Comic Title: Detective Comics #296
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: October 1961
On Sale Date: August 29, 1961 Copyright Date August 29, 1961
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1961

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.10
Page Count: 32
Editor: Jack Schiff

Title: "The Mystery of Demon Island"
Pages: 6

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

Artist: Nicholas Peter Cardy

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents Aquaman Vol. 1 TPB (2007)

Feature Character(s)

• Aquaman (last appearance in Justice League of America #7; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29)

Supporting Character(s)

• Aqualad (last appearance in Detective Comics #295; next appearance in Detective Comics #297)
• Topo (last appearance in Detective Comics #295; next appearance in Detective Comics #297)

Villain(s)

• A crook disguised as a demon (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Several island natives (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
After rescuing an islander from a whirlpool, Aquaman and Aqualad learn of a demon which has menaced the local people. The demon shows up and demands tribute from the islanders, so Aquaman goes to stop him.

Using a trident, the demon mysteriously prevents Aquaman from approaching. Even Aquaman’s fish friends are unable to stop the demon. Aquaman has an idea however and rides a whale to get close. Aquaman is able to knock out the demon and bring him ashore. The demon is really a crook in disguise, using an electric trident, which sent paralyzing bolts of electricity into the water when anyone approached. With the crook exposed, the islanders vow to forget their demon superstitions.