History: It’s not known when Senator Tallis became the official liaison to S.M.A.S.H. One may assume his duties began when the science heroes returned to Earth after thirty years in suspended animation. However, his assignment took a brief hiatus when S.M.A.S.H. disbanded. Individual members had difficulty adjusting to the new time period, which led to internal fighting within the group.

Three years later a new threat arose and the government called in former members of S.M.A.S.H. for help. Senator Tallis was there to brief the science heroes. The threat was discovered to be the one-time hero Mystico, who was later defeated. Former members reassembled S.M.A.S.H. after this incident and Senator Tallis resumed his liaison duties.

Senator Tallis next called upon S.M.A.S.H. to investigate the reappearance of Captain Future and his distorted ship, The Thunderbolt. The two were on a collision course with Earth. Tom Strange with Princess Pantha headed to space to learn more. The emergence of time anomalies occurring frequently on Earth was connected with an unconscious Captain Future and his ship. Acting on behalf of President Franklin, Tallis called upon Professor Pines to develop another solution if Strange failed to solve the situation. With time slipping by, a rocket with nuclear explosives was launched to destroy Captain Future’s ship. Strange and Pantha retrieved Captain Future with the help of Ms. Masque before the rocket destroyed the ship.

With the crisis averted Senator Tallis continues his governmental duties along with updating the President on the actions of S.M.A.S.H.