Aquaman, #1
Published: January-February 1962
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Issue Contents:
The Invasion of the Fire-Trolls!
Characters
- Aqualad (mainstream Universe)
- Aquaman (mainstream Universe)
- Arthur Curry (mainstream Universe)
- Garth (mainstream Universe)
- Fire-trolls
Credits
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Issue number does not appear on the cover. Logo design most likely inspired by the Aquaman logo design that first appeared in More Fun Comics (DC, 1936 series) #100 (November-December 1944), probably done by Louis Cazanueve.
Treasure Chest of Fun
Story Notes
Inside front cover. An advertisement for Honor House Products Corporation.
The Invasion of the Fire Trolls
Storyline
Quisp (a water sprite) helps Aquaman and Aqualad against three Fire-Trolls that escaped from an undersea volcano.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Letters: Ira Schnapp (uncertain)
Story Notes
In one sequence Topo can be seen dusting Aquaman's Aqua Cave.
"For the very best..."
Story Notes
A promotion house advertisement for the current issues of Rip Hunter and Challengers.
Another Giant Batman Collection!
Story Notes
A promotional house advertisement for the second Giant Batman Annual on sale November 16th, 1961.
"This is fine!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Secret of the Happy Pig!
Storyline
Mervin is miserable.
Characters
- Mervin Mouse
- Peter Porkchops
- Wolfie
- Mr. Turtle
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Rube Grossman
- Inks: Rube Grossman
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published as a public service in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly coordinating organization for national health, welfare, and recreation agencies in the U.S.
Chapter 2: One Hour to Doom
Storyline
Quisp accidently shrinks Aquaman and Aqualad after they are attacked by the Fire Trolls. In their tiny forms, the duo gets attacked by a scorpion, lizard and pelican.
Characters
- Aqualad (mainstream Universe)
- Aquaman (mainstream Universe)
- Arthur Curry (mainstream Universe)
- Garth (mainstream Universe)
- Quisp
- Fire-Trolls (villains)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Letters: Ira Schnapp (uncertain)
Your Passport to Amazing Adventures!
Featuring House of Secrets; Challengers of the Unknown; Tales of the Unexpected
Homer Goes Skin-Diving
"All right, Homer. You're all set for your last skin-diving lesson!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Wonders of the Water World
Chapter 3: The Sinister Secret of the Fire Trolls
Storyline
After the shrinking spell wears off, Aquaman and Aqualad team up with Quisp to freeze the Fire Trolls and return them to their underwater volcano, sealing it up.
Characters
- Aqualad (mainstream Universe)
- Aquaman (mainstream Universe)
- Arthur Curry (mainstream Universe)
- Garth (mainstream Universe)
- Quisp
- Fire-Trolls (villains)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Letters: Ira Schnapp (uncertain)
"This famous symbol is your guarantee..."
Story Notes
Promotional house advertisement for Batman and Detective Comics.
Watch for the Fourth Superman Annual!
Story Notes
A promotional house advertisement for the fourth Giant Superman Annual on sale on November 9th.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover. Advertisement for the Daisy Manufacturing Company.