Aquaman #2

In "Der tödliche Strahl des Manta!", Aquaman und Aquaboy face off against a sinister threat tied to the mysterious Manta, uncovering a dangerous scheme beneath the sea. Written by Paul Levitz and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Aparo—both on pencils and inks, with color by Carl Gafford—this 1977 issue sees Arthur Curry make a pivotal choice, stepping aside from the throne to entrust it to Vulko. The cover, also by Jim Aparo, captures the tension of the underwater conflict in striking detail.