Aquaman #9 is an issue of the series Aquaman (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1963.
Synopsis for "The Secret Mission of King Neptune"
A sea captain named Crane discovers a map which leads him the kingdom of an ancient sorcerer known as King Neptune. Crane transforms into the living embodiment of Neptune and begins wreaking havoc. Aquaman and Aqualad investigate and find that Neptune is attacking all of the main shipping lanes. Neptune transforms Aqualad into a hideous crab creature and forces him to fight with Aquaman. Neptune has actually taken control of Crane in order to prevent a volcanic ecological disaster. Once his mission is complete, he reverts back into the form of Captain Crane. Aqua-Crab transforms back into Aqualad.
Appearing in "The Secret Mission of King Neptune"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists: Other Characters:
- Captain Crane/King Neptune (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Oceanus
- Phrygia
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- This issue is divided into three chapters:
- Part I: The Secret Mission of King Neptune
- Part II: The Menace of the Aqualad Creature
- Part III: The End of Aqualad
Trivia
- The character of Neptune, as portrayed in this story, is not to be confused with the Greek God, Neptune.
- This issue contains a one-page text article entitled "Records of the Sea".