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Warning: Spoilers for Aquaman #2Aquaman’s position as King of Atlantis has been stripped away from him as the kingdom he calls home is destroyed in a lore-changing reveal. Arthur Curry’s upcoming solo series has many longtime fans excited, but DC has decided to kick off his bold new era in the most shocking way possible with the catastrophic end of Atlantis.
DC Comics made waves recently with the announcement of Aquaman’s new All In series from the creative team of Jeremy Adams and John Timms. Now, in DC’s February solicitations, a synopsis for Aquaman #2 has just been unveiled.
AQUAMAN #2 (2025)
Release Date:
February 12th, 2025
Writer:
Jeremy Adams
Artist:
John Timms
Cover Artist:
John Timms
Variant Covers:
Marcio Takara, Lucas Meyer, Tula Lotay, Salvador Larroca
After the shocking events of Aquaman #1, Arthur Curry is now a king without a home! But is hope truly lost? The answer lies in Aquaman’s mysterious new water-morphing abilities, and a portal into the unknown. Earth’s uncanny undersea hero must train like never before to stand a chance of recovering Atlantis from its untimely apocalypse…or should we say Apokolips? Ride the wave for the biggest, wettest adventure of the year in this second issue extravaganza—brought to you by the tide-turning talents of Jeremy Adams and John Timms!
This summary announces that Aquaman is “a king without a home” and hints at Atlantis’ tragic fate as a result of a mysterious apocalypse. With Atlantis gone, Aquaman has lost the kingdom he rules over, with massive consequences for his status quo.
What the Obliteration of Atlantis Means for Aquaman and the DC Universe
Aquaman #2 Variant Cover by Lucas Meyer
Since his first appearance in 1941, Aquaman’s allegiance to Atlantis has been a constant in his characterization. Even in continuity reboots like the New 52, where Arthur attempts to leave his Atlantean past behind, he inevitably ends up reclaiming his rightful throne as king. Atlantis has now been obliterated, however, which means that constant is no more. Atlantis is to Aquaman what Gotham City is to Batman, so its erasure in turn erases a fundamental aspect of Arthur Curry. Not only has Aquaman lost his home, but the DC Universe has been deprived of one of its most iconic locations.
Aquaman To Unlock All New Powers, Transforming Him Into A Kaiju-Hunter for DC’s New Era
Aquaman returns to headline a new series for DC’s epic All In era and he’s got surprising new abilities to help him hunt down a plague of kaiju.
The next adventure for Aquaman already appears to be shaking up his classic lore in more ways than one. According to the first issue’s summary, Arthur Curry has unlocked new powers that allow him to manipulate water, which he will be using in his battles against underwater kaiju. Interestingly, this ability resembles that of his longtime love interest Mera, suggesting that they will switch powers. Moreover, the surge of kaiju threatening Atlanteans is a newfound development in the DC Universe as well. Aquaman’s world faces drastic changes, and now that Atlantis is vanquished, there’s no telling what his future holds.
Is DC Destroying Atlantis a Permanent Change to Aquaman Lore?
Aquaman Has a Chance to Restore His Lost Home – Will He Succeed?
Circumstances seem dire for Aquaman and his fellow Atlanteans, but a spark of hope remains for the King of the Seven Seas. The synopsis for Aquaman #2 goes on to mention that there is an opportunity for Aquaman to restore Atlantis, though it requires a hefty amount of training on his part. Luckily, Arthur has been through perilous trials in the past, and there are no lengths he wouldn’t go to for his people. Once he completes his training, Aquaman will undoubtedly be ready for whatever undersea threats await him in his quest to return Atlantis to its former glory.
Aquaman #2 is available February 12th, 2025 from DC Comics.
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