U.N.C.L.E. would probably never have been drawn into the bizarre affair of the criminals' escape network if Alexander Waverly hadn't felt hungry in Holland.

Even afterwards, Napoleon Solo had to chase half across Europe and Ilya Kuryakin was forced to pose as a murderer before they realized they were pitting their wits against the ruthless cunning and greed of a single man whose determination knew no limits.

But then a more sinister organization showed interest in a takeover bid...