Aquaman #14
In "The Deluge Act Three," Aquaman faces a desperate crisis as the Aquamarines launch a deadly assault on Atlantis, leaving key figures dead or dying. With tensions boiling and Atlanteans demanding retribution against the surface world, Arthur must choose between war and peace—vowing to make one final effort to prevent bloodshed, even as he tracks a N.E.M.O. signal to its source. Written by Dan Abnett and illustrated by Philippe Briones, with colors by Gabe Eltaeb and letters by Pat Brosseau, this pivotal issue sees Aquaman confront the shocking truth behind the attack—Black Manta. The cover, by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy, captures the weight of the moment.
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The Aquamarines infiltrate Atlantis on their mission to assassinate Aquaman. Arthur, with the help of Mera and Jurok Byss, is able to capture them, but High Lord Zeekil Neol and Elder Koah are killed in the attack and Seneschal Kae is critically injured. Sentiment among the Atlanteans is to retaliate against the US. Aquaman addresses his subjects and says he will make one last attempt to avoid war, but if he fails he will accept that war is inevitable and will step down as king of Atlantis. Aquaman then tracks a N.E.M.O. signal to their base and discovers that they are led by Black Manta.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).