Aquaman #21

In "Death of a King Chapter Three: Confrontation," Aquaman races to find Mera after the Dead King attacks her, while she faces resistance from Nereus on Xebel for failing her original mission. Meanwhile, Scavenger slips through Aquaman’s grasp and makes his way toward Atlantis, as Murk, Tula, and Swatt press forward with their plan to free Orm. Written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Paul Pelletier with inks by Sean Parsons, colors by Rod Reis, and letters by Dezi Sienty, this pivotal issue tightens the tension across multiple fronts—each thread pulling toward a collision. The cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons captures the storm of conflict brewing beneath the waves.