Aquaman: The Death of a Prince Deluxe Edition #[nn]

In "The Pirate Who Plundered Atlantis," Aquaman finds himself outmatched when Captain Demo, a cunning pirate with a ruthless streak, defeats him in battle and seizes the throne of Atlantis. With Mera and the Atlantean people reeling from the betrayal, Aquaman must navigate a dangerous game of deception—knowing Demo’s true plan is far more sinister than mere conquest.

In "H Is for Holocaust," Aquaman faces a race against time when terrorists seize a cargo ship carrying nuclear material, threatening to plunge Atlantis into annihilation. Meanwhile, back in the underwater kingdom, doubt swirls among some Atlanteans who question whether Aquaman is the leader Atlantis truly needs.

In "And Death Before Dishonor," Aquaman returns to Atlantis during a clash with Ocean Master, only to discover he’s been deposed and replaced as king by Karshon. The throne room is no longer his, and the weight of betrayal cuts deeper than any sea battle.

In "Toxxin's Raiders," Aquaman, Mera, and their son Arthur Jr. find themselves stranded in the Aquacave after being exiled from Atlantis. When Aquaman and Mera are captured by Toxxin, the enigmatic leader of a reclusive underwater society, they’re drawn into a desperate belief that a colossal plant is poisoning their world—and only Mera’s sacrifice can stop it.

In "Prelude to Armageddon," Aquaman's search for the source of Black Manta’s weapons leads to a shocking capture by the enigmatic Fisherman, while Mera and Arthur Jr. are caught in a perilous situation of their own. The story unfolds with tense urgency, blending underwater intrigue and family stakes in a high-stakes chapter from the Aquaman: The Death of a Prince Deluxe Edition.

In "Crown, Crisis and Cataclysm," Aquaman faces a chilling revelation when he uncovers the true identity of Karshon—The Shark, a long-lost Green Lantern foe. With Mera and Arthur Jr. held captive, the villain sets a deadly game: evade him for an hour, or lose them both.

In "The Watery War of the Weather Wizard," Aquaman and Mera face off against the chaotic Weather Wizard in a storm-lashed duel beneath the sea, while Aqualad and Tula come face-to-face with a mysterious stranger who claims an entire race shares Aqualad’s striking eyes.

In "Sins of the Father," Aqualad confronts a shocking revelation: the old man he encounters is his long-lost father, the former king of the Idylists, Thar—whose death at the hands of his own people shakes Aqualad to his core. The truth unravels in just six pages, forcing him to grapple with a legacy he never knew he carried.

In the crushing depths of the Marianas Trench, Aquaman races to intercept the Fisherman’s attempt to salvage a long-lost ship—only to be blindsided by the sudden arrival of the Scavenger, another relentless seeker with their own claim on the wreck.

In "Scavenger, Ravager, Plunderer, Thief!" from Aquaman: The Death of a Prince Deluxe Edition, Aquaman faces off against the Scavenger in a tense underwater clash over stolen cargo from a sunken vessel. Just as the Scavenger seems to gain the upper hand, a new threat emerges—Kobra—snatching the prize and turning the tide in unpredictable fashion.

In "The Edge of Nowhere," Mera journeys to the heart of her home dimension to confront a trio of elemental guardians, risking everything to retrieve a healing device. When she returns to Atlantis, the weight of her journey is overshadowed by a devastating loss—Arthur Jr. has passed, leaving her with a quiet, aching aftermath.

In "And the Walls Came Tumblin' Down," Aquaman returns to Atlantis to face Mera’s fury after abandoning her during their son’s crisis. Under Vulko’s urging, he departs—but soon confronts the deadly Seaquake, whose seismic devices threaten to shatter the city.