DC's New Aquaman is Already Doing The Impossible for Arthur Curry
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Aquamen #1
In the latest issue of DC Comics' Aquamen, Jackson Hyde's new Aquaman has already motivated the original undersea hero Arthur Curry to do the unthinkable. In the face of a rising threat involving a major Atlantean conspiracy, Jackson and Arthur are sharing the role of Aquaman (despite Jackson's increasing darkness he's struggling to control). However, the surprising ally Arthur has recruited to assist with this new crisis may also help Jackson at the same time.
DC's Aquamen comes from Chuck Brown, Brandon Thomas, and Sami Basri. The series follows Aquaman: The Becoming and Black Manta, both of which laid the groundwork for Jackson's new role alongside Arthur as well as the recent activities of his usually villainous father David Hyde aka Black Manta. This includes Black Manta recovering an artifact with dark consequences as well as Jackson's mother being put into a coma (the reason for Jackson's increased darkness and aggression).
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As a result, Aquamen #1 wastes no time bringing a tidal wave of action right from the start, seeing the original Aquaman handling his brother the Ocean Master who's attacking the United States while Jackson battles a giant sea serpent under Orm's influence. However, Jackson's attacks against the creature are far more brutal than necessary, something Arthur is quick to chastise his fellow Aquaman for, as the beast is being controlled against its will. However, both Aquamen are alerted to a new sighting of a «person of interest» Jackson has been searching for: Black Manta. Rushing off to battle his father and bring him to justice once and for all, Jackson is quickly followed by
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