Aquaman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn]

In "The Submarine Strikes," an unnamed scientist and explorer draws on the forgotten science of ancient Atlantis to grant his son the ability to breathe beneath the waves—and with it, a chance to defend the world from threats both deep and dangerous. Written by a celebrated mind and brought to life with striking interior art, this 8-page tale weaves wonder and adventure through a legacy of underwater discovery.

In "The Whale That Was Wanted for Murder," Aquaman leads a maritime pursuit to capture Black Beauty, a whale accused of sinking Captain Verne’s ships—though the true motive behind the hunt may lie deeper than a simple sea monster. With Verne’s shady past and hidden agenda casting doubt, Aquaman must navigate suspicion and the ocean’s secrets before the truth drowns in deception.

In "How Aquaman Got His Powers!", Aquaman confronts the U.S. Navy over their 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 was gifted with Atlantean abilities from infancy, a legacy tied to the ocean’s depths. As the Navy prepares to detonate their weapons, Aquaman warns them of the danger—unaware that the test site lies directly above the lost city of Atlantis.

When Lisa Morel suddenly gains powers identical to Aquaman’s, she dons a suit and joins him on underwater patrols, eager to prove herself as his equal. As their partnership unfolds, she begins to suspect her abilities aren’t permanent—until the truth about her origins as an exiled Atlantean comes to light.

In "The Invasion of the Fire Trolls," Aquaman and Aqualad find themselves shrunk to tiny size after a surprise attack by the fiery creatures. Now vulnerable and overwhelmed by the scale of their underwater world, they must evade a scorpion, a lizard, and a pelican—each a deadly threat in their new, fragile form.

In "Sorcerers of the Sea," Aquaman and Aqualad race to rescue Mera after she’s taken by unseen foes, leading them to a hidden undersea village frozen in medieval time—where they encounter a queen whose presence feels eerily familiar.

In "And Death Before Dishonor," Aquaman returns to Atlantis in the midst of a fierce battle with Ocean Master, only to discover he’s been deposed and replaced as king by Karshon. With his throne gone and his authority stripped, Aquaman must reclaim his place in a kingdom that no longer recognizes him.

In the wake of the Justice League's satellite being destroyed, Aquaman makes the bold call to disband the team, urging a new era under United Nations oversight. With most members departing, a core group remains—joined by Vixen, Steel, and Vibe—and relocates to the Bunker in Detroit, a secret facility built by General Hank Heywood, Steel’s grandfather.

In "Single Wet Female," Aquaman finds his legendary powers suddenly stripped away—only to discover they’re less of a gift than he believed. With Aqualad and Dolphin at his side, he must face Charybdis on land, where every step is a test of will and survival.

In "One On One," Aquaman faces off against Triton in a fierce contest for the allegiance of the ocean’s creatures, a clash that tests not just strength, but the very nature of leadership beneath the waves. When Aquaman emerges victorious, Poseidon—Triton’s father—strikes him blind, granting him a mysterious new power tied to The Clear.

Aquaman, weary from the weight of misunderstanding, chooses to leave Atlantis behind and settle on land in Amnesty Bay. But as he begins this new chapter, something ancient stirs beneath the waves—creatures rising from the ocean’s dark depths, their presence unknown to the surface world.