Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #261

Jun 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Superboy Meets Lois Lane!”

In "Superboy Meets Lois Lane!", Superboy finds himself caught between two powerful forces when the eccentric Gustave the Great, master of land animals, challenges Aquaman's dominion over sea creatures. With Ramona Fradon's dynamic art bringing the clash of beasts to life—electric eels, luminous fish, and a triumphant Topo leading the charge—this 1959 Adventure Comics #261, cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, delivers a thrilling aquatic showdown that tests Aquaman’s wit and strength in a battle where nature itself is the weapon.

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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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Gustave the Great, using his mastery of land animals challenges Aquaman and his mastery of sea creatures. During the battle, Aquaman's sea creatures defeat the land creatures of Gustave. Electric Eels defeat a gorilla, luminous fish scare off an elephant, while Topo defeats a lion. The final victory occurs when Aquaman takes control of a water buffalo to destroy Gustave's weapons.

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