Black Manta shows up to take advantage of Aquaman's desperate
situation after Mera, the queen of Atlantis, mysteriously
disappearers.
Fifty years ago, writer Steve Skeates and artist Jim Aparo began their
acclaimed tenure on Aquaman with their epic nine-issue tale of Mera's
disappearance and Aquaman's frantic quest to get her back, including
issues #40-48. Now the next installment of classic Aquaman features
Black Manta and Ocean Master. Collected for the first time in a new
Deluxe Edition, which includes Aquaman #49-56.