Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #259

Apr 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Blind Boy of Steel!”

In "The Blind Boy of Steel!", Aquaman finds himself in a strange predicament when scientist Roland Peters, armed with a mind-transferring device, traps the Atlantean hero in the bodies of various sea creatures. With his mind scattered across fish and his powers out of reach, Aquaman must rely on instinct and the help of his aquatic allies to reclaim his body. Written by Jack Miller and brought to life with expressive art by Ramona Fradon, this 1959 adventure features a standout cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, capturing the surreal tension of a hero lost in the deep.

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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Roland Peters has constructed a brain-wave transmitter and is experimenting on illegally captured sealife when Aquaman arrives and releases his finny friends. Getting in a lucky shot, Peters knocks out Aquaman, and decides to give his device a real test run by transferring Aquaman's mind to different fish. Eventually Aquaman and his finny friends defeat the villain, restoring Aquaman's mind back to his body.

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