'Operation Firefly' (Story Code '40016') by Sy Salkowitz

Doctor Samuel Abbott, inventor of a portable laser projector that functions like a firefly’s chemical light energy, is kidnapped by a crime syndicate and taken to their hideout in the Florida Everglades. Steve is immediately assigned by Oscar to rescue the abducted scientist, and proceeds to track down Abbott’s E.S.P.-gifted daughter, Susan, to elicit her aid in his mission. Having sensed that her father is in the Everglades, Susan accompanies Steve as he mounts a rescue attempt, unaware that they are being followed by four of the syndicate’s henchmen. While the leaders of the syndicate, Charles LeDuc and Abbott’s associate, John Belson, attempt to obtain the secrets of the scientist’s invention, Steve and Susan make their way through the perils of the swamps and quicksand. But when the villains blow up their boat, killing their guide, Susan must rely on Steve’s bionic implants to get them through the dangers that lie ahead…

Lee Majors (Colonel Steve Austin), Richard Anderson (Oscar Goldman), Pamela Franklin (Susan Abbott), Simon Scott (Doctor Samuel Abbott), Jack Hogan (John Belson), Joseph Ruskin (Charles LeDuc), Vic Mohica (Eddie), Erik Holland (Rawlins), Joe Kapp (Frank), Bill Conklin (Hobbs)


Directed by Reza Badiyi
Produced by Donald R. Boyle and Sam Strangis
Executive Producer Harve Bennett
Based on the novel by Martin Caldin

TX (US): 1st February 1974

Notes:
*Featuring Colonel Steve Austin and Oscar Goldman