Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #252

Sep 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Super-Sentry of Smallville”

In "The Super-Sentry of Smallville," Aquaman finds himself stranded on a remote island after a chemical exposure renders him allergic to salt water, forcing him to live like a modern-day Robinson Crusoe with his loyal companion Topo by his side. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Ramona Fradon, this 1958 adventure captures a rare, grounded moment in the character’s history, with Curt Swan and Stan Kaye's cover bringing a classic DC flair to the tale.

writer Jack Miller · artist, inker Ramona Fradon · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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writer Jack Miller

artist, inker Ramona Fradon

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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After being exposed to chemicals, Aquaman becomes allergic to salt water and has to remain trapped on an island. He builds a hut and forages for food just like a modern day Robinson Crusoe with Topo as his "Friday". Eventually Topo helps Aquaman realize the effects of the chemicals have worn off so Aquaman can return to the sea.

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