Aquaman #12
In "The Deluge Act One," Aquaman #12 (2017), the tide turns violently as Earth's surface powers accuse Atlantis of devastating East Coast attacks—despite evidence pointing to N.E.M.O. in disguise. With President Obama declaring war and the U.S. preparing to assassinate Arthur via the Aqua-Marines, the Justice League arrives in Atlantis to confront him, escalating the crisis. Written by Dan Abnett and illustrated with striking detail by Philippe Briones, with colors by Gabe Eltaeb and letters by Pat Brosseau, this issue captures the weight of betrayal and the fragile line between justice and vengeance. Cover by Brad Walker and Drew Hennessy.
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N.E.M.O. forces, posing as Atlanteans, have attacked several American cities along the East Coast, with casualties in the thousands. In retaliation, President Obama declares war against Atlantis, and US forces begin to attack Atlantean targets. As Aquaman continues to try to find evidence to show that N.E.M.O. are the true perpetrators, the US plans to send the Aqua-Marines special task force on a covert mission to sneak into Atlantis to assassinate Aquaman. Things come to a head in Atlantis when the Justice League arrives to confront Arthur about the attacks on US cities.
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