Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #41

Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis launches its run with this 2006 "Year One Later" chapter, written by Kurt Busiek with art and cover by Butch Guice. The cover plunges readers into an underwater clash — a sword-wielding Aquaman in his golden-accented black-and-teal costume locks blades with a hulking, green-skinned creature, while the serene but watchful face of a woman looms large in the background. It's a striking tableau that sets the tone for "Over His Head" with genuine tension and a sense of deep-sea mystery.