Vintage 1989 Gerry Andersons Pesents Captain Scarlet Paperback Book - No. 1 By John Theydon - Bassed On The TV Series - Former Shop Stock. Released in 1989 by titans Books and was the first in a series of novels based on the TV episodes. Captain Scarlet finds himself locked in a battle of nerves with his deadliest enemy, the Mysterons who have discovered the key to controlling the worlds weather! Unless Scarlet can stop them, the Mysterons will achieve their ultimate ambition - the Earths total destruction!. Former Shop Stock From A Closed Down Toy And Comic Book Shop. Some minor signs of shelf wear along the edges but otherwise fantastic. All orders received before 4.00pm Monday to Fridays are shipped the same day.