That's all I can say now.

But if we get out of here and get separated,

meet me at the Dog's Eye.

The Dog's Eye?

Yeah. You know where it is, don't you?

Sure, I know where it is.

Great idea of yours,

persuading the cops to put Hackett in with Anton.

And then what? We've been here for hours.

We may be here a lot of... hours.

What'd you just pick up? Nothing.

He put it in his pocket.

Come on, let me see it.

It's nothing, you got me wrong.

Get it, Lois.

It's just a cigarette butt.

Yeah,

but a new brand.

Look at this.

A message in code.

That ought to be worth at least 10 years for you.

Oh, no, no, no. I don't know anything about it.

A man stops me and he says if I wanna make five bucks.

Sure I do.

He says to come here, pick up the cigarette

and take it to a certain address.

What address?

What address?

1600 North Blvd.,

and to give a fellow that's there a special brand.

He says okay.

I give that cigarette to him and scram.

That's all I know.

I think he's telling the truth, Jimmy.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Okay, beat it.

But if you ever go near North Blvd.,

I'll see that you do land in jail.

I'm finished, mister. You can take it from me.

Well, we can't decipher this thing in a hurry.

How about turning it in?

We lose time.

But we've got to figure out what it says.

I think I have a fast way of doing it.

I'll deliver this and then stick with it.

I'll go with you.

No, you stay here.

White wants one of us to cover the jail.

You get back here in a hurry, or you'll hear from me.

I'll be back.

I'm looking for a job.

No jobs here.

I thought I'd try.

Have a cigarette? No, thanks.

This is a special brand.

All right, beat it. You've been paid off.

Come on.

You don't have to shove. Come on.

Now, scram.

Here's the message.

"Third tier. Cell on the southeast corner. "

Good. I'll contact the Spider Lady.

Come in, 2XE. Come in, 2XE.

This is 2XE.

Message received.

Our two friends are together.

Do you have the location?

Third tier. Cell on the southeast corner.

Very good.

We can settle with both of them at once.

They've outlived their usefulness.

Report back here at once. Over.

Right.

Come on.

Oh, so it's you again, huh?

You've been in our hair long enough.

You and your newspaper pals.

Yeah, and they're right on my trail.

They won't like what they find.

I'm gonna pay this kid back what I owe him.

Tie him up.

Watch out. The pilot isn't lit.

Yeah, I know.

What's the gag?

Anybody opens this door,

it'll blow a spark in a room filled with gas.

They'll both go out with a bang.

Let's get out before we get blown up.

Yeah, we'll use the window.

Is it ready to operate?

The machine is not at full power yet.

Will it work? Oh, yes.

It can be destructive even at this level.

I want it turned on a certain spot at the city jail.

I can beam at any designated spot

and calibrate it so that it will work.

Then hurry, there are two useless people to be wiped out.

Are you sure that you want to loose such devastating power?

Get it ready.

It is generating strength now.

Is Jimmy at his desk?

Well, how about Clark?

Let me speak to him.

Clark, I'm in jail.

No, not really. Just visiting.

Have you had any word from Jimmy?

No, he hasn't called.

When did he do that?

What's the address?

Go ahead.

1600 North Boulevard. I'll check him.

Just a minute.

I'll stay here and see if I can get

anything out of Hackett or Anton.

That's a good idea.

Is the machine focused on the city jail?

On the southeast corner as you ordered.

The Man of Steel uses his super-sensitive hearing.

When will it be able to send the beam?

It's gaining strength now.

Hello, boys. Comfortable?

Well, look, we've got a guest.

Now, ain't we lucky.

You didn't happen to bring a cake with a...

Cake with a file? No.

Maybe if you boys'd play ball with the press,

I could help you out a bit.

Where have I heard that before?

You gotta get to the jail, Superman.

Lois is there.

I heard Driller say the Spider Lady's

gonna turn the ray machine on it.

It may be too late now.

Can you get along by yourself?

Yeah, but you've gotta save Lois.

Up, up and away!

Don't you gals ever know when to give up?

Go on and beat it.

You're not being very cooperative.

It's ready to beam.

Go ahead.

I said beat it.

Is the Spider Lady to succeed in her deadly purpose?

Is even Superman powerless against her sinister strength?

For the amazing climax, see "The Payoff,"

the final chapter of Superman at this theater next week.