Adventure Comics #260 (1959) First Print
Adventure Comics #260 is an issue of the Adventure Comics series from DC, released May 1, 1959. Written by Various Writers with artwork by Curt Swan. Notable appearances include Queen Atlanna, Aquaman. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 2 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.
1. The Kents Second Super-Son (written by Jerry Coleman : reprinted in: Superboy #129)2. Peg (gag page by Henry Boltinoff)3. Do You Make Life Hard on Yourself? (public service message / written by Jack Schiff)4. How Aquaman Got His Powers! (written by Robert Bernstein : reprinted in 80 Page Giant #8, Aquaman (1962 series) #48, DC Special Series #19, More Secret Origins Replica Edition (1999), Aquaman Archives #1, Showcase Presents Aquaman #1). The story introduced the name Arthur Curry, Aquaman's parents and his Atlantean origin5. Little Pete (gag page by Henry Boltinoff)6. Green Arrow's New Partner! (written by Robert Bernstein : reprinted in: Teen Titans (1966) #38, Showcase Presents Green Arrow #1)
Key Facts
- Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry
- 1st appearance of Queen Atlanna
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