Hey Dad, can I eat the candy Grandma gave me?
No snacks before bedtime, remember?
Aw, come on... Just one?
No means no.
Come on, Dad, please!
Don't tell your mother, okay?
Yay!
Dad, I think I just saw something...
Oh yeah... There are a lot of deer around these parts.
Or maybe it's a... monster?
There's nothing to worry about! Dad's here, right?
If a monster appears, then you'll beat it up?
You got that right!
A monster or two ain't nothing for me to handle.
Papa...
It's okay. It'll be okay...
Stay in the car.
Got it?
I'm pretty sure someone was here...
Dad!
Oh sure, this is so how I want to spend my weekend...
All us guys getting together for some gardening?
He only said we were going for a drive! He totally tricked us...
The clear blue sky, the wide open land, the sweat dripping from your foreheads...
I think this is the perfect way for youth to spend their weekend.
Easy for you to say!
What are you researching this time?
Why are we collecting soil samples?
Do you know about the abductions that have been happening in Center City?
Abductions?
Over the past month a ton of animals,
have been attacked and gone missing, from cows to horses and even pet dogs.
At this point, no clues or motive have been discovered about who's responsible.
Why would someone attack animals?
Some people are just cruel like that.
But this time, it's people that've gone missing.
Five people in a row.
A man disappeared three days ago after a strange car accident.
Riiight around here...
So what does this incident have to do with the soil?
That soil is an important witness.
It just might tell us who the culprit is.
Huh?
It's already been three days since it happened, right?
Even if there is some evidence left, the wind would have carried it away somewhere.
What did you just say?
You just said "carried away," didn't you?
That's it! That's what connects everything!
Hurry up and get in!
We've got to do one more place before the sun sets!
If we take a detour I'll be late for work!
So will I!
Then you guys are on your own!
S-So, we're walking back?
What a jerk!
It sounds like some sort of joke,
but I'm tellin' the truth, for real!
He couldn't even go to the bathroom by himself at night until he was 9!
I tried kicking the door once, and he was so scared he fainted!
Isn't it hilarious?
Don't know who he takes after, but he's like a teensy-weensy acorn!
An acorn?
Yeah, a tiny one!
Tiny Joey and his tiny courage!
Who are you talking to, Sis?
Some pretty blond what's-her-name...
Hey!
Hello, Lina?
Sorry for calling you so late.
Your sister was telling me a lot about you, Joey.
No, no! That was our neighborhood drunk!
I'm sober, damn it!
Why are you getting in the way? Get outta here!
I'm being serious, man.
There ain't even fairy tales about acorns gettin' cheerleaders.
I'm sorry, Lina...
I'm okay.
You weren't at school, so I was worried. Did something happen?
Well...
There've been those abductions recently, you know?
My Dad said it's dangerous, and won't let me out of the house.
Oh, so that's why.
Hey, has Professor Denton returned yet?
No... It's been three days since we split up, too...
What? He still hasn't come back?
No...
Tomorrow's Saturday, so I'll go look for him with Psy.
I'll help too! I think I could slip out for a bit...
I think it's better for you to listen to your parents right now.
Leave this to us.
But...
No... I want to see you, Joey.
So do I...
Hey, hey, hey!
Explain to me what's going on here?
Why is the hedgehog sitting there drinking coffee?
I can't help it! She came in on her own!
Waiter!
Yes?
Fill me up.
And don't be stingy about it.
I want it so strong I'm hopping on the stools and my head explodes!
As you wish...
And five lumps of sugar.
Right...
Um... Are you planning on coming with us to look for the Professor?
Frankly, I think this is a bigger problem then you guys can handle.
It's an extremely complex case.
Well, things just went from complex to seriously messed up...
Where did the Professor disappear to?
All we know is that he was chasing after the abduction cases.
He must have gotten a hold of a clue to the culprit!
That's why he disappeared!
Please, don't jinx things like that!
Don't underestimate your sister's sixth sense.
I found those underwear you hid after your "accident"
and that test you scored a zero on, remember?
Please don't tell people about that!
Must be hard having a detective in the family.
But these incidents really are a mystery...
They've been so frequent,
but no witnesses or evidence has been found.
Is that even possible?
Might be the work of psychics...
No way...
I wouldn't make fun of psychic powers if I were you!
I don't know the details, but I know one important thing about the culprit.
Use your brains a bit, sheesh!
Listen. Cows disappeared, right?
Whoever it is, they're some macho-man that can carry a cow!
A macho-man?
All right then, let's get to catching the guy!
He split up from you guys, and took off in his RV.
He was heading in the direction of this beach...
We just might run into the culprit here.
But before that...
Why do we...
...have to dress up in these ridiculous outfits?
You know, to get in the spirit.
The spirit? But look at us!
Yeah! The culprit will know we're detectives immediately!
T-That's not what I meant...
Stop your complainin'. We're starting the investigation.
Time to interrogate people whether they've seen a suspicious macho-man around here!
Sis!
The Professor might be adrift on the sea about now.
I'll go "look" for him a bit.
She just came to play around?
I don't think this is going to help any.
There are macho-men all over the place here.
Hey, Joey... Look at that.
Interrogating people? Sounds like a good idea to me...
Psy, take this more seriously!
I feel like we're getting farther away from the Professor by the second.
Galapagos...
What the heck kind of map were you using?
What're you slacking off for?
I've found out where the culprit is.
You have?
So you're the brats who've been sniffing around about me.
We heard rumors that you're the strongest dude in Center City...
Yeah? And what if I am?
We'd like to ask you some questions.
You recognize the guy in this picture?
What? You guys are friends with Matthew?
The Professor came to this bar?
Great, we've picked up his trail.
He's really a strange fellow, that one...
All he does is drink Coke and eat marshmallows.
He must think this place is a coffee shop or something.
And he forgot to tip even though he wasn't drunk.
Yeah, that sounds like him.
Caught up in some money troubles?
That could be the motive for a criminal act...
So? You saying we had something do with this?
You're the culprit who attacked the Professor!
W-We have to turn in a report to the Professor, see!
Yes, yes! We're studying people strong enough to lift cows!
Well that sounds interesting. Let me try.
What the hell do you think you're doing to my little brother?
He got beat by a girl. Nothin' but talk.
Can't be him, then.
You're just scarier than a bull, that's all!
Come on! Playing detective isn't getting us anywhere!
While we're doing this, the Professor is...
Don't be in such a rush. I've figured out one thing so far.
Really?
Yeah...
You get hungry when you use your head.
Um, I really don't think we should be leisurely drinking coffee...
Shuddap already. Some coffee ain't gonna kill anyone.
How about being grateful I'm helping you out for free?
See? I told you not to let Holly out of her cage!
What are you talking about, "helping?"
You've always been like this!
You just have fun teasing us and dragging us around!
Do you understand how inconsiderate it is to play around when there's a person missing?
You keep complaining like that and you'll turn into a cow yourself.
Here.
This is...
Yeah...
Sleeping beauty has woken up.
Um...
Why do we...
...have to wear these clothes?
It's a special room, so the security is tight.
We'll get through it by saying you two are her friends.
Got it?
Who are you?
Some friends for a visit!
Doesn't this look even more suspicious?
Don't you worry! You look like a cute girl to me!
But, why?!
I'm sure this is just temporary. She'll recover them in no time.
Please, stay calm.
P-Pardon us...
We guys, er, girls... We want to be your friend!
'Kay?
Yes, we do!
Um...
We brought you a present. Would you like one?
You guys came to ask about my Dad, didn't you?
But, I don't remember anything.
Psy, she...
Has she lost her memories?
Okay, time for your exam!
You good-for-nothings beat it already.
What's the matter? Why the long face?
You look worse than my 80 year old granny!
A doggy?
My name is Holly. Nice to meet you.
Okay...
When I was your age, I once wore my pajamas for a whole week.
I was bored and all alone, so I played like this.
A whole week?
You sleepyhead!
Yeah...
Did you have scary dreams?
Dreams?
Like, a dream where a demon appears...
A demon? What kind of demon?
Its eyes flash bright red,
and then it attacks people.
And it has super sharp claws...
Then it... to my Dad...
You remember?
Please tell us, what happened to your Dad?
That's enough...
Don't worry, it was just a dream.
Your Dad'll be coming back, just you wait.
You know about Heroman?
He'll KO any demon in one hit!
Really?
Yeah, he will.
Maybe I should see an eye doctor...
Holly looks like she's being serious.
Where do you think you're going?
Um... To a friend's place.
Don't worry, I'll be right back.
Return to your room this instant.
Can't I go out, just for a little bit?
I've been stuck here for three days!
Then I will come with you.
I'll get ready right away.
No, no, that's okay...
A friend you can't introduce to your parents? I can't approve of that.
It's not that "Joey" boy I've heard about, is it?
You don't know anything about Joey, Dad!
Lina!
Lina...
Both me and your mother worry about you.
With Will gone, if something were to happen to you...
Dad...
Back to square one, I guess.
We're quite literally back where we started.
Yeah, no complaining.
They say the criminal always returns to the scene of the crime, right?
We'll stake the place out, and the culprit is sure to turn up!
Wait, you plan to stay here how long?
How long? You expect me to just give up empty-handed?
What'll we do, Joey? Now's our chance to escape...
Okay. Run on a count of three...
One...
Two...
Three!
Hey boneheads!
The Professor was investigating the soil here, right?
Yeah, so?
Look, the plant's dead.
Don't you think that's odd?
What do you mean?
I know the basic outline of the incidents and the status of the investigation.
But why should we get involved in this string of abductions?
Isn't this a job for the police?
We've been notified by the government to help in the investigation.
This is...
Quite the eye opener, yes?
Rock daisies...
It's a very hardy flower that can even survive in the desert.
Why would it have died?
You sure know a lot. Did you work at a flower shop?
My mother loved this flower.
I heard that my dad would bring them back with him from work a lot.
Man, I'm starving. Let's get some dinner.
Your treat, Joey!
Why me?
Sis!
Holly!
Sis!
Will?
Psy, take care of Holly.
Leave her to me!
Heroman...
Engage!
Will, is that you?
Are you the one who attacked Professor Denton?
Answer me!
Heroman...
Attack!
After him, Heroman!
Where'd he go?
Ow...
You're awake?
Where's Joey?
Don't worry. We should just stay here.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're just gonna leave Joey out there, alone?
N-No! He's going after the...
Well... Whatever, Joey's fine!
I can't believe you, Psy! And you call yourself his friend!
Wait, Holly! Don't go that way!
Damn it...
Joey!
Where are you, Joey?
Just you wait, I'm coming to save you!
On the next Heroman:
Sis, where are you? Where did you go?
Sis!
It seemed like Joey and the gang's investigation had gotten to the bottom of it,
but now, even Holly has gone missing.
Joey begins to walk the path of truth in order to take back that which is dear to him.
Next time on Heroman #21: Emotion.
Heroman... Attack!