Aquaman Annual #1

Name: Aquaman Annual #1
Brand: DC

Jul 1995 · DC · 3.50 USD; 4.95 CAD; 2.50 GBP

“Framing Sequence”

In "Framing Sequence," Aquaman faces a heart-wrenching dilemma when his promise to stay with Mera during her labor clashes with a dire call from Poseidon: the ancient whale Pakuul is in peril. Written by Peter David and illustrated with emotional depth by Phil Jimenez, this poignant Annual explores loyalty, duty, and the cost of impossible choices beneath the sea. The cover by Craig Hamilton captures the weight of the moment with striking, haunting detail.

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writer Peter David · artist Phil Jimenez · inker John Stokes · colorist Tom McCraw · cover Craig Hamilton

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Full credits

writer Peter David

artist Phil Jimenez

inker John Stokes

colorist Tom McCraw

cover pencils, inks Craig Hamilton

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Mera, giving birth, makes Aquaman swear to stay nearby. But a visit from Poseidon reveals that Pakuul the whale is in danger. Aquaman cannot save Pakuul without violating his oath, and so Pakuul dies.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).