Aquaman #34
In "Aquabeast the Abominable," Peter Dudley’s obsession with Mera leads him down a dangerous path when he undergoes a transformation attempt by Dr. Ludorf, resulting in a monstrous fusion of man and sea. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with dynamic art by Nick Cardy, this 1967 DC classic sees the tragic rise of the Aquabeast, a creature caught between worlds, as he confronts the villain Hammuri in a desperate bid to protect the woman he loves. The cover by Nick Cardy captures the eerie spectacle of this aquatic horror, making this a standout issue for fans of classic superhero tales.
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Peter Dudley falls in love with Mera and had Dr. Ludorf perform an operation to change Dudley into a double of Aquaman, but the procedure goes wrong and Dudley becomes an "Aquabeast". Aquabeast kidnaps Mera and eventually sacrifices his life to save her from Hammuri.
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