Vote up the 'Aquaman' comic book story arcs every fan must read.
The character Aquaman was first introduced to readers in More Fun Comics #73 all the way back in 1941. Since that time, DC has published thousands of Aquamancomic books, which have included some incredible storylines, Aquaman story arcs, graphic novels, and individual issues making for a plethora of amazing stories.
Going through more than 70 years of comics, cartoons, and now film has revealed some of the best writing for a comic character ever. The rich backstory and the number of writers and artists who have had the opportunity to make their mark on the character over the years has made for some rich entertainment. Of the many thousands of stories, these 20 are definitely the best, so rate away to let the world know which of Aquaman's greatest adventures is truly the best?
After several errant US Navy missiles are fired off course, one slams into Atlantis, which spurns the king, Ocean Master, to declare war on the surface. Atlantis sends catastrophic tidal waves against the cities of Metropolis, Boston, and Gotham City and it's up to Aquaman to stop the conflict and bring peace back to the surface as well as the undersea kingdom of Atlantis.
Determined to live on land and leave his life under the sea behind him, Arthur Curry is thrust back into his role as Aquaman when a new terror from the deep emerges. The Trench is a new carnivorous race that threatens all life beneath the waves and it is up to Aquaman to stop them!
In this tale, called "Underwater", Arthur Curry learns his true history as the king of Atlantis. The story is told to include details of his origins including details about his father, half-brother, and Vulko, the man who would restore Curry's memories and help them both relearn the location of Atlantis.
Following the event fo the "Black Day" storyline, Aquaman must rebuild his life following his own resurrection. As he makes his way through his ocean domain, he must also determine the nature of the mysterious new Aqualad.
The Atlantis Chronicles is a seven-issue miniseries chronicling the history of Atlantis. The story covers its ancient sinking beneath the waves up to the time of Aquaman's birth. The series helps set the stage for the expansion of the Aquaman universe and fills numerous gaps left over the years in the overall history of the undersea world.
DC took a dark turn when they came out with "The Death of the Prince" storyline. Black Manta undertakes his ultimate plot to destroy his longtime enemy and by the end, Arthur Curry Junior ir dead. The death of his and Mera's infant son is too much for their relationship and their marriage falls apart.
