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| Title = Aquaman |
| Title = Aquaman |
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| Volume = 1 |
| Volume = 1 |
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| Issue = 58 |
| Issue = 58 |
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+ | | Day = 14 <!-- Letter Ad Batman Family 14 --> |
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| Month = November |
| Month = November |
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| Year = 1977 |
| Year = 1977 |
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| Executive Editor = Joe Orlando |
| Executive Editor = Joe Orlando |
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| CoverArtist1 = Jim Aparo |
| CoverArtist1 = Jim Aparo |
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+ | | Writer2_1 = Paul Kupperberg |
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+ | | Inker2_1 = Vince Colletta |
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| Quotation = ...you my son, shall carry on the heritage of Atlantis -- for you have the power to become ruler of all the oceans! |
| Quotation = ...you my son, shall carry on the heritage of Atlantis -- for you have the power to become ruler of all the oceans! |
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| StoryTitle1 = Through a Past Darkly! |
| StoryTitle1 = Through a Past Darkly! |
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| Synopsis1 = [[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]] returns home only to discover that Mera is missing. What he does find however is his old foe the [[Fisherman (New Earth)|Fisherman]], lying in wait inside the [[Aquacave]]. He snares Aquaman inside a pressurized net. Aquaman's body chemistry cannot compensate for the change in pressure quickly enough and he falls over unconscious. |
| Synopsis1 = [[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]] returns home only to discover that Mera is missing. What he does find however is his old foe the [[Fisherman (New Earth)|Fisherman]], lying in wait inside the [[Aquacave]]. He snares Aquaman inside a pressurized net. Aquaman's body chemistry cannot compensate for the change in pressure quickly enough and he falls over unconscious. |
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When he comes to, he finds that the Fisherman has secured him to the solar panels of his father's old, abandoned lighthouse. Confident that he has at last defeated him, the Fisherman leaves Aquaman to his fate. As the rays of the sun dehydrate Aquaman, he reflects upon his childhood, growing up on this tiny island with his father [[Tom Curry]] and his Atlantean mother [[Atlanna (New Earth)|Atlanna]]. The memories bolster Aquaman's confidence and he eventually breaks free. He dives into the sea and begins his search for the Fisherman. |
When he comes to, he finds that the Fisherman has secured him to the solar panels of his father's old, abandoned lighthouse. Confident that he has at last defeated him, the Fisherman leaves Aquaman to his fate. As the rays of the sun dehydrate Aquaman, he reflects upon his childhood, growing up on this tiny island with his father [[Tom Curry]] and his Atlantean mother [[Atlanna (New Earth)|Atlanna]]. The memories bolster Aquaman's confidence and he eventually breaks free. He dives into the sea and begins his search for the Fisherman. |
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− | | Synopsis2 = [[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]] consults with [[Vulko (New Earth)|Vulko]] while young [[Arthur Curry, Jr. (New Earth)|Arthur Curry, Jr.]] lays dying. Vulko tells her that the scientists of [[Dimension Aqua]] might hold the key to saving the baby's life. Mera knows that she cannot bridge the dimensional gateway to her homeworld, but she is determined to try. She finds a small spatial aperture and widens it with her hard water powers. As she enters [[Dimension Aqua]], she is immediately set upon by armed guards. Leading the squad is the warlord [[Leron (New Earth)|Leron]]. Leron tells her that he has captured her scientist ally Xebel and that they shall both be executed. |
+ | | Synopsis2 = [[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]] consults with [[Nuidis Vulko (New Earth)|Vulko]] while young [[Arthur Curry, Jr. (New Earth)|Arthur Curry, Jr.]] lays dying. Vulko tells her that the scientists of [[Dimension Aqua]] might hold the key to saving the baby's life. Mera knows that she cannot bridge the dimensional gateway to her homeworld, but she is determined to try. She finds a small spatial aperture and widens it with her hard water powers. As she enters [[Dimension Aqua]], she is immediately set upon by armed guards. Leading the squad is the warlord [[Leron (New Earth)|Leron]]. Leron tells her that he has captured her scientist ally Xebel and that they shall both be executed. |
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'''Featured Characters:''' |
'''Featured Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]] {{ |
+ | * {{a|[[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]]}} {{flashalso}} |
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'''Supporting Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Atlanna (New Earth)|Atlanna]] {{ |
+ | * {{a|[[Atlanna (New Earth)|Atlanna]]}} {{flashback}} |
− | * [[Thomas Curry (New Earth)|Tom Curry]] {{ |
+ | * {{a|[[Thomas Curry (New Earth)|Tom Curry]]}} {{flashback}} |
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+ | * {{a|[[Jeffrey Franklin Burr (New Earth)|Kobra]]}} {{BTS}} |
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− | * [[Jeffrey Franklin Burr (New Earth)|Kobra]] {{BTS}} |
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'''Locations:''' |
'''Locations:''' |
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− | * [[Atlantic Ocean]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Atlantic Ocean]]}} |
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+ | ** {{a|[[Atlantis]]}} |
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+ | *** {{a|[[Aquacave]]}} |
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+ | * {{a|[[Curry Lighthouse]]}} |
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− | :*[[Aquacave]] |
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'''Vehicles:''' |
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+ | * Fisherman's mini-sub |
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'''Featured Characters:''' |
'''Featured Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]] |
+ | * {{apn|[[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]]|Adventure Comics Vol 1 451|}} |
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'''Supporting Characters:''' |
'''Supporting Characters:''' |
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− | * [[Arthur Curry, Jr. (New Earth)|Aquababy]] |
+ | * {{a|[[Arthur Curry, Jr. (New Earth)|Aquababy]]}} |
− | * [[Vulko (New Earth)|Vulko]] |
+ | * {{apn|[[Nuidis Vulko (New Earth)|Vulko]]|Justice League of America Vol 1 142|Aquaman Vol 1 60}} |
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+ | * {{apn|[[Leron (New Earth)|Leron]]|Aquaman Vol 1 11|}} |
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'''Other Characters:''' |
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+ | * {{apn|[[Xebel (New Earth)|Xebel]]|Aquaman Vol 1 11|}} |
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| Notes = |
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− | * [[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]] appeared last in ''{{c|DC Special Series #1}}''. He appears next in ''{{c|Aquaman #59}}''. |
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− | * [[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]] chronologically appeared last in ''{{c|Adventure Comics #451}}''. She appears next in the second story in ''{{c|Aquaman #59}}''. |
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− | * The [[Fisherman (New Earth)|Fisherman]] appeared last in ''{{c|Aquaman #57}}''. He appears next in ''{{c|Aquaman #59}}''. |
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− | * [[Vulko (New Earth)|Vulko]] appeared last in ''{{c|Justice League of America #142}}''. He appears next in ''{{c|Aquaman #60}}''. |
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* Aquaman's origin is briefly recapped in this issue. |
* Aquaman's origin is briefly recapped in this issue. |
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− | * The title to this issue, "Through a Past Darkly" is taken from the 1977 Phillip K. Dick novel ''Through a Scanner Darkly''. |
+ | * The title to this issue, "Through a Past Darkly" is possibly taken from the 1977 Phillip K. Dick novel ''Through a Scanner Darkly''. More likely, it refers to the Rolling Stones compilation album 'Through the Past, Darkly', released in 1969. |
* Issue includes an advertisement for Hostess Twinkies featuring [[Diana of Paradise Island (Earth-One)|Wonder Woman]] titled "Cooky La Moo on Broadway". |
* Issue includes an advertisement for Hostess Twinkies featuring [[Diana of Paradise Island (Earth-One)|Wonder Woman]] titled "Cooky La Moo on Broadway". |
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| Recommended = {{Aquaman RR}} |
| Recommended = {{Aquaman RR}} |
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− | * [[Mera (New Earth)/Gallery|Mera image gallery]] |
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− | * [[:Category:Mera (New Earth)/Appearances|Mera appearances list]] |
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− | * [[:Category:Mera (New Earth)/Quotes|Mera quotes page]] |
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| Links = {{Aquaman Links}} |
| Links = {{Aquaman Links}} |
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Revision as of 05:46, 8 January 2019
- ...you my son, shall carry on the heritage of Atlantis -- for you have the power to become ruler of all the oceans!
- — Atlanna
Aquaman #58 is an issue of the series Aquaman (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 1977. It was published on July 14, 1977.
Synopsis for "Through a Past Darkly!"
Aquaman returns home only to discover that Mera is missing. What he does find however is his old foe the Fisherman, lying in wait inside the Aquacave. He snares Aquaman inside a pressurized net. Aquaman's body chemistry cannot compensate for the change in pressure quickly enough and he falls over unconscious.
When he comes to, he finds that the Fisherman has secured him to the solar panels of his father's old, abandoned lighthouse. Confident that he has at last defeated him, the Fisherman leaves Aquaman to his fate. As the rays of the sun dehydrate Aquaman, he reflects upon his childhood, growing up on this tiny island with his father Tom Curry and his Atlantean mother Atlanna. The memories bolster Aquaman's confidence and he eventually breaks free. He dives into the sea and begins his search for the Fisherman.
Appearing in "Through a Past Darkly!"
Featured Characters:
- Aquaman (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Template:Apn
- Kobra (Behind the scenes)
Locations:
Vehicles:
- Fisherman's mini-sub
Synopsis for "Return to Disaster"
Mera consults with Vulko while young Arthur Curry, Jr. lays dying. Vulko tells her that the scientists of Dimension Aqua might hold the key to saving the baby's life. Mera knows that she cannot bridge the dimensional gateway to her homeworld, but she is determined to try. She finds a small spatial aperture and widens it with her hard water powers. As she enters Dimension Aqua, she is immediately set upon by armed guards. Leading the squad is the warlord Leron. Leron tells her that he has captured her scientist ally Xebel and that they shall both be executed.
Appearing in "Return to Disaster"
Featured Characters:
- Template:Apn
Supporting Characters:
- Aquababy
- Template:Apn
Antagonists:
- Template:Apn
Other Characters:
- Template:Apn
Locations:
Notes
- Aquaman's origin is briefly recapped in this issue.
Trivia
- The title to this issue, "Through a Past Darkly" is possibly taken from the 1977 Phillip K. Dick novel Through a Scanner Darkly. More likely, it refers to the Rolling Stones compilation album 'Through the Past, Darkly', released in 1969.
- Issue includes an advertisement for Hostess Twinkies featuring Wonder Woman titled "Cooky La Moo on Broadway".
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Aquaman Recommended Reading
- Action Comics (Volume 1)
- Adventure Comics (Volume 1)
- Aquaman (Volume 1)
- Aquaman (Volume 2)
- Aquaman (Volume 3)
- Aquaman (Volume 4)
- Aquaman (Volume 5)
- Aquaman (Volume 6)
- Aquaman (Volume 7)
- Aquaman (Volume 8)
- Aquaman and the Others (Volume 1)
- Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis (Volume 1)
- Aquaman: Time and Tide (Volume 1)
- Atlantis Chronicles (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
Links and References
Template:Aquaman Links