Cover: Nick Cardy

Aquaman #48

Nov 1969 · DC · 0.15 USD

📊 ~23,373 copies sold its debut month

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In "A Kingdom to Re-Build!", Aquaman returns to Atlantis after rescuing Aqualad from the Bugala, only to find the city torn by civil war. With Mera at his side, he confronts the rebel leader Narkran and fights to reclaim the throne he once lost. Written by Steve Skeates and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Aparo—pencils, inks, colors, and letters all by the same hand—this 1969 classic showcases a pivotal moment in Aquaman’s reign. The cover, by Nick Cardy, captures the epic scale of the underwater conflict.

Contains 2 stories

A Kingdom to Re-Build!

15.17 pp · Superhero

AquamanAqualadMeraAquagirl [Tula]VulkoNarkranthe Bugala (sea monster)Men of EldfurMupo (Atlantean rebel leader)unnamed Atlantean rebelsunnamed Atlantean guardsexiled AtlanteansAtlanteans

In "A Kingdom to Re-Build!", Aquaman, Mera, and Aqualad return to Atlantis after rescuing the young hero from the Bugala, only to find the city torn by civil war. With Narkran's forces clashing against the rebels, Aquaman must reclaim his throne and restore peace to his kingdom—before the sea itself forgets its king.

How Aquaman Got His Powers!

6.67 pp · Superhero

Aquaman [Arthur Curry] (origin)Atlanna (flashback)Tom Curry (flashback)Commander Haskel

In "How Aquaman Got His Powers!", Aquaman confronts the U.S. Navy’s plan to test atomic depth charges—only to reveal the truth behind his own origins to Commander Haskel. Born to Atlanna, an outcast from Atlantis, and Tom Curry, a lighthouse keeper, Arthur inherited extraordinary Atlantean abilities from birth. As he recounts his unlikely heritage, he warns the Navy not to proceed at the very spot where Atlantis lies hidden beneath the sea.