Credits
Writer(s):
Geoff Johns
Penciller(s):
Paul Pelletier
Inker(s):
Sean Parsons
Colorist(s):
Rod Reis
Letterer(s):
Dezi Sienty
Subject Matter
Genres:
superhero
Feature(s):
Aquaman
Character(s):
Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Tom Curry (flashback); Atlanna (flashback); Tula (flashback); Murk (flashback); Swatt (flashback); Urn (flashback); Vulko; Atlanteans (flashback); Atlan [The Dead King] (flashback); Sala (Atlan's wife, flashback); Orin (Atlan's brother, flashback); Trench creature (flashback); Mera (flashback)
Synopsis:
Aquaman awakens to discover that he has been unconscious for six months, and in that time, the Dead King has seized control of Atlantis. Vulko had helped Arthur to escape and now helps Arthur learn the truth: the Dead King is Atlan, who was the first ruler of Atlantis, who was overthrown and his family was killed by his treacherous brother Orin. Once Atlan successfully defeated Orin and reclaimed the throne, Atlan sank Atlantis. Vulko reveals that Arthur is not descended from Atlan the true king of Atlantis, but is instead descended from the villainous Orin.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
20
Notes:
It is revealed that when Atlantis sank, its seven kingdoms split apart, four were lost, the other three were Atlantis, Xebel, and what would become the Trench.