Comic Title: Adventure Comics #496
Publisher: DC (DC Comics Inc.)
Address: 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: February 1983
On Sale Date: November 4, 1982 Newsstand Date November 4, 1982
Source: House Ad, Fury of Firestorm #9, Page 32

Newsstand Date November 4, 1982
Source: Comic Reader, #206

Newsstand Date November 4, 1982
Source: Comics Journal, #77

Shipping Date October 12, 1982
Source: Comic Reader, #206

Newsstand Date November 4, 1982
Source: Amazing Heroes, #16

Copyright Date October 12, 1982
Source: Library of Congress, Copyright Office 1982
DC publication dates beyond April 1981 listed by the LoC
represent shipping dates NOT newsstand sale dates

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $1.25
Page Count: 96
Editor: Carl Gafford

See Also: The Guide to DC Giants

Title: "Underworld Reward Part 2"
Pages: 23

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

Writer: Steve Skeates
Artist: Jim Aparo

Reprinted From:
Aquaman #45 (1969)

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.