Comic Title: Detective Comics #299
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: January 1962
On Sale Date: November 28, 1961 Copyright Date November 28, 1961
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1961

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Jack Schiff

Title: "Aquaman's Secret Teacher"
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 Aquaman #1; next appearance in Justice League of America #9)

Supporting Character(s)

• Aqualad (last appearance in Aquaman #1; next appearance in Detective Comics #300)

Other Character(s)

• Captain Wilmot Bean and Mabel (an old seaman and his granddaughter; no further appearances)
• Several children (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
An old seaman, Captain Wilmot Bean, tells the local children that he knows Aquaman and has given advice to the Sea King many times. His granddaughter warns Bean not to tell tall tales, and he is nearly exposed when Aquaman does show up. However, the captain is able to help Aquaman save an imperiled vessel, so the Sea King covers for Bean, saving the man’s reputation.