Aquaman #42
In "Is This My Foe?..", Aquaman ventures into the depths to track down Mera, only to uncover a shocking alliance with the enigmatic Maarzons—where Black Manta now rules. As Aquaman faces off against his nemesis in a deadly duel, back in Atlantis, Narkran’s growing power begins to threaten the kingdom he was meant to protect. Written by Steve Skeates and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Aparo, this 1968 issue blends underwater intrigue with rising tension on land, all under Nick Cardy’s striking cover.
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Aquaman's search for Mera leads him to an undersea race known as the Maarzons. He finds that Black Manta rules the Maarzons, and he must battle Black Manta in a duel to find out information about what happened to Mera. Meanwhile, Narkran, whom Aquaman left to rule Atlantis in his absence, is turning into a tyrant.
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