Aquaman, #52

Published: July-August 1970

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Aquaman #52

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Issue Contents:
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Aquaman
Credits
The Traders' Trap
Story 1 15 pages superhero
Storyline

Aquaman and his female companion are captured by aliens while trying to find a way back to Earth. After escaping the aliens, Aquaman returns to Earth abruptly, as explained in the Deadman story in this issue.

Characters
  • Aquaman
  • Mera
  • Vulko
  • Aqualad (cameo)
  • Black Manta (cameo)
  • unnamed other-dimensional woman
  • the Super-Intellectuals (aliens)
Credits
Story Notes

14 pages of main story, with 2-page epilogue following the Deadman story. Page 7 is a 2/3-page and page 14 is a 1/2-page.

Story 2 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Letter from Richard H. Morrissey.

Never Underestimate a Deadman
Story 3 9 pages superhero
Storyline

Deadman and Tatsinda must stop the Id-Men from decimating the minds of the Earth's population. Realizing that he will need help, Deadman helps Aquaman to return to Earth to stop the aliens.

Characters
  • Deadman
  • Tatsinda
  • Ocean Master
  • the Id-Men (aliens)
  • Aquaman
  • Vulko
  • Mera
Credits
Story Notes

Crossover with this issue's Aquaman story.

The Story Behind the Story
Story 4 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Steve Skeates details the genesis of the Aquaman/Deadman crossover.