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CATALOG RECORD

Aquaman #1

DC · Series began 1962 · January-February 1962

first appearance of Quisp

WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

  • Quisp (Qwsp of the fifth dimension) — introduction

Dates

Cover date
January-February 1962
On sale
November 28, 1961
Pages
36

Editions and covers

Creators

pencils: Nick Cardy, Henry Boltinoff, Rube Grossmaninks: Nick Cardy, Henry Boltinoff, Rube Grossmanletters: Ira Schnapp, Henry Boltinoffscript: Jack Miller, Henry Boltinoff, Jack Schiff

Stories

  • The Invasion of the Fire Trolls · 8.67 pages

    Quisp (a water sprite) helps Aquaman and Aqualad against three Fire-Trolls that escaped from an undersea volcano.

  • Chapter 2: One Hour to Doom · 7.67 pages

    Quisp accidently shrinks Aquaman and Aqualad after they are attacked by the Fire Trolls. In their tiny forms, the duo gets attacked by a scorpion, lizard and pelican.

  • Homer Goes Skin-Diving · 1 pages
  • Wonders of the Water World · 1 pages
  • Chapter 3: The Sinister Secret of the Fire Trolls · 7.67 pages

    After the shrinking spell wears off, Aquaman and Aqualad team up with Quisp to freeze the Fire Trolls and return them to their underwater volcano, sealing it up.

Characters

Arthur CurryAquamanGarthAqualadTopoQuisp

Reprinted in

Showcase Presents: Aquaman (2007), Aquaman: A Celebration of 75 Years (2016), DC Finest: Aquaman: King of Atlantis (2025)

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