Aquaman #4
In the epilogue to the "Throne of Atlantis" saga, Aquaman awakens to a world turned upside down—six months have passed, and the Dead King now rules Atlantis. With help from Vulko, Arthur confronts a shocking truth: the man he thought was a mythical hero was actually Atlan, the first king, whose legacy is entwined with betrayal and exile. 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 redefines Arthur’s place in Atlantean history. The cover, by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons, captures the weight of that revelation.
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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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