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"Too Many Quisps!": Aquaman and Aqualad are astonished to discover that their Water-Sprite ally, Quisp, has turned to evil. Quisp attacks them and hijacks a cargo ship. They soon learn however, that this is in fact, not the real Quisp, but his twin

Aquaman #6 is an issue of the series Aquaman (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1962.

Synopsis for "Too Many Quisps!"

Aquaman and Aqualad are astonished to discover that their Water-Sprite ally, Quisp, has turned to evil. Quisp attacks them and hijacks a cargo ship. They soon learn however, that this is in fact, not the real Quisp, but his twin brother - Quink. Quink is working alongside a pirate named Captain Slade. Slade manipulated the impressionable Quink into believing that Aquaman was evil and set him off to defeat him. Meanwhile, a third Water-Sprite, Quirk is found conducting mischievous acts of his own. Aquaman convinces Quink that Captain Slade is the true pirate, and together they join forces to stop him.

Appearing in "Too Many Quisps!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Captain Slade (First appearance)
  • Quirk (First appearance)

Other Characters:

  • Quink (First appearance)

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Notes

  • This issue is reprinted in Showcase Presents: Aquaman Vol. 1.
  • Quirk appears next in Aquaman #10.
  • This issue is divided into three chapters:
    • Part I: Too Many Quisps
    • Part II: The Beasts from the Water World
    • Part III: The Water-Sprite Raider

Trivia

  • This issue contains a text article entitled "Mystery Denizens of the Deep".
  • This issue contains a one-page "Homer" humor strip by Henry Boltinoff.
  • Quirk's name is also spelled Quirp in this issue.


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