Aquaman #1
A collected edition gathering the opening chapters of DC's 2026 Aquaman series, this volume launches a new era for Arthur Curry as he confronts threats rising from the depths of the ocean kingdom. As a starting point for the relaunched title, it establishes the tone, supporting cast, and central conflicts that will define this iteration of the undersea hero's adventures.
In Aquaman #1 (2026), titled "The Rising Tide," newly crowned king Arthur Curry struggles to settle into his role as ruler of Atlantis—balancing his growing mastery of Hydrokinesis with the weight of legacy—when a sudden, unexplained event plunges the city into silence, vanishing everyone, including his family. Written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated with striking detail by John Timms, with colors by Rex Lokus and letters by Dave Sharpe, this bold new chapter begins with a haunting mystery beneath the waves. The cover, also by John Timms, captures the moment of dread as the ocean swallows the throne room whole.
In "The Rising Tide," Aquaman must navigate the weight of his restored crown and newfound Hydrokinesis as a mysterious force plunges Atlantis into silence—leaving Arthur alone, with no trace of his family or the city’s people.
In "The Rising Tide, Part Two," Aquaman ventures through a mysterious dimensional portal in search of Mera and the lost people of Atlantis, only to be captured by the enigmatic ruler of that strange realm. The story deepens the mystery of the multiverse while testing Arthur's resolve and courage in an alien world where the tides of power shift with every breath.
In "The Rising Tide, Part Three," Aquaman, Arion, and the Lady of the Lake push deep into the heart of the Blue to confront Lord Dagon, whose grip on the world’s waters has swallowed entire Atlantean cities and left the sea’s secrets buried beneath his dominion. With the tides turning and ancient forces stirring, the trio must navigate the shifting depths before the ocean itself forgets what it means to be alive.
In "Into the Blue," Aquaman finds himself imprisoned by Lori Lemaris and a band of mermaids bound for the ancient undersea tyrant Dagon, as Arion and Vivienne race to uncover his whereabouts before it's too late. The story plunges into the depths of Atlantean intrigue, where loyalty is tested and the ocean holds secrets older than memory.
In "Tears," Aquaman, Arion, Vivienne, Captain Nemo, and Zan journey to the heart of the deep to find the lost people of Atlantis—only to discover that decades have passed for them since their capture by Dagon, leaving a world changed beyond recognition.
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