#24

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.

Reprinted in

• Aquaman #4
• Aquaman #4
• Aquaman #4
• Aquaman by Geoff Johns Omnibus #[nn]

Credits

Script

Geoff Johns

Pencils

Paul Pelletier, Freddie Williams II

Inks

Sean Parsons, Freddie Williams II

Colours

Rod Reis, Freddie Williams II

Letters

Dezi Sienty, Sal Cipriano

Editor

Matt Idelson

Associate editor

Chris Conroy

Other printings & variants

• Paul Pelletier Sketch Cover
• Newsstand