Comic Title: Showcase Presents Aquaman Vol. 1 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2007
On Sale Date: February 14, 2007 Direct Market Date February 14, 2007
Source: Previews, Vol. 16 #11 (#215)

Direct Market Date February 14, 2007
Source: Usenet, New Releases List for Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 544
Editor: Bob Joy

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Curse of the Sea Hermit"
Pages: 6

Feature(s):
Aquaman (of Earth-1)

Writer: George Kashdan
Artist: Nicholas Peter Cardy

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #295 (1961)

Feature Character(s)

• Aquaman (last appearance in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #55; next appearance in Superman #148)

Supporting Character(s)

• Aqualad (last appearance in Detective Comics #294; next appearance in Detective Comics #296)
• Topo (last appearance in Detective Comics #294; next appearance in Detective Comics #296)

Villain(s)

• A pirate gang (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Aquaman and Aqualad come across a boat that is off-course. When they approach they are warned away by the captain of the vessel who claims that he is cursed. A sea plane also approaches and is damaged when it nears the boat.

Not fearing the curse, Aquaman approaches and is caught in a maelstrom. It subsides as Aquaman swims away. Later that night Aquaman returns with Aqualad and approach the boat from below. The water begins to boil around them causing them to flee.

Aqualad is convinced of the curse, but Aquaman is not. He orders swordfish to cut the hull of the boat. As Aquaman enters, he discovers some pirates. The captain explains that they are a pirate gang trying to evade capture by keeping people away using special machinery. Aquaman captures them, proving the curse phony.