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| Publisher |
DC |
| Artist |
Ross Andru |
| Inker |
Mike Esposito |
| Published | March 1967 |
Doctor William Magnus' perceived favoritism towards the Sizzler, sends Platinum into another jealous rage. As usual, this sparks a conflict between Platinum and Mercury. Gold suggests the team take a ride in the Jetaway to restore harmony. Once in the sky, they encounter, and are attacked by, the Ballon Man. The Jetaway's impact with the Balloon Man sends it spiraling towards the ground. Gold is just able to regain control, before the Jetaway crashes. The Metal Men return to headquarters to find Magnus installing a responsometer in the Sizzler. A radio bulletin informs them that the Balloon Man is in the midst of a robbery. The Metal Men arrive at the scene of the crime, and discover all the bystanders laughing uproariously. In the center of the giggling hordes stands the Balloon Man.The Metal Men rush the Ballloon Man, only to be doused with laughing gas. Overwhelmed by their own uncontrollable laughter, the Metal Men watch helplessly as the Balloon Man escapes, with millions of dollars of stolen currency. Dejected, the team returns to headquarters. Rather than disturb Magnus' work on the Sizzler, the team spends some time exercising, to better prepare themselves for their next encounter with the Balloon Man. The Metal Men are invited to perform at a charity benefit for needy children. Each Metal Man entertains the children in their own inimitable fashion. In the midst of their performances, the Balloon Man absconds with the proceeds. The Metal Men tear after the Balloon Man. This time they are stopped when the Balloon Man lays down a dense cover of smoke, to conceal his escape.Back at headquarters, the Metal Men decide not to bother Magnus with the Balloon Man situation. Arrogantly, Mercury states that he believes it would be better if he handled the Balloon Man alone. The team agrees to follow Mercury's lead, and splits up to take on Balloon Man one-on-one. Mercury is entertaining a young child and his mother, when the Balloon Man floats by. Mercury lassoes the Balloon...
