Aquaman #23

In "Loot," Aquaman faces a high-stakes underwater crisis as he and a new team of Sea Devils race to protect survivors of a sunken U.S. Navy vessel from the menacing undersea threat known as Marauder. Written by John Ostrander and illustrated by Chris Batista, with inks by Dave Meikis and colors by Nathan Eyring, this 2004 issue blends political tension and deep-sea peril, setting the stage for a gripping aquatic showdown. The cover, by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy, captures the moment’s intensity with a striking, dynamic scene.