Aquaman #24
In "Death of a King Chapter Six: Secret of the Seven Seas," Aquaman awakens to find Atlantis under the rule of the Dead King, a revelation that upends everything he thought he knew. 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 deepens the mystery of Arthur’s lineage. The cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons captures the haunting weight of the truth as Arthur confronts a legacy far darker than he ever imagined.
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Aquaman awakens to discover that he has been unconscious for six months, and in that time, the Dead King has seized control of Atlantis. Vulko had helped Arthur to escape and now helps Arthur learn the truth: the Dead King is Atlan, who was the first ruler of Atlantis, who was overthrown and his family was killed by his treacherous brother Orin. Once Atlan successfully defeated Orin and reclaimed the throne, Atlan sank Atlantis. Vulko reveals that Arthur is not descended from Atlan the true king of Atlantis, but is instead descended from the villainous Orin.
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