 Beatles weeping down upon the underworld to smash ganglin come the friend of the unfortunate enemy of criminals mysterious all-powerful character a problem to the police but a true state of law in reality Dan Garrett a rookie patrolman loved by everyone but suspected by none of being the blue Beatles as the blue beatle he hides behind a strange mask and a suit of blue chain armor flexible as silk but stronger than today's episode of the blue beetle is entitled the sea serpent rumors have reached the city that a sea serpent has been ravaging the nearby coast already several bodies have been washed ashore each of them has borne the mark of a serpent's fangs what is behind these rumors are they true is there really a sea serpent ravaging the coast or is there a definite plan on foot to frighten people away from the shore resort as our story opens Dr. Franz is listening to the radio while dusting the shells of his little apothecary shop and awaiting the usual morning call of his young friend patrolman Dan Garrett who in secret is really the blue beatle morning got hello hello Danny what's that a radio don't tell me you're gonna modernize this coin little shop of yours it's not that bad I just thought I'd like to have a little music once in a while the customers also like to get the baseball scores and you find what are you and Mike Mannegan doing these days any special assignment no not the little quiet since we chase those racketeers out of Chinatown what do you think about this sea serpent scare I don't really know what to think other such things as sea serpent duck well turn sea serpent has been associated with huge dragon like creatures we read about it as a matter of fact a serpent can be any size holding the reports bodies of these bidders were bitten showed signs of having been poisoned that's strange we interrupt our regular program to bring you a special news bulletin breaker city the body of another beta was brought ashore by lifeguards this afternoon the beta a man about 50 showed signs of distress while swimming about 300 feet offshore his cries for help were immediately answered by lifeguards who rushed to his rescue however when brought to shore he failed to respond to effort that restoration and died on his way to the hospital doctors who examined the man reported finding marks upon the man's leg resembling snakebite they confirmed that the man did not drown but died from the effects of poison late news dispatches will be given over this patient as the fees we continue now with our regularly scheduled program very strange in fact I'd say the whole thing looks very fishy to me if you'll excuse the pun what are you going to do about it well our territory doesn't extend beyond the city limits but I'm gonna ask the commissioner that officer man again and me take a run down the breaker city and see what we can uncover that's a good idea Danny the sea air will do you good if I go I'll drop in to see you when I get back are you wearing the poison detector ring I gave you Danny wouldn't be without it you may find it useful on this case remember the stone turns from green to yellow in the presence of poison I know well so long doc if I catch a sea serpent I'll stuff him and bring him back to you sure that's not driving through these pine woods and the rain doesn't make driving an easier you know it seems came to stress to be working on a case in cities they don't feel like somehow I guess I missed the field of the police capital shine of me police badge you still look like a cop man again do I Johnny yeah nobody's ever mistake you for anything but an honest a goodness cop well then that's what I am I am and I'm proud of it there's a lighter head that must be the lake house maybe they can put us up for the night we can drive over to breakers city in the morning yeah that's a swell idea I'll pull in and you run in and see if they can take care of it ain't wait outside isn't it yes well whether the ducks traveling far my friend and I on our way to breakers city we saw your lights and decided to stop off for the night are you the clerk I'm the owner on several hotels around the lake here I beg your pardon got any accommodations sorry but we're all filled up business must be good or the rain forced the tourists inside yeah it isn't the rain we're having the best season we ever had that's so I thought that some of the votes were complaining about for business not here is fine man a lake well I guess we'll have to keep going it isn't far to break your city you'll find plenty of accommodation there well if you're filled up they'll be too I hardly think so they're not doing so well this season this sea serpent scare seems to be keeping people away from the seashore but one man's misfortune is another man game we seem to be getting the business that usually goes to the seashore that's so well that's very interesting tonight I'm more anxious than ever to get to breakers city hey Danny this is a swell room they gave us overlooking the ocean and only four books double yes we must be the only guest in the hotel there the lobby is as dead as a museum after closing hours about a bite to eat before we turn in that's a good idea let's go in the coffee shop here sir man what'll it be some Java the piece of apple pie a la mode and a slice of cheese hey yours mister well my friend here is dieting but I'm hungry bring me a glass of hot milk and a toasted roll so such a husky lad you're a small eater Danny but what I eat makes muscle say look to that window out there in the boardwalk isn't that Joan Mason of the Chronicle yeah and she's coming this way and there's a man following that hey Danny come on take your hand off that girl we didn't wait there a crooked you and who else drop that gun oh yeah well how do you like this oh after him Danny I can't run he got me in the legs of bad not just a flesh warning I'd better stay here and look after you and miss Mason oh Danny I was never so glad to see anyone am I right are you all right yes but about officer manager here he can't walk I'll be all right if Daniel and me a shoulder to lean on oh come on Mike we'll get you into the hotel and call a doctor in the morning we'll send you back to the city a wounded hero okay but right now I want that piece of apple pie a la mode with cheese and the crop of Java hey John you talked with one of the lifeguards who has made several rescues yes I told him I was investigating the sea serpent for the Chronicle what did he say he said that in each case he'd seen something that looked like a serpent's tail lash out of the water just before the victim cried for help have you found anyone else who claims to have seen the sea serpent no I haven't that's strange yes isn't it where did you pick up this man who was following in a restaurant on the boardwalk he came in while I was eating and followed me when I left this sea serpent scare is either a practical joker's plan gone haywire or it's a well thought out scheme to ruin the season for breaker city doesn't look like a joke to me this is down to the owner of this hotel is ready to commit suicide he's losing thousands of dollars every day well you better get some sleep I'll see you in the morning what about mannequin I'll put him on the train and ship him back to the city doc said his wound wasn't serious but he won't be much help to us here how about meeting me on the pier pulling in the next sunrise and they may catch a I'll be there with them thought for his tail Hey we better hurry John they're starting to haul in the next I'm right with you all those Mr. Downs I want you to meet him morning Mr. Downs no hello Miss Mason this is down there beautiful days and maybe to some people but not to me you seem down in the mouth you'd be down in the mouth if everything you'd strive for was gradually slipping away from you I understand you're financially interested in break your city I own the Sunset Hotel for one thing if sea serpent business is making it tough for you tough is not the word I'm on a special assignment from the New York City Police Department investigating this case oh are you well I certainly hope you can clear up this mystery it's costing us hotel and concession owners thousands of dollars a day to keep open there's no business except they excursionist well I'll certainly do what I can suppose you and Miss Mason come with me I want you to meet Professor Meredith he's an authority on fish and such things and he's in charge here I'd like to meet him all right boys you can begin hauling in the next Professor Meredith good morning Mr. Downs good morning I'd like to have you meet Miss Mason of the Chronicle Mr. Garrett of the York City Police happy to meet you both thank you by the way who's that man standing over there one with the dark hair oh that's that's one of the lifeguards yes I thought I'd seen him before they thought oh I was just telling Miss Mason how long it'll be before you pull up the net they're pulling them out now just the moment we discover if our haul contains the key to all right then bring them that over the beer I keep the size up we don't want to lose anything I've got it how old of it well that's quite a haul and he a variety professor I know sharks there yes more ones there's some of the skate wheatfish channel bath this one doesn't look like a balloon or that's a blow fish only a needle Miss Mason but a big one well I guess we'll have to try again what's the use marita you won't find anything it might as well admit we're licked and close up I give a lot to know what just what out there well I'm going to find out if it's still there what are you going to do I'm going to find out if these waters are safe to be there Mr. Downs do not think yes I am I'm going into that water if the sea seven is there and wants human flesh you can have mine my mind what have I got to lose I have no family everything I have is invested in this beat if I can breathe here so can everybody else I'm going to get it over with up and he's gone crazy with one of you lifeguards grab him Oh there he goes right off the pier. I'm going after him. No, Dan. They're going to lifeguards. Keep your eyes on them everybody. I'm going in to know Danny. I'm going out of that rowboat under the pier. Look, Mr. Downs is swimming away from the car. He's a strong swimmer. I never made him do it. This thing has preyed on his mind for a long time. Look, what is the guy just calling for help? A few men run for a doctor and form the lifeguard station for a form over. Look, Mr. Downs has grabbed the lifeguard and something's happened to Downs. He's that girl that I got in the thinking. Hey, Danny, look out. Oh, the server's got Mr. Downs. He's got him. I know it. What is the slimy thing that lurks in the water's off-breaker city? Is it a sea serpent or a poisonous fish? Will Danny solve his mystery? Or will the blue beetle have to go into action?