Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #260

May 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Kents' Second Super-Son!”

In "The Kents' Second Super-Son!", the Kents welcome a mysterious child with powers beyond imagination—only to discover he may be more than just a miracle. Written by Robert Bernstein and illustrated with striking clarity by Ramona Fradon, this 1959 Adventure Comics entry explores the quiet wonder of a boy born with extraordinary gifts, set against the familiar backdrop of Smallville’s warmth. The cover, by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, captures the moment of revelation with timeless elegance.

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

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writer Robert Bernstein

artist, inker Ramona Fradon

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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Aquaman stops the U.S. Navy from testing atomic depth charges and recounts his origin to Commander Haskel. Aquaman's mother (Atlanna) was an outcast from Atlantis who was taken in by Tom Curry, a lonely lighthouse keeper. The two had a child (Arthur) who inherits his mother Atlantean abilities as a baby. Afterwards Aquaman tells the Navy not to test their depth charges at the location. It turns out that is where Atlantis is located.

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