Comic Title: Aquaman #23
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: Sep/Oct 1965
On Sale Date: July 15, 1965 Copyright Date July 15, 1965
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1965

Frequency: Bi-monthly
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: George Kashdan

Title: "The Birth of Aquababy"
Pages: 24

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

Artist: Nicholas Peter Cardy

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents Aquaman Vol. 2 TPB (2008)

Feature Character(s)

• Aquaman (last appearance in Aquaman #22; next appearance in Brave and the Bold #60)

Supporting Character(s)

• Aqualad (last appearance in Aquaman #22; next appearance in Brave and the Bold #60)
• Mera (last appearance in Aquaman #22; next appearance in Aquaman #24)
• Aquababy (Arthur Curry, Jr.; born in this story; next appearance in Aquaman #24)

Villain(s)

• Sinquo (an Atlantean exile; no further appearances)
• The Horrkas (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Various Atlanteans (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Aquaman learns that his wife Mera is pregnant with his child. However, a deadly malady threatens both mother and unborn child, forcing Aquaman to seek a rare serum that holds the cure. The Sea King, joined by Aqualad, encounters several perils during the quest. He eventually discovers that a shape-changing Atlantean exile named Sinquo is behind the attacks. Aquaman defeats Sinquo fairly, so the exiled old man shows Aquaman where to find the serum.

On his return to Atlantis, Aquaman is caught in an underwater volcanic eruption. He is trapped under rubble and must give the serum to a fish for delivery to Atlantis. The fish brings the serum to Mera in time to save her. Aquaman eventually frees himself and joins his wife for the healthy birth of their son.

However, Aquababy soon exhibits destructive powers which threaten Atlantis. Aquaman believes that Sinquo tampered with the serum, and that the effects will only be temporary. The people of Atlantis, fearing the destruction of their city, are forced to exile Aquaman and his family. After beginning their exile, a group of monstrous Horrkas attacks the family while Mera and Aqualad are sleeping. Aquababy's powers dispatch all but one of the creatures, which Aquaman handles. Aquababy's powers seem to vanish after the battle and the royal family is allowed to return to Atlantis.