In a daring attempt to acquire a new explosive,
the wizard's men board a special train,
which their leader stops by remote control.
Batman and Robin overhaul the train
as it gets underway again, and...
Car 4 calling headquarters.
Car 4 to headquarters.
Headquarters. Come in, car 4.
Batman is aboard the train.
I'll stop it. Nolan knows what to do.
What do you want?
That shipment of X-90. Hand it over!
They're getting away in their car.
Nolan, they're after us.
step on it, Floyd.
Car 4 calling headquarters.
Go ahead, car 4.
We got the X-90 shipment according to plan.
Batman is trailing us.
I'll take him out of the running for good!
What's wrong?
The car's gone haywire.
It may be that remote-control machine.
Well, the wizard took care of the Batman.
Yeah, and we took care of the X-90.
By the time the train crew realized what was happening,
we were hightailin' it with the box.
Very interesting.
But, of course you have the other box?
What other box?
The box containing the special detonators.
X-90 is worthless without them.
Don't tell me you left that box aboard the train.
We grabbed all we could before the Batman showed up.
Forget Batman.
I gave you a job to do, Nolan, and you've failed.
I don't like failures.
Maybe-- there must be some other way
we can get a hold of the detonators.
There is. I always have a plan.
That's right, commissioner.
Dick and I trailed Dunne from Brown's apartment to the railroad yards.
It certainly looks as though Brown is getting his broadcast tips from him.
by all means, do that. Goodbye.
He'll have Dunne shadowed.
That'll take care of one suspect.
Well, what about Brown?
If Brown is behind these robberies, which I doubt,
he may be using these broadcasts to give instructions to his gang.
However, I still think Brown is just a show-off.
he may be, but he sure told the gang where that explosive was.
An explosive won't do them any good without a special detonator.
And even Batman doesn't know where that could be obtained.
Sure hope the wizard doesn't know, either.
Any messages, Carter?
Yes, sir. Just one, sir.
A mr. Morton telephoned while you were sleeping.
Morton? Morton?
Oh, yes, the inventor of X-90.
Inventor of what, sir?
Uh, never mind. Uh, it's nothing.
Did mr. Morton say where he could be reached?
Yes, sir. At the hotel Stafford.
It's probably of no importance.
Uh, forget it, Carter.
This is Barry Brown with another exclusive news tip.
Wesley Morton, inventor of X-90,
the new and powerful explosive,
the theft of which I recently predicted,
is here in Gotham City.
For those who are vitally interested,
I can say that he is stopping at the Stafford hotel.
Did you hear Barry Brown's broadcast?
Yes, sir.
Did it give you any ideas?
Well, it told us where the man who invented the detonators could be located.
Hmm, you're improving, Nolan.
Our next move will be to arrange for a conference
with mr. Morton. At rendezvous A.
Mr. Morton?
Yes?
Well, I'm Vicki Vale of Picture Magazine.
And I'd like to get a few shots for our next issue.
How did you, uh, learn I was here?
I haven't informed the press.
Well, somebody informed a certain broadcaster.
Barry Brown revealed your little secret
on his news broadcast today.
Well, my mission is of a private nature.
I am not prepared to grant interviews
sorry to change your plans, mr. Morton,
but you are going to be interviewed.
Who are you? Why have you brought me here?
You'll soon find out.
Who are you?
That is unimportant.
You have perfected X-90,
a highly concentrated explosive
that requires special detonators.
I need a supply of them.
You will tell me where they are.
Why, I can't do that.
Look at me, Morton.
No. No, I won't.
But you will.
Look at me, Morton!
Where are those detonators?
In the electronic research plant.
Vault number 10.
You will remain here until your information can be verified.
It won't take long.
The wizard said stay here!
Help! Let me out of here!
Let me out! Help!
Thank you.
Well, well, what's all the excitement?
I've been locked in a closet.
Did you get some nice pictures in there?
Quit your joking.
Morton's been kidnapped from his hotel room.
Kidnapped?
Did you notify the police?
Naturally.
You don't suppose I was saving the news just for you, do you?
I'll have Alfred bring you some tea.
Oh, you would think of tea at a time like this.
Certainly.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go take my vitamins.
Your news has upset me greatly.
What's up?
Commissioner Gordon.
Commissioner Gordon speaking.
Morton's been kidnapped.
How did you know that?
Never mind. You can thank Barry Brown and his broadcast
for putting Morton on the spot.
Now tell me this. Does anybody else know Morton by sight?
Hammil, for instance?
Well, I tried to get professor Hammil at his home,
but he was on his way to the research plant. I'll call him there.
Don't bother. Batman will take care of it.
Is the car ready?
New wiring installed and tested.
Let's go.
Couldn't we phone Hammil at the research plant for Morton's description?
It's not that simple.
There could be a connection between Morton's kidnapping
and Hammil's unexpected absence.
Then, you think Hammil's involved?
I'm not sure, but I think he knows where Morton keeps those X-90 detonators.
No, Hammil.
Wesley Morton hasn't communicated with us.
Were you expecting him here?
No, it's just that I missed his phone call at home
and thought he might have decided to visit the plant.
I'll wait a bit longer.
What's the matter? Out of gas?
No. The motor conked out on us.
Would you take a look?
Sure, maybe I can help.
Boys, drag him back in the brush.
Floyd, hide this car and bring back that portable radio.
It doesn't look as though your man is going to appear, Hammil.
I'll wait just a few moments longer
It's Batman.
Watch me take him.
What's wrong?
Wait here until I find out.
That truck is parked just around the curve.
Is Robin also to be eliminated by the wizard's men?
Will Morton be forced to reveal his valuable secret?