Released May 1959
Adventure Comics #260
Key Issue
Synopsis
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)
Variants
Synopsis
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
Details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Cover Date
- May 1959
- Pages
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- UPC
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- Cover Price
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- Final Orders Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistCurt Swan
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WriterVarious Writers