Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #2

Part two of this three-issue Flashpoint tie-in presents a fierce, battle-worn Emperor Aquaman carrying a limp, bloodied figure in his arms — his expression set in a grim, determined snarl as his trident rises behind him against a stormy teal sky. The cover pencils by Ardian Syaf (inked by Vicente Cifuentes) convey real emotional weight, making it clear that the war between Atlantis and the Amazons has already exacted a heavy toll. Tony Bedard's script, brought to life by interior artist Vicente Cifuentes and inker Diana Egea, promises a darker, more ruthless take on Aquaman than fans of the character may expect.