Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Adventure Comics #273

Jun 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Boy Who Was Stronger Than Superboy!”

In "The Boy Who Was Stronger Than Superboy!", Aquaman takes on a grueling challenge to swim around the globe in 80 hours—just as he and Aqualad must fend off the relentless threats of Smugglers, Incorporated. Written by Robert Bernstein and illustrated with dynamic precision by Ramona Fradon, this 1960 adventure showcases Aquaman’s endurance and courage in a story that’s as thrilling as it is unique. The cover, by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, captures the aquatic tension with striking clarity.

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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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An author needs Aquaman to prove he can swim around the world in 80 hours. While Aquaman does this, he and Aqualad have to fight off Smugglers, Incorporated.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).