Aquaman Vol 2 1



 The Rise and Fall, and Rise and Fall of Atlantis 


 * "Are you trying again to prove to yourself that we're equals? Can't you get it through your head that we're not...we never will be...and that's no reflection on you?"
 * --Aquaman

Summary
Volume: 2 Issue: 1 Month: February Year: 1986

Credits
Editor in Chief: Jenette Kahn Head Writer: Neal Pozner Cover Artists: Craig Hamilton Pencilers: Craig Hamilton Inkers: Steve Montano Colourists: Joe Orlando Editors: Neal Pozner and Dick Giordano

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Aquaman
 * Aquababy (cameo; in a photograph)
 * Arion (cameo flashback)
 * Bres
 * Calculha (cameo flashback)
 * Garn Daanuth (cameo flashback)
 * Majistra (cameo flashback)
 * Makeira
 * Mera
 * Mrs. Robak
 * Nuada Silverhand
 * Ocean Master
 * Vulko

Locations:
 * Atlantis
 * Poseidonis
 * Thierna Na Oge


 * Florida
 * New Venice

Items:
 * None

First Appearances: Bres (King of Thierna Na Oge); Makeira (Vulko's aide); Mrs. Robak (a citizen of New Venice); Nuada Silverhand (King Bres' rival) Final Appearances: Mrs. Robak

Synopsis: The Ocean Master attacks the coastal community of New Venice, Florida – the adoptive home of Aquaman. Aquaman and Mera arrive to protect their neighborhood from the villain’s brutal assault, but are surprised to discover that he is now much more powerful than he once was.

Aquaman and Ocean Master wrestle one another, while Mera uses her hard-water powers to save nearby civilians. Arthur demands to know the meaning behind this attack, but Ocean Master dodges the question, preferring instead to brag to his stepbrother about his newfound power. He quickly overcomes Aquaman and leaves his body floating on the beach. Arthur gathers himself together, but by the time he revives fully, Ocean Master is nowhere to be found.

In Atlantis, squads of soldiers surround the palace of King Vulko demanding permission to make war against the surface world. The people of Atlantis are committed towards their tradition of isolationism, and feel that the surface world's interest in their culture is an affront to their lifestyle. Vulko does not intend to authorize a war, but realizes that the angry mob could very well strip him of his power. Further, Vulko learns that someone has stolen the Royal Seal of Atlantis. Without it, he can no longer legally govern his charges.

He sends a telepathic call to Aquaman who quickly responds. Explaining the situation to him, Vulko theorizes that mystics from the Atlantean community known as Thierna Na Oge may be responsible for the Seal's theft. He provides Aquaman with a special camouflage outfit and asks him to recover the Seal.

Aquaman swims to Thierna Na Oge, but quickly finds himself embroiled in a civil war between two rival regents, King Bres and Nuada Silverhand. Nuada’s soldiers attack Aquaman and take him captive.

Trivia

 * This is the first appearanec of Aquaman's camouflage costume. A version of this costume is also worn by Aqualad in the Teen Titans animated series.


 * This is the first appearance of Nuada Silverhand and the citizens of Thierna Na Oge. In Aquaman (Volume 5), Thierna Na Oge will be revealed as one of the five lost cities of Atlantis.

Recommended Readings

 * Adventure Comics
 * Aquaman (Volume 1)
 * Aquaman (Volume 3)
 * Aquaman (Volume 4)
 * Aquaman (Volume 5)
 * Aquaman (Volume 6)
 * Aquaman: Time and Tide
 * Arion (Volume 1)
 * Atlantis Chronicles
 * Justice League of America (Volume 1)
 * More Fun Comics

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