Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Detective Comics #294

Aug 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Villain of 100 Elements”

In "The Villain of 100 Elements," Aquaman and Aqualad face a mysterious threat as sea monsters—apparently alive—ravage the oceans. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Nick Cardy, this 1961 issue showcases Aquaman’s quick thinking as he uncovers the truth behind the mechanical beasts. The cover by Sheldon Moldoff captures the clash of man and machine beneath the waves.

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writer Jack Miller · artist, inker Nick Cardy · cover Sheldon Moldoff

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writer Jack Miller

artist, inker Nick Cardy

cover pencils, inks Sheldon Moldoff

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Harry Black has large sea monsters at his command and is attacking shipping. Aquaman and Aqualad arrive on the scene but their finny friends are overpowered. Aquaman then figures out the sea monsters are mechanical, and sends electric eels to short circuit the villain's controls. This makes his "monsters" inoperative and easy pickings for Aquaman's finny friends.

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