Mei Man: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Chapter 263 Batman Wax Figure

Herman Fisher: "...remember, the latest Superman LEGO bricks are only available in windowed toy stores, legitimate toys from the Fisher-Price toy factory."

Announcer: "Now let's get back to The Adventures of Superman..."

The listeners in front of the radio are obviously used to the advertisements interspersed in radio dramas. What's more, compared with other radio dramas, the advertisements broadcast in "Superman's Adventure" are also Superman's peripheral products. Many people are eager to go out and buy.

And just as they were thinking, this episode of "The Adventures of Superman" also reached the final part.

Announcer: "After Superman left Dick Grayson, that is, Robin, in his apartment, he didn't come back until an hour later. He turned into Clark again and took Robin's dry clothes. The two got into a taxi and put on clothes together. across town to a road that leads to an abandoned park, and our story meets them there."

In order to match the broadcast of the commercial, Orson Welles deliberately cut the plot of this section, shortened the conversation between Clark and Robin, and pulled the story to the second half of the script.

Robin: "Now, what are we doing here, Mr. Kent?"

Clark Kent: "I'm not sure myself, Dick."

Robin: "Why?"

Clark Kent: "Relax, you see that building we're going to with two big bars?"

After a period of running-in, Orson Welles and his Mercury Troupe have obviously adapted to the dubbing work of radio dramas. Not only that, Orson Welles also initially showed his future as a director in the performance of the script. Given his talent, he wasn't entirely faithful to the script Colin had written.

Occasionally, he will also add his own ideas to the story, such as this episode, according to Colin’s design, there will be troubles between Clark and Robin during the process, and then Clark has to secretly appear as Superman To solve it, Orson Welles decisively cut this part of the plot, making the development of the whole story more rapid.

Of course, Orson Wells would also specifically ask Colin for his opinion before making any revisions.

After getting his approval, he started to delete and modify the script.

Although Orson Wells has the initiative, he also knows that in the radio drama "The Adventures of Superman", Colin is the one who occupies the absolute dominance, and he is not the one he can easily offend.

Robin: "Hmm, it looks like a high-end hotel, but we can't get in. What kind of place is that?"

Clark Kent: "There's a bit of writing left on the bricks above the window, see?"

Robin: "Oh yes, Zoltans Wax Museum, Zoltans?!"

Clark Kent: "Keep your voice down."

As the clues in the play were revealed, the listeners in front of the radio subconsciously held their breath, fearing that their actions would expose Superman and Robin in the play.

Robin: "That's the name I heard before, or at least that's what I thought it was."

Clark Kent: "Look, that's the crux of the matter, you can't be sure, but it's the only lead we have so far, Zoltans, who owns this wax museum, is the only one in the entire phone book and city directory called A person with that name."

Robin: "But what does the man from the Wax Museum have to do with Batman disappearing?"

Clark Kent: "We don't really know if he has anything to do with it, but like I said that's the only lead, so come on."

Robin: "Where are you going?"

Clark Kent: "I want to look in through the window..."

A series of footsteps sounded in the radio drama, while the conversation between Superman and Robin continued.

Robin: "But it's too dark in here to see anything."

Clark Kent: "Fortunately, my vision in the dark is not bad. A little light from the street lamp behind us is enough. Now let's take a look."

Facing Robin's hesitation, Superman or Kent said calmly.

Clark Kent: "Well, it's just a bunch of life-size wax figures standing in there."

Robin: "Yeah, I saw them too, all dressed up, they look kind of creepy in the dark, don't they?"

During the conversation, Superman seemed to notice something strange.

Clark Kent: "Hmm, kind of weird?"

Robin: "What's the matter, Mr. Kent?"

Clark Kent: "This wax figure looks familiar, but I can't remember whose it is?"

Robin: "I can't remember either, oh no, gosh look!"

Just when the two were puzzled, Robin suddenly let out an exclamation.

Robin: "On the left, by the window..."

Clark Kent: "What's up, Dick?"

Following Robin's exclamation, Superman looked over.

Robin: "It's Batman!"

Clark Kent: "Batman?!"

Robin: "Yes, that's right, Batman!"

Clark Kent: "Ah, I see, but... only he's a wax figure..."

Announcer: "Clark Kent startled and followed Dick Grayson's trembling fingers to see the silent, life-size wax figure of the missing Batman. What does that mean?"

Announcer: "Guys, there is an amazing development waiting for you and Superman at [-] o'clock on Tuesday night, so don't miss it, at the same time, on the same FM, listen to the next exciting chapter - "The Adventures of Superman"!"

Announcer: "Features an incredible adventure, faster than a flying bullet..."

Passerby A: "Look at the sky!"

……

In the familiar ending sound of the announcer, the new issue of "The Adventures of Superman" comes to an end, but the listeners in front of the radio are still immersed in the plot of the story and cannot extricate themselves.

The disappearance of Batman, as well as the Batman wax figure that appeared in the wax museum, all affected the curiosity of the listeners in front of the radio.

The next day, CBS received a large number of letters from readers, asking about the follow-up of the radio drama story, what happened to Batman, and whether Superman rescued the superhero in the end.

In the face of the letters from the listeners, CBS Radio also expressed a helpless attitude.

The script of "Superman's Adventure" was completely written by Colin, and the script of the latest episode was not even received by the radio station, so naturally he could not reveal too much to the audience.However, these endless letters from listeners also put great pressure on CBS Radio to let them know the popularity of "Superman Adventure" today.

Once CBS loses its cooperation with Colin, the losses behind it will be difficult to calculate.

This is why, CBS radio station specially broadcast Fisher's Superman Lego toy commercial in this episode of the radio drama, in order to stabilize the relationship with Colin.

After seeing the latest income curve chart calculated by the radio station, CBS finally made a decision internally.

……

"Mr 'Tony Stark', here we come..."

Anti-World, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, inside the Rebel base.

Colin was also a little surprised when he heard Doreen Green's invitation at first, but when he glanced at the situation of the base, he understood it and readily agreed.

"Whoo~"

In the training ground, looking at Colin behind Doreen Green, 'Tony Stark' subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Although, he had already prepared for this day, but when it really came, 'Tony Stark' still felt his heart beat a little faster.

"Who do you think will win?"

In the rebel base, the plane man glanced at the tense-looking 'Tony Stark' in front of him, and couldn't help turning his head to ask Jessica on the side.

"of course……"

Unscrewing the wine cap easily with the thumb of one hand, Jessica pursed her lips and said firmly, "Of course it's Colin."

Witnessing the existence of the opponent's devastating power in the base of the Thunder Special Agents, Jessica has a full understanding of Colin's power, and she doesn't think there is anything in this world that can threaten him.

Hearing this, the flat man nodded, obviously agreeing with Jessica's point of view.

Although he didn't witness Colin's battle in Thunderbolt's prison with his own eyes, he could feel that 'Tony Stark' and the other party were not of the same magnitude.

Moreover, when 'Tony Stark' just woke up, he was easily suppressed by Colin.

"So, why did 'Tony Stark' challenge Colin?"

During the period of getting along in the rebel base, although they did not fully accept 'Tony Stark', their attitude towards him was not as resistant as it was at the beginning, at least among groups like the Flat People who joined the rebels not long ago , The relationship between them and Nick Fury or Howard was not as close as Hawkeye.

The reason why I opposed Howard's biochemical experiment with Nick Fury before was only because of Nick Fury's deliberate contact, and my worries or instinctive fears about this experiment.

After all, when they were in the Secret Prison of Thunderbolt, the researchers in the prison had secretly conducted experiments on prisoners like them.

"who knows……"

Shrugging her shoulders, Jessica raised the bottle and took a sip into her mouth. She swiped her mouth and swept over the 'Tony Stark' in the base, then turned her head to look at Colin, and replied nonchalantly.

"Maybe he suddenly couldn't think about it and wanted to be beaten."

Jessica's answer was obviously a little unreliable, but looking at "Tony Stark" not far away, the flat person suddenly felt inexplicably that this might really be willing.

Otherwise, why is 'Tony Stark' suddenly looking for Colin.

……

"So, 'Tony Stark' regained his powers?"

In front of the console, Nick Fury stared at the 'Tony Stark' on the screen, turned his head to look at Howard and asked.

The so-called power in Nick Fury's mouth naturally refers to the body of 'Tony Stark', which is the power of Human Torch (Human Torch) to burn when exposed to oxygen.

This is the power of Human Torch, but not 'Tony Stark'.

Therefore, after working hard with Dr. Pim, Howard deliberately made him forget this ability through a special brain wave simulation device.

"not at all."

Shaking his head, Howard replied in that hoarse voice.

Howard's answer made the corner of Nick Fury's only intact eye twitch. He looked at the nervous but confident look on the screen, and said in surprise: "Then why did he dare to take the initiative to challenge?" Colin's?"

"Because he's Tony."

Facing Nick Fury's doubts, Howard's cold mouth twitched slightly, revealing a fleeting smile: "Since he was a child, he has always been the one who refuses to admit defeat, even if this time the opponent is too strong to be defeated." Victory does not hinder his courage to challenge."

Noticing the change in the expression on Howard's face, Nick Fury opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

He knew very well that even if he reminded the other party that the 'Tony Stark' in front of him was not Tony Stark, the other party would not take it to heart.

……

Taking the initiative to bring Colin to the training ground for 'Tony Stark', after completing her own duties, Doreen Green obediently gave up her position and approached in the direction of Peter.

"Aunt Mei, how is your recovery?"

Coming in front of Peter, Doreen Green asked May Parker affectionately, and at the same time the leather monkey on her shoulder squeaked to express her concern.

"It's almost recovered."

Hearing Doreen Green’s concern, May Parker nodded with a smile.

The superhuman physique bestowed by the mutated spider allowed May Parker to walk normally from needing a cane in just a few days.

Hearing that May Parker was recovering well, Doreen Green grinned sincerely, and then excitedly approached Peter to discuss with him.

As the only two people of the same age in the rebel base, Doreen Green is obviously happy to talk with Peter, and the latter is also very interested in Doreen Green, a teenage superhero.

After all, except for Doreen Green, everyone in the rebel base was very friendly, but they still only treated him as a child.

Only Doreen Green was willing to treat him as an equal.

Doreen Green: "Well, Peter, who do you think will win?"

Peter: "I don't know, but I know that Mr. Tony Stark is secretly researching a very powerful secret weapon. Since he dared to invite Mr. Colin, he must be sure."

"Secret weapon, why don't I know?"

"Hey, I also inadvertently learned something from Mr. 'Tony Stark'. No matter how I asked, Mr. 'Tony Stark' was unwilling to reveal more."

(End of this chapter)