Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #255

Dec 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Splitting of Superboy”

In "The Splitting of Superboy," Superboy faces a crisis that splits him in two—literally—when a mysterious force fractures his body and mind, forcing him to confront a version of himself he never expected. Written by Robert Bernstein and illustrated with bold, expressive art by Ramona Fradon, this pivotal 1958 Adventure Comics issue explores identity, responsibility, and the burden of being a hero, all with a touch of surreal wonder. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye captures the moment of fracture with dramatic flair, setting the stage for a story that redefines what it means to be a hero.

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writer Robert Bernstein · artist, inker Ramona Fradon · letterer John Duffy · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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writer Robert Bernstein

artist, inker Ramona Fradon

letterer John Duffy

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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Aquaman is repeatedly torn between dilemmas to save sea life, submarines, sinking ships, and more. Each time he makes a difficult choice, he finds the other choice was saved by an old seafarer who leaves three mysterious holes at every scene. When Aquaman himself is saved, the old man reveals he's King Neptune - with his three-pointed trident. Neptune retired when a new "King of the Sea" arrived - Aquaman!

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