- I'm Aquaboy! I was born of a human sea-captain father-- and an amphibious mother, exiled from the lost underwater continent of Atlantis! I can live in both elements-- air and water! But out of water-- less than an hour! That's why I fought you-- In your well-meaning but misguided attempt to save me from "drowning"!
- — Aquaboy
Superboy #171 is an issue of the series Superboy (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1971. It was published on November 19, 1970.
Synopsis for "Dark Strangler of the Seas!"
Aquaboy's life is endangered by an oil spill. Helpful dolphins carry him to Superboy, who saves his life and helps him go after an irresponsibly polluting oil company.
Appearing in "Dark Strangler of the Seas!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Aquaboy (Flashback and main story)
Antagonists:
- Trans-East Oil Co.
- Marita (Aquaboy's girlfriend and decoy)
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Notes
- Reprinted in Superboy: The Greatest Team-Up Stories Ever Told.
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