Aquaman #44

In "Underworld Reward!", Aquaman ventures onto land for the first time in years, drawn by a lead on Mera’s abduction—only to stumble into a brutal gangland killing. With a bounty now on his head, he must navigate a world of surface crime while the Men of Eldfur rely on Aqualad to face the terrifying Bugala, a monstrous threat rising from the deep. Written by Steve Skeates and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Aparo, this 1969 DC classic blends underwater intrigue with gritty urban danger, all under Nick Cardy’s striking cover.