It's midday on a busy road in Metro City, California. A lone police officer is monitoring the speed of passing cars near a speed trap. However, this rookie appears quite bored.

The officer continues his pursuit of the limo, unfortunately causing a bit of traffic himself as he tries to follow its speed. He follows the M.A.D. Limo to a dirt road.

Elsewhere, in the outskirts of the city, there is a seemingly unimposing office building. There are no markings on the outside, but if one were to enter, they would soon realize that they have entered the headquarters of the criminal syndicate M.A.D. Several employees, lackeys, or minions, depending on your terminology, of the syndicate were hard at work. Some appear to be the typical office stooge, balancing accounts and devising plans. Others, however, appear to be hard at work, developing weapons. There is even a small gym in the back where the more physically inclined members work out to develop their physique. In the back corner is the office of one Dr. George Irving Claw. The evil mastermind is seated at his desk, stroking his grey and black striped tabby cat.