Aquaman Vol. 6, Book 1

Aquaman Vol. 6—the solo Aquaman series launched after DC's "New 52" reboot, beginning publication in 2011—is written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Brazilian artist Ivan Reis, and marks the starting point of Aquaman's modern narrative. This volume is the first of the series, collecting the opening portion of the run (corresponding to the early issues of Aquaman beginning with #1 in overseas editions). The story centers on Arthur Curry's dual identity as King of Atlantis and his relationship with the surface world: he is supreme in the waters covering most of the Earth, yet on land he is often dismissed and treated as a joke who merely talks to fish—humans do not like him, yet cannot do without him. Meanwhile, a new threat lurks beneath the Black Trench in the deep sea, where darkness and hunger grow, and the forces beneath the waves are not limited to Aquaman alone. Through this opening, the work reshapes Aquaman's image—not merely a possessor of power, but a king caught between two peoples who must make choices for both sides. As the first volume of the series, the exact issues collected and plot details are subject to the actual publication.