Justice League / Aquaman: Drowned Earth #1
In "Drowned Earth Part One," the world faces an unprecedented crisis as the Ocean Lords unleash alien sea waters that turn anyone who touches them into monstrous creatures. With the Hall of Justice underwater and heroes like Superman, the Flash, and Batman fighting to save lives, Mera turns to Orm for help as Aquaman remains captive—learning that Black Manta is among his captors and that Mera herself is now in peril. Written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Howard Porter, with colors by Hi-Fi and letters by Tom Napolitano, this 2018 DC event kicks off with high stakes and rising tides, all capped by a striking cover by Howard Porter.
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The Ocean Lords are using alien sea waters to flood the Earth, and anyone who comes into contact with their water transforms into monsters. Batman is trapped in a submerged Hall of Justice, while Superman, the Flash, and other heroes rescue people from the rising waters. With Aquaman missing and all other Atlanteans transformed, Mera turns to Orm for help. Meanwhile Aquaman, who is a prisoner of the Ocean Lords, learns that Black Manta is working with them, and that Mera is in danger from the Ocean Lords' attack.
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