Adventure Comics #260

DC ⋅ 1959
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Key Facts

Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry

1st appearance of Queen Atlanna

Issue Details

Publisher

DC

Artist

Curt Swan

Writer

Various Writers

Published

May 1959

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)

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