Comic Title: Detective Comics #295
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: September 1961
On Sale Date: July 25, 1961 Copyright Date July 25, 1961
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1961

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

Title: "The Curse of the Sea Hermit"
Pages: 6

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

Writer: George Kashdan
Artist: Nicholas Peter Cardy

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

Feature Character(s)

• Aquaman (last appearance in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #55; next appearance in Superman #148)

Supporting Character(s)

• Aqualad (last appearance in Detective Comics #294; next appearance in Detective Comics #296)
• Topo (last appearance in Detective Comics #294; next appearance in Detective Comics #296)

Villain(s)

• A pirate gang (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Aquaman and Aqualad come across a boat that is off-course. When they approach they are warned away by the captain of the vessel who claims that he is cursed. A sea plane also approaches and is damaged when it nears the boat.

Not fearing the curse, Aquaman approaches and is caught in a maelstrom. It subsides as Aquaman swims away. Later that night Aquaman returns with Aqualad and approach the boat from below. The water begins to boil around them causing them to flee.

Aqualad is convinced of the curse, but Aquaman is not. He orders swordfish to cut the hull of the boat. As Aquaman enters, he discovers some pirates. The captain explains that they are a pirate gang trying to evade capture by keeping people away using special machinery. Aquaman captures them, proving the curse phony.