Aquaman #18

In "null," Aquaman races to expose a devastating deception as N.E.M.O. forces, disguised as Atlanteans, unleash deadly attacks on American cities, sparking a national outcry and a presidential declaration of war. With U.S. forces mobilizing for a covert strike on Atlantis to assassinate him, Arthur must prove his people's innocence before the Justice League arrives to confront him.

In "null," Aquaman races to clear Atlantis’s name after the underwater kingdom is falsely accused of launching attacks on the United States. With the Justice League divided and political pressure mounting, he pleads for a cease-fire at the White House—only for a N.E.M.O. vessel disguised as a U.S. warship to strike Atlantis, leaving him without the evidence needed to expose the real culprit. As the U.S. refuses to back down and orders the Aqua-Marines to eliminate him, Aquaman must navigate a deadly web of deception with no allies left but his own resolve.

In "null," Aquaman faces a deadly infiltration when the Aquamarines strike Atlantis with the intent to assassinate him. With Mera and Jurok Byss by his side, Arthur barely holds the line—only to see High Lord Zeekil Neol and Elder Koah fall, and Seneschal Kae left critically wounded. As outrage mounts among the Atlanteans, Aquaman stands before his people, declaring he’ll make one last effort to prevent war, though he’s prepared to step down if peace proves impossible. Tracking a mysterious N.E.M.O. signal to its source, he uncovers a shocking truth: the attack is orchestrated by Black Manta.

In "null," Aquaman confronts Black Manta at the N.E.M.O. base, where the stakes are higher than ever—both in battle and in the secrets that could reshape the surface world. With the base on the brink of destruction, Aquaman must survive the chaos and deliver the truth to the world's leaders.