Aquaman #8

In "Rising to the Surface," Arthur, Mera, Tula, Garth, and Murk join the Amnesty Bay Sea Festival, seeking to understand the world above. As Arthur shares his vision of Atlantis embracing the surface world, a mysterious creature that emerges from water begins terrorizing the coastal town—its origins and motives still unknown.

In "Dead Water," Aquaman and Mera face their first major challenge as Spindrift Station—Atlantis' first embassy on dry land—opens in Amnesty Bay. When a series of mysterious killings by a creature that moves through water sources with impossible speed draws the FBI’s attention, Arthur must dive into the mystery before the city’s fragile peace is shattered.

In "Scavenger Hunt," Aquaman tracks down Jonah Payne, a man with no memory of his time as the mysterious villain Dead Water, only to uncover a dangerous link to the enigmatic Scavenger. With the trail leading deep into the ocean's hidden corners, Arthur must navigate treacherous waters and forgotten ruins in a race to stop a threat that’s already moving.

In "Out of Darkness," Aquaman confronts Scavenger to uncover the truth behind Jonah Payne’s transformation into Dead Water, while the newly awakened Dead Water breaks free from Spindrift Station, driven by rage and a thirst for vengeance. The story unfolds as past secrets collide with present fury, setting a tense collision course between three forces bound by betrayal.