Adventure Comics #248
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Great Super-Powers Contest," Aquaman finds himself at odds with the ocean's inhabitants when he appears to be handing over sea creatures to aliens for their aquarium—only to reveal his clever ruse was part of a larger plan. Written by Jack Miller and brought to life with expressive art by Ramona Fradon, this 1958 adventure showcases Aquaman’s wit and resourcefulness in a story that plays with perception and deception. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye captures the dramatic tension of the moment, a 10-cent comic that remains a standout in DC’s early superhero lineup.
In "The Traitor of the Seven Seas," Aquaman finds himself accused by the ocean's creatures after appearing to hand them over to alien collectors for an interstellar aquarium. With the deep sea's trust shattered, he must outwit the aliens using clever deception—proving his loyalty not with force, but with a bold ruse.
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Reprinted in Läderlappen #13/1958 (1958), Superboy #149 (1968), Mighty Comic #69 (1969), The Brave and the Bold #113 (1974), Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006), Stålpojken #1/1959
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