Comic Title: Aquaman #45
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: May/Jun 1969
On Sale Date: March 4, 1969 Newsstand Date March 4, 1969
Source: House Ad, House of Mystery #180, Page 19

Newsstand Date March 4, 1969
Source: Comic Reader, #72

Copyright Date March 4, 1969
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1969

Frequency: Bi-monthly
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dick Giordano

Title: "Underworld Reward Part 2"
Pages: 23

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

Writer: Steve Skeates
Artist: Jim Aparo

Reprinted In:
Adventure Comics #496 (1983)
Aquaman:The Search for Mera Deluxe Edition HC (2019)

Feature Character(s)

• Aquaman (last appearance in Aquaman #44; next appearance in Aquaman #46)

Supporting Character(s)

• Aqualad (last appearance in Aquaman #44; next appearance in Aquaman #46)
• Mera (last appearance in Aquaman #46; next appearance in Aquaman #46)

Villain(s)

• Members of a crime syndicate (Harlan and Reynolds named; last appearance in Aquaman #44; next appearance in Aquaman #54)
• The men of Eldfur (last appearance in Aquaman #44; next appearance in Aquaman #48)
• The Bugala (last appearance in Aquaman #44; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• An unnamed girl (last appearance in Aquaman #44; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story is continued from Aquaman #44 and continues in Aquaman #46.

Synopsis:
Aquaman tracks down a kidnapped woman who was taken by the underworld because they think she was given information by the Sea King. Once the girl is safe, Aquaman tracks down the head of the mob in an underground lair. A fight ensues which leads to an explosion. Aquaman escapes through a window which leads to the ocean. He is disoriented and caught in a whirlpool like the one that masked Mera's disappearance. When he finally breaks free and reaches a nearby beach he is shocked to find Mera standing in front of him.

Meanwhile, Aqualad continues his battle against the Bugala. The men of Eldfur, who were supposed to help him, panic and abandon the fight. Aqualad is left to fight alone.