To most people, a restful massage would mean only calm and relaxation, but for the Man Called X, it's only the calm before the storm. After enjoying his Turkish bath, and part way through his massage, a man's voice calls out to ask if Ken Thurston is there. It's the Chief, and he's been looking all over town for him. There's been some trouble in the Middle East, and several explosions and fires out at the Acme Oil Refinery. An agent was sent last week, but was found dead the next morning - so naturally, the Chief thought of Ken to pick up the trail...