Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Terror attack on Matthews's party

During Matthews's party, terrorists led by The Cobra attack and destroy his industrial property. The assault marks the beginning of the Cobra's extortion plot and shows the scale of his threat. Security and guests scramble as the factories burn.

Where

Matthews's party

Goldface wins the wrestling match

A wrestling match unfolds where the masked Goldface participates and defeats his challenger, earning public recognition. The victory hints at his larger double life and his abilities beyond the ring. His audience learns that Goldface is more than a showman.

Where

Wrestling arena

German reporter exposes the mask

A German reporter seeks an interview with Goldface, but learns that no one knows the man behind the mask. The exchange builds mystery around Goldface's true identity.

Where

Press area

Cobra's extortion demand

The Cobra demands two million dollars from Perera to protect his factories from attacks. The threat escalates the conflict and ties the extortion plot directly to Perera's business empire.

Where

Perera's office

Dr. Vilar tasked to deliver the money

Perera's company assigns Dr. Vilar to deliver the extortion money to Cobra's men. He arrives at the meeting place and hands over the suitcase, only for the exchange to be wrapped in danger.

Where

Meeting place

Money recovered by Goldface

After the deal, Dr. Vilar chases Cobra's men to a hotel, where he shifts to Goldface and fights the terrorists. He defeats them and recovers the money, foiling the Cobra's initial scheme.

Where

Hotel

Cobra's new scheme

Having learned the money was returned, The Cobra devises a new scheme to intimidate Perera and cement his influence. The new plan heightens the danger for Pamela and others around Perera.

Pamela's motorcycle race sabotaged

Cobra targets Perera's daughter Pamela by sabotaging her motorcycle during a race. Goldface intervenes and saves her from the peril, underscoring his protective role.

Where

Motorcycle race track

Beach attack and waterskiing ambush

At the beach, assassins attack Pamela and her friend Olga while they waterski. Goldface uses a radio-controlled toy plane loaded with explosives to destroy the attackers' boat, foiling the attempt. Because the killers have seen his face, Cobra destroys them in retaliation.

Where

Beach

Cobra is Matthews

It is revealed that The Cobra is Matthews, a ruthless mastermind who intends to profit from destroying his own property via insurance. This twist reframes his motive as greed and personal gain.

Impostor match and real arrival

A wrestling match features an impostor Goldface to lure the real hero. The impostor loses, and the real Goldface arrives with his ally Kotar to continue the pursuit.

Where

Wrestling ring

Gunner suspected; base pursuit

Goldface tells Captain Claridge that he suspects Gunner, Perera's administrator, of being Cobra's inside man. He and Kotar press on toward Cobra's secret base.

Pamela kidnapped; rescue mission

Cobra kidnaps Pamela and demands four million dollars in ransom. Goldface and Kotar infiltrate Cobra's secret base to rescue her and defeat the criminals.

Where

Cobra's secret base

Final showdown and denouement

During the confrontation, Gunner is killed by Matthews. Goldface rescues Pamela and signals the police to storm the base. Matthews kills Number 2 and escapes on a helicopter, but the police shoot down Cobra's helicopter, ending the threat. Goldface then returns to the wrestling ring.

Where

Cobra's base and wrestling ring