Aquaman #2

In "Chapter One" from Aquaman #2 (2013), Arthur and Mera seek answers about an Atlantean artifact from the Trench, only to be drawn into a deadly mystery when Ya'wara, a member of the secretive group known as The Others, arrives to assassinate Stephen Shin—whom she blames for the murder of Kahina the Seer. With past ties to The Others now resurfacing, Arthur must navigate betrayal and ancient secrets as the line between ally and enemy blurs.

In "Chapter Two" from Aquaman #2 (2013), Arthur and Ya'Wara pursue Black Manta in the wake of Kahina’s death, while Mera seeks answers from Dr. Shin about the mysterious origins of Aquaman and the Others—uncovering truths that may reshape her understanding of the sea’s hidden history.

In "Chapter Three" of Aquaman #2 (2013), Black Manta closes in on Prisoner of War as Arthur and Ya'wara fight through Manta’s forces in the Amazon. Meanwhile, Dr. Shin shares unsettling truths with Mera about his past ties to Arthur, Thomas Curry, and Black Manta—connections that could unravel everything.

In "Chapter Four" of Aquaman #2 (2013), the Operative slips into Black Manta’s hidden base on a mission to uncover his whereabouts. As Arthur and Ya’Wara intervene when Manta attacks the Prisoner of War, tensions rise between the heroes and the villain, while Mera learns a long-buried truth—Arthur’s father was killed by Manta years ago, and in a moment of rage, Arthur unknowingly caused Manta’s father’s death.

In "Chapter Five" of Aquaman (2013), Aquaman and his allies regroup to pursue Black Manta, who has vanished with Shin and taken him to the ancient tomb of the Dead King of Atlantis. There, Manta presses Shin for the location of a long-lost Atlantean artifact, setting the stage for a high-stakes race through forgotten ruins and buried secrets.

In "Chapter Six" of Aquaman (2013), Arthur Curry faces off against Black Manta, who’s seized a dangerous Atlantean artifact. As the clash erupts beneath the sea, Mera and The Others arrive to aid Arthur, leading to a desperate fight where Vostok makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect him.

In "Chapter Seven" from Aquaman #2 (2013), Aquaman and his allies close in on Black Manta for a decisive showdown—only for Manta to slip the artifact into the hands of a shadowy Atlantean faction with their own designs on Arthur’s throne. The hunt reaches its peak, but the real danger may have just begun.